Using Pitivi Non-Linear Video Editor

Purpose

This tutorial will show the user how to use the Pitivi non linear editor to produce a simple video.

If you user wants to produce more complex videos (with special effects), then the user should consider using Cinelerra. On the other hand, there is a short learning-curve with Pitivi.

Using Pitivi

YouTube Video

If you want to see the visual steps for "Powering Up Computer Lab", here is a link to a customized YouTube video:

Written Instructions

Below are the written instructions (in case you prefer to have a printout of these procedures):

Launching Pitivi

In order to launch Pitivi, the user click on menu in the docking station panel, and selects SOUND & VIDEO -> VIDEO PRODUCTION -> Pitivi Video Editor.

Main Elements of Pitivi Application Window

The Pitivi application window has several elements. It is important to take some time to study and experiment with these areas in order to be more flexible and efficient when using the Pitivi application.

Element	Description	Diagram
Menubar	Containing all operations for recording, editing and producing an auditory product.
Transport Toolbar	This toolbar contains button to control the recording and playback of an auditory product. There are buttons to stop or pause recording or playback. In addition, there are buttons to move to the beginning or end of the auditory file.
Mixer Toolbar	Containing slider controls the mixer settings on the sound card/device.
Meter Toolbar	Audio meter to display and used to help control recording and playback volume levels.
Device Toolbar	Used to select the soundcard, webcam, USB devices for input and/or playback.
Selection Toolbar	Contains "indicators" to show and allow the user to select "points" and "ranges" in a numerical fashion as opposed to clicking and dragging.
Transcription Toolbar	Allows the user to adjust the speed of the auditory product (affecting the pitch). Note: if you wish to change the speed without affecting the pitch, see the section below under the section labelled "Interesting Features".
Tools Toolbar	Contains various tools for object selection, volume adjustment, object zooming, and object time-shifting.