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Video Editing

Pinnacle StudioBasic Techniques

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OverviewThis Pinnacle 15 manual will describe how to navigate through Pinnacle studio and will teach users how to:

Import video from different sources such as; camcorders, digital cameras, files, VHSs, DVDs.

Edit video. Learn how to add titles, voiceovers, trim video clips, and more. Create movies. For example; create a DVD, upload to the internet, and make a

compatible file format.

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Table of ContentsMovie Maker.........................................................................................................................................................................1

Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................2

The Album, Video Preview and Timeline...............................................................................................................................5

The Album #1....................................................................................................................................................................5

The Video Player #2...........................................................................................................................................................5

The Timeline #3.................................................................................................................................................................6

Timeline Features..............................................................................................................................................................6

Move:............................................................................................................................................................................6

Lock...............................................................................................................................................................................7

Mute..............................................................................................................................................................................7

Hide...............................................................................................................................................................................7

Importing Video....................................................................................................................................................................7

Import From......................................................................................................................................................................7

Import To..........................................................................................................................................................................8

Importing to Real Media Server....................................................................................................................................8

Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................9

Scene Detection............................................................................................................................................................9

Filename........................................................................................................................................................................9

Importing from a Camcorder.............................................................................................................................................9

Importing From a VHS/DVD Player....................................................................................................................................9

Importing From a DVD on Computer...............................................................................................................................10

Importing Media from Files on your Computer...............................................................................................................11

Importing from a Digital Camera.....................................................................................................................................11

Editing Imported Video.......................................................................................................................................................11

The Video Toolbox...........................................................................................................................................................12

To Open the Video Toolbox.........................................................................................................................................12

Add Titles/Credits............................................................................................................................................................12



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Add Title:.....................................................................................................................................................................13

Add Photos......................................................................................................................................................................15

To Add a Photo............................................................................................................................................................15

To Delete a Photo........................................................................................................................................................15

Add/Remove Transitions.................................................................................................................................................16

To Add a Transition.....................................................................................................................................................16

Add Audio tracks.............................................................................................................................................................17

To Add an Audio Track................................................................................................................................................17

To Record an Audio Track............................................................................................................................................17

Add a Disc Menu.............................................................................................................................................................18

To add a Disc Menu.....................................................................................................................................................18

Make Movie........................................................................................................................................................................19

Create a DVD...................................................................................................................................................................20

To Create:....................................................................................................................................................................20

Create a Digital Copy.......................................................................................................................................................22

Click save to start the save file process. Upload to the web...........................................................................................22

Summary.............................................................................................................................................................................23



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The Album, Video Preview and TimelineLet’s start with the essentials of Pinnacle Studio 15.

The Album #1The Album provides intuitive browsing through different sections of Pinnacle Studio. It lets you quickly locate and preview any desired item. That desired item could be a photo, video file, video effect, etc. The album basically is your library. Clicking any item in the album will generate a preview in the video player to the right of the album.

The Video Player #2The Player displays a preview of your edited movie, or of the item currently selected in the Album. If you would like to see what a certain video effect does, or preview a clip before adding it to your project, the video player will display it. The standard playback controls are located under the video (play/pause; skip forward/back, loop, master volume). The full screen playback button is located in the top right corner.


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Media Categories (from top to bottom) Video, Video Audio, Titles and Transitions, Audio, Background Audio track

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The Timeline #3The Timeline is where you create your edited movie by arranging video and sound clips, and by applying transitions and effects. To start editing your movie, take items in the Album window and drag them to the timeline. The timeline automatically arranges items dragged into your timeline into five horizontal categories. From top to bottom; the first is video, video audio, titles and transitions, audio tracks (voice overs for example) and background audio. The picture below can better illustrate this concept:

Timeline Features After media and content has been placed in the timeline, it can be manipulated with the use of the move tool.

Move:1. Click and drag the selected clip/track/content to freely place it wherever you want.

Two green bars will appear in the timeline to indicate where exactly the location of the content will be placed.


Move destination


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Lock To lock items to the timeline so further editing won’t alter the position of the item, select the clip with one click and then click the lock button at the end of the timeline. To unlock it, simply click lock button again.

Mute It could be necessary to mute the audio of a video clip for a music video for example. To mute, simply click the volume button at the end of the timeline. To unmute it, click it again.

HideTo hide a clip from playing in the final video but still keep it in the timeline, click the eye logo at the end of timeline. To unhide, click it again.

Importing Video

Pinnacle studio lets users use many different types of media in their video projects. In order to start your video creation you will need to specify the source of the media you would like to use. Technology allows us to import media using a variety of devices and Pinnacle studio supports almost all of them.

Import FromThe first step in Importing is to click the Import tab; this will start the Studio Import Wizard. Next direct your attention to the “Import From” box. This is where you will specify the “source” of the import. The source can be from a(n):



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DV or HDV video camera. Any device that you would plug a fire wire cable into to import.

DVD/Blu-Ray: A type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, esp. high-resolution audio-visual material

Other Devices: All types of auxiliary file-based storage media, including optical drives, memory cards and USB sticks

Import ToThe second step to an import is to choose where these video files are going to be stored. The “Import To” box is located directly underneath the “Import From” box. By default, Pinnacle stores your media files into the “Videos” folder in your computer. To specify a different location to store your media files:

1. Click the folder icon located next to “video” in the Import To box2. Specify the folder that you would like Pinnacle to store the import files. You could

create a new folder as well by clicking “New Folder.”

Importing to Real Media ServerWe recommend that you upload your videos to the campus real media server. Video uploaded to this server can be streamed or embedded from your SacCT or faculty website. The server supports three types of video including: Real Media Video/Real Audio, QuickTime and Window Media Video/Audio. Complete the online Media Server Request Form to set up your account today. Once your account is set up you will need to map the media server on the computer to import directly to your directory/folder on the server:

1. Right click on the My Computer icon on the desktop and select “Map Network Drive”.



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2. The Map Network Drive window appears. Select any drive letter that is not currently in use from the Drive drop down option.

3. In the folder field type: //sacfiles2/media14. Click the Finish Button. The server folders will appear. 5. Click on the “usr” folder and locate your directory/folder name. Your directory will

be mainly labeled as your saclink id.6. Back in Pinnacle in the Import To area, specify the user folder on the media server

to be the area where Pinnacle should store files.

ModeThe mode box is meant for the user to choose whether they want the video imported to be saved in a DV format or a MPEG format. By Default, Pinnacle chooses to leave them as DV files. It is suggested to leave this default on. If you like to change to MPEG, the files could more compatible with Macintosh computers.

Scene DetectionPinnacle has built in scene detection software, which measures the time from when you press record to when you press stop. It will make clip organization easier but isn’t essential. By default, Pinnacle has this feature on.

FilenameThe file name box is self-explanatory; you can name the files in which you import. Pinnacle won’t let you name two different files the same name without asking you. If you don’t name the file, the file(s) will be named caputure1, capture2, capture3, etc.

Importing from a Camcorder1. Turn on your DV or HDV device and put it in play mode2. Make sure your destination folder, compression and other

options are set up before the import.3. Press Start Capture then play to capture the entire tape. If

scene detection is enabled, Pinnacle will sort out clips recorded. This allows you to check and uncheck clips that you want to capture.

Importing From a VHS/DVD Player1. Click the Import tab



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2. You will need to connect the component cables to the from the DVD player to the Pinnacle video converter box. For the DVD/VHS player, plug in the component cables to the LINE OUT section. Plug in the other end of the component cable to the INPUT of the converter box. On the converter box, one side is clearly labeled Output; the opposite end, which is not labeled, is the INPUT.

3. Select Pinnacle 710 USB (this is longer way of saying “Pinnacle Converter Box”) in the Import From box.

4. Make sure your destination folder, compression and other options are set up before the import

5. Press play on the VHS/DVD player just before the point at which you would like the capture to begin. The video preview will be active. The VHS/DVD player can only be controlled manually. Pinnacle studio can only capture from the device, not control it.

6. Click the Start Capture button to start recording. After clicked the button will say “Stop Capture”

7. At the end of each segment click Stop capture and halt the VHS player or let the entire VHS run from start to finish. Then Halt the VHS player.

Importing From a DVD on ComputerNOTE: Copy-protected media cannot be imported!



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1. Insert the disc into one of the disc drives on your computer. 2. Click the Import tab3. Make sure your destination folder, compression and other options are set up

before the import4. Go to the Import from box and select the drive that you put the disc in (DVD

Drive or DVD drive RW)5. The Album area will display thumbnails of your DVD movie. In order to preview

parts of the DVD that you inserted, click the thumbnails in the Album and press play.

6. Click Start Capture to begin the Import. “Start Capture” will turn into “Stop Capture” after being clicked.

7. Click Stop Capture to stop the Import.

Importing Media from Files on your ComputerYou may want to import files located on your computer. To import them

1. Click the Import tab2. Select “Other Devices” in the Import From box3. This will open your computer’s hierarchical folder tree. Click the folders to open

them and locate the media file. The items that are compatible to import will show up in the album view. Simply check and uncheck thumbnail items in the album area to select which files to import. After you’re done selecting your files click “Start Capture”

Importing from a Digital CameraLike optical disc drives, the media on digital cameras is accessed through the computer’s file system. Thecamera may appear on the source list as a removable disk drive. The previewing, selecting and importingprocess is the same as for ordinary file-based media (See Importing Media from Files on your Computer section)



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Editing Imported VideoOnce you have imported video from your video device or computer into Pinnacle, the next step is to edit content as needed. Pinnacle offers several tools to help you in the editing process.

The Video ToolboxThe Video Toolbox is where you can:

Trim selected clips Create Montages Add Titles or credits Add an disc menu Add video effects

To Open the Video Toolbox 1. Click the Edit Tab

2. Click the camcorder icon above the timeline or double-click the clip in the timeline you would like to edit.



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To Close Video Toolbox1. Click the X located in the top right corner of the Video Toolbox or click the

camcorder again in the timeline.

Add Titles/CreditsYou will most likely want to add a title screen and/or credits to your video project. Pinnacle studio gives the creator two different options for titles.

Classic Titles are simple text animations. Use these for creating credits or subtitles.

Motion titles provide animation for text and are more complex than the classic titles.

Add Title:1. Go to the Edit Tab

2. Click the “Show Titles” button in the drop down which is represented with an upper

case T.


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3. Next, choose whether you want to work with “Classic Titles” or “Motion Titles” in the drop menu underneath the “Edit” tab.

4. You can now browse through all the available titles. Clicking any title will generate a preview in the screen on the right. A double click will place the title in the timeline. Please double click a title to place in the timeline.

5. Now the title is in the timeline, you’re going to want to put your own text in the title. Double click the title in the timeline to edit the text.

6. This is the title editor. In this section you can change the font; size, orientation, style, duration and add motion to your title.

7. First, click “Your text here” and change it to the appropriate title you want. To further edit the style, click the menu on the right to scroll through available text styles. Above the title screen there is also standard text editing tools such as; bold, italic, underline, font styles and font size.

To add a title to a specific clip or photo1. Click the Edit tab2. Double click the clip you like to add a title, this will open the video toolbox

3. Click the in the drop down menu4. Choose to create either a:

Motion Title Overlay: Animated titles over video Classic Title Overlay: Standard titles over video

5. This will take you to the title editor screen. From here you can create text to go over (overlay) the video, set the duration of how long the text stays on the screen, choose from a variety of fonts, add shapes and more.



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To edit text1. Click the text box where it says “Text.” Delete “Text” and type your own text. 2. To position the text box somewhere else in the clip, mouse over the outline

of the text box until the cursor turns into then click and drag the text box to the desired location.

3. To change the font format, go to the menu on the left of the screen.

4. To bold, change the font size, underline and change text style, go to the bar on the top of the screen. Similar to Microsoft word.

5. To change the duration of the text, go to the top left corner of the screen.6. The current duration of the text is displayed. Use the

up and down arrows to change the duration. You can also simply click the seconds and type in the numbers.

Add PhotosAdding photos to your project is simple and can be done in a couple steps



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To Add a Photo1. Go to the Edit Tab

2. Click the Camera icon in the drop down menu

3. In the source drop down menu below the edit tab, select where you would like to grab images from eg, desktop, pictures folder, etc.

4. Once in the folder, the images that could be added to the timeline will appear above the timeline. Simply drag and drop the photos into the timeline to add them.

5. To change the duration of the clip the photo and effects, double click the image to open the video editing toolbox.

To Delete a Photo1. Select the clip the in the timeline and hit the delete button. You can also right click

the image in the timeline and select cut to delete the photo.

Add/Remove TransitionsTransitions are video effects placed in between clips to transition from one to the next. Transitions look stylish and add a little more character to your presentation but they’re not essential.



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To Add a Transition1. Go to the Edit tab

2. Select the in the drop down menu

3. By default, all of the standard transitions will appear. By selecting the drop down menu below the edit tab there are different categories of transitions. It’s highly suggested that you look through all of them because pinnacle supplied many unique transitions.

4. To preview a transition, click the transition. The video player will preview the transition. The “A” represents the end of the first clip; the “B” represents the beginning of the next clip, therefore making a transition.

5. Click and drag your selected transition and place it between the desired two clips in the timeline.

Add Audio tracksPinnacle allows audio tracks such as mp3’s to be added to the timeline. You can also record from a device directly into pinnacle.



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To Add an Audio Track1. Go to the Edit tab

2. Click the keynote? music button in the drop down menu. 3. Click the folder icon in the album view4. The next screen will allow you browse your computer files for the audio track5. Once the track is added to the album, click and drag the audio track to bottom of

the timeline

To Record an Audio Track1. Connect your audio recording device to the computer. Some examples include,

USB audio mics, or a headset mic. 2. Double-click the audio section in the timeline. The section is represented with the

volume logo. 3. This will take you directly to the record voice over narration box. 4. The volume bar located on the right will control how loud your volume will be when

recording. It is suggested to leave it on high or the default setting.5. Simply click Record to start the recording.

6. Click Stop Recording when finished7. The audio track can be trimmed and moved around similar to a movie or photo

clip.

Add a Disc MenuWhen it comes time to complete your project, it is highly recommended that you add a disc menu to your project for better navigation.



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To add a Disc Menu1. Go to the edit tab2. Open the Video Toolbox (Click the camcorder icon in the timeline)3. Select the Create a disc menu button in the drop down menu. The button has a

disc and square object pictured in it.4. There are over 50 disc menus to choose from. Double-click the layout you would

like in your movie. Chapter menus are also available. The next section will discuss the process of editing and linking up your disc menu.

5. Pinnacle will then ask you if it should create automatic chapters or let you manually create them. Creating chapters isn’t entirely necessary. If you would like automatic chapters generated specify how long the chapters should be by entering how many seconds they should be. Then press OK

Editing the Disc Menu6. The disc menu is now in the timeline. If it isn’t already, drag the disc menu to the

beginning of the timeline because so the disc menu appears first thing once the movie has been loaded. Unless you want clips in before reaching the disc menu, in that case arrange them in a logical order before the disc menu.

7. Double-click the disc menu in the timeline to open the menu editor. 8. To edit the text of the menu click the “Edit Menu” button. Editing disc menus is the

same as editing titles. See section “Edit titles” in the “Add Titles/Credits” section.



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9. Next you need to link the buttons in the menu to your movie. Notice in the album view of the disc menu that if you mouse over the “Play Movie” or “Scene Selection” the buttons light up. Place your mouse cursor over “Play Movie.” Click and drag “Play Movie” to the beginning of the first scene of the movie in the timeline. Release the mouse once you’re in the right location. Repeat this process to link to scene selection menu. Then repeat in again to link up scenes with the scene selection menu.

10. To make sure you have linked up your DVD menu correctly, go to the video

player. Click the “DVD Preview” button to launch the DVD preview. Click the “Play Movie” and/or “Scene Selection” buttons to test if you linked them correctly.

Make MovieThere are several options once all editing is complete and you’re ready to share your movie:

Create a DVD Create a digital copy Create a Tape Upload to the web



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Create a DVDWhen exporting a movie to a disc it’s important to know what type of disc will give you the desired quality you want. Quality and disc space go hand and hand. If you want great quality you sacrifice disc space. When you’re trying to save disc space you’re sacrificing quality. The following list names disc types and what kind of quality you will get with them.

SVCD: 2/3 the quality of a DVD 20 minutes VCD: 60 minutes of video. Half the quality of a DVD. Good for exporting to a CD. AVCHD: 40 minutes of quality on a normal DVD DVD: 60 min of full quality on a single layer DVD HD DVD: 30 minutes of HD quality BLU-Ray: 40 minutes of HD quality

To Create:1. Click the “Make Movie” tab2. Select disc type in the drop down menu.3. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD-RW drive. 4. Next choose the disc type in the drop down menu. The options will be the

ones listed in the previous section. The pie graph on the top lets the user know how much room on the hard drive it will use. By default pinnacle will export your video to your hard drive but you could choose to export the movie to the desktop or a specific folder, etc.



Space on the DVD

How much room on your hard drive

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Click the folder icon to choose the destination. The pie graph on the bottom represents how much room the movie will take on the disc. Click the folder icon to change the DVD drive location.

5. Click the drop labeled “Video Quality/Disc Usage” to alter the quality of the DVD. If set to automatic, Pinnacle will make the best decision based off the allocation of quality and size. Remember, if you want to save room to fit a movie on a disc then lower the quality.



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6. Once you’re happy with your file size and quality, Click the button. Depending on how long your movie is, this could take a LONG time. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to burn the disc. For example, a five minute video could take up to 20 minutes to burn. Try to avoid rushing this process.

Create a Digital CopyPinnacle can create movie files in the following formats:

Audio Only AVI, DiVX, Flash Video, iPod compatible Mov, MPEG, Real Media, Sony PSP compatible, Windows Media

1. Click the “Make Movie” tab2. Click File in the drop down menu3. Choose which video format is best for distribution to your audience. The size of the

output file depends on both the file format and type. Choose the File type in the Fill type drop down menu. Then choose how large the playback size will be in the Present drop down menu. The larger the playback size the bigger the file will be.

4. Once you have set your settings, click the create file button. 5. This will open the file browser. This lets you specify a name and location for the

video file you are creating. If you plan on streaming the video from the media server, select your user folder on the media server as you r destination location.

Click save to start the save file process. Upload to the webEver wanted to put your video directly onto YouTube or Yahoo Video? Pinnacle Studio 15 lets users do just that!

NOTE: Video Files can be up to 100MB (Approximately 5 minutes of video)

NOTE: You must be registered (have a username and password) to the site you’re uploading to. For more information follow these links. ‘

YouTube Yahoo! Video 1. Click the Make Movie tab2. Click Web in the drop down Menu



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3. Click the Upload to this Web site drop down menu. Choose whether to upload to YouTube or Yahoo Video

4. Click the Present Drop down menu. There are only two options; Best Quality or Fast Upload. Best quality will configure settings to give you the best video quality. Fast Upload will lower the video quality in order to get your file on the website faster.

5. Click Create6. The dialog launcher will ask you to type in your log on information for the website

you’re uploading to. Click Sign In.7. Next you will enter the title of the movie as it will appear on the website. Also you

can choose which tags should be associated with your video. Click Continue once Finished.

8. The video will start to upload. The upload process can take a while depending on file size, be patient.

SummaryTechniques described and outlined in this manual include

Navigating through the Pinnacle interface using the album, timeline and video preview

Importing video. Always specify where you’re importing to, set the scene detection, create file names. Import using a camcorder, digital cameras, file based devices, VHS or DVD

Using the Video Toolbox Adding Titles and credits full screen or with overlay Adding Photos Creating a DVD menu Exporting your project to DVD, digital file, YouTube

For more questions or concerns, please contact the Faculty & Staff Resource Center (AIRC 3012).



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