Pinnacle Studio - Basics of Video Capture and Editing (PNS1)

Graphics, Video

Learn to shoot and edit video using the user-friendly Pinnacle Studio. This course introduces key concepts of video capture, practical editing workflows, and basic digital video processing so you can import, trim, and prepare footage for projects.

You will gain basic skills to produce and polish video documents for many uses. The training covers home video editing, preparing simple professional presentations, and practical tips for shooting, archiving and sharing final media across platforms.

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• Getting started with Pinnacle Studio
1. Is your PC capable of running Pinnacle Studio smoothly
2. Equipment for capturing video, operation and PC connections
3. Basic Pinnacle Studio settings (default durations for transitions, titles, photos)

• Digitizing recordings, capture phase
1. Transfer video from camera to computer
2. Options for saving different file types, monitoring designated folders
3. Practical exercise transferring different file types

• Digitizing recordings, editing phase
1. Creating a project, arranging clips, working with clips
2. Cutting, standard titles, inserting still images
3. Options for repairing and enhancing clips
4. Soundtrack work, using audio effects, setting track levels
5. Creating chapters in a DVD menu
6. Options for automatic video creation

• Digitizing recordings, export phase
1. Settings choices for video export
2. Saving the final video to tape, HDD, DVD, CD, SDHC
3. Sharing video: RealVideo / Windows Media, YouTube, iCloud, etc.
4. Backing up files

• Notes on shooting
1. Camera basics, common mistakes and how to avoid them
2. Creative process — script, direction, camera work
3. Outdoor shooting — legal limits, preparing participants, lighting options, sound capture, audio zoom, multi-camera work, weather protection
4. Indoor shooting — improving acoustics, lighting options, background choice
5. Special shooting — underwater, aerial shots, working with animals
6. Storing and archiving recordings

• Practical exercises
1. Create a recording with a digital camera — simple script, camera work
2. Lighting, working with the subject, tips and tricks
3. Transfer video to computer — choosing Pinnacle Studio transfer settings
4. Edit the video — cuts, titles, audio, effects, create DVD menu
5. Export the final video — set export parameters

Assumed knowledge:

Basic knowledge of Windows.

Schedule:

2 days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )

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