Pinnacle Liquid Edition
by Myron Achtman
Start the free chapterVirtual Training Company is proud to introduce Pinnacle Liquid Edition, the most powerful and comprehensive DV editing solution available today. Liquid Edition provides the strong editing features that professionals demand by combining the professional expertise and esteemed broadcast heritage of the Pinnacle Liquid line with the plug and play power and ease of use of Edition. Liquid Edition delivers stellar tools for impressive real-time compositing, effects and DVD authoring. Author Myron Achtman guides users through this in-depth VTC tutorial to help get the absolute most out of Pinnacle Liquid Edition. An additional DVD disk containing video footage is available with purchase of CD. Click on the links below to get started.
Course content
Product Overview7 lessons
System Considerations10 lessons
- Overview of Module0:361 credit or ad
- Building a Strong Foundation0:391 credit or ad
- Recommended Hardware Configuration0:551 credit or ad
- Updating Your Computer's BIOS0:281 credit or ad
- Updating Hardware Drivers0:141 credit or ad
- Avoiding Unnecessary Programs0:141 credit or ad
- Backing up your System Drive0:361 credit or ad
- Getting Microsoft Windows Updates0:421 credit or ad
- Examining Hard Drive Configuration1:041 credit or ad
- Defragmenting the System Drive1:271 credit or ad
Pro Hardware Installation12 lessons
- Overview of Module1:071 credit or ad
- Uninstalling Existing AGP Display Drivers2:521 credit or ad
- Removing the Existing AGP Graphics Card1:031 credit or ad
- Inserting the Pinnacle Pro Radeon 8500 Card0:411 credit or ad
- Connect blackBOX to Radeon 85000:141 credit or ad
- Connect a Sound Card to a Radeon 85000:271 credit or ad
- Connect a DV Source to the blackBOX0:451 credit or ad
- Connect the blackBOX to a TV Monitor0:231 credit or ad
- Connect Video and Audio Decks to blackBOX0:411 credit or ad
- UPS (Uniterruptable Power Supply)0:311 credit or ad
- Installing Pinnacle ATI Radeon 8500 Drivers2:041 credit or ad
- Configuring Screen Display Settings1:491 credit or ad
Edition Software Installation8 lessons
- Overview of Module1:461 credit or ad
- Examining the Computer's Hardware Integrity1:221 credit or ad
- Backing up your Computer's System Drive0:451 credit or ad
- Eliminating all Unnecessary Background Tasks2:521 credit or ad
- Creating Folders for Media and Rendered Files0:591 credit or ad
- Installing Pinnacle Liquid Edition2:511 credit or ad
- Product Registration0:391 credit or ad
- Service Packs and Hot Fixes1:161 credit or ad
A First Look10 lessons
- Video and Audio Clip Storage1:311 credit or ad
- Starting Edition the First Time1:191 credit or ad
- Toggle Between Edition and Windows Desktop1:121 credit or ad
- Creating a New Project0:421 credit or ad
- Identifying the Build Number for Pinnacle0:501 credit or ad
- Saving and Backing up your Projects1:261 credit or ad
- Saving Project Templates1:011 credit or ad
- Edition's Context-Sensitive Menus0:381 credit or ad
- Switching to Different Interface Views2:071 credit or ad
- Configuring Dual Monitors0:401 credit or ad
Edition's Control Panel16 lessons
- Overview of Module0:271 credit or ad
- USER Settings0:321 credit or ad
- Timeline0:311 credit or ad
- CG Titler0:191 credit or ad
- Logging/Batch Digitize0:231 credit or ad
- Project0:181 credit or ad
- Audio Settings1:081 credit or ad
- Image Import1:071 credit or ad
- Keyboard Properties0:541 credit or ad
- Saving New Property Sets0:531 credit or ad
- SITE Settings0:191 credit or ad
- Plug-In Settings0:251 credit or ad
- FX Editors1:431 credit or ad
- Media Management Settings2:021 credit or ad
- Player Settings2:111 credit or ad
- System Settings4:351 credit or ad
Capturing and Logging Video19 lessons
- Overview of Module0:381 credit or ad
- Renaming a Sequence/Creating New Racks1:401 credit or ad
- Open-ended or Live Video Capture4:151 credit or ad
- Logging Clip Segments6:381 credit or ad
- Capturing Logged Clips4:151 credit or ad
- Examining the Captured Clips2:481 credit or ad
- Logging Simultaneous Capture Using Subclips4:331 credit or ad
- Examining the Subclips3:471 credit or ad
- Timestamp Scene Detection/Principles5:061 credit or ad
- Timestamp Scene Detection/Application4:301 credit or ad
- Timestamp Scene Detection/Master Clips6:151 credit or ad
- Timestamp Scene Detection/Inside Handles6:091 credit or ad
- Video Navigation Using the Clip Viewer4:141 credit or ad
- Captured Clips Relating to Physical Media Pt. 15:241 credit or ad
- Captured Clips Relating to Physical Media Pt. 25:361 credit or ad
- Managing Clips and Media Files with Edition6:551 credit or ad
- Redigitizing Clips6:521 credit or ad
- Scene Detection Based on Video Content3:371 credit or ad
- Storyboarding a Rough Cut3:401 credit or ad
Editing Basics22 lessons
- Overview of Module1:211 credit or ad
- Starting a New Project0:351 credit or ad
- Importing Clips1:131 credit or ad
- Customizing the Tool Palette1:081 credit or ad
- Activating Source Track Mapping0:251 credit or ad
- Renaming Tracks in the Timeline0:181 credit or ad
- Adding Clips to the Timeline1:191 credit or ad
- Editing Video Clips in the Source Viewer3:391 credit or ad
- From Source Viewer to Timeline4:011 credit or ad
- Moving Clips in the Timeline3:381 credit or ad
- Overwrite and Film Style Editing Modes4:351 credit or ad
- Clip Navigation and Using the Position Bar6:071 credit or ad
- Additional Navigation Techniques0:321 credit or ad
- Navigation Using Keyboard Shortcuts1:201 credit or ad
- The Edit Tool1:401 credit or ad
- Source Track Mapping6:531 credit or ad
- Storyboard Editing with the Project Window4:451 credit or ad
- From Storyboard to Timeline4:181 credit or ad
- Adding Transitions between Clips3:241 credit or ad
- Understanding Single-Track Editing3:471 credit or ad
- Editing Clips with Leeway6:331 credit or ad
- Direct Clip Editing in the Timeline7:001 credit or ad
Understanding Audio16 lessons
- Overview of Module0:561 credit or ad
- The Characteristics of Stereo Audio Files2:151 credit or ad
- Configuring Default Audio Settings1:531 credit or ad
- Importing Audio Clips1:021 credit or ad
- Renaming Timeline Tracks0:531 credit or ad
- Resizing Timeline Tracks1:041 credit or ad
- Stereo Terminology1:301 credit or ad
- Working with Audio in the Timeline3:351 credit or ad
- Disbanding Stereo Audio Clips2:131 credit or ad
- Configuring Track Displays1:381 credit or ad
- Analog and Digital Audio Scrubbing3:071 credit or ad
- Audio Scrubbing/Keyboard and Wheel Mouse1:591 credit or ad
- Unlinking Clips in the Timeline2:391 credit or ad
- Converting Stereo Clips to Mono6:471 credit or ad
- Audio Routing Pt. 14:171 credit or ad
- Audio Routing Pt. 23:551 credit or ad
Real World Editing20 lessons
- Overview of Module0:461 credit or ad
- Customizing the Interface4:271 credit or ad
- Keyboard Layout and Timeline Tracks6:251 credit or ad
- Saving a New Template2:451 credit or ad
- Importing Video and Audio Clips3:501 credit or ad
- How to Edit Logically1:021 credit or ad
- Track Mapping4:101 credit or ad
- Assembling a "Rough" Edit4:591 credit or ad
- Fine-Tuning Edits with the Trim Editor5:101 credit or ad
- Working with Audio Clips in the Source Viewer2:131 credit or ad
- Inserting Audio Clips Into the Timeline3:101 credit or ad
- Adding Clip Markers2:071 credit or ad
- Adding Timeline Markers0:401 credit or ad
- Synchronizing Clip and Timeline Markers Pt. 14:001 credit or ad
- Synchronizing Clip and Timeline Markers Pt. 23:541 credit or ad
- Creating a Freeze Frame3:461 credit or ad
- Incorporating Titles Using Title Deko Pt. 15:401 credit or ad
- Incorporating Titles Using Title Deko Pt. 26:531 credit or ad
- Adjusting Audio Levels with the Audio Editor5:511 credit or ad
- Tweaking Edits using Slip Tool3:531 credit or ad
Special Effects31 lessons
- Overview of Module1:211 credit or ad
- Configuring Edition Pro for Video Output1:381 credit or ad
- Selecting a Monitor for Realtime NTSC Output0:561 credit or ad
- 3-Point Editing to Replace an Existing Clip4:151 credit or ad
- 3-Point Editing to Fill a Gap2:241 credit or ad
- Classifications of Special Effects0:501 credit or ad
- Luminance Keying [Classic Filter]7:001 credit or ad
- Refreshing to Update Slice Status1:251 credit or ad
- Chroma Keying [Classic Filter] Pt. 14:481 credit or ad
- Chroma Keying [Classic Filter] Pt. 23:281 credit or ad
- Managing Clip Effects2:021 credit or ad
- Chroma Keying [Realtime Filter] Pt. 15:161 credit or ad
- Chroma Keying [Realtime Filter] Pt. 24:401 credit or ad
- Blue Screen Keying7:061 credit or ad
- Accessing Filters in the Timeline1:121 credit or ad
- When to Apply Rendering to Yellow Slices1:291 credit or ad
- Applying 2-D Effects [Realtime Filter] Pt. 15:241 credit or ad
- Applying 2-D Effects [Realtime Filter] Pt. 24:061 credit or ad
- Color Correction6:071 credit or ad
- Copying and Pasting effects3:401 credit or ad
- Applying Additional Attributes to 2D Effects7:401 credit or ad
- Applying 3-D Effects [Realtime Filter] Pt. 16:111 credit or ad
- Applying 3-D Effects [Realtime Filter] Pt. 25:211 credit or ad
- Rendering the Finished Sequence2:311 credit or ad
- Using Transitions in Pinnacle Edition Pt. 16:031 credit or ad
- Using Transitions in Pinnacle Edition Pt. 24:531 credit or ad
- Editing Realtime Transitions6:591 credit or ad
- Defining Transition Playback in the Timeline2:061 credit or ad
- Gradient Wipes with Alpha Magic3:331 credit or ad
- Working with Hollywood Effects Pt. 16:091 credit or ad
- Working with Hollywood Effects Pt. 26:581 credit or ad
Integrated DVD Authoring22 lessons
- Overview of Module1:011 credit or ad
- Downloading DVD Updates and Hot Fixes0:331 credit or ad
- Establishing an Editing Philosophy5:101 credit or ad
- Combining Sequences and Projects6:341 credit or ad
- Opening Containers5:101 credit or ad
- Reserve Space for the DVD Menu in the Timeline3:421 credit or ad
- Menu Creation - Background Elements6:181 credit or ad
- Menu Creation - Buttons4:031 credit or ad
- Aligning DVD Menu Buttons7:071 credit or ad
- Linking Menu Buttons to the Timeline4:221 credit or ad
- Changing the Picon in a Thumbnail Button1:191 credit or ad
- Simulation - Previewing the DVD4:021 credit or ad
- Controlling DVD Program Flow4:081 credit or ad
- Controlling Button Navigation2:401 credit or ad
- Motion Buttons8:121 credit or ad
- Motion Backgrounds4:001 credit or ad
- MPEG Quality and Audio Parameters Pt.15:081 credit or ad
- MPEG Quality and Audio Parameters Pt.24:591 credit or ad
- Correcting Invalid Parameters1:221 credit or ad
- Additional Output Options2:191 credit or ad
- Burning the DVD3:371 credit or ad
- Outputting the Program to Videotape1:261 credit or ad