Thu 31 Jan 2008
I just noticed PiTiVi was upgraded to 0.11.1 at some point in Fedora 8 so I gave it a run. While there are show stopper bugs (which I will file in due time) and it doesn’t do much yet, it is almost to the point of what I need in a video editor. The important part is the UI is intuitive and easy to use. Here are a list of features I would need for the bare minimum of using PiTiVi as an editor:
- Cross fades
- Even if it is a simple, non-configurable cross fade, cross fades really add polish between harsh cuts.
- Fading and unfading audio is also important
- Support for image files as frames
- This is the quick a dirty way to do intros and credits (eventually I would want direct text overlays)
- decoupling the audio from the video
- quick timeline resize of audio and video in the advanced view
- The clip editor in the simple view is fine for precise editting but having the ability to drag either end of a clip to resize it in the timeline makes it easy to sync up with other elements in the timeline
That’s it. While I would like more functionality such as voice overs, unlimited tracks, multiple effects and overlays, the above list is all I need to support the simple editing that I do.
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January 31st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Crossfades are not as necessary as you might think. For instance, in your last video, you could have used straight cuts instead of fading to the closeup of plugging in the projector.
Bravo for dogfooding the apps, though!
January 31st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Last time I tried Pitivi it didn’t support image files as frames. That was a blocker for me as I was composing a presentation video. It’s nice to hear the feature is now in!
January 31st, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I agree, cross-fades, still-image frames, seperate audio & video, and rock-solid stability are what I need.
February 1st, 2008 at 7:00 am
I agree with your list of features, but still think the UI can be improved.
A good example is organisation of available clips and audio in the Diva Video Editor which is IMHO perfect. The timeline is well done as well.
So maybe the UI of Diva can be used as source of inspiration.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Tim,
Do you have a link to Diva. All the pages I can find through google point to dead links.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
There are still some demos available to view:
http://www.mdk.org.pl/2006/03/27/diva-0-0-1
Maybe Michael Dominic would send you some files if requested.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I just want to add, that it just gives me a sinking feeling inside when i look at the great work that Michael Dominic did with Diva and the eventual abandonment of the Project.
Diva’s UI was/is great. The project had so much potential… but all was lost.
I/we can only hope that Michael does pursue his project using MLT or something.