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- Access hundreds of Pinnacle Studio tutorials not available anywhere else, with new tutorials added each month!
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Premium Video Training
Whether you’re a novice with little or no experience, or a seasoned professional looking for the latest tips and tricks, Studio Backlot has you covered with training that ranges from basic editing techniques to Hollywood-style special effects just like the pros use. Here’s a sample of the tutorial content that you’ll have access to with your membership.
How to find your files
Have you been unable to locate missing files in Pinnacle Studio? Paul clears up the mystery for editors once and for all.
How to Keyframe Effects
In this Pinnacle Studio tutorial, you will learn master DVE techniques from Paul Holtz on how to create powerful, key-framing effects.
Create a “Hand Wipe” Effect
This tutorial demos a unique use of Chroma-Key in Pinnacle Studio to create the famous “hand wiping off dirt” effect seen on TV.
Animate text typing in a circle
Paul Holtz from Studio Backlot shows you how to use Pinnacle Studio’s 360 video editing tools to animate typing text around a circle or arc.
See what’s included in the Pinnacle Studio complete training course
Chapter 1: Course Overview
- Course overview
- How to use the training
- New player window features
- Version comparison: What features do I have on my version?
Chapter 2: Installing Pinnacle Studio
- Installation overview
- Installing Pinnacle Studio
- Starting Pinnacle Studio for the first time
- Finding serial numbers and important information
- How to reset Pinnacle Studio safely
Chapter 3: Importing Project Files
- Downloading the free project files used in the tutorials
- Importing files
- Creating Project Bins
Chapter 4: What Features Are In My Version?
- Version-to-version comparison chart
Chapter 5: Using the SmartMovie Feature
- Creating your first movie with SmartMovie
- 5 minute premium project pack templates
Chapter 6: Library, Bins and Interface
- Interface layout and detachable windows
- Create collections and project bins for quick import
- Using project notes and library tips
- Move, remove and delete elements
- Using Scene Detection
- Drag and drop timeline
- Using the new Overlays category
- Find and create keyboard shortcuts
Chapter 7: Importing Media
- Importing files from removable devices
- Importing videos from DVDs
- Importing from analog devices, VCR and DVD players
- Snapshot from camera/DVD/VCR
- Importing 8K video clips
Chapter 8: Exploring the Editing Tools
- Basic editing
- Transitions and effects
- MultiCam and screen capture
- Color effects and corrections
- Split screen template creator
- Motion tracking
- Using masks and mattes
- Transparency alpha channels
- Using blend modes
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Chapter 9: Audio Editing
- Record and edit voice overs
- Audio ducking
- Adding sound effects
- Audio pitch scaling
- Detach audio/video
- Audio corrections and effects
- Noise reduction
- Surround sound and keyframing
- Audio clipping advanced
Chapter 10: Photo-based Movies
- Creating and saving projects
- Adding assets on the timeline
- Basic audio
- Adding markers on the timeline
- Using titles
- Using basic effects
- Pan and scan
- Importing 8K video clips
- Save a project package
Chapter 11: Text Editing
- Introduction to the Title Editor
- Motions, animations and keyframes
- Font sizing, spacing and color
- Creating static titles
- Creating motion titles
- Text credit roll and text crawl
- 3D animated titles
- Lower thirds
- Creative text effects
- Superscript and subscript text
Chapter 12: Slow Motion and Time Remapping
- Time remapping speed control
Chapter 13: Exporting
- Simplified export options
- Exporting multiple projects and batch render with export cue
Chapter 14: DVD and Disc Authoring
- The Authoring tab
- Create a disc with no menu
- Disc tab interface
- Choosing menu types
- Linking menus
- Editing a menu
- Disc simulator
- Burning a disc
- Creating a looping DVD video
- Using the MyDVD program
Chapter 15: Chroma Key
- How to use the Chroma Keyer
- Change/remove backgrounds for overlays
Chapter 16: Editing 360 Video
- 360 video editing
- Adding text
- Convert 360 video to standard HD video
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