\emph{current state} of Linux software, enhanced with additional \emph{basic features}, and enriched with \emph{new features} imagined by dedicated users and then implemented by professional programmers.
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- \item[Website] \url{https://www.cinelerra-gg.org}\\
+ \item[Website] \small \url{https://www.cinelerra-gg.org}\\
The website for the cinelerra-gg software is a good place to start for information, help, and documentation.
It is professionally maintained and continuously updated with more language
translations ongoing.
\item[Stability] ~\\
- Software programs that “just work” are a \#1 priority in order to be of use for producing quality videos.
+ Software programs that \textit{just work} are a \#1 priority in order to be of use for producing quality videos.
A large amount of time has been invested in debugging problems and resolving crashes.
And in a continuous process to do so, a chapter on Troubleshooting is included in order to easily provide sufficient information for users to capture issues and crashes so that they can be analyzed and quickly fixed to avoid repeat problems.
\item[Modernization] ~\\
Artistic creativity has been applied to modernize the Cinelerra-GG plugin icons for video and audio to even include the ffmpeg plugins.
The Cinfinity set of plugin icons come in square or roundish versions --- your choice.
- In keeping up with the current expectation of users for a certain “look and feel”, 2 very modern recent theme additions, Cakewalk and Neophyte, provide alternatives to the already existing 9 themes.
+ In keeping up with the current expectation of users for a certain \textit{look and feel}, 2 very modern recent theme additions, Cakewalk and Neophyte, provide alternatives to the already existing 9 themes.
These 11 themes give the user the choice to get the look they like best for their own eyes.
\item[Current and up-to-date] ~\\
- For today’s software, included thirdparty libraries are kept up to date in a timely manner and effort is made to always used a relatively recent version of FFmpeg, if not the latest.
- This is a big deal because there is a whole set of separate programmers continuously working diligently to cover all of the old and newly created formats.
+ For today’s software, included thirdparty libraries are kept up to date in a timely manner and effort is made to always use a relatively recent version of FFmpeg, if not the latest.
+ This is a big deal because there is a whole set of separate programmers working on these libraries continuously and diligently to cover all of the old and newly created formats.
Thus Cinelerra programmers can be dedicated to working solely on Cinelerra rather than just trying to keep up with many formats.
\item[FFmpeg usage integration]~\\
By using FFmpeg with Cinelerra, there is the advantage that users can directly convert videos via pre- and post-processing, without the need for command lines to be executed manually before or afterwards.
\item Multi-screen, Multi-viewers, Multi-session, Multi-pane capability.
\item Menu bar shell commands with reference to some manuals and user-definable additions.
\item Video stabilization, Motion tracking, Motion Graphics.
- \item Blade Cut / Hard Edges, Snap/Cut editing and Snap Dragging.
+ \item Blade Cut/Hard Edges, Snap/Cut editing and Snap Dragging.
\item OpenGL support as well as Direct X11 speedup.
\item Advanced Trim Features and Grouping.
\item Asset and Title colors selection including Alpha slider adjustment.
\item DVD/bluray creation, editing, and copying for non-commercial media greatly enhanced for usability.
\item Title plugin virtually unlimited script size with many changeable attributes such as size, blink, color.
\item Motion Graphics using the Sketcher plugin to create elements such as ellipses, rectangles and shapes for simpler motion graphics.
+ \item Open EDL for editing clips, nested clips, and xml files while working on a Project.
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\item[Chapter \ref{cha:Installation} ] \nameref{cha:Installation}.
If you just want to get started using the program, you can safely skip this chapter and instead go to:
- \url{https://www.cinelerra-gg.org}
+ {\small \url{https://www.cinelerra-gg.org}}
and simply download a pre-built linux version for your Operating System. If you would like to do your own builds so that you always have the latest, refer to this chapter to learn how.
- But if you are already familiar with doing your own builds, you can just refer to this chapter if you encounter issues.
+ But if you are already familiar with doing your own builds, you can just refer to this chapter when you encounter issues.
\item[Chapter \ref{cha:the_4_windows} ] \nameref{cha:the_4_windows}.
It is important to understand the window setup in Cinelerra-GG and what each of them is used for.
\item[Chapter \ref{cha:capturing_recording_media}] \nameref{cha:capturing_recording_media}.
- If this is what you want to do, then read this chapter.
- A section on using cinelerra with broadcast TV is especially useful if that is something you want to do.
+ This chapter is helpful in learning how to capture and record media from various sources. A section on using Cinelerra with broadcast TV is especially useful.
\item[Chapter \ref{cha:dvd_bluray_creation}] \nameref{cha:dvd_bluray_creation}.
\item[Chapter \ref{cha:multi_5}] \nameref{cha:multi_5}.
- For using multiple cameras in your video creation, this chapter is a must to read. Otherwise, just refer
+ For using multiple cameras in your video creation, this chapter is a must read. Otherwise, just refer
to the section that becomes pertinent as you familiarize yourself with using Cinelerra.
\item[Chapter \ref{cha:shortcuts}] \nameref{cha:shortcuts}.
Only read this chapter if you are confused about a specific covered topic and how it works.
- \item[Chapter \ref{cha:Troubleshooting and Help}] \nameref{cha:Troubleshooting and Help}.
+ \item[Chapter \ref{cha:troubleshooting_help}] \nameref{cha:troubleshooting_help}.
Use this chapter for diagnosing a problem and find out what to report to get the best resolution or help.
Here you go! If you hate to read, just go over the quick start guide or the youtube video creation and simply be on your way.
- \item[Appendix \ref{cha:Developer's_Section}] \nameref{cha:Developer's_Section}.
+ \item[Appendix \ref{cha:developer's_section}] \nameref{cha:developer's_section}.
Some extra information that developers may or may not find useful.
- \item[Appendix \ref{cha:Auxiliary_Programs}] \nameref{cha:Auxiliary_Programs}.
+ \item[Appendix \ref{cha:auxiliary_programs}] \nameref{cha:auxiliary_programs}.
This is a catch-all for any useful programs that may need to be included, mostly for analysis.
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-In summary, “must” reads for a new user would be these chapters or sections:
+In summary, \textit{must} reads for a new user would be these chapters or sections:
\begin{itemize}
\item Chapter \ref{cha:the_4_windows} --- \nameref{cha:the_4_windows}.
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