Scott C. Frase discusses video production using open source tools, particularly on Linux systems, highlighting the advantages of cost, flexibility, and community support while also acknowledging the steep learning curve. He emphasizes the process from capturing video to editing with software like Cinelerra, including automation and rendering for various formats. The presentation addresses both challenges and successes, offering insights into optimizing the video production workflow on Linux.

1. Video Production Using Open Source Tools Scott C. Frase webmaster

2. blogger, musician, video enthusiast

3. travails of video editing on linux crazedmuleproductions.blogspot.com You Video editors in the crowd? Preferred OS? Any Linux users? Total beginners?

4. Video Production Using Open Source Tools Agenda Why use Open Source to work with video?

5. Video production in Linux Take some video

6. Edit it

7. Output it to common formats

8. Automate repetitive tasks Examples Feel free to interrupt and ask questions!

9. Why You Shouldn't Use Linux for Video Steep learning curve Not for novice computer users Be ready to deal with unexpected problems If you don't mind troubleshooting, you'll like editing with Linux New version -> new problems Ubuntu, Gentoo, Fedora, Debian, SUSE

10. Why You Should Use Linux for Video Software wants to be free The tools cost nothing but your time and effort Open source Change it if you want Script repetitive tasks, like exporting video

11. Open ended and powerful Can create most any effect you want through a variety of tools

12. Why do I choose to edit in Linux? Cost

13. Feeling of satisfaction

14. High quality results

15. Creative freedom

16. Giving back to the community

17. But sometimes I ask.. Lord, why do I put myself through this torture?

18. ..for the results!

19. Cinelerra example Oil painting effect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46C-HJUlOyY

20. Cinelerra example Chroma keying http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-baOOOAgneE

21. Cinelerra example Camera automation and chroma key http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsL2lFpzduA

22. Cinelerra example Rotate and Perspective http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlbJc8q-LxA

23. Editing results Motion stabilization .. before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQnboWCxEU

24. Editing results Motion stabilization .. after http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuQ-pa46OZc

25. Cinelerra example And you can make a neat animated map http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYzqicH1g3g

26. The Work of Video Production Take some video with a camera

27. Bring it into your PC

28. Edit it with specialized software

29. Burn a DVD of the video

30. Share with others

31. Video Production, 2009 Take some video with a camera

32. Bring it into your PC

33. Edit it with specialized software

34. Export the video to different formats DVD, also HDTV, Internet, iPod