Nonlinear Editing

A freelance editor/trainer for television companies worldwide focuses on video more than film in explaining the capabilities, limitations, and management of computerized nonlinear editing systems. Appends a glossary of industry jargon, and details on edit decision lists and recording formats. For post-production and broadcast professionals.

What is linear? /What is nonlinear? ; Some nuts and bolts; More nuts and bolts (digital); Off-line editng/On-line editing; Project management; Dissolve/wipe ; The hole cutters - Keys; Working with titles; Audio; The future; Appendix A: Jargon Buster; Appendix B: EDLs; Appendix C: Common videotape decks