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Start video editing under GNU/Linux
- To understand how a video file works, please read this documentation
Various steps, how to begin ???
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Step 1 : Filming, Shooting
- First do the filming with a video camera, a camcorder or a digital camera, then transfer the video files on the hard disk of your computer : you obtain rushes (= parts of raw filming).
Step 2 : Editing and post-production
- Then, on the video rushes of your hard disk, you want to do some video editing, audio editing, special effects and post-production work which are going to lead to the making of a complete video work in a good quality and DV encoded (= Digital Video) but very heavy for your hard disk memory.


For more details, please read the article video of the site which provides you with a complete list of all that you can find about GNU/Linux.
Step 3 : Encoding, exportations, diffusions
- The last thing to do is encoding your video in a video programme with a video an audio code suitable for the ultimate use of your video.
Depending on the strength of your computer, you can make videos, DVD-videos in a High Definition en 1920×1080 aux vidéos du web en 320×240 ou des téléphones mobiles en 160×120 .

Is my comptuer ok for video editing ???
To know if your computer is video editing able, visit theses pages
Choose your video editing software ?
- You are beginner, Which video software you are going to choose ? Read this guide