User Guide

Introduction
SpeedEDIT is the World’s Fastest Video Editor, and we’re delighted you have chosen it as
your non-linear editor! SpeedEDIT represents the culmination of many years of development by
NewTek, the recognized creators of Desktop Video. If you have previously used NewTek’s VT-
Edit you will feel right at home; those who honed their editing skills on other systems will quickly
appreciate SpeedEDIT’s streamlined workflow.
SpeedEDIT is able and eager to handle web, DV, HDV format and High Definition video editing
… all in a single project! By design, the emphasis is placed right where it belongs – on making it
easy for you to tell your story. The friendly interface may seem very simple at first glance, but
don’t let the clean design deceive you. As you dig into SpeedEDIT, the depth and power of the
tools it provides will make a lasting impression. This guide is intended to familiarize you with the
key features and tools, and is not an exhaustive user manual. The user manual is installed as
online documentation, accessed through the F1 Help key, and is also available in the SpeedEDIT
Documentation folder.
NOTE
SpeedEDIT supports diverse editing styles, providing a variety of ways to perform almost
every editing task. (As one example, In and Out Points for a video clip can be adjusted in
many different ways, one of which will surely suit your preference.) As you become
familiar with the program, you will likely discover your own favorite techniques and
workflow. Rather than get bogged down discussing the many possibilities then, let’s
jump right in and start using the program. We’ll explore the numerous alternatives it offers
along the way.
System Specifications
Installation of SpeedEDIT can be achieved with most computers running the Microsoft
Windows™ XP operating system. NewTek offers the following hardware guidelines:
Minimum:
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ processor that supports SSE2
IEEE1394 FireWire™ card required for DV or HDV format capture
DirectX 9-capable graphics card with 64MB RAM and minimum 1280x1024 screen
resolution (ATI or NVIDIA chipset recommended)
DirectX 9.0 support
1 Gigabyte of system RAM