by Mechaman » Sun Oct 13, 2002 6:37 pm
Incorrect.
The real basics don't depend on programs: what non-linear editing really means, track jumping, keyframes, in/out points, EDL's, video capture/export, and fades/transitions/effects. A person grounded in these basics, even from analog, will be able to switch video editing programs much easier than someone who simply memorizes the Premiere manual. Especially since Premiere tries to introduce some of its own terminology, and infects your thinking towards other projects.
"smooth transition"
Don't make me laugh. I'd say that roughly 70-80% of members don't bother to learn anything outside of Premiere once they learn it.