diff --git a/doc/user/intro/intro.txt b/doc/user/intro/intro.txt index a7a614882..d78e5b975 100755 --- a/doc/user/intro/intro.txt +++ b/doc/user/intro/intro.txt @@ -48,36 +48,20 @@ Vision NOTE: this section is still in discussion -'''' -Lumiera is to be a *professional non-linear video editor*. It -is important to note that by ``professional'' we do not necessarily imply -``commercial'' or even ``industrial''. We do, however, wish to suggest an -attitude or frame of mind in how we approach this work, but not the goal, -requirement or purpose of this work. The concept of professionality in film -editing can indicate something of an artistic nature, suggest that there is -a narration, meaning or political messages revealed by the work; or, simply, -that the work attempts to convey something to an audience. - -With this perspective in mind, we can identify a number of key properties -film production tools should have to be considered professional - -'''' - -Lumiera strives to be a *professional non-linear video editing system*. It is -important to note that by ``professional'' we do not necessarily imply -``commercial'' or even ``industrial''. We do, however, wish to suggest an -attitude or frame of mind in how an approach to such work is made. - +Lumiera strives to be a *professional non-linear video editing system*. It is +important to note that by ``professional'' we do not imply ``commercial'' nor +``industrial''. We do, however, wish to convey an attitude or frame of mind in +the approach made to such work; not its goal, requirement or purpose. + Professionalism implies _doing work with sincerity and being subject to any kind of wider goal, demand, or purpose._ When it comes to editing film, this -wider goal, demand, or purpose might be artistry, a narration or have meaning to convey, -a political message or commercial revenue -- it might be something to reveal to -your audience, to let them see, feel and perceive. +wider goal, demand, or purpose might be artistry, a narration or have meaning to +convey, a political message or commercial revenue -- it might be something to +reveal to your audience, to let them see, feel and perceive. -'''' - -With this perspective in mind and for the editing software used to this end, we can identify -a number of key properties film production tools should have to be considered ``professional'': +Bearing this idea of professionalism in mind, we can identify a number of key +aspects film production tools will have to exhibit to aspire to be labelled +'professional': Reliability:: All work must be secure and safe against any software glitches,