Thread: Video editing software

i use pinnacle studio 10 plus
on my comp which runs vista.....all works fine easy to use

i only dream of one day running avid liquid 7......when i can afford it which will probably be never

WhiteD3,

As we found out the hard way an avi is just a "briefcase or container". We found this out after we brought a new Hard Drive camera to replace our Mini DV.

An avi can vary in many ways, frame size, rate, audio, Frame Type. Most mini DV cameras record in Lower Field First while a HDD Camera records in upper field first. Don't ask me what these mean, but they're both Avi Files and can't be spliced together easily.

My wife is telling me that i'm not being exactly correct but you get the Idea, Forums save the day.

Please correct me if you want, she's the "expert" i'm the messenger.


Cheers

Stu

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Thanks Alan. I also have an older version of Ulead which I have used but again it doesn't run on Vista.

I think you will find that has changed now. Looks like they've updated it here

IMHO, Premiere Pro CS3 is the best at the moment. I've tested some others such as Pinnacle, Ulead, Adobe Elements, (Movie Maker ) for functionality and picture quality, nothing comes close. All programs use own algorithm, so picture quality is different on final result. I'd tell always remember you'll be watching your videos later (2-10-30 years), so try to avoid loosing quality today. Also the less effects, the better quality. If you really after some effects or video correction, cut movie timeline on smaller bits and apply effects only on frames you need.

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

...the ability to dub music/commentary, slow and speed up video, basic transitions and effects would be nice.

Adobe Encore DVD CS3 does it. Beauty is it eats most video compression formats. For example you can edit your old already created videos, cut and insert something in your movie from DVD, Youtube video etc. Also it is good for slideshows with motion effects (gives a life to your slideshow). And it builds DVD as final result.

Most Adobe software has downloadable trial versions, test them and you'll know what I'm talking about.

Do search, there are some good tutorials how to use those programs, don't worry if an interface looks complicated at first time; 5-10 minutes and you in

Have a look here Video Editing: Software Problems and buying advice and here VideoHelp

Cheers,
Ruslan

Originally Posted by 81stubee

WhiteD3,

As we found out the hard way an avi is just a "briefcase or container". We found this out after we brought a new Hard Drive camera to replace our Mini DV.

An avi can vary in many ways, frame size, rate, audio, Frame Type. Most mini DV cameras record in Lower Field First while a HDD Camera records in upper field first. Don't ask me what these mean, but they're both Avi Files and can't be spliced together easily.

My wife is telling me that i'm not being exactly correct but you get the Idea, Forums save the day.

Please correct me if you want, she's the "expert" i'm the messenger.


Cheers

Stu

G'day Stu,

An AVI is an Avi is an AVI!

Don't argue with wife, just ask my ex-wife! or me for that matter.

What you stated about frame rates and so forth is correct.

The encoding you speak of is usually selectable in some type of user interface within the camera set-up.

AVI is simply a highly compressed audio visual file. The fields are peculiar to different formats of both digital and analouge video systems.

What sort of camera was the DV and the new HDD?

When you get a chance report back and I will have a squiz for you...i work in the TV game for Auntie here in Darwin and I don't mind helping out if you can furnish the model names and numbers of your cameras.

No promises...but it sounds like a piece of **** to sort out old chap...there are many many ways to skin a cat.

And to the original poster...Avid! or for the Mac, Final Cut Pro.

Both are professional high-end non-linear editing systems that can be installed on either machine respectively. Avid pro is f...ing expensive for the home shooter/cutter though, have a squiz at their website, just google AVID, as I believe there is or was a free demo version for download that lets you cut and save videoes but not burn to disk. After you cut and save you would export back to tape machine or HDD camera and then master onto a CD from there. Avid also provides useful tips and advice on their site.

Cheers,

Bushranger

Hey Bushranger,

Had a look at Avid but couldn't find a trial version, but it's not Vista compatible anyway, as that update is "pending".

Cheers.

G'day again White D3,

I'll have a sniff around for you it may be on another site. Regarding the Vista concern, you could run XP or Win 2000/ NT on your Vista machine and select the OS you want at boot up.

I can PM you with more details if you wish?

Arigato,

Bushranger

Hello White D3,

Yes the software appears to be absent. Check out this link though, I did not read it entirely but it my help you.

Pinnacle Systems Introduces Free Video Editing For All With Its New VideoSpin Software

Cheers,

Bushranger