http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Editing - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:27:51 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zaxwerks-pro-animator-on-sale-at-digital-juice#post-51918 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:50 +0000 composite1 51918@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pro Animator is the 'poop'. Been using it since '07. So simple it freaks you out at first. If you want to do high-end looking 3D text and logos, it's worth the money. You gotta' have the instruction manual though.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zaxwerks-pro-animator-on-sale-at-digital-juice#post-51884 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:24 +0000 birdcat 51884@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>FYI - For a limited time, Digital juice is selling Zaxwerk's Pro-Animator for half price (download - $347).</p> <p>Link is here: <a href="http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=808">http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=808</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-editing-software-works-with-avchd#post-51850 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:06:59 +0000 Timmy2202 51850@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Panasonic AVC-HD format, model AG-HMC70P.  I was told it would work with Final Cut Express 4.  I am trying to use the Log and Transfer function and it works ok...right up to the point I try to import.  That's when I get a "no data" error message.  I can view the clips and everything, just can't import.  Anybody got an idea?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-blue-ray-disk#post-51708 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:12:09 +0000 robgrauert 51708@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"If I make a standard DVD with FullHD quality (cca 20 min) can I watch it in normal DVD player?"</p> <p>I'm not positive, but I would guess that you cannot. I know you can use Apple's DVD Studio Pro to burn HD video encoded with the H.264 codec on a regular DVD, but you can then only watch the DVD on a computer.</p> <p>"Is there anything else I need to see FullHD video on TV? Codec,...?"</p> <p>Well yea, if you plan on watching your Bluray disc on a TV, then you need a Bluray player. As for the codec, your authoring software will probably convert your video to MPEG2, although it's best to use compression software for this.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-blue-ray-disk#post-51702 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:22:51 +0000 viski111 51702@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thank you very much.</p> <p>Another question:</p> <p>If I make a standard DVD with FullHD quality (cca 20 min) can I watch it in normal DVD player?<br />Is there anything else I need to see FullHD video on TV? Codec,...?</p> <p>thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-blue-ray-disk#post-51681 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:22 +0000 robgrauert 51681@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, first you have to shoot HD video. Then you have to author your Blu-Ray disc with authoring software, such as Adobe Encore, and finally you need a Blu-Ray burner</p> <p>Here are some writers. Be sure to get a burner, not just a reader:</p> <p><a href="http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ntk=Primary&amp;Ns=P_Price%7c1&amp;N=0&amp;Ntt=Blu-ray" rel="nofollow">http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ntk=Primary&amp;Ns=P_Price%7c1&amp;N=0&amp;Ntt=Blu-ray</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-blue-ray-disk#post-51680 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:13 +0000 viski111 51680@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>how new I am you will see right away. I'm asking how can be a Blue ray disc created?<br />Do I need a Blue ray writer? I don't see any or I can't find one.</p> <p>thankyou for help</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51465 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:29:50 +0000 film814 51465@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>To get really good slow motion you really need to shoot at 120 or more frames per second.  The standart 60 will only work it you're wanting to slow the video to 50% original speed.  If you want it slower, you'll have to look at cameras, not software.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51459 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:32:34 +0000 naish54 51459@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I like to use after effects, you can do great time ramps in it, theres tutorails on how to achieve looks such as 300 slow mo ramps at <a href="http://www.videocopilot.net/">http://www.videocopilot.net/</a> and also to be sure to have your shutter speed up as high as allowed, compensating of course for the light, open up the iris, and try not to use gain. high shutter speeds will allow for much better slow mo(if your camera can use manual settings)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51445 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:36:44 +0000 Sk8EditPro94 51445@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Sorry. I forgot to mention i need to sow motion without interpolating frames. Here's an example: </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27NIADlYuVU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27NIADlYuVU</a></p> <p>please watch the whole video and pay attention to slow mo parts.</p> <p>bad example:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrZREBvP8fM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrZREBvP8fM</a></p> <p>good example of ramped slow mo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNxyEnLn66Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNxyEnLn66Y</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-fun-unique-resource#post-51414 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:26:43 +0000 composite1 51414@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I checked out the Colbert site and didn't see squat about any fan-based challenge. If it was such a big deal, it would be prominent on the website. Be advised.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-fun-unique-resource#post-51398 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:03 +0000 ComedyCentral 51398@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey video lovers, my name is Justine from Comedy Central and I just wanted to let you and your community members know about a new video-based fan challenge on The Colbert Nation site. With the video editing challenge, we're offering a suite of high-res Colbert graphics and videos to use to make your own awesome, personalized mash-up.  Even better, your submission may have the chance to run on-air on Comedy Central, alongside your username!  We think it's a fun, unique resource for you to use to show off your video editing skills. Enjoy!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-for-editing#post-51369 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:13:26 +0000 Eljosh 51369@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been looking for a while now for a good monitor to edit video on. And have found a few but don't know which too pick.<br />Can you help?</p> <p>Here they are:<br />NEC EA261WM <a href="http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/EA261WM-BK?mv_pc=pricegrabber&amp;tts=20091013085921" rel="nofollow">http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/EA261WM-BK?mv_pc=pricegrabber&amp;tts=20091013085921</a></p> <p>ViewSonic VX2433wm <a href="http://www.testfreaks.com/monitors/viewsonic-vx2433wm/" rel="nofollow">http://www.testfreaks.com/monitors/viewsonic-vx2433wm/</a></p> <p>Dell UltraSharp 2209WA <a href="http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&amp;l=en&amp;s=corp&amp;sku=320-7825" rel="nofollow">http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&amp;l=en&amp;s=corp&amp;sku=320-7825</a></p> <p>SAMSUNG ToC T240HD <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001280" rel="nofollow">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001280</a></p> <p>I was leaning towards the Dell Ultra Sharp, because it has a eIPS panel in it. and I read that the IPS panels are better for video editing. And I can get them all for about the same price. I want one for 300 or less.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51321 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:58:33 +0000 birdcat 51321@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sony Vegas Pro has excellent speed controls - both simple (ctrl-drag on the timeline) and powerful (velocity envelopes).</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51315 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:12:56 +0000 robgrauert 51315@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Do you know what format of video are you working with? </p> <p>If you are still shooting miniDV, I think a Macbook with Final Cut Express will give you what you want. Also, a good slo-mo PLUG-IN is Twixtor. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51314 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:41:37 +0000 Sk8EditPro94 51314@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> As a skater, all I'm really looking for is a software that can do good slow motion. I'm sure it also has to do with my lack of experience that I can't do good slow mo, but I just want to make sure it has that capability, like for example Windows Movie Maker can't do good slow motion because it only allows you to use the "slow down half" feature. I will learn how to make slow mo edits later, but first I need to find a consumer quality software that I can work with on practicing my slow motion. Can anyone please help? Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-1-project-different-programs#post-51302 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:10:35 +0000 SargeHero 51302@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The project formats are different between the programs so you will not be able to read your project between them  unless you render/export it to a video file (Mpeg, mov, AVI, etc). With the video file you can then go to After Effect to add some effects or if you have Premiere you can use "Adobe Dynamic Link" to work between Premiere and After Effect at the same time.  When I began to learn video editing I edit a part of a video in Vegas, render it into and then continue editing in Cyberlink Power Director. I didn't have a clue on how to use Vegas at that time and I had a deadline with that video (no time to learn Vegas). I strongly recommend that you use and learn one NLE at its full to make all your editing. You will lose a lot of time working between different programs and believe me, you will need that extra time. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-1-project-different-programs#post-51300 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:10:31 +0000 abhra_m 51300@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey guys</p> <p>I got a question. Is it posible to edit the same project through different programs?  In other words, can I cut a project in Pinnacle, add some effects in After Effects and burn it in Vegas? If so, how? Whats format should i export it as? Will this effect resolution / quality ?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Abhra  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-converters#post-51192 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:58:40 +0000 robgrauert 51192@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorenson Squeeze is probably what you want....</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-converters#post-51191 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:54:32 +0000 robgrauert 51191@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hey rebecca,</p> <p>take a look at what Sorenson has to offer and choose the product that give you what you want at the best price. </p> <p><a href="http://www.sorensonmedia.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sorensonmedia.com/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-converters#post-51190 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:16:50 +0000 RebeccaTheTuber 51190@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <strong>Hello videomakers,</strong></p> <p><strong>I am really stuck on what video converter works best! I've tried so many video converters and they either make the video speed 3x as fast, or they say that the conversion has failed.</strong><strong>I'm trying to convert a mobile phone video (which is an MP4) into WMV or Avi. Nothing is working at the moment. Suggestions of what converter i should use? </strong></p> <p><strong>Your help means a lot,</strong></p> <p><strong>RebeccaTheTuber</strong></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-mac-coming-which-editing-platform#post-51111 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:01:42 +0000 EarlC 51111@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Your own argument would seem to indicate what you should stick with, though I do agree with Grinner and am FCP specific myself - in addition to utilizing iMovie, iDVD, PhotoToMovie and other excellent programs for creating quality montages. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-mac-coming-which-editing-platform#post-51109 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:10:58 +0000 grinner 51109@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Learning Final Cut Pro will increase your marketability as an editor. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-mac-coming-which-editing-platform#post-51107 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:33:52 +0000 abnrgrtr 51107@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I finally have the powers that be here convinced to buy a Mac as our primary editing platform. The question now is whether to go with Final Cuts Studio or Adobe Production Premium. I use Adobe Premiere on a PC right now for editing. The one obvious advantage to sticking with Adobe is that I know the program and I like editing with the program. No learning curve as there would be with FCS. Can anyone convince me that there is enough of an advantage of going with FCS to make the learning process worth it? </p> <p>On a more specific note, we do a lot of photo slideshows and Adobe Encore is the fastest, easiest solution I've seen for that application. I certainly don't want to make the decision on the primary editing platform based on that one very specific task, but if I do decide to go FCS, would also like to know if anyone is aware of a Mac program that will do that job as well as Adobe Encore. As far as I know there is not a stand-alone version of Encore available for Mac. </p> <p>Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-consumer-video-editing-software-and-real-nles#post-49909 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:49:05 +0000 videoguys 49909@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>What is the difference between consumer video editing software and 'real' NLEs (Non Linear Editing)?</strong></p> <p>Inexpensive Consumer Video Editing programs like <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Brand/Pinnacle+%28by+Avid%29.aspx">Pinnacle Studio</a>, Adobe Premiere Elements, <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Search/Search.aspx?Query=vegas+movie+studio">Sony Vegas Movie Studio</a>, Apple iMovie, Windows MovieMaker are easy and fun to use. In fact, I think they are pretty amazing. While these products can be purchased for less then one hundred dollars they deliver a level of performance and features that would have cost 10 times as much just 5 years ago!</p> <p> While these products allow you to edit your video, create slideshows, author DVDs and export them to the web, the actual features are limited and if you want to do some serious vide editing, you will find you can outgrow them pretty quickly.</p> <p>Consumer video editing products have trouble with long format productions. One of the biggest complaints we hear from consumer video editing software is that after 15 or 30 minutes the video editing become sluggish and the software can become erratic. Go even longer and more issues come up - the audio starts to become out of sync; the playback jitters; or worst of all the video and then the app just freezes up.</p> <p><img title="Advanced NLE's" alt="Advanced NLE's" src="http://www.videoguys.com/Images/Blog/BlogEntryImages/collage.jpg" /></p> <p>Advanced NLEs will all deliver perfect playback, regardless of the length and complexity of your production. If you are editing HD footage some formats and settings may require rendering before they will playback in full speed, but you will be able to adjust your playback settings in order to achieve a level of real-time that meets your needs.Ã?  Most importantly they are extremely stable and reliable.</p> <p>If you are running into any playback issues with an advanced NLE it is probably caused by data throughput bottlenecks in your computer. We have several articles on our website which can help you tweak and optimize your computer for NLE. If you take the time to optimize your computer for editing, you will find that you can edit for hours and hours without any crashes or performance issues.</p> <p><strong>Why do I want to invest in a "real" NLE for Video Editing?</strong></p> <p>Buying an advanced NLE like <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Item/Adobe+Premiere+Pro+CS4+for+PC/1333930323035363.aspx">Adobe Premiere Pro</a>, <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Item/Apple+Final+Cut+Studio+2/23353464.aspx">Apple Final Cut Pro</a>, <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Brand/Sony+Creative+Software.aspx">Sony Vegas</a>, <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Item/Grass+Valley+EDIUS+v5+Editing+for+the+Digital+Generation+/630333634363.aspx">Grass Valley Edius</a>, or <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Item/Avid+Media+Composer+35+-+1%2c995+extended+thru+7-15/1303D20303030323D203035373.aspx">Avid Media Composer</a> will not give you better video quality or make editing easier; what they will  give you is a far more powerful set of tools that will allow you to be more creative and produce video content that is better and more entertaining to watch. The reason to buy one of these more expensive advanced editing programs is simple: to be able to tell your story better. That's what the heart of video editing is, taking a collection of media, video clips, audio, images and graphics - then putting them together to tell a story. The longer the story you want to tell, the more important it is to use more sophisticated tools to keep your audiences attention.</p> <p>Once you decide to graduate from point and shoot productions and simple slide shows into storytelling you will want the right tools for the job. In this article we will go into some of the most important tools found in our advanced NLEs and their superior workflow.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Guide/E/What+is+the+Difference+Between+Consumer+Video+Editing+Software+and+Real+NLEs+Non+Linear+Editing/0x5ba89e5673caa709967ac4699dbd7dc7.aspx">Read the full guide here <br /></a></strong></p> <p>Gary<strong><br /></strong></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-video-butn-to-sd-dvd#post-49790 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:33:31 +0000 zoobie 49790@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's burnt at HDV resolution and played back on a Blu-ray player with AVCHD support.</p> <p>I remember doing this years ago...but there wasn't much support for AVCHD back then.</p> <p>You can't simply burn mp4 to a DVD disc and expect it to play...it won't. It has to be burnt to spec to display properly.</p> <p>I think you'd better read up by searching "AVCHD on DVD" on Google or somesuch. There's also a new free program just out called multiAVCHD which makes different style of menus for you. Although rather complex for this crowd, you can, never-the-less, get some good results with patience.</p> <p>Just hope the gamers with their Playstations don't show up to cloud the issue...but I think that would be asking too much.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-video-butn-to-sd-dvd#post-49784 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:19:55 +0000 Omtech 49784@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Great,</p> <p>Will the quality still be be good? at what resolution? </p> <p>thank you</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-video-butn-to-sd-dvd#post-49747 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:35:12 +0000 tomskowronski 49747@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yes, HD can be burnt to a normal DVD. Use MP4</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filmstrip-problem#post-49746 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:33:46 +0000 tomskowronski 49746@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, one way would be to create a layer in Photoshop and then size the video to fit in it in Premiere</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filmstrip-problem#post-49743 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:39:54 +0000 Omtech 49743@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> God day,</p> <p>I just wanted to know how can one make a filmstrip and put video on it. can adobe do? please let me know.</p> <p>any help will be much apreciated.</p>