http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Editing - Recent Topics en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:44 +0000 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-43183 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:45:54 +0000 Ogriv 43183@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm about to purchase the Panasonic AG-HMC150. The only problem I see is that many editing programs don't support the AVCHD and AVCCAM technology. Right now I use Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0. Can I use this program to edit AVCHD? If not what editing program would be a good program in general and one that would also support this technology? </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-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/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-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-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-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/editing-work-flow#post-51040 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:09:19 +0000 Danny1020 51040@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> CS4 user - what is the right way to edit wed video, another word caputer whole tape or log clip etc, so what is first second etc, so I can save time.thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/streaming-playback-issue-sound-wont-play-through-pc-speakers#post-50801 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:10:59 +0000 sswiller 50801@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am editing videos using Final Cut Pro v6, exporting them with video at 48KHZ, then transcoding them to flash using Squeeze; the audio is uncompressed. For some strange reason, when the videos are viewed on PCs, the sound doesn't play out of the PC Speaker. It only plays when you connect headphones or external speakers to the headphone jack. I can't figure out why. One thing I've noticed is that when I change the audio panning in FCP to '0,' I get no sound at all. Thanks for your advice.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/magix-video-pro-x-opinions#post-49823 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:16:52 +0000 kw88keys 49823@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anyone have experience with Magix video pro X?</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-49742 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:32:40 +0000 Omtech 49742@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>HD is not that popular here in Africa but there are so many camera on HDV. and especially there are no HDV players so we still give our customer their products on DVD's.</p> <p> Now this my question. it there anyway that one can record his video on HDV setting or just HDV cam. download and edit it  then burn it to a Normal DVD?</p> <p>please help this has always puzzles.</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> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-build-or-not-to-build#post-45237 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:59:58 +0000 composite1 45237@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lately in the post threads I've been getting questions concerning the benefits / drawbacks of building a custom system versus buying a pre-built system for Non-linear Editing. To keep from taking over other posts I've opened up this one to specifically address these issues. Up front I am not a computer engineer by any stretch. However, since 1998 I've upgraded and built PC's and Mac's out of 'self-defense' because either it was too expensive to send out for repair or if I didn't do it, it wouldn't have gotten done. My current depth of knowledge leans strongly toward PC because it's still 'legal' to build them on your own. However, now with the resurgence of the 'Hackintosh' I am again taking an interest in 'mac clones'. So with all that in mind please bring your questions / comments about building and upgrading pc's and mac's, but spare us the PC' vs Mac' debate.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/assistance-required#post-48880 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:57:23 +0000 petersonkevin70 48880@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I wanna join editing course. Can some one suggest me a good school where they teach editing. Also it has to be affordable.</p> <p>Thanx</p> <p>Kevin</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-a-video-editor-to-do-some-work-on-staten-island#post-47661 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:58:43 +0000 video girl on s.i. 47661@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I volunteer with a nonprofit on Staten Island NY concerned with community, environment, and environmental justice. They are looking for a video editor to work with them to edit video for a completed 90 minute video.  Does have to be a pro but just a good novice.  They already began shooting some video. Can pay but very limited budget. Any interest please email: <a href="mailto:emonreale@aol.com">emonreale@aol.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/final-cut-pro-vs-express#post-12757 Fri, 20 Feb 2004 16:26:13 +0000 nobody 12757@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Fincal Cut Express can only handle DV footage while there are numerous other options for Fincal Cut Pro. http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/magix-video-pro-x-versus-final-cut-pro#post-48106 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:47:35 +0000 Maka 48106@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Need some advice ! </p> <p>I've been working with Magix Movie Pro 14, and like it, but I'm ready to move up. I'm caught between moving into their new Video Pro X or getting into Final Cut Studio. Does anyone have experience with both ? What do you feel would be the best direction to go for Documentary work ? Thanks for any input.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-choosing-video-software-for-vista#post-47283 Thu, 28 May 2009 05:05:02 +0000 mikesdca 47283@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I used Pinnacle Liquid Edition 6 a few years ago and I am getting back into it. I found out that liquid is not supported on vista. I was able to get it to install in demo mode but it never asked for the studio 9 disks, and I can't get that to install. My question is, what is the closest software to Liquid that will work on vista. I was looking at Studio 12, but it only has 2 video tracks and I feel that I may need more. </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-solution-to-capturerough-cut-200-hrs-minidv-tape#post-47084 Fri, 22 May 2009 10:17:13 +0000 PosRole 47084@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The question: what software and hardware will be efficient and cost effective to accomplish the following:</p> <p>1. I have 200 hrs of documentary footage that needs to be reviewed, logged, captured and rough cut in prep for Professional Editor(PE).  PE will not be chosen before this first stage, therefore I seek to understand pros/cons (risks) associated with choosing one brand/version of software/hardware vs another.</p> <p>2. It is likely that the PE will use one of the leading packages i.e., AVID, FINAL CUT, ADOBE software. Not sure if it will be PC or MAC.</p> <p>3. I seek to maintain quality (no resolution loss) during the process of capturing and rough cutting the footage, thereby delivering the highest quality to the PE for final edits and outputs. Final products will be purposed for Television, DVD, and Web distribution as feature and short form documentary, and as internet clips.</p> <p>4. Currently I'm leaning toward MAC mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1066MHz, 120GB 5400 RPM drive, 4GB SD3Ram) <a href="http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html</a>, plus 2 ea external 500 GB HDrives (?brand?) - running Final Cut Express.</p> <p>5. I'm also looking for used equipment if you know anyone with the appropriate componentry! </p> <p>FYI - we are a nonprofit cause. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE GUIDANCE YOU WILL OFFER.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/macbookpro-17-and-vegas-pro-9-laptop-in-one-future-buy#post-46412 Mon, 04 May 2009 06:30:25 +0000 sirbobls 46412@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> John here, </p> <p>So, i have come to a delema, i have read alot of posts on what is the best computer or laptop, who has the best software for editing, and if to build or buy....    I've got some money coming later down the road and i want to get a very powerful laptop for video editing.  I am looking into an investment that needs to last me 5 to 6 years and is software upgradable.  what i want to get is the 17" macbookpro with the max settings and a 256gb SSD or bigger when available. And add the 24" LED cinema display!    </p> <p>From what i have been hearing, Macs have the best hardware that will make it last a very long time, even people out there still own a Powerbook G3 300mhz for web surfing and doc programs.  (sorry i still own one and it works great!!)  Macs are even alot better in this era of handling Virus's to eleminate them.  They are utilized in creating Web sites, Animations, Grafix designs, and Video production.  </p> <p>Video Editing software I love using is Sony Vegas Pro 6 thru 8 and am wanting to move to 9. Although vegas is on a Windows PC, I still use a Athlon XP 2500+ computer with vegas and have not been able to upgrade my computer yet.  I enjoy using a Mac for everything else and using windows for editing videos.  What i want to do is get a Mac thats maxed on hardware and do the duel boot to windows, all on one computer and is very portable to <strong>video shoots and coffee shops. </strong>  I am willing to learn FCP or Adobe premiere pro but dont want to yet.  </p> <p>What I am asking is getting an Apple and doing the duel boot thing to windows for editng on, is this a great idea or is it a waste of money?  Would you get this setup if you have 60 thousand pennies sitting around?  Am I a crazy person who is dreaming of a dream machine?  Will Sony give up and make Vegas compatible for Mac's?  Is Pepsi ever going to release Pepsi One back to the market in 20 oz. bottles ever?  Does anyone Have any suggestions on what i should do?  and last, Am i a weird person who just hoped into a Forum, on what i am wanting to do for the rest of my life as a great career?   Let me know!!    Oh, check out my "about me" info if you want.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/view-multi-angles-simultaneously#post-46605 Fri, 08 May 2009 23:38:43 +0000 coach_clarke 46605@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>I have footage of one event shot from four different angles. I want to view/show all four clips simultaneously and burn that to a DVD. Can someone please recommend software that would be easiest to use for this? Windows PC is that matters.</p> <p>thanks in advance!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jvc-gz-hd10ek-to-i-movie-issue#post-46743 Wed, 13 May 2009 17:26:32 +0000 Molonionio 46743@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So I have the HD10 camcorder and I have my movie on there all recorded lovely.  </p> <p>The problem I have now is getting the movie onto I-movie.  It seems the HD10 has split the movie in to 3 'video groups'.  I can watch all the footage on the camera itself, however, as soon as I try to import it to I-movie it doesn't copy the whole film.  I-movie imports about half of the footage twice so it appears, timewise, to have imported the entire movie but in reality has not.  </p> <p>Does anyone have any suggestions?  : (</p> <p>Btw, I have successfully imported from this camera before into I-movie, I don't know why this time it has sectioned the film into video groups...?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-tape-to-digital-pls-help#post-46469 Tue, 05 May 2009 17:26:14 +0000 ChangoBi 46469@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This might be a simple question lol.. but I need help ;)</p> <p>If I record on a mini DV tape.. what is the easiest way to convert that to digital and upload to my computer?</p> <p>Any help would be appreicated.</p> <p>Thanks a lot.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-other-softwars-like-telestream-wirecast#post-46034 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:55:04 +0000 lakpathy 46034@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>Hi i Need a online Broadcasting software </strong><strong>like</strong><a href="http://www.telestream.net/wire-cast/overview.htm"><strong> </strong></a><strong>Telestream </strong><strong>Wirecast</strong><strong>. but its too expensive. are there any other sotwares?</strong></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-know-of-free-live-chroma-key-software#post-45935 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:01:25 +0000 andythefilmer 45935@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to be able to download free green screen for the mac. It will be used for live broadcasts over the internet. I just need something that can integrate a background on the spot. This also sorta sounds like a dumb question, but is it possible to do this live in FCP 5.0? Thanks...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/survey#post-45616 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:02:22 +0000 jamesreid 45616@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When I was in School at the international academy of design and technology i studied computer animation.  While i was there i dabbled in editing.  My question to you all is what do you prefer.. Avid or Final cut?  I want to learn one.. but not sure what one...</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Jimmie</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/smartsound-sale#post-45417 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:27:50 +0000 birdcat 45417@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know some of you (like me) use Sonic Fire Pro - If you don't (or missed the ad) Smartsound is having an inventory cleaning sale - Some collections as low as $20 each - For a very limited time (like gone by tomorrow).</p> <p><a href="http://www.smartsound.com/specials/index.html?utm_source=mar09spring&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=trm2sfp4&amp;utm_term=specials">http://www.smartsound.com/specials/index.html?utm_source=mar09spring&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=trm2sfp4&amp;utm_term=specials</a></p>