http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community » Tag: CS4 - Recent Posts en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:41:11 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56391 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:06:06 +0000 SargeHero 56391@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I name my files <em>"V1 Name of Project" </em>V standing for version. I keep adding files and the final project I also like naming it "FINAL NAME OF PROJECT" in capital letter so I can differentiated it from the others quickly. I back up my projects along with all the media (videos, songs, pictures) in one folder on a external hard drive (usually copy-paste the project folder from the computer hard drive to the external). I make sure I have all the media in the project folder (even if I have to duplicate the media files) then I delete everything from my computer hard drive and spend some time telling Premiere were are the new files located. When I need to see the project again I open it directly from the external hard drive. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56389 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:28:47 +0000 CraftersOfLight 56389@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> As far as naming the project files, I start my first save with <em>Project_0001</em>. this after i pull in all the resources, clips, audio, etc., I think I am going to need. After that each editing session becomes the next in sequence <em>_0002</em>, <em>_0003</em>, etc. When I get to the point where I think I am done I will save it as the next record number as well as to a Final Version sub-folder under the project folder with <em>Project_YYMMDD</em> (year, month, day) this becomes a golden file and I do not touch it again until I render it to playable file or DVD. </p> <p>I let that sit for a while (a few days at least) and come back to review it with "fresher eyes". I know the last file in both folders are the same so if more edits are required I open the last _00XX file edit and save as next _00xx and a copy to the Final Version sub-folder.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56372 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:29:52 +0000 210pe 56372@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I did the external drive backup for a long time and still do but no longer take the drives offsite.  I use an online based backup that continuously backs up any drive (and/or folder(s)) you choose. I won't mention the name here because I am not advertising for them but I have used it successfully for 2 years now.  If the entire machine dies, or worse, you can simply restore all files to another computer.  They recently even added remote access to the files (since they are backed up continuously) it is like having remote access to your primary computer.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56367 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:32:09 +0000 pseudosafari 56367@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> When you save in Adobe, or any software, really, just save it on the data drive.  For example, I have a folder for Adobe, with subfolders for Premiere, Photoshop, Flash, etc. I save the project files in there.  If I reformated and opened up one of those project files, it would automatically open all the related files and restore all my edits, as long as the data drives and folders are the same.  You wouldn't change folders, but just make sure the drive letters haven't changed, either.  If they do, you can either change the drive letters back through Manage in My Computer or you can "lead the way" for Adobe on each clip to find it.  The latter is kind of a pain.</p> <p>I've actually done it--I had to reformat once because some free software I downloaded screwed up my codecs.  After hours of trying to fix it, I realized it was just easier to reformat.</p> <p>As for file names, I like the "double FINAL" name, and I've seen those, too.  It seems like there was a Videomaker article on naming files.  I could not locate it on this site, but I might not be typing in the right keywords.  Closest I could find was this: <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14192/">http://www.videomaker.com/article/14192/</a>  (which is still a good read but not what you're looking for exactly).</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56361 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:21:46 +0000 Orpheus 56361@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for your input!  Along these same lines, let's say that the main HD fails and you have to reformat.  From a fresh install, you load Adobe CS4 back on.  Specifically, how does one go about pulling back into Premiere the project files and assets?  How should these be saved on the secondary HD?  Would I simply go to open a project, browse to the project file and it will all come together? Or do I have to individually pull in the assets again?</p> <p>Also, let's say I have saved many versions / cuts as I've worked on it.  Does anyone have a good naming system that they use?  Such as "Rough Cut 1A Film Festival Project" etc...?  I always seem to end up with names like "FINAL FINAL USE THIS, THIS IS GOLD COPY" or something similarly absurd. Hah.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>-Orpheus</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56358 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:28:37 +0000 pseudosafari 56358@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Put all your OS and software on one hard drive.</p> <p>Put all your data (project files, music, video, photos, etc.) on AT LEAST one other hard drive.  I put music and photos on one, and video on another one.</p> <p>Back up all the data (but not OS files) to the external on a regular basis.  You can simply copy and paste.  I wrote a simple batch file that runs daily and backs up; that verifies the file attributes as it copies them to make sure it's correct.  Google XCOPY to see more about that, or ask me any questions.</p> <p>I swap out my backup drive once a month and store one in a safe deposit box in case of fire, etc.  I figure that if I lose my home backup AND the safe deposit copy, I've got bigger things to worry about...</p> <p>I'm anxious to see what others do, so please don't let me deter others from joining in on this thread.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56357 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:18:35 +0000 Orpheus 56357@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I am looking for some advice on not only organizing my project files but also making sure I have everything backed up in the most efficient manner possible.  Right now I am using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and I have two Hard-drives (500GB) and an external Hard-drive (1TB).  I have had to reformat often due to Hard-drive failures and corrupt Windows OS.</p> <p>I would love to know what everyone does to keep their files backed up and organized so that reformatting the Hard-drive that contains the operating system is as quick and painless as possible.  How am I able to easily "re-link" assets and find projects?  My situation doesn't seem that complicated, but please be as specific as possible with your response.  Thank you for your time and advice!</p> <p>-Orpheus</p> <p>P.S. If this is in the wrong forum, sorry!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/replace-with-after-effects-composition#post-56333 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:48 +0000 charliescene 56333@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I also experience the same problem...I still can't figure it out...somebody help please</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/replace-with-after-effects-composition#post-55400 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:20:02 +0000 bestproaction 55400@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I don't know why your link is broken, but you still can recover it going to Project window, right click on the linked composition file, click Link Media and find your AE project... I hope it helps.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/BestProAction">my youtube videos :)</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/replace-with-after-effects-composition#post-55289 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:16:11 +0000 markastew 55289@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I hope you get an answer soon - I have the same problem!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/timeline-disappeared#post-53974 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:18:12 +0000 composite1 53974@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You may have turned it off. If you still have the sequence in your project folder you'll be able to call it up again. The controls are funky in Premiere so if you minimized something or turned it off it will look like it's gone.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/timeline-disappeared#post-53972 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:05:20 +0000 sethngreenberg 53972@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you for your quick response.   I was unable to find the timeline (I may have erased it.)   I ended up starting a new project and importing the bins.</p> <p>Thanks again.</p> <p>Seth</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/timeline-disappeared#post-53765 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:42:23 +0000 Coreece 53765@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The timeline (or sequence) is located in the project window along with the rest of the files that you imported.  It should be called "Sequence 01" or whatever name you saved it as.  Just double click it, and it should come back.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/timeline-disappeared#post-53764 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:32:32 +0000 sethngreenberg 53764@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am relatively new to CS4 and in the middle of editing my<br /> timeline disappeared and I am unable to get it back.   Any ideas?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-cs4-production-premium-on-mac-pro#post-52864 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:31:12 +0000 geraldprost 52864@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The only thing I'd suggest is that you double check the install to make sure all the components of the suite are properly installed. On two of the Macbook Pros I installed CS4, I had to go back and reinstall a couple of applications. Keep your machine lean try not to install a bunch of applications that you don't need. Up your ram to 4 GB. Upgrade your hard drive to a 500 GB 7200 rpm drive. Use an external firewire 800 raid for all your video work. I made all these mods to my Macbook Pro and it made a great editing machine, even with HD footage. If you are doing a lot of HD footage consider the Matrox Mini with the express card, I haven't done that because my son ran off to university with my Macbook Pro so I replaced it with a iMac. I wish I bought another Macbook Pro. Gerry in Calgary.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cs4-encoding-error-please-help#post-52837 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:33:54 +0000 bpachal 52837@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>n/m I was wrong about removing the avchd content. The compiler still ran into a problem when exporting just the Sony HDV stuff.. this was my most recent error:</p> <p> - Source File: ...\Raju2_3.prproj - Output File: ....\Sequence 03.avi - Preset Used: NTSC DV - Video: 720x480, 29.97 [fps], Lower, Quality 100 - Audio: 48000 Hz, Stereo, 16 bit - Bitrate:  - Encoding Time: 00:11:4403/12/2009 3:26:46 PM : Encoding Failed-----------------------------------------Error compiling movie.<br /> Unknown error.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cs4-encoding-error-please-help#post-52836 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:31:48 +0000 bpachal 52836@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello everyone, </p> <p>I am brand new to this forum as of like 5 minutes ago. I have a project I need to get finished and ran into a encoding/compiling error.</p> <p>Here's the deal:</p> <p>I am making a wedding video that I filmed. I would say 85% of it was shot onto mini HDV while the rest was done with a camera that uses AVCHD. The problem came when I exported the ceremony clip. We shot the ceremony with both cameras (both formats). CS4 let me bring import both into my timeline and i worked with both without a problem. Come time to encode and I get an "unknown error". I realized that it was saving the video up to the point where the AVCHD format first shows up. Sooo i copied my work and in the copy took out all the AVCHD material and walla .. it encoded. </p> <p>My question/problem:</p> <p>Is there any export settings or sequence settings that will allow me to have both formats in my timeline and still be able to encode the movie/scene? Or is this even my problem? Feel free to let me know what I am doing wrong or where i misspoke; I have been away from the movie editing hobby for a long time.. </p> <p> </p> <p>thanks, </p> <p>Bryan</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/replace-with-after-effects-composition#post-52834 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:36:11 +0000 barryhe 52834@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey everybody, I use Production Premium CS4 and need help on the dynamic link between PP and AE.  I right-click on a clip in PP, selecting 'Replace with After Effects Composition'.  All works well and I make the changes required in AE.  The changed footage is also displayed in PP.  I save both AE and PP.  As soon as I close AE, the footage in PP is replaced with a still image indicating that the link is broken.  When I re-open AE, the clips' link is also broken.  Why is the link broken as soon as I exit AE?</p> <p>I'll appreciate it if someone could please help me.</p> <p>Thanks a lot. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-couple-of-questions#post-52652 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:53:34 +0000 Cville 52652@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I can not answer about the souftware use but I have used videoguys.com and they are a reputable dealer.  I purchased my Vegas Pro 8 from them.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-couple-of-questions#post-52641 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:47:12 +0000 Whong 52641@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I don't know if this is the right place to ask these questions... <br />I've been puzzled about wheter it's legal to buy and use software from the US and use it outside the US boarders e.g in Europe?</p> <p>I've been thinking of buying Adobe Production Premium CS5 when it is comes out, God willing. The price in the US is about 1600$ whereas in Europe it's nearly 2400â?¬ which is about 3600$ currently. So it's a huge difference and I wouldn't want to spend so much extra for nothing. <img src="http://videocopilot.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /> </p> <p>So is it legal or not??? </p> <p>Also I'd like to know wheter this is a safe site to buy software from?<br /><a href="http://videoguys.com/">http://videoguys.com/</a></p> <p>Has anyone bought software or anything from here? Would anyone recommend buying from videoguys.com? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/multi-camera-operation-adobe-cs4#post-52334 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:47:59 +0000 chuckengels 52334@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>That depends on what you are editing and your work flow.</p> <p>I normally use the timeline and do it the old way, but sometimes I can save a lot of time with the multi camera feature.  Now if they would just come up with a way to sync the tapes from all of the cameras together, that would be useful !!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/multi-camera-operation-adobe-cs4#post-52327 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:54:08 +0000 geraldprost 52327@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The multicam feature is a gimmick. It looks great on the promos but I do it the old way. Eventually you'll decide that the old way is best too. Gerry in Calgary</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51612 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:47:48 +0000 Franko 51612@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks to everyone! really appreciate the help. I was going for mac mini just for cost effective, but if you have to shell out the same amount as a macbook pro to get the mini up to scale. then ill just go with the macbook pro.</p> <p>I don't know exactly what ill be editing yet. When I graduate ill be doing anything to make cash locally. The hope is to jump into an indie career with local Indie film producer connections I have here. </p> <p>But the plan is I want a system that is semi portable, and can handle my own small scale production needs for my own projects, or small profit. and if i need any serious equipment cause I am working with a producer...I'll just rent equipment cause, it would have a budget. So I think macbook pro is all I need for now. Thanks again to everyone. You have all been a big help.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51611 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:33:03 +0000 Evan 51611@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Well, I would say that the mac mini would not be powerfull for what you need to do. If you really need portabillity, go with the macbook pro. The macbook will not work well for you. I would consider the iMac pretty portable. You just bring it and a keyboard and mouse (wireless ones included) and you're set. It has a great screen and has a hard display to break (covered by plastic). I think for you the decision would come to an imac for semi portabillity, or a macbook pro for complete portabillity. </p> <p>Let us know what you get and how it works for you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51610 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:55 +0000 D0n 51610@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use macbooks (older ones, not the latest models) with 2 gigs ram, external firewire hd's, and an external tv/computer monitor with adaptor.</p> <p>They work fine with FCE and while the macbook pro's are worth the money, the macbooks are capable.</p> <p>I'd skip the mini, by the time you buy what it's missing, you'd be in macbook  prices anyways.... </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51608 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:18 +0000 SargeHero 51608@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Franko:</p> <p>I have a Macbook Pro with 4 GB of RAM and I can run Premiere and After Effect without any mayor problems. In Premiere when you add color correction and among other effects the playback speed slow down a bit, but it works well. In After Effect is the same thing, the effects previews take some time to see it real time, but again you can work with it smoothly. I like the Macbook Pro a lot and the only problem is that it only have two USB ports and sometimes with some pendrives you cannot connect two USB devices at the same time because the pendrive takes too much space. This can be resolve using a USB cable extension. Two USB ports can be troublesome depending of what video production you are working, but there are many accessories that you can add up to the Macbook Pro to improve it and the OS rarely freezes. In general you will need a lot of hardrive memory and if its in your budget buy one with lots of it. I love to editing in the Macbook Pro and I have Windows on Boothcamp (it works horrible). I haven't had any regrets with the Macbook Pro. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51606 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:02:47 +0000 Eventvideoguy 51606@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What exactly are you going to be editing?  Are you a professional videographer or a Dad looking to play with some home movies. Do you have any experience on a MAC?  If you are a PC guy and are only looking at switching because apparently that is what they do in your area?  Or are you switching because you really want to switch?</p> <p>The nice thing about MACs is that they only have 5 different models.  Granted each model has different amounts of memory/processor power/HDD space. As opposed to PC's where there are 500 different models.</p> <p><strong>MAC Pro</strong> This is the full-on pro computer probably not worth your money if you're doing home editing.</p> <p><strong>MACBook</strong> I wouldn't even bother.</p> <p><strong>iMAC</strong> This is a good desktop for the average and above average user</p> <p><strong>MAC Min</strong>i I'd say this is the desktop equivalent of the MACBook Pro. Yes they are portable but don't forget, you would also have to transport the monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.  So is it really that portable.</p> <p><strong>MACBook Pro  </strong>If you're looking for power and portability than this is what you need. These are awesome and if you get a educational discount can be very affordable.  I am a professional videographer and use mine to edit on the go. They are very fast and inexpensive to upgrade.  The MAC store gave me some partner web addresses to upgrade.  http://www.crucial.com/ &amp; http://www.macsales.com/.  I was able to buy a new 500GB hard drive and 4GB of memory for just about nothing as opposed to at the MAC store.  Bottom line is they are fast.  I would highly recommend on if you're looking for portability.</p> <p> </p> <p>Remember, you can dual boot a MAC with Window.  Or if you purchase the 3rd party application you can run Windows from inside OSX and not have to worry about dual booting.</p> <p>Good luck.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ae-cs3-and-4-masks-and-compositions#post-51604 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:06 +0000 chuckengels 51604@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pay $25 for a month of access to the tutorials at Lynda.com</p> <p>You can't go wrong for $25, there is over 20 hours of After Effects training along with tons of other stuff.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ae-cs3-and-4-masks-and-compositions#post-51601 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:42:43 +0000 Rambler 51601@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ya, videocoliot is where I'd go. You might want to check out their tutorials on freezing time and the advanced car hit for work with masking</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ae-cs3-and-4-masks-and-compositions#post-51598 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:31:55 +0000 composite1 51598@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Badmonkey,</p> <p>Masking in CS3+ is not that tough. Once you learn how it works, it's actually pretty easy. You're right, most tutorials aren't very clear and can't answer your specific creative ideas. </p> <p>However, a really good place to learn how this stuff works for free is at VideoCopilot. If you can take Andrew Kramer's horrifically lame attempts at humor, you'll actually learn something.</p> <p>videocopilot.net</p>