http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: video editing en Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:31:50 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40763 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:45:08 +0000 LDPLDP 40763@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For an external hard drive, get one with Firewire 800 running at 7500 rpm.  I would then transfer all non-essential files from the internal to the external drive and use the internal for making movies.   iMovie6 is still a great little program for making movies but I also use Final Cut Express for more complicated procedures.</p> <p>I also concur with the suggestion of not buying HD camera but stick with mini-DV tape camera.  If you can squeeze in a Sony VX2100 camera, you'll be set for indoor work with minimum of lighting equipment.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40714 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:27:26 +0000 brandon0409 40714@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Best buy has a 1TB Seagate drive for around $160. I swear by Seagate.</p> <p>What I did was to get one of those and buy an external encloser.  Vioala! External hard drive.</p> <p>Total cost was about $190 for 1TB.</p> <p>Much better than buying those prepackaged 150GB external hard drives for $200.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40627 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:12:47 +0000 birdcat 40627@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recently had a Western Digital MyBook500GB (USB &amp; 1394) go bad on me.  Although I have two others (USB only) I won't get a Western Digital again.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40613 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:31:48 +0000 Coreece 40613@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>These work great with macs...</p> <p><a href="http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/">http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40612 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:06:19 +0000 alohrey 40612@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If I were you I would invest in the final cut express software to get you started.  It is cheap, and actually pretty powerful software.  As a beginning editor you will focus most of your efforts learning about basic cuts, fades, and the timing of editing.  Final cut express will be able to handle all of the basics, and that way you won't be tempted to waste tons of time one things you don't really need to be doing right now. As for a hard drive, I too would recommend a lacie.  I just picked up a 750 GB disc with eSata, firewire800, usb, and firewire400.  I am currently using it on my macbook pro editing HDV in FCS2.0 and it works great.  Keep up the hard work, your laptop will be a great editing system for you.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>~Adam    www.hdupdate.com </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40611 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:47:49 +0000 robgrauert 40611@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Well, your computer set up is fine. It's definitely good enough for DV and probably HDV too, although, i wouldn't jump into HD. It's too soon, theres no point, and it won't enhance your learning process of video in anyway. Learn the basics of video with DV first; save yourself the money. </p> <p>Since you are a student, you can get the student version of Final Cut Studio 2 for like, $700, which is super cheap. The only difference between that and the regular version is that it won't be able to upgrade to Final Cut Studio 3, which won't be for a long time anyway. </p> <p> To answer your questions about the external drive, I've had a 250GB LaCie drive since 2005, and have never had a problem with it. It would be a good idea to have 2 separate hard drives, however, I doubt you'll need a second 1TB hard drive for general school work and everyday things. I would expect 100GB to be plenty. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40608 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:24:10 +0000 mbeano 40608@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello everyone,</p> <p>I am a new film student (as of now I have only taken theory classes, and yet to take a production class).  I am thinking of buying an external hard drive.  It has been a really long time since I have touched anything in relation to film or video editing so I am pretty ignorant to alot of the technology as well as the jargon.</p> <p>I really want to get more into video editing.  Unfortunately, due to lack of funds, I have to buy my system in stages, little by little, and cannot afford to have 1 system dedicated solely to editing (for now).  So for the time being my laptop will be used for everday stuff as well as learning editing and fufute student video projects.  Here are my computer details:</p> <p>Laptop - Apple MacbookPro 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4G DDR2 SDRAM, and 250G Hard drive, running OSX  10.5.</p> <p>For now I only have iMovie, but eventually plan on buying Final Cut Pro.  So for now I am looking for recommendations on an external hard drive.  I know I want at least 1 terabyte of storage.  I am also wondering If it is recommended to get 2 separate external hard drives - one for my media, and 1 for everyday stuff.  In all I'd like to keep my costs down under $600.</p> <p>As I am new to all of this any comments on what I need or should be thinking about would be welcome, and all advice  would be much appreciated</p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p>Mike</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40209 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:47:43 +0000 birdcat 40209@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have read trade publication after trade pub - They all say that higher paying IT related jobs in the US are on the decline.</p> <p>If you compare the Sunday NY Times classifieds you can see this - The IT related jobs ten years ago were ten pages long (literally!) - Now they don't fill a full page.</p> <p>I used to get calls from headhunters (IT recruiters) three-four times a week - Now that's down to once a month or so, all requiring the latest skills (I have lots of legacy stuff but not too heavy on latest technologies) and when they hear that I wouldn't consider jumping for less than $100K (make more than that now - remember I have 31 years into this) they have a heart attack.</p> <p>If you are in college now, go talk to one of the career counselors they have - Also, you may want to speak to a local recruiting firm and ask them what's hot now and what they expect to be hot five years from now.</p> <p>Computer Software Engineers are one of the hot jobs of last couple of years but they are on the decline.  Computer Software Architect is hot right now and will be through next year (maybe longer - who knows).  Database Admin's will always be able to find a job, their pay is declining however as more folks go that route and the job itself is starting to get offshored.  Network folks get OK money and the good thing is that it requires a lot of hands on (which means you have a hard time offshoring) but again, lots of folks are going into that and soon supply will outstrip demand.  If I had to choose one area to specialize in that would see me through the next ten years it would be  computer security (attacks will always be increasing) and this area is still fairly new.</p> <p>All of this is my opinion and based upon my observations - I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on TV - Your mileage may vary.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40207 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:30:53 +0000 4ca 40207@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ya know...  I have found that if you go where your heart wants to go...  go there. Really. Usually if you follow your heart the money follows not too far after that.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40205 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:30:29 +0000 Ryan3078 40205@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Is this what you have noticed in your area, or is it nationwide?</p> <blockquote> <p>For the Midwest region, the projected fastest-growing careers for the 2002-2012 time period are in Healthcare, Computer/Information Sciences, Engineering, and Architecture. In addition to the Northeast and South regions, physician assistants and network systems analysts are and will continue to be in high demand in this region. Demand for engineers is high as well, especially industrial, environmental, and agricultural engineers (agriculture is very important in the Midwest, specifically in the Dakotas). For those of you majoring in architecture, look for high hiring activity in Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio.</p> <p>Top 10 Fast Growing Jobs thru 2014</p> <ol> <li>Network systems &amp; data communication analysts</li> <li>Home health aides</li> <li>Physician assistants</li> <li>Computer software engineers, applications</li> <li><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Ohio_jobs#">Medical assistants</a></li> <li>Computer software engineers, systems software</li> <li>Database administrators</li> <li>Diagnostic medical sonographers</li> <li>Network &amp; computer <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Ohio_jobs#">systems administrators</a></li> <li>Hazardous materials removal workers </li> </ol> </blockquote> <p>Seems to me that these are jobs in high demand!  Are the stats really wrong?  Are those you have noticed loosing jobs in senior positions, or low on the ladder?</p> <blockquote></blockquote> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40200 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:16:09 +0000 birdcat 40200@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>As a data processing professional (for over 31 years now) I would highly recommend that anyone stay well away from any computer career.  Too much is shipped overseas at this point - I would recommend getting a degree in management with a minor in computers if you want to go into MIS but I cannot in good conscience NOT warn folks about this once exciting and well paying occupation which has gone to crap in less than seven years.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40189 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:11:20 +0000 Ryan3078 40189@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote> <p> I would NOT recommend CIS, IT, MIS or anything like that as a future ocupation.</p> </blockquote> <p>Good to hear a year in advance!...I am definitely going to go for a computer/tech related major - what would you suggest otherwise than Information Systems?  I was originally going to try Computer Science, but learned it was almost all programming, which is not high on my list as a job, so now I am looking at something else computer related...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40182 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:14:37 +0000 birdcat 40182@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote> <p> What's CIS, IT, MIS, and EE. Pardon my ignorance. I can't know everything :)</p> </blockquote> <p>CIS = Computer &amp; Information Science (or as mentioned above: Computer Information Systems - basically computer programming)</p> <p>IT = Information Technology (programming, network, security, hardware, etc...)</p> <p>MIS = Management &amp; Information Science (management of programmers &amp; programming)</p> <p>EE = Electrical Engineering (people who design &amp; build computer chips)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40176 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:34:18 +0000 robgrauert 40176@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> What's CIS, IT, MIS, and EE. Pardon my ignorance. I can't know everything :)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40173 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:46:35 +0000 birdcat 40173@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote><p>I think I'm going to end up in the same boat. I'm heading off to Ohio University next fall, and I think that I'm going to have to double major - in Video Production which I love - and in Computer Information Systems, to ensure that I can find a steady job. </p></blockquote> <p>I realize this is a little late but the advice still holds.</p> <p>I do video as a hobby (just getting off the ground as a side business now) and have been paying the bills as a programmer for 31 years (paid quite well including now) however, I would NOT recommend CIS, IT, MIS or anything like that as a future ocupation.  I have seen hundreds (literally) of co-workers and friends lose their IT based jobs over the past 7 years - It really is not where I'd put my energy right now.  If you can do EE or something like that there may be a future (but that too may go the way of the programmer - lower salaries, fewer jobs, moving offshore).</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-40172 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:03:09 +0000 peachydingo 40172@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>An education is never a waste. Never! I have a Political Science BA, but I just started doing corporate videos. How? By getting every business experience I could. Attend video industry conventions, take free gigs, work with your local cable access TV channel, focus on classes that have direct usefulness for you (FCP, Adobe, sound, etc.) and look at <a href="http://www.lynda.com/">www.lynda.com</a>.</p> <p>Having a non-related degree allows me to talk with people on a wide range of issues, and when it boils down to it, videography is nothing more than a business. How you promote yourself and your work is at least as important as how technically proficient you are. There are plenty of starving "artists" out there- but the guy who can talk to the producer/CEO intelligently will get the job.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/flip-canvas-of-video-in-which-program#post-40142 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:45:20 +0000 SteveMann 40142@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Sony Vegas will also do this easily.  I shot one video where one camera was mounted upside down, and it was simple in Vegas to flip it.  Your render will be a long one because every frame has to be rendered.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/flip-canvas-of-video-in-which-program#post-40122 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:20:25 +0000 jerronsmith 40122@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Most video editing programs have some ability to do this. It is usually an effect, in Final Cut Pro it is called "Flop", it also exist in premiere and Premiere elements, and you can do it in motion graphics programs like After Effects. Keep in mind that what the effect does is reverse the entire video clip so any text that you have in the shot will end up reversed as well, and will look really strange.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/flip-canvas-of-video-in-which-program#post-40111 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:20:23 +0000 kreglowpro 40111@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am trying to be able to flip the canvas (the whole video) of my film of a dance so that instead of entering from the left, it will look like the dancer is entering from the left.  Anyone know how or in what program I can do this? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38956 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:47:29 +0000 chrisColorado 38956@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Oh yeah? I only have a one year certificate and probably don't need that. Making a couple features for hollywood. I think someone needs to make it in this field without a degree. Might as well be one of us, maybe me, maybe you.</p> <p>Go for it Rob! Lincoln was looked down on for being a country kid.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38955 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:44:33 +0000 robgrauert 38955@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> haha...i see the point you're trying to make, but times have changed. george and abe wouldn't be able to do anything today without some kind of degree.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38953 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:40:25 +0000 chrisColorado 38953@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I taught myself web design during my last semester of college and now have a <strong>VERY WELL</strong> paying job doing web design with video editing every now and then when my boss needs it. It worked for me to teach myself another skill besides video. Now I have good cameras, good software, good money.</p> <p>Besides, what is education for? <strong>TO TEACH YOURSELF HOW TO LEARN</strong> and more importantly, <strong>THAT YOU CAN LEARN ANYTHING YOU WANT!</strong></p> <p>I know you guys can do it. Two guys I've heard of didn't have very much formal school and became famous. You've probably heard of them too: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38940 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:42:19 +0000 ChosenList 38940@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Check out <a href="http://www.chosenlist.com/">http://www.ChosenList.com</a> and our Video Agent Program.  Its not neccessarily a career choice but its a cool way to make money on the side as a videographer.  Shoot and upload classified video ads for people who couldnt otherwise.  I have people making $5,000 a month.  Its free to get involved and all the money goes straight to you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38615 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:08:31 +0000 grinner 38615@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If watnting to go to work in this industry, your gonna have to pick up the phone and make some calls. Take the first gig offered... it'll be for free. Take it. Do it. Thats a foot in the door, man. You'll be learning more there than you were when you were paying money to learn at a school. They'll then pay you a little and when you leave you'll get hired on at a higher level. This is how it's done.</p> <p>I moved my family to five states in as many years, salray-climbin' and dream-chasin'.</p> <p>you'll need to stop going to school to do this. KNow a degree means nothing at all to anyone at all in this industry. Your reel does.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38092 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:38:01 +0000 Ryan3078 38092@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I think I'm going to end up in the same boat.  I'm heading off to Ohio University next fall, and I think that I'm going to have to double major - in Video Production which I love - and in Computer Information Systems, to ensure that I can find a steady job.</p> <p>Where I'm at now, video production seems great - it's fun, easy for me, and pays well.  I've built up a list of clients including local artist groups, parishes, and organizations like the American Cancer Society.  But the work is freelance, and I'm guessing that it's not gonna pay the bills in the real world.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-38034 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:23:20 +0000 Disccentralnet 38034@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Editing like any art form requires the artist to practice,practice, practice.  Find some gigs paying or not and develope your skills.  The hard work could turn in to a great porfoilo to show potential employers.</p> <p>Hang in there. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-the-right-computer-for-video-editing-help#post-36098 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:49:32 +0000 freevideoworkshop 36098@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>Tips on Choosing a Computer  for Video Editing</strong></p> <p>Two important questions to ask are:</p> <ul> <li>What is your video editing need?</li> <li>What is your budget?</li> </ul> <p><strong>What is Your Video Editing Need?</strong></p> <p><strong>What are you going to use the computer for?</strong> Are you going to edit stuff for broadcast  (CNN? BBC? National Geographic?) or are you going to edit a home movie or just prepare a web video to upload to Youtube?</p> <p>If you're just going to upload to Youtube, you don't have to worry about buying a high-end system. Chances are that an entry-level system with a little additional hardware will do the trick.</p> <p><strong>Is it going to be for a one-off use? </strong></p> <p>If you're going to edit just one project, just one special event, and have no intention to edit anything in future, it doesn't make sense to acquire a new system unless  you have a fat back account. It makes more sense to borrow someone's computer or even rent a system to complete the project.</p> <p><strong>What is Your Budget?</strong></p> <p>If you've a low budget, you should start looking at your existing computer. Is it ready for video editing? In most cases, all you need to do is add a Firewire card, boost your RAM, or throw in an extra hard disk.</p> <p>If you have the budget to buy a new computer, ensure it has a firewire port. You could buy one with a motherboard with a built-in firewire port like I did.</p> <p>Most new computers are powerful enough to edit Standard Definition Video. If you're going to do High Definition stuff, then it's a different ball game.</p> <p>Read this article on how to optimize your computer for video editing at:</p> <p><a href="http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/optimizingyourcomputerforvideoediting.htm">http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/optimizingyourcomputerforvideoediting.htm</a></p> <p><strong>Do You Need A Mac or PC?</strong></p> <p>It doesn't matter whether you use a PC or Mac. Each has its pros and cons. Most video editing programs are made for PC though. If you're starting out, go PC to test the waters. Switch to a Mac when you're tired of PC's shortcomings.</p> <p>You certainly would not want to splash cash on a Mac if you're not going to make any money out of your video</p> <p>At the end of the day, what matters is the CONTENT of your video.  If you upload a great video to Youtube, nobody is going to ask you if you edited it on a Mac or PC. A layman doesn't care what computer you used to edit your video. He's only concerned whether the video appeals to him.</p> <p>A Mac or PC is just a tool. Videomaking is all about ideas, creativity and content. Don't blame your tools. Renovate your ideas!</p> <p><strong>What Software Do You Need To Edit Video?</strong></p> <p>Most beginners believe they need cutting edge software like Premiere or Final Cut Pro to produce good video.</p> <p>The truth is no Premiere or Final Cut Pro can transform a badly-shot video. Why don't you learn to shoot good video first before thinking about these programs?</p> <p>Yes, Premiere and Final Cut Pro are versatile software which boast Hollywood-style features. But do you need all these features when you're starting out? Even Hollywood doesn't use them in most cases.</p> <p>All you need with a video editing program is cut your video footage, add soundtrack, titles, some transitions and you'll have a great video.</p> <p>I've done great stuff with a budget program like Magix Movie Edit Pro.</p> <p>If you're interested, there is a free tutorial at:</p> <p><a href="http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/magixvideoeditingcourseindex.htm">http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/magixvideoeditingcourseindex.htm</a></p> <p>If you're a newbie, why don't you try out the built-in Windows Movie Maker or iMovie first to test the waters.</p> <p>Or use the video editing program that came bundled with your firewire card or DVD writer.</p> <p>Video editing software technology has improved by leaps and bounds. Even an entry-level software, without the bell and whistles, can do the job for you.</p> <p>Don't go with the hype. Go with what you have first.</p> <p>Good luck in your video editing adventure!</p> <p><a href="http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/">http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-35895 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:58:06 +0000 chrisColorado 35895@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey zeta1983!</p> <p>I discovered from one year at my community college that you can teach yourself anything a class can teach you...for less money. One big thing college helped me with was a network of friends/contacts.</p> <p>I know <strong>lynda.com</strong> has video training for every major software there is(Avid and Final Cut to Adobe stuff and Microsoft Office to Windows Movie Maker and iMovie). Go and look around.</p> <p>Go Make A Movie! It doesn't matter if it is edited on Windows Movie Maker(my first and second movies were) and shot with an Aiptek media recorder(hard drive camera) from Circuit City(my second-fourth movies were). Get out and do something. You'll learn stuff to prepare you for when you have better equipment/more money/more time.  </p> <p>I find encouragement from Robert Rodriguez, who's book 'Rebel Without A Crew' tells about how he made 'El Mariachi' when he was broke and suddenly, Hollywood bought it!</p> <p>Good Luck!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-35877 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:14:13 +0000 civilizedskies 35877@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I too have a 4 year degree. I live in a small market and haven't been able to find anything! I'm now in debt, working retail since school and want to go back to school for a year. needless to say I forgot what I DID learn which is very little and I'm nowhere near what employers want skill wise. I'm boxed out.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/share-how-to-rip-dvd-and-convert-video-to-ipodiphonezunepsp#post-35809 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:33:57 +0000 D0n 35809@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> handbrake is free.</p>