http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: editing software - Recent Topics en Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:04:16 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-a-web-show-and-need-help-getting-started#post-53943 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:31:15 +0000 littlegreenjason 53943@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>My name is Jason and I'm a novice video maker.  Please forgive the length of this post but I am trying to decide on the appropriate camera/software combination for my next project.  Let me describe what I'm planning on doing first and then I'll ask my question(s) afterward.  </p> <p>I am a musician with over 23 years experience and I've always wanted to teach.  I finally got the idea to do an instructional web show where I talk about some of my instruments, provide demonstrations, explain some beginning, advanced and "extended" performance techniques, do some product reviews, etc.  My goal is to make several 10 minute long episodes and post them to websites like youtube, bliptv and more.  If all goes well, I'll continue to do the show for quite some time and I'll invite others to provide some of their creative ideas for discussion.  I'll probably record most if not all of the footage in my basement and will edit everything on my macbook which I bought back in 2006.    </p> <p>After doing some extensive research, I think I've decided on a camera: the CANON FS200.  I like most of its features and feel like it would an all around good camera for me to start with.  I'm not really interested in doing anything in HD at this point and my show is going to be more about the content than stellar production values so I don't mind that the camera is SD.  Also, considering my financial restraints, it's well with in my budget.</p> <p>I've heard that the FS200, like many flash drive camcorders, records in .MOD which is hard to work with in most editing programs.  I've done some research on that as well and I'm finding that there are ways to work around it.  I currently have imovie HD but am looking to upgrade to another program.  </p> <p>So here are my questions:</p> <p>1.  Does the FS200 seem like a good option for the project that I've described?  If not, do you know of another camcorder that might work just as well if not better around the same price?  I think I'm sold on the FS200 but am open to other options.  I prefer flash drives or hard drives to dvdrs and mini dvdrs.</p> <p>2.  Should I upgrade to iLife '09 or, like in question 1, is there a better alternative that I should be aware of?  Please keep in mind my miniscule budget (around $500 for camera, software, accessories).</p> <p>3.  When I do finally choose my camera and editing software I will obviously need to start editing my footage at some point.  What is the best format to edit in to get the most versatility out of it?  In other words, I want to put these videos on the internet but I may also want to put them on a DVD for friends and family and I'll want them to look good too.  I heard the .AVI is the best but very large and the MPEG is compressed and not very good to edit with.  Is there a middle of the road and more importantly, well the format work with my mac software? </p> <p>I appreciate any of your thoughts on this.  I am totally new to this process and I just want to get started off on the right foot.  I appreciate your time.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Jason Mullinax</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-user-which-software-to-buy-help#post-71106 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:56:04 +0000 jim lewis 71106@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I want to put together a memorial slide show to post on youtube.  A tribute to my sister who recently passed away.  I have lots of photos to use as a story book.  I also want to add my own music along with the photos, her life's story in say 5 minutes of a slideshow video if you will.  Then uploaded to youtube so friends and family can watch and hear it.  I have a winxp and win 7 pc.  I have never created a slideshow video.  I have no idea which software to buy.  I read some conflicting reviews on a few.  Please, can anyone help me and suggest an easy to use software to complete this task?  Thank you very much in advance..jim  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/seriously-folks#post-70021 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:09:03 +0000 gldnears 70021@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I bought Liquid Edition Pro 6 with an upgrade at just about the time it was being discontinued ( as it turns out ). It was a struggle for me to try to learn to navigate the beast, so I reasoned I would get my feet wet with the Pinnacle software and then make a transition to Liquid. Now, some years later, I'm getting the feeling that any further effort invested in Liquid would essentially be a waste of time; and perhaps I should be scoping out a more current, widely used NLE platform. What say you?</p> <p> </p> <p>Rick Crampton</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-a-good-camera-and-software-for-docs#post-62390 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:55:37 +0000 profedfoster 62390@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm starting documentary production soon and I need some information on a good hd pro/prosumer level camera, editing software and shotgun mic.  As with everyone else starting out I would like to keep the cost down.  The area of 5-7g for all would be great.  Most of that would be on the camera.  Any and all suggestions would be helpful.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-to-editing-2#post-59708 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:26:31 +0000 kmattorney 59708@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi All!</p> <p>I'm going to start making educational videos on basic legal topics. I'm a PC user, but am open to learning a Mac.  I'm a pretty quick study.  Can you tell me if there's a recommended PC video editing software that is preferred, or if you recommend buying a Mac and Mac video editing software.  I'm NOT looking to become a professional; I would like to get up and running in a short amount of time.</p> <p>Please be specific on the type of Mac I should buy and software program.  </p> <p>Thank you much for the information!</p> <p>Kristine</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-3#post-51314 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:41:37 +0000 Sk8EditPro94 51314@http://www.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://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-solution-to-capturerough-cut-200-hrs-minidv-tape#post-47084 Fri, 22 May 2009 02:17:13 +0000 PosRole 47084@http://www.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://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/final-cut-studio-upgrade#post-35181 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:25:27 +0000 cornervideo 35181@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I bought this only to find out that it will not work with my older version of Final Cut.  Paid $699.  Asking $615 includes Domestic US Priority Mail shipping.  Will accept paypal or money orders</p> <p><a href="mailto:cornervideo@charter.net">cornervideo@charter.net</a></p> <p>314-503-0981</p>