http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Graphics - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:33:13 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/graphics-needed#post-74339 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:23 +0000 cooldaddyslickbreeze 74339@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been searching video hive.net, istockphoto.com, and a few other resources for graphics but can't find the one I need. Has anyone come across the following graphics. I am picturing the segments on shows like dateline and 20/20 where they talk about documents and you see some documents float in with words typed on them. Any help would be appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62555 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:01:18 +0000 CraftersOfLight 62555@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Suggestion of a second harddrive. It's aways a good idea to have one drive with just your OS and programs to run from and use the second for your working files and additional storage during your editing.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62547 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:03:07 +0000 steveinid 62547@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well... I went ahead and ordered a new computer today. It should do well.</p> <p>AMD Athlon II X4 630 (Quad Core)<br />8 GB DDR2 Memory<br />1 TB Hard Drive<br />GeForce GTS250 Video Card</p> <p>I'm confident this will handle the HD. The i7 would have bumped the price up to a bit more than I was willing to spend.</p> <p>Any opinions? I'm having it built locally so I can always call them up and have something changed on the fly. </p> <p>Thanks for all the information</p> <p>Steve</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62278 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:32:08 +0000 steveinid 62278@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yes... it looks like my computer is woefully underpowered.</p> <p>Intel Pentium Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46GHz</p> <p>Memory (RAM) 1.00 GB</p> <p>There is no information of a video card so I'm probably just using the motherboard for video processing. </p> <p>Hobbies can get expensive I think. I will take this information and decide on the editing software I'd like to use and then find a computer that will run it with power to spare. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Steve</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62277 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:04:11 +0000 composite1 62277@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Steve,</p> <p>Right off If you're not using Windows Live Movie Maker you're going to have problems using HD video. As Crafters mentioned, the real culprit may be your computer is not fully up to the task of pushing AVCHD video. That's a common problem as all computer companies will tout their computers will allow you to 'play your videos and blah, blah, blah' but don't mention there are specific requirements the system must meet to 'play them well'.</p> <p>AVCHD compressed video is currently still a bear to process compared to straight DV. At the bare minimum, you need a single-core CPU rated at 2.8GHz and 3GB of RAM just to get it to work reasonably. Actually, a dual-core CPU rated 2.66GHz (I currently use a quad-core duo 2.4 and an i7 quad-core to work with HD), 4GB of RAM (8 or more makes editing life easier) and don't forget a video card that is capable of pushing HD video. You're probably using onboard video capacity from your motherboard and that's rarely as powerful as a dedicated video card.</p> <p>As for 'getting a mac' goes, you can run into a similar problem of being underpowered and just spent some more money with that option too. However, before you decide to either upgrade or get another unit altogether, are you using a laptop or desktop? Is it a name brand or an office workstation you're just using at home? Next, check out your computer specifications (CPU, RAM and Video Card=GPU) either through your written documentation or by going into the control panel and looking up 'system'. </p> <p>If your components are rated below the minimum numbers I mentioned, that's your problem. If they meet or exceed those numbers then you should look into getting some inexpensive editing software like Vegas Movie Studio or the like. You'll still have to make sure your unit meets the requirements for the new software so be advised as you may have the same problem.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62273 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:06:51 +0000 CraftersOfLight 62273@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am sure others will chime in as they read this.</p> <p>Froms the specs on the Samsung HMX H100 the SDHC card should not be a problem at a class 10 although 4G is kind of small.</p> <p>PC or MAC? If you already work with a PC understand you will have some learning curve with the MAC OS on top of trying to learn your video editing.</p> <p>As far as what type of computer, and the minimum requirements should be, will depend a lot on what editing software you plan to use. There are several good editing programs out there for less than $100 to get you started. You will want to look at them, their minimum specs (take care to look at what it takes to run HD video editing as they tend to list two tiers, one for SD and one for HD) and than look into a computer that is somewhat above those specs with respect to processor, ram, and video card to display the video to give you some room to grow.</p> <p>You will want one with 2 HDD, one for your OS and programs and the other for your data to make it easier when editing as well.</p> <p>And yes there are many other threads that cover this as well, some in great detail.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/computer-underpowered#post-62271 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:19:24 +0000 steveinid 62271@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Another newbie question:</p> <p>I have just recently gotten into video making. I started out by getting the Samsung HMX H100. It is a decent camcorder for the beginner. I found that my HD videos were jumpy and/or zig-zaggy when viewing them. I thought that the SD card couldn't handle the capture rate the camera was operating at. It has no internal memory. The SD card is a 4 gig/class 10. SO... I went ahead and bought a canon hf m31. It is a great camera with 32G of internal memory. I am still experiencing the same problems. </p> <p>My video editor is Windows Movie Maker that came with my computer. I got my computer mainly to browse the internet and run quicken. Now I'm starting to think that my computer is underpowered or too slow to process the videos. It has a graphics card... i think. the only information I can find says: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelorator Driver for Mobile. I don't know if that describes the card or just the driver the computer uses with its stock video chip/card. </p> <p>Now, down to the meat of the post. I am interested in learning more about video making. I want to have the tools available. I don't plan on turning pro but to just continue this as a hobby. I want to try and make short films and other produced videos. I am considering keeping my present computer and purchasing a dedicated computer for video production only... plus internet capabilities so I can upload to YouTube. With that in mind here are my questions: </p> <p>Should I stay with a PC or look at a Mac?</p> <p>What should be the minimum requirements for my processor, video card/graphics card. </p> <p>That is basically all I know to ask about at the moment. </p> <p>Is there another thread that covers this? I read a thread where a person had built a dedicated computer but was having trouble deciding on the graphics card. If you built a dedicated computer what would you put in it. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for the help. </p> <p>Steve</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/motion-graphics#post-62098 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:22:26 +0000 info@Wap-iT.com 62098@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Flap400,</p> <p>Not sure if this will help but for my last video I used Open Office (free) to make a slide presentation.(make your grid)</p> <p> Jing screen capture (free but I upgraded for 14.95/yr to save my screen capture video as a mp4)</p> <p>Loaded the mp4 screen capture vid into vegas 9 ( you may want to upgrade that vegas 4, no malice intended, just sayn)</p> <p>Edited with vegas 9 adding voice over, sound, wipes, ( generated media ) came out nice.  </p> <p>My company is a startup, so we are bootstrapping big time. Check the video at our homepage at <a href="http://wap-it.com" rel="nofollow">http://wap-it.com</a></p> <p>Since you already own vegas 4, open office is free, and jing is free, you should be able to produce a decent video for a very low cost.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lowell Davis Ceo wap-it.com</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/motion-graphics#post-62089 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:45:33 +0000 skwerm 62089@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Blender would fill that need quite nicely. It's free, so the price point you're after is covered. Unfortunately, the learning curve is a little steep. But if you're willing to invest some time and ask around in the user support forums, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the results.</p> <p>You can get Blender from <a>http://www.blender.org</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/motion-graphics#post-62033 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 06:27:32 +0000 grinner 62033@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>naaa.I second the photoshop/after effects combo. If wanting to do motion graphics you'll have to learn these apps sooner or later.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/motion-graphics#post-62025 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:57:54 +0000 Flap400 62025@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> How do I create a "grid" (similar to sport grids showing how teams pair up and advance to the final) with individual lines (and team names / photos) 'flying' in from (stage) left and / or right as they advance.</p> <p>Someone suggested "Photoshop" but that would be much to expensive and a steep learning curve. I'm (still) with XP on Vegas 4.</p> <p>Any suggestions for 'simple' software and supportive literature for newbies ?</p> <p>Thanks for your advise.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wwweditableclipscom-customizable-motion-graphics-library#post-60060 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:29:57 +0000 birdcat 60060@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi - </p> <p>I sell clips on Pond5 - My HD clips are $10 each or less.</p> <p>I also own several Digital Juice HD basketball animations (along with about 350 of their other offerings) and don't see any text, English or otherwise, anywhere on them.  Plus if you're not doing HD, their software will render out both NTSC and PAL resolutions.  They probably have the best international value out there.</p> <p>I see the value of having customizable clips but still don't get your pricing.  </p> <p>Yes, compared to some stock houses out there you are competitive - but only the high priced ones.  Perhaps you might consider a more varied pricing model.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wwweditableclipscom-customizable-motion-graphics-library#post-60053 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:02:12 +0000 editableclips 60053@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks for your post,</p> <p>Main stocks prices for video HD1080p:</p> <p>IStock - more than 100$</p> <p>Shutterstock - 50$</p> <p>Pond5 - avg price 51$ (51% full HD clips in library)</p> <p>and quality (curator demands) very appropriate to prices</p> <p><a href="http://www.editableclips.com" title="Editableclips.com">Editableclips.com</a> offers top quality selected clips with customizable option (for example digital juice bascetball animations are useless in all non-english speaking countries because of "basketball" text.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wwweditableclipscom-customizable-motion-graphics-library#post-59988 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:17:52 +0000 birdcat 59988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How does your product line differentiate itself from the likes of Digital Juice, Digital Hotcakes, MotionLoops, etc... where they have similar products for far less money ($49 for one simple 30 second motion graphic seems a bit steep to me in the current market).</p> <p>For example, you have one basketball clip for $49 (<a href="http://www.editableclips.com/video/6606.html">http://www.editableclips.com/video/6606.html</a>) while Digital Juice has Editors Themekits ($50 each or four for $100) which have four motion backgrounds, three overlays, a lower third, two animated wipes, one high res PSD graphic and mattes for the overlays &amp; lower third - All basketball related (<a href="http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=1064">http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=1064</a>) all in both HD and SD.</p> <p>Please don't think I am demeaning your product - The graphics look quite nice. I am just trying to understand your pricing model.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wwweditableclipscom-customizable-motion-graphics-library#post-59986 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:50:32 +0000 editableclips 59986@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong><a href="http://www.editableclips.com" title="Editableclips.com">Editableclips.com</a></strong> is motion graphics stock site and designers community. <strong><a href="http://www.editableclips.com" title="Editableclips.com">Editableclips.com</a></strong> offers a growing library of conformable motion graphics, for use in film, television, commercials, interactive web sites, and other multimedia productions. </p> <p>You can buy stock video footage with royalty-free licence by Credits. You can buy ready to use files or order customization. Any change of Animation is possible, according to Customer's requirements. The Authors of all clips are experienced Artists, who own full Copyright to their works as all necessary source assets.  Join us if you are talented artist.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/real-time-text-effects#post-59576 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:48:52 +0000 grinner 59576@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> You can find all flavors of character generators on ebay on the cheap, man. Most have been donated but many still float around. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/real-time-text-effects#post-59449 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:46:55 +0000 solan 59449@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey everyone.  I'm brand new to the forums so please be gentle.  Here's my deal: I work in a mobile DJ environment.  We incorporate several visual elements with our music (music videos, background video footage, live camera feed from the dance floor and custom text and graphics) that are mixed together and projected on large screens or flat screens.  All of which I'm happy with except the text and text effects.</p> <p>Currently, I'm using a Videonics (circa 1996) character generator to superimpose text and graphics onto the screens and as you can guess it doesn't look great.  Is there another option out there that will deliver clean looking text and some cool effects that can be typed and exported in real time?  </p> <p>Thanks in advance for the help.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-56230 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:39:13 +0000 tvpRich 56230@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. My company had adopted an alternative to Newtek. It's called Globecaster.  Really it's almost the same as Globecaster, but as a split off the original Newtek company, it was named Trinity at that time.  I was one of the first in Burbank to use the now Globecaster.  I use it to Live switch up to 7 camera feeds and/or roll-In video decks along with 3 down stream keyers at the same time, color correction and Titles... This thing ROCKS! </p> <p>It's really solid and rarlely crashes.  We stream Live events such as church services, Speakers conferences, Live High School Sporting events and Talent Shows, Weddings and Company meetings.</p> <p>A little pricey at first, you might find a good deal used, but worth every penny io what it delivers.</p> <p>I'm not a sales person for GlobalStreams, just a very Happy Customer-Client.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-56224 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:55:58 +0000 truemark 56224@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Only chromakey live program i've seen is Adobe Visual Communicator. It is a very forgiving keyer and does great with good lighting.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-54090 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:11:53 +0000 DrCampbell 54090@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Greetings.  </p> <p>I produce radio talk shows and am also a talk show host of<br /> my own show (18 years).  We have recently started using ustream in the<br /> studio to video our broadcasts. We would like to use chroma key to give<br /> us a cool studio background.  </p> <p>I have Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 and we<br /> may have 14 around somewhere.  We are using the Logitech Webcam Pro<br /> 9000 (an excellent Web cam) with good results, but I haven't a clue as<br /> to how we can set it up for live broadcasts with chroma key.  Our<br /> computers are PC's with Vista and one with MS 7.  </p> <p>Any ideas?  </p> <p>Thanks, </p> <p>Charles</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-52430 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:25 +0000 Jazzboymontreal 52430@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This is how I webcast successfully on a PC : </p> <p>Canon XH A1s (in SD 4;3 mode)<br />PC with Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit OS) and quad core processor (takes a lot of ressources to webcast)<br />Adobe Flash Media Encoder 3.0 (free download)<br />Adobe Flash Player - latest version (free download)<br />Ustream.tv account and creation of webcasting event (with the provided embedded code you rebroadcast live on any url)</p> <p>Of course you need a good wifi or wire internet connection with a min of 300kbps upload</p> <p>I don't know how to add graphics using Ustream.tv but a quick search should help you</p> <p>The workflow is a bit tricky but I can give more info if interested...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-52153 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:51:52 +0000 Evan 52153@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I will second the NewTek</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-52119 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:31:46 +0000 EarlC 52119@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If price is no object, NewTek has a system to die for that includes all the power you will need.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-52115 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:12:13 +0000 SargeHero 52115@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In Mac OS you can use <a href="http://www.boinx.com/boinxtv/overview/">BoinxTV</a>. This program do exactly what you need. For Windows the only one I know is Adobe <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/visualcommunicator/">Visual Communicator</a>. This program is not as powerful as BoinxTV, but with some extra effort you can manage a good show. To stream live with BoinxTV you need to download Camtwist and subscribe to any live streaming website (such as Ustream) I don't know how to stream live with Visual Communicator and according to Adobe you need Flash Media Server (No idea of how this works) </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/live-streaming-video#post-52109 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:42 +0000 cyounge 52109@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I want to shoot basketball live and I want to add graphics and basket to basket scores, what software would be best to use? Any help would be great. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-fun-unique-resource#post-51414 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:26:43 +0000 composite1 51414@http://www.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://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-fun-unique-resource#post-51398 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:51:03 +0000 ComedyCentral 51398@http://www.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://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-budget-cg-for-older-analog-gear#post-43795 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:57:19 +0000 AlanPeterson 43795@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I just received a nice inexpensive little Grass Valley 110 switcher which will be installed to handle a multi-camera webcast accompanying a radio show.  This switcher has a downstream input, so I'm now hunting for something that will give me graphics, lower 3rds etc.</p> <p>The boys in the front office don't much like the idea of having to go $1k to $3k for a little CG box, and would prefer something that will reflect the "budget" aspect of the overall project and still give me what I need. Has anyone discovered any software solutions that might prove helpful to me, preferably one that can work with a non-pro-level video output card from a common PC?</p> <p>Thanks for whatever you can suggest.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/episode-120-tips-038-tricks-boom-mics#post-37787 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:35:47 +0000 Aspyrider 37787@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I was impressed with this Tips &amp; Tricks. Enjoyed the new graphics. (You misspelled Microphone-LOL)</p> <p>Good tip, good quality video and editing. Better than it has been before.</p> <p>Just wanted to say I like the direction it is going in. ;-)</p> <p>J.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/any-suggestions-for-improvement-1#post-36682 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:40:45 +0000 chrisColorado 36682@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yup. I like to think I'm fairly good at rotoscoping, but it does take some time if you are a beginner and not very fast.</p> <p>I suppose you could combine the rotoscoping with motion tracking, but then this is more for After Effects. I did see a really good motion tracking/rotoscoping on adobetv. This guy took a movie of a red van, rotoscoped, copy and pasted and made a movie of a long train of red vans. He was REALLY fast and it looked really cool at the end.</p> <p>again, not Motion. But i'm trying to work on getting really good/fast at rotoscoping. You can get good jobs in it.</p>