http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: video editing - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:52:44 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/older-mac-book-pro-needs-upgrade#post-74101 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:40:11 +0000 kirlo 74101@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello everyone, </p> <p>I am new in this forum even if I have been reading you since a while...</p> <p>I need a little help and advice regarding my equipment.</p> <p>I am editing videos and when I manage HD or HDTV is really impossible with my old MAC BOOK PRO 15" </p> <p>here is the details of my old mac:</p> <p>Model Name:    MacBook Pro<br />  Model Identifier:    MacBookPro4,1<br />  Processor Name:    Intel Core 2 Duo<br />  Processor Speed:    2.5 GHz<br />  Number Of Processors:    1<br />  Total Number Of Cores:    2<br />  L2 Cache:    6 MB<br />  Memory:    2 GB<br />  Bus Speed:    800 MHz<br />  Boot ROM Version:    MBP41.00C1.B03<br />  SMC Version (system):    1.27f3<br />  Serial Number (system):    W883213AYK0<br />  Hardware UUID:    29ED50A5-EA39-5E4D-9FA1-707C3B809B3E<br />  Sudden Motion Sensor:<br />  State:    Enabled</p> <p>I believe I can upgrade the memory, would that be helpful enough to run FCP 6 and HD files in decent way?....or......?</p> <p>I am working on shorter formats so just need a little kick for now.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help...(I am girl and not techy much just can't do it myself)</p> <p>cheers</p> <p>:):)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-videographers-for-occasional-video-editing-work#post-72554 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:23:16 +0000 Simon 72554@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm looking for a couple of videographers.</p> <p>From time to time we get asked to do video editing work. It would normally consist of simply stripping out an English-language voice over from a digital video and adding a new language VO. Because most of this work is for corporate videos (as opposed to television or film work), it does not need to be lip-sync'd. We paragraph-synchronise the audio during recording. There may, however, be a<br /> little audio (or video) tweaking to be done (by you) to some of the start and end points for each phrase / paragraph / scene (eg. time-stretch, tiny cuts).</p> <p>Work would be on a per-project basis, from your home / studio</p> <p>Pay per-hour.</p> <p>We usually do not give much advance notice, so you would need to be generally available on a day-to-day basis for an hour or two at a time. If this is not the case, please do not apply.</p> <p>Is this kind of work something you are capable of, are available for, and would be interested in doing?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Simon</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/intensity-pro-and-dual-monitors#post-71929 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:16:50 +0000 VideoKing 71929@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When using  Black magic-Design ,Intensity pro for video editing ,Is it possible to have two monitors.I only need 1 HD monitor and the other one can be DVI or VGA.</p> <p> </p> <p>VideoKing</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/comments-critisisms-please#post-68210 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:52:08 +0000 Digital Media Moments 68210@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>Having spent all my life working for fat cat corporations and lining<br /> their pocketsI've, decided to have a try at going it alone and in the<br /> process of setting up my new venture in video editing Digital Media<br /> Moments. </p> <p>I'm looking for feedback on our new website <a href="http://www.digitalmediamoments.co.uk/">Digital Media Moments</a></p> <p>Any comments or critisisms are more than welcome and I really appreciate your thoughts.</p> <p>Johnny</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/roobyroo2004?feature=mhee">YouTube Channel</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-writer-ae-15-disk-copy-failure#post-66503 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:31:56 +0000 Brian 66503@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When I try to copy a video from my PC to a disk I get a "failed to copy" error message after several hours of processing with no further explanation. I can copy from the camera (Panasonic HDC-TM15) to the PC with HD writer with no problems. I have the same problem with my PC at my office that is brand new. Should i upgrade to HD writer AE 2.1? The Panasonic website suggests that the versions are camera specific.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-should-i-charge-1#post-65992 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:18:44 +0000 filmer77 65992@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, I'm a video editor/videographer I have no idea how much to charge by the hour. So far i just charge my clients depending on how long and how much effects they want on there video. I us:</p> <p>- FCP (Final Cut Pro Studio)<br />- Mac Dual Core.<br />- Canon XL1s<br />- Adobe Master Collection CS4</p> <p>Here's a sample of my work:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfctKAebPA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfctKAebPA</a></p> <p>Hope to get s response. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-setup#post-65930 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:51:22 +0000 Chris Morlang 65930@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have my current setup with dual 27" displays running on a QuadCore Desktop, its nothing special but it gets my work done. Friends have been wanting me to upgrade my stuff so that I can edit their Indy projects. I have been wanting to upgrade anyway as I got a new job as a commercial editor and I would like to do some of my work at home.</p> <p>I am going to build my own computer to use Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere, my budget is 15,000$ </p> <p>I can build a computer myself as I have built several what I have no clue about is more advanced setups for video editing. I keep hearing about Kona3G and BlackMagic but I don't know exactly how they integrate.I would love to have scopes to check all my stuff for broadcast, speakers for surround sound setup and editing.</p> <p>Honestly I'm just at a complete loss of where to start once I get the base computer setup. Here is what I have so far (I'll store all my video/projects on my server):</p> <p>Two Video Editing Monitors - Asus VH242H</p> <p>Motherboard - Asus P6X58D-E</p> <p>Processor - Intel Core i7-970 Gulftown 3.2Ghz</p> <p>RAM -Corsair XMS 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 (x4)</p> <p>Hard Drive - Western Digital AV-GP WD10EURS 1TB 64MB Cache SATA</p> <p>Graphics Card (for two monitors) - PNY VCQFX3800-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3800 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16</p> <p> </p> <p>That is my base to work with now what I need is to figure out the rest of the setup</p> <p>Capturing HD, SD and being able to Listen to and Edit Surround Sound. Should I just buy a Surround Sound card and get some quality speakers (I was thinking KRK Speakers) and somehow to hook up a broadcast CRT monitor and then also support a HD TV connection for previewing to clients and stuff, do I just need another graphics card or should I look into something like Blackmagic or Kona?</p> <p>I'm sure you'll have questions for me to help figure out more of my needs, I'll answer what I can.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-reference-monitor#post-64953 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:26:00 +0000 cruge 64953@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm a relative newbie video editor looking to expand my editing setup.  I've read that I should be running a reference monitor other than my computer monitors.  Is this only necessary for SD video?  I deal exclusively with HD (or upconverted HD).  Would that look the same on a reference monitor as on my cpu display?</p> <p>If I DO need a ref monitor, what do you recommend?  This might be a dumb question, but do I need an additional card to get from the computer to the monitor?  Is there anything else I would need for this setup?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-purchasing-mac-for-video-editing#post-63951 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:14:32 +0000 esparra 63951@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Everyone</p> <p>I am new to this. I need help purchasing a mac for video editing with FCP. I'm an aspiring video editor so befoe I invest in classes/training I need to get the equipment.</p> <p>I was looking online for refurbished macs due to budget reasons however I didn't now whether or not to get mac pro or mac book pro.</p> <p><strong>what "specs" would be the best for editing and running FCP Studio 3?</strong></p> <p><strong>Also what other things would I need to be efficient and productive as a freelance video editor?</strong></p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-me-get-started#post-63823 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:02:20 +0000 gbaggs2 63823@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to start a show with talking objects like that real stupid Youtube show called "Annoying Orange". The problem is I have no idea where to start or even what to ask. I just bought a camcorder, but have an old laptop which I plan on replacing soon (don't know if that's relevant).</p> <p>First I would like to know what software I can use that allows me to put my mouth and eyes on an object, and one that's easy to use and or easy to learn. For the most part I know my way around a computer but am not familiar with all the video editing lingo.</p> <p>Also, along with the software recommendation could someone please give me a laundry list of stuff I'll need to have to make videos. I have the camcorder but is a green screen etc needed? Any information to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-premiere-pro-encore-cs3-for-sale-350#post-62389 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:26:04 +0000 saabturbos 62389@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hi, </p> <p>im selling my copy of adobe premiere pro cs3, encore, and onlocation for $350. Im assuming you guys know what these programs are for and how much its worth brand new. still like $500 i believe for cs3. man, remember when i bought this brand new. anyway, ive fallen out of the whole video editing(moved to cars. lol) and well i have no need for these programs so im just trying to make some extra cash. cds work perfectly and come with the product key you need to use the programs.</p> <p>for windows. not mac sorry. any questions feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:outrunthegun@live.com">outrunthegun@live.com</a> </p> <p>shipping or local pick up/delievery available.</p> <p>im located in bel air maryland. thanks!</p> <p> </p> <p>-zach</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-editing-software-suitable-for-me#post-62305 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:54:23 +0000 poao 62305@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I have a very large collection of home videos in VHS format. I recently bought the canopus ADVC110 capture device to convert all the tapes to digital format.</p> <p>The device came packaged (for some extra dollars) with Pinnacle Studio 14HD. The first impression was good but quickly I gave up on using the pinnacle software as it crashes too much and without any obvious reason to do so.</p> <p>Therefore I am looking for alternative that would be powerful and STABLE. However, I am having a hard time deciding which software to choose as there are many programs available.</p> <p>Which software do you think would be suitable?</p> <p>I would like to emphasis that I want to get professional results and I don't mind to read a book if needed to understand how the program works. Also, money is not an issue (up to 500$) as long as the program delivier a stable experience, great quality and some nice effects (DVD authoring ability would be a bonus).</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p>Poao</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-premiere-pro-cs5-and-magix-video-pro-x2#post-61211 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:14:45 +0000 donnanup 61211@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I hope that someone can put me in the right direction. I have been doing video editing for a long time not as a profession. I used for a long time Ulead Media Studio Pro 8. I recently bought a very powerful 64 bit operating system and I want to drop Media studio pro and choose a new editing software. I am undecided between Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 and MAgix video edit Pro x2. I tried both softwares for a month and I learnt the Magix in no time while it's taking me a lot more time to learn the Adobe. Should I stick to the Adobe or is  Magix  just as good ? Thank you, Umberto.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recent-macpro-versus-new-imac#post-61152 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:08:06 +0000 NewMacEditor 61152@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I could use some quick help.  I work on Mac Pro's at my job and have been looking for a relatively affordable option to edit at home.  I have the chance to purchase a 6-8 month old Mac Pro (without monitor) with a 2.93 Xeon Quad for the same price (about $2400) as a new iMac 27" with an i7 quad.  The 'used' machine also has four hard drives, 4GB RAM and Apple Care warranty.  Which system would you suggest?</p> <p>2 - 1.5 tb hard drives 2 - 500 gig hard drives all Seagate barracudas. all new within the last few months <br />4 gig ram </p> <p>* Quad-core (standard configuration) <br />o One 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 “Nehalem” processor <br />o 8MB of fully shared L3 cache per processor <br />o Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.06GHz <br />o Hyper-Threading technology for up to 8 virtual cores <br />* Advanced Intel microarchitecture <br />o Integrated memory controller <br />o 128-bit SSE4 SIMD engine <br />o 64-bit data paths and registers </p> <p>vs.</p> <p>new 27" iMac with upgraded processor, apple care</p> <p>Thank you</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/multicam-video-editing-software#post-57305 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:51:04 +0000 CyberScreen 57305@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking for feedback on who has the best Multicam Video Editing Software that runs on a personal computer. I know that some of the newer packages have this feature built in. I know that some people have used “workarounds” for older software such as Premier 6. Is there anyone out there who has any strong options on a good way to go?</p> <p> Thanks, MCTV</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-video-editingthanks#post-56023 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:10:07 +0000 fromusofa 56023@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am fairly new in video editing and I want to make a DVD with best image/resolution/audio quality from 48 small *.avi clips ranging from 53 to 55 MB in size and about 5 to 5.5 minutes long play time. They all have about 29.70 seconds of startup routine that I want to cut off from all except one clip that would be the first clip. Currently the combined size of all the clips is about 2.5 GB but, I think, after removing first 29.70 seconds of video from 47 of them would probably make the total data size of 2.3 GBâ?¦so how can I edit and burn these clips in more time-efficient way on a 4.7 GB DVD-R which I can play on a regular DVD player to watch on a TV? Can somebody help me with this small project? Thanks in Advance!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tutorials-on-edius#post-52092 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:36:21 +0000 Petr 52092@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I always get inspiration from seeing others use Edius. I have collected some sites with interesting tutorials. If you know more, please add to the list!!</p> <p><a href="http://ediustraining.grassvalley.com/">http://ediustraining.grassvalley.com/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.misterfrag.com/EdiusWBCC.wmv">http://www.misterfrag.com/EdiusWBCC.wmv</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.videoproductions.com.au/html/non_linear_video_equipment.html">http://www.videoproductions.com.au/html/non_linear_video_equipment.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ediustips.com/mode.html">http://www.ediustips.com/mode.html</a>  (some excellent recommendations on Edius modes)</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltsqou2BXTo&amp;feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltsqou2BXTo&amp;feature=related</a> (also check out parts 2,3 and 4 of this tutorial on youtube)</p> <p>Enjoy, Petr</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pull-an-all-nighter-trying-to-find-answers#post-53095 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:11:38 +0000 Msmoonlight4u 53095@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I am a new member in this forum. I am very serious about video production. I will be having my first camera this coming Christmas.. I will be purchasing an hd minidv hv40.</p> <p>The problem I have is that I do not know if my cmputer will be able to handle it. I currently have the AMD phenom x4 9150e quadcore. It is the hp pavilion phoenix special edition se a6655f.It comes with a nvidia geforce 6150 se graphics (read it is not good) but also read it doesnt matter in video editing??I have a gpu of 300watts, sata interface 3gb/s and 5gb of RAM.</p> <p>According to</p> <p> <a href="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&amp;dlc=en&amp;cc=us&amp;docname=c01357135" rel="nofollow">http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&amp;dlc=en&amp;cc=us&amp;docname=c01357135</a></p> <p>I found out that the maximun you can upgrade is to a Phenom with Quad Core technology (AM2+) up to 9600, and for video cardand according to </p> <p><a href="http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showtopic=18002" rel="nofollow">http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showtopic=18002</a></p> <p>to anxfx geforce 9600 gso. </p> <p>I am super overwhelmed to the point that i can not sleep. I do not want to buy a camera that in the end won't be able to be editted , add effects and 3d animations maybe. I am planning to use Adobe Master collection, Maya and Realflow.I can not afford a Mac right now... maybe in the future.. I do not think i will be doing long films, I will start doing short videos and events such as live events, interviews, but eventually i will move to longer videos.</p> <p>As for the budget, I really care about optimal performance instead of minimal...I really would like to know if it would be more expensive to upgrade my computer's current's motherboard or should i just get a new one. Which one would be cheaper in the long run.. with this I mean pay more now but have more possibilities to upgrade in the future or upgrade now.. and reach the limit to what my motherboard can do. I know hd can be a pain to work with... but I have read in forums that that is where the future of video is heading torwards.</p> <p>I would love to know what is the perspective of video editing experts or people who have enough experience in the matter. I also would appreciate in mic recommendations.. and external hard drives.. so far for mics i want to get a good shotgun mic that i plan to set up in a mic stand. I really care about audio quality recording, I will be getting the juice link that accepts xlr mic connectors. As for hard drives, the research has made me nauseous.. so many good and bad reviews for every brand.. I know an external hard drive will be essential for video storage and real time editing. I have been recommended the WD and Lacie doesnt convince me because of so many bad reviews. I am scared to lose an entire product... some people say it is based on luck... that does not help at all..</p> <p>I hope I did not sound too confusing. English is my second language, so I apologize for anything that sounds weird and the run on sentences... </p> <p> </p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p> </p> <p>Kathy</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for your valuable time.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/automated-video-editing#post-52725 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:58:58 +0000 jojo66 52725@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm working on a project which calls for some automated video editing -- I need my video server to search through a few large video files, copy segments from each of the files and merge them together in a new video file.  Need it all to be done automatically, based on selecting footage starting at frame x and ending at frame y.</p> <p>Have been toying with avisynth but I cannot figure out how to save the new video file in an automated way (I have been opening the avs script with VirtualDub and saving the new, edited file from within VirtualDub, but I need to structure this to run completely within a script or a program).</p> <p>I'm over my head!  Anyone know how to do this?  Is avisynth even the right programming language to use for script-level video editing?</p> <p>-- J</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/did-i-waste-4-years#post-35490 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:18:49 +0000 zeta1983 35490@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I graduated with a degree in "Media Studies" and a concentration in "Production Technology" about a year and a half ago.  I learned to edit video and audio, and run a news program.  Unfortunately, there was very little in the way of anything that has actually helped me make a living.  I thought I was going to become a video editor, but it's hard to edit video when your training consists of one lesson of AVID and one lesson of Final Cut Pro.  It was very basic.  I'm making less than $6000 a year now because I don't have sufficient skills.</p> <p>What should I do?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/low-budget-tech-videos-follow-up#post-49466 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:29:07 +0000 MazdaMan 49466@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ok guys, about a month or two ago I posted up my first 3 quicky tech videos for cretique.</p> <p>Here is the first one I ever did:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llCvyymzBn4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llCvyymzBn4</a></p> <p> </p> <p>After getting some feedback, watching some professional tech programs on TV, watching some behind the scenes footage of some movies and a LOT of shooting, reshooting, practicing, and reshooting I've finally gotten the next video done. Here it is:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGg3UTxfSuk" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGg3UTxfSuk</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Keep in mind this is being done on an almost non-existant budget. I will be getting a camera mic soon because I know that will be a big help on the audio. Budget for the microphone will be between $45-$75 I will put up another topic on the microphone before I purchase. What do you guys think?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-macbook-pro-for-video-editing#post-49804 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:20:45 +0000 Erniewoof 49804@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Would the 17" definitely be better than the 15'?</p> <p>How would you customize your Macbook Pro? MUST i max out to 8GB? I have an external hard drive at home for storage. Would be nice to have storage for about, I dunno, an hour worth of HD footage in the laptop so I don't have to schlep an external.</p> <p>Fastest Macbook video card would make sense, obviously.</p> <p>Any advice?</p> <p>THANKS!!</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-editing-keyboards#post-48984 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:41:28 +0000 simcontrast 48984@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey Guys,</p> <p>I just bought one of these Editing Keyboards sleeves, I had no idea there were SOO many shortcuts.  This helps me a great deal to meet deadlines now.  I thought I'd share the wealth.</p> <p><a href="http://editcrunch.co.uk/editcrunch/category/equipment/computers/">http://editcrunch.co.uk/editcrunch/category/equipment/computers/</a></p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>Sim</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/difference-between-hd-editing-and-regular-video-camera-editing#post-46111 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:06:13 +0000 czvp 46111@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> i see a lot of post about "hd editing", "formats" a lot of different things of that nature and im wondering if i buy one what will be different about editing. i use sony vegas pro studio 9? would i still be able to import videos the usual way or what would i have to "import hd video". basically im wondering if having a hd camera would change a lot of things besides good video footage. i was thinking if i had one i would just shoot a video and that be it but with all these post im thinking its going to change the whole way i video edit. can someone please fill me in?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/im-a-beginer#post-42835 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:13:17 +0000 kcdiggs 42835@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need some help my Pastor ask me to start video our church services for cable I started with a Panasonic ag-455 now I'm using sony minidv with sony veagus editing I need help do I need to upgrade or will I get better quality using the 455 to the burner or keep using the mini dvd which one gives me better quality now I'm doing all my editing is there a way to edit while shooting.how can I tap into the sound board.will that be better for me? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-with-imac-24#post-42431 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:17:50 +0000 12KFEET 42431@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My son and I want to learn something together.  I purchased a iMAC 24" computer.  I am also looking into either Express 4 or Final Cut Studio 2.  We are using Panasonic SDR10 video cams with SD cards because capturing video was a pain on a PC system.  We are both PC users and have never touched this Mac yet.  But, we know PC's really do not handle video well.</p> <p>What is the best way to learn video editing?  Would the jump to Final Cut Studio 2 be rough for OK for beginners?  Are we missing a lot if we use Flash video over HD if we are just beginning?  If not flash video, what camera format is best No compression? or 720p or 1080i etc?</p> <p>thx</p> <p>12kfeet (12,000 feet above sea level)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdv-recording-038-capturing-from-jvc-gyhd200u#post-42860 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:05:36 +0000 videoguy34 42860@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>� I am using a GYHD200U, shooting HDV-HD60p and DV60i depending on the shoot. The HDV footage is recording with an extra 12 frames of "Video Only" at the end of each recording stop! During playback and capture, this results in a sort of 'dropout' between clips in the final product. Is there any setting in the camera that would prevent this or is it normal during HDV recording. The DV footage appears to be fine. As long as I am on the topic, I am editing with FCE 4.0.1 and using trial and error to determine which codec to use in the capture process. The AIC 720 30p seems to be the most effective, is there a better one? � This HD / HDV stuff is a bit overwhelming, anyone suggest a site to put it in black and white!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-computer-to-buy-for-video-editing#post-42163 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:02:03 +0000 KenpoFlame 42163@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Alright, as I sit here, wringing by hands and rubbing my head, I just can't figure out which desktop to purchase for my next project. I am going to be putting together a series of DVD's for my Students and others. ( American Kenpo Karate - Home instruction course ). I am putting together everything I need to start. What I need now is a COMPUTER!!!! Which one is best for video editing and for the task at hand...Sony, iMac, HP, Dell, etc. I have been on every review site, every manufacture's site, blah, blah, blah...Come on folks, price range I need to be within is no more than $1800....Please give me your best ideas.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-hard-drive-recommendation#post-40608 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:24:10 +0000 mbeano 40608@http://www.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://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/flip-canvas-of-video-in-which-program#post-40111 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:20:23 +0000 kreglowpro 40111@http://www.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>