Building My Digital Editing Suite

1. misterfurrie
   Member

   

   Hi gang - I'm building my editing suite fromthe ground up - actually including it in plans for my new home. Since I'm new to commercial/professional quality editing systems (but have tons of esxperience on the Sony/Uleqd/Pinnacle-type stuff), so I need some advice from some folks more experienced than I.

   Which way should I go - Avid or Apple Final Cut? Or both? Which will glean the greatest interest from prospective customrs? WHat about acquisition and maintenance costs?

   Lastly, I'm thinking of constructing a Faraday cage completely around the editing suite - to keep out all unwanted EMI and make the room as electrically "quite as possible - gonna condition the hell out of the power too. Any other tips? I'd really appreciate your help and advice - thanks a bunch!

   Furrie

   Posted 4 years ago #

2. Johnboy
   Member

   

   what does it matter what you cut on when all the customer really wants is a finished product?  Every customer I deal with doesn't ask me what i use to make their videos.  Use what gets the job done, not what you think you need to have to get the job.

   Posted 4 years ago #

3. film814
   Member

   

   Johnboy is right.  It doesn't really matter what pro software you use as long as the customer is happy with the final product.  A couple of suggestions though:  Final Cut Pro may a little easier to learn than Avid, but is not top of the line.  I have worked with some of the top Avid software, and it is definitely powerful.  Plus, if you're a teacher, student, or in any way qualify for an academic discount, you can save thousands on Avid software at stores such as http://www.academicsuperstore.com.  I would definitely recommend Avid, because you will get the most for your money.  You could also consider Sony Vegas Pro.  That's what I run in my studio.  Along with Sony Sound forge pro, you can really go places.

   Posted 4 years ago #

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