mbs66 0 #1 January 13, 2004 just installed the software that came with my camera and it is crap... what is a good program to use for more than just putting clips together... i want a fancy one! mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 January 13, 2004 Can we safely assume you're talking about a Windows compatable program?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbs66 0 #3 January 13, 2004 yeah... sorry about that... i need one compatible with windows 2000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #4 January 13, 2004 I use Premiere 6.5 from Adobe and really like it. It takes a bit to learn but there are a lot of good Premiere "how to" books available and once you figure it out it's worth the time spent. It has all the basic features like transitions, video effects and audio effects and also has some higher end features such as compositing, keying and color correction that you won't find in most of the lower end software. Only downside is the price, but now that Premiere Pro has been released you may be able to pick up 6.5 for less. I think it used to run around $600 but sometimes you can find a video capture card in the $300 range that comes bundled with Premiere. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #5 January 13, 2004 I am an AVID Xpress DV (3.5) user, which I have had good success with, although it is somewhat pricey (compared to some other packages). However, the newer versions (and AVID Xpress DV Pro) are XP (or Mac) only, so that probably doesn't help you much. I use Xpress DV in conjunction with Boris Continium and Boris Red 3GL for efffects, titling, and such. I used to use Ulead Media Studio Pro, which was a fairly good program, except the slo-mo features pretty much stunk. Newer versions may have gotten better. AVID does terrific slo-mo. j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #6 January 13, 2004 Search Photog and Video. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #7 January 14, 2004 I like Pinnacle version 8. I used to use Premier 6.5 but Pinnacle to me is much easier to use www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #8 January 14, 2004 QuoteAVID Xpress DV (3.5) ....Boris Continium and Boris Red 3GL ..... that combo worked well for the xmas video! NOT! --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #9 January 14, 2004 ?? Sure it did.. the problem that brought my machine down was a driver problem for disks over 137 gb. It was Microsoft trying to install 'better' drivers. Okok, I lost a Boris project for some reason, and Boris needs to get their act together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psw097 0 #10 January 14, 2004 As long as you don't use the dreaded 12bit audio or want it to render it works fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayer21016 2 #11 January 14, 2004 Quote[TheMonkey] that combo worked well for the xmas video! NOT! Quote[jmfreefly] Okok, I lost a Boris project for some reason, and Boris needs to get their act together. Quote[psw097] As long as you don't use the dreaded 12bit audio or want it to render it works fine. You guys are cracking me up (because i do have a sense of humor contrary to popular beliefs). I know three people at my DZ who were using premier to edit there yearend video pieces this year lose there projects and they all had to start over?. -------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #12 January 14, 2004 QuoteI like Pinnacle version 8. I used to use Premier 6.5 but Pinnacle to me is much easier to use Ditto, except for the part about Premier. BTW, Pinnacle just came out with Version 9. I guess it is one better. One thing they advertise is more transitions between scenes.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #13 January 14, 2004 Strange - I just did two year enders - both 30 min+ and didn't lose any of my projects. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayer21016 2 #14 January 14, 2004 QuoteStrange - I just did two year enders - both 30 min+ and didn't lose any of my projects. Maybe you have better equiptment or your just smarter than these people (most likely answer) or have a better ideal what your doing. i certainly don't know but i thought it was strange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #15 January 14, 2004 Old equipment and dumb luck I imagine, I do save often often often... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #16 January 15, 2004 Hahah. AVID can handle 12 bit, as exemplified by last years video. Just that digitizing both combined is a bit more tedious than Premier (from what you say). Don't understand the 'want it to render' comment refers to. j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver51 0 #17 January 16, 2004 I to use studio 8 for my freefall videos. I finished a wedding video for my step-son about a month ago that turned out real good. I used the video track lock and inserted some stills of when they were younger and let the audio play in the back ground. It's good software that doesn't take very long to learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
