thermite 0 #1 November 14, 2005 I've borrowed a copy of Adobe Premier Pro 7.0 to see what it's like and I've installed it on my PC ok but it wont run. It says my CPU doesn't support the SSE instruction set. I have an Athlon 1ghz processor and 500mb of memory. Can any1 suggest a 'lighter' application I could use to capture and edit video from my PC120? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 November 14, 2005 http://avid.com/products/tryout.html Try out the Avid Free DV product. Can't beat that price and it will teach you the basic Avid interface. Pretty good deal for Windows users, 'cause ya just -can't- beat that price.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottMcC 0 #3 November 15, 2005 "regular" adobe premier 6.0 works on my pentium 3 that was made in 2000. so if you can find a copy of that you're set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #4 November 15, 2005 This might help explain the situation you are in. The biggest part of your problem is running the buggy v7.0 or v1.0 version. Get youself version v6.5 and you will be most happy with the computer you have. Newer software is not always better. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1883189;#1883189 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermite 0 #5 November 15, 2005 Thanks for the help guys, I was just having a look at the Avid free software which looks like an easy place for me to start playing with vid. It says it's minimum memory requirement is 1gb, will I be ok with 500mb. How about Premier 6.0/6.5 is 500mb of for those too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 November 15, 2005 Just as a thought... have you consdered using Windows Movie Maker... it isn't as powerful as Adobe but its also built into Windows (at least it usually is...) Try running "moviemk.exe" or dig through the accessories directories. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermite 0 #7 November 16, 2005 I've got XP, I think it's on there. I'll give that a shot b4 I try anything else. Need to just learn how to capture video first, will movie maker do that ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 November 16, 2005 QuoteI've got XP, I think it's on there. I'll give that a shot b4 I try anything else. Need to just learn how to capture video first, will movie maker do that ok? Yes. It's a simple program that will be just fine for beginner editing. On the memory thing, you -really- need more in your computer to run media programs. Might consider adding more in the near future. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermite 0 #9 November 16, 2005 Will I need any drivers specifically for my PC120 so XP will detect it or will my PC just pick it up and be able to capture from it and write to it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 November 16, 2005 QuoteWill I need any drivers specifically for my PC120 so XP will detect it or will my PC just pick it up and be able to capture from it and write to it? Don't exactly know. I'm a Mac user. My advice is to try it and see. If it doesn't run then go to Microsoft and search for the driver. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #11 November 16, 2005 You don't need any special drivers for the PC120. Windows should auto-detect your camera when you plug in the firewire. Do not try to use USB. 500 MB of RAM is more than enough to do basic editing on a PC. I recently edited a 30 minute video with premiere on a machine with 512MB, and I had absolutely no complaints. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 November 16, 2005 QuoteI've got XP, I think it's on there. I'll give that a shot b4 I try anything else. Need to just learn how to capture video first, will movie maker do that ok? When I plug my camera into my firewire port (you can't do it with a USB connection as it isn't fast enought.) XP offers options such as capturing video w/Movie Maker. If you don't have a fire wire port and are using a desktop you can add a firewire card for $20-30. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermite 0 #13 November 17, 2005 I've done exactly that and had some nice 1st results! Bought a cheap firewire card and cable combo, (also has USB2 ports) didn't even need drivers for the card. wacked the PC120 on the cable, switched to VCR and I was capturing video, chopping it up, adding intros, text, fade-in's/out's and loads of music all within about an hour! Would the Avid free DV software be a sensible step up from the Windows Movie maker? I'm having fun with this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #14 November 17, 2005 Upgrade. It will open up all sorts of new creative possibilities for you. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
