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30th November 2006, 10:26 AM #1
What Software for Video Editing??
I recently persuaded SWMBO that we should get a DV video camera so we can get video clips of the kids (and maybe some woodwork vids). I've now managed to accumulate a couple of tapes worth of footage and want to start getting it onto the computer and making movies that I can burn to CD to show family etc (and upload to here)
What are the recommendations of software for uploading and editing footage on the computer? I have a firewire connection for the camera direct to the computer so I presume that is what I'll be doing.
Suggestions?!
Have a nice day - Cheers
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30th November 2006, 10:46 AM #2
Not the cheap route - but I use Adobe Premiere. It takes control of the camera via the firewire connection and uploads the video from the camera, either taking the whole lot, or whatever parts you specify.
Editing can be done the traditional way (in / out points), or via a timeline. Very easy to do titling, transitions, edits, frames within frames etc etc etc.
Not sure what it is worth - but there is also Premiere Elements which will be more than enough for most users."Clear, Ease Springs"
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30th November 2006, 10:55 AM #3
I'm no expert by a long shot on the subject, but if you have Windows XP have a go with the Windows Movie Maker that comes with XP.
Its quite easy to get the hang of and will give you a basic idea of the process....and best of all its free.I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
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30th November 2006, 11:07 AM #4
I'd say Movie maker too. It's free to download if you don't have it.
Adobe Premiere is not only expensive, it's complicated to use. Well, at least that's what i find anyway. Then again, I never read manuals.
I'd strongly suggest a DVD burner, rather than the Video CD route. They're only about $50 and you get software with it.
You can use a couple of free programs to convert the files to a smaller size - it's all in the instruction video thread which I know you've read.
Looking forward to your contributions soon WB.
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30th November 2006, 11:21 AM #5
Thanks for the comments, I think I'll go with Movie Maker - the price seems about perfect.
Actually had a DVD burner for years but never looked at what software it had with it. Have to look into that.
Looking forward to your contributions soon WB.Have a nice day - Cheers
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30th November 2006, 01:34 PM #6
Ok,
Spent the morning playing around with movie maker and having a lot of fun. Next question
What is the ideal choice for saving a video for uploading? I know that divX has been mentioned a few times but where does that come into it?Have a nice day - Cheers
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30th November 2006, 03:21 PM #7
gee, work and study commitments didn't last long.
DivX is actually avi with a divx codec. So the results are avi files.
I started with them and then moved to wmv, when I settled on Movie Maker as my preferred choice. I use the default settings in the save options and adjust the final file size to whatever I think is appropriate. A good 30-40 minute Video should be around 200MB as a wmv file and still be reasonable quality.
A shorter Vid could be better quality, like TonySA did with his. It's 40MB and only goes for 6 minutes but the quality is excellent.
It's a bit of trial and error.
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30th November 2006, 03:56 PM #8
Adobe Premiere has an "idiot" timeline mode for beginners.
If you just want to do basic transitions, titling and minor editing, well... Movie Maker is usable. But I abhor using the thing.
For serious video-editing, Premiere is well worth the money and the learning curve.
Originally Posted by Wood Butcher
DivX (or XviD ) are probably the best formats, in terms of quality for compression size, for use on a computer system... such as putting up for torrent download in the forum's video thread.
I avoid WMV as there seems to be a degree of laxity in the format standards and some WMV's just won't play on a non-windoze system. :mad: Nothing new from Mickey$oft there!
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11th December 2006, 04:56 AM #9
http://www.afterdawn.com/
Has all sorts of tutes and guides.
There is a lot of freeware available and AfterDawn have guides for some of it.
I like words that begin with free.
Something to keep an eye open for is that the disk you burn on your pc is viewable on your dvd player or other peoples.
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14th December 2006, 11:06 AM #10
Adobe Production Suite
If you really want to get into movies with your DV Camera - take a look at the goodies in this little pack. see the adobe web site www.adobe.com It is exy but the value in it is unbelievable. You can shoot your footage and then everything else is taken care of - Editing, making real DVD's with full menus etc, Music creation (yes - for absolute dummies as well as pro's) effects like you wouldn't believe and output to just about anything you can imagine. I couldn't imagine having a dv camera without it. As I said - expensive but really good gear. Like buying Jet Woodworking gear instead of cheapie chinese!!
- Just kidding!!!
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15th December 2006, 10:52 AM #11
Alternative Software
Ive been using a program called PowerDirector. Has editing function as well as various options for authoring (burning).
Certainly not as expensive as Adobe. Best to get a package such as the DVD Suite for just on AUD $100.
http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_4_ENU.html.
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