video software

[bob williams]

No, I am not going to the other side--But....I haven't messed with the video on my 7D and thought I would give it a try. Unfortunately, I don't have any video editing software, about the only thing I can do is playback the original file. Do any of you have any suggestions on basic video editing software--nothing high end, just the basics and preferably cheap.





Thanks,


Bob

[crosbyharbison]

mac - final cut studio (or final cut express if you want to save some money)


pc - adobe premiere pro (or elements if you want to save some money)

[bob williams]

pc - adobe premiere pro (or elements if you want to save some money)

[:#] A little out of my price range right now, But if Istart to take this video thing serious--it might go on the wish list


Thanks

[crosbyharbison]

price range right now

Elements is $85 bucks...



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you don't need a smashing computer to do video editing

For SD this is true, but I'd like to see your emac go through 1080p 30fps footage.



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The other thing I really appreciate is the 'plug-and-play' convenience.

While I am using windows 7 I believe the same is true for vista. Everything i've ever plugged into my PC has 'just worked' Drivers if necessary install quickly without any user action...



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I have used both FCP and Premiere Pro, and while Premiere has taken a back seat to FCP for quite a while it has stepped things up as of late. I recently received my copy of PPCS5 and can't say I am disappointed. If you have a system that can utilize its new Mercury engine processing you can fly through editing and make used of all of CS5. I will also add that native h264 editing is possible

I've love the new version. Its amazing editing native footage; I love it.





Disclaimer; I use macs and pc for my work; its important to be able to know how to use both to their full potential and play off each other's strength's and weaknesses.
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[Sheiky]

combine this:

Do any of you have any suggestions on basic video editing software--nothing high end, just the basics and preferably cheap.

and this:



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pc - adobe premiere pro (or elements if you want to save some money)

haha yeah premiere pro is pretty basic and not at all high end [:P] just use windows movie maker or something I guess [A]
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[Alan]

Bob, my computer came with Cyberlink's Power Director (version 6). You can buy version 8 now, and it runs about $100. I've used version 6 with excellent results. You'll have to convert the MOV files to the AVI format, but that is easily done with Mpeg Streamclip. A number of months ago, Daniel Browning suggested Squared 5 Mpeg Streamclip to do the conversion, and it's been great. It's free, too.

[Rodger]

As with any new editing software, photo or video, be prepared for a learning curve! If you're a mac, iMovie is pretty good, but Final Cut Express would be better. Most of the editing platforms will have different interfaces, so I was in your situation, I would go for something will still be of use if you want to do heavier editing. Final Cut Express is only $157 at BH, assuming you're a mac []. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&amp;SID=skim526X834&amp;sku=532 311&amp;AID=10603278&amp;PID=3640578&amp;is=REG&am p;A=details&amp;Q=

[mikehillman89]

I've been a FCP user from the start. Assuming you have a mac it's the way to go, even with Express as it's been noted in the thread about how cheap it is, it works wonders. If you're a PC, then I recommend getting a mac []

[bob williams]

If you're a PC, then I recommend getting a mac [img]/emoticons/emotion-5.gif[/img]

Rodger, Mike,


Sorry, I am a PC---When I think about crossing over to the dark side, I imagine how much glass I could buy for the price of a MAC Pro and necessary software.---Hmmmm? [:^)]--I think I'll stick with the PC for the moment.


Thanks,


Bob

[mikehillman89]

I imagine how much glass I could buy for the price of a MAC Pro and necessary software.
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Bob, on contrary to popular belief you don't need a smashing computer to do video editing. I've edited on a 5yr old emac with 256mb of ram and no video card. Trust me on this, you could pick up a mac mini or even a 13" mbp for very cheap and be up and running for about $1500.


mike