Avid / Pinnacle discussions from 2003

Nick Underwood · November 21st, 2003, 12:24 PM

Many thanks John...Downloading right now !

Randy Reyes · December 5th, 2003, 06:22 PM

Hello everyone! I've been sifting through DVInfo's & Avids threads and there has been complaints about Avid Express Pro not being able to output 24PA projects. Can anyone clarify this for me? Why would they give you the ability to edit 24PA footage but not be able to output it in 24PA? Also, if you are able to output 24PA does the program just reverse the pulldown? Please help this confused guy.

I've been trying to nail down a decision between Avid and Vegas and just when Avid looked really promising I'm beginning to shift my weight towards Vegas. And just one more question: In a few sentences or less can anyone tell me which one is the overall champion in exporting to DVD and transferring to film? Now I'm talking about projects ranging anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Thanks guys!

Yang Wen · December 6th, 2003, 12:51 PM

I believe you need the Mojo option to be able to output the 24P stuff. Damn stupid and greedy if you ask me. I don't know how Vegas decided they'll give you 24P otuput at a lower price, but AVID decides you'd need to spend another $1K to get that feature.

Randy Reyes · December 9th, 2003, 09:50 AM

I know what you mean. It's a damn shame they didn't decide to include 24pa output in Avid Express Pro!! But anyhow, that's business i guess -- sad but true.

Hey for any of those Vegas users out there, how does the color correction tools fair?

Heath McKnight · December 10th, 2003, 11:00 AM

Any word on Avid support for HDV? I'm going to be getting certified soon (what better way to get a new job), and am thinking about buying Avid Xpress DV. Let me know!

heath

December 10th, 2003, 11:00 AM	#95
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	What about Avid? Any word on Avid support for HDV? I'm going to be getting certified soon (what better way to get a new job), and am thinking about buying Avid Xpress DV. Let me know! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 21st, 2003, 12:24 PM	#91
Nick Underwood Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 62	Many thanks John...Downloading right now !

December 5th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#92
Randy Reyes Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	Hello everyone! I've been sifting through DVInfo's & Avids threads and there has been complaints about Avid Express Pro not being able to output 24PA projects. Can anyone clarify this for me? Why would they give you the ability to edit 24PA footage but not be able to output it in 24PA? Also, if you are able to output 24PA does the program just reverse the pulldown? Please help this confused guy. I've been trying to nail down a decision between Avid and Vegas and just when Avid looked really promising I'm beginning to shift my weight towards Vegas. And just one more question: In a few sentences or less can anyone tell me which one is the overall champion in exporting to DVD and transferring to film? Now I'm talking about projects ranging anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Thanks guys!

December 6th, 2003, 12:51 PM	#93
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	I believe you need the Mojo option to be able to output the 24P stuff. Damn stupid and greedy if you ask me. I don't know how Vegas decided they'll give you 24P otuput at a lower price, but AVID decides you'd need to spend another $1K to get that feature.

December 9th, 2003, 09:50 AM	#94
Randy Reyes Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	I know what you mean. It's a damn shame they didn't decide to include 24pa output in Avid Express Pro!! But anyhow, that's business i guess -- sad but true. Hey for any of those Vegas users out there, how does the color correction tools fair?