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March 3rd, 2009, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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Consumer Editing Software for AVCHD filmmakers in El Salvador
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I normally edit with FCP, but I am bringing a new HG10 and laptop to a community center in El Salvador where they have no video experience (I will be training them). The computer is: PC AMD Athlon Dual-Core 1.9 GHz processor 3 GB of RAM 32-bit Windows Vista Any ideas for what consumer editing software (hopefully under $100, but willing to spend a little more if it makes a huge difference) would be best? I am looking for something that is rather intuitive (like FCP) that can handle the .M2TS files, and export MP4s for the Web. All help is MUCH APPRECIATED!!!! Cheers. Jesse. |
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Not likely for less than $100 on Windows
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If you know Linux, and if they are willing to run Linux, you could install something like openSUSE Linux on their PC and then install kdenlive which can handle AVCHD. With modern linux distributions (such as openSUSE) the PC in question pretty much must have an Internet connection (preferably high speed) in order to easily (semi-automatically) install the many dependency software packages, and that may be a show stopper in El Salvador and prevent this idea from being practical. While openSUSE Linux and kdenlive (plus its software dependencies) are free opensource, your expenses will be in the time you need to spend (and the hair you pull out if you are not familiar with Linux). :) Serious though, Linux is not for everyone, and many very experienced MS-Windows and MacIntosh users storm away from Linux with disgust, probably because they know too much about their comfortable OS, and adapting to something different is never very easy. I posted here with some tests I conducted with openSUSE-11.1 Linux, kdenlive, and various PCs of varying vintage: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/1021991-post9.html I personally do not believe you can do this for less than $100 Cdn, with a commercial product such as MS-Windows or MacIntosh, but I would be very happy to learn otherwise. |
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Some MS-Windows apps
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and then compare it to what is on this URL: Comparison of video editing software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and see if it suggests an application that can be purchased within your budget. Since I don't run MS-Windows, and most those applications are for MS-Windows, one of the MS-Windows users will hopefully chime in and confirm that the products for less than $100 (such as those listed below, actually work with AVCHD (the wiki's are not always accurate):
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Some names under $100
Hey Lee, thank you for your suggestions, unfortunately the Linux option is out of the question for a few reasons (not the least of which the inconsistency of internet access that you mentioned).
There are a few consumer editing software packages hovering around $100, names like: Adobe Premiere Elements Sony Vegas Corel ULead Pinnacle Studio Plus Cyberlink Anyone have any insight on these or other Windows programs that will serve my needs? |
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Sony have 35% off Vegas Movie Studio at the moment.
Sony Creative Software - Online Store - Special Offer Don't quote me but I think that brings the Platinum edition down to $65 US Last edited by Rob Croll; March 6th, 2009 at 03:41 AM. |
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Sony Vegas?
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Looks like Vegas won't fly
If I am reading this correctly, Vegas only offers AVCHD editing for Sony cameras. Doesn't appear to accept .m2ts files.
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Not true - I used to edit material from my Canon HF10 with Platinum.
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Would you recommend it?
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It does lots of things, but I didn't like the interface. I changed to Premiere Elements 7 instead. Far less 'clunky' but contains a wealth of controls if or when you need them. Excellent interface as well.
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How much power would I need?
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Premiere elements is a good basic program, ver. 7 reportedly handles avchd, but I believe your cpu is a little underpowered for the task; check adobe.com for the system requirements for PE7...iirc it's a 2.8ghz dual or quad with 7200 rpm drive recommended....fwiw we are teaching PE4 to reporters who may have to shoot sd video interviews from time to time, they have no video experience and are taking to it well /// Battle Vaughan /miamiherald.com video team
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Jesse, I agree with Battle.
I'm using PE7 with Q6600 2.4 Quad Core - and that's just over the minimum spec I would think... |
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Elements looks good
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Looks like my little engine that could just makes it across the finish line for Elements 7, according to the website. So I'll probably go ahead and give it a try. Thanks so much for your help on this one. In a 'small world' moment of the day, I'm writing you from McClatchy DC bureau where I work for The Real News Network, and we're collaborating with DC right now. Cheers. Jesse. |
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Most say Vegas is more intuitive, and easier to use. Just download the free trial of each and try them both. |
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