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March 30th, 2003, 09:40 AM | #1 |
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Jumping back in ... please reply
I have used Ulead Media Studio in the past (version 5 I think) it was pretty good.
But now I am starting over and the technology has changed (DVD, Mpeg2 not SVHS, Mpeg1). I can't afford a Mac platform, however I can whip a Athlon PC platform together for around a $1,000. The Sony DVD burner comes with some DVD software. Is it good enough to start and what else should I use for "authoring". Is the software that comes with the Sony PD150 or the Canon GL2 any good for authoring or burning? Any comments would help, please reply. Mark
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March 30th, 2003, 09:53 AM | #2 |
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another thing
I don't want to spend a $1,000 on editing software yet.
I saw that Ulead DVD workshop is affordable and Pinnacle Studio 8 is also affordable. Is there a much better solution for a little more money? Solution #1 Media Studio Pro 7 = $400 approx (should have everything I need) $400 total Solution #2 Ulead DVD Workshop = $250 approx Pinnacle Studio 8 = $70 approx $320 total Solution #3 Sony software with DVD burner = Free Pinnacle Studio 8 = $70 approx $70 total Solution #4 Your recommendation, I don't have much experience with anything other than Ulead. (remember PC with 2.4 gig athlon, 1 gig mem) Thanks in advance. Mark
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March 30th, 2003, 12:55 PM | #3 |
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Check out Video Factory 2.0 .
If you decide you need more features down the road, Sonic Foundry has an upgrade path to Vegas 4. I don't think Video Factory 2.0 allows you to "author" DVDs, you will probably need to get separate software for that. |
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Pinnacle Studio 8 is one of the reasons why what little hair I haven't pulled out is now grey at 34.
Between random crashes, and the program just deciding to "go away" right in the middle of an editing session (A problem which I can replicate on different computers - both Athlon and Intel) I switched to using a combination of Vegas Video and Premier, depending on what I know how to do in each program. With that said, my vote goes for Vegas. BTW - I should get a reply back from managment on Thursday in regards to if I can be off to help you out on the 11th. Have a good night- -Phil
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April 2nd, 2003, 06:45 PM | #5 |
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I am in favor of Vegas 4 with DVD Architect. Easy upgrade path. Tons of advanced features.
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it may be cheaper (if it is possible) to purchase vegas3 and then get the vegas 4 upgrade....just my .02
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Since you're already familiar with MSP I think you should strongly consider the upgrade to 7.0 I have 6.0 and have tried the 30 day 7.0 demo. It seems to have made some good improvements-speed of render being one of them.
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Jeff does MSP trial have any limitations
I think I am going to download it and try it.
Mark
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