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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 9, 2007 9:14:50 GMT -5
does anyone in hear do video editing? if so what program?
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 9, 2007 13:26:12 GMT -5
Midwest, We do our own editing, and also offer video editing to individuals. We also do promotional videos for guides and outdoor related companies. We currently are using Windows operating system with Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0., you can check out our website at www.hoosierhitsquad.com. Are you currently doing your own? |
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Post by oggie on Apr 9, 2007 20:49:14 GMT -5
I just started editing my video, I use the Sony Vega and Roxio programs. The Sony program is easy to use.especially if you are just starting out. The Roxio is more complicated but the more I use it the better I like it.
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 10, 2007 7:31:33 GMT -5
i will be starting this year. don't know what program yet. i will be producing a DVD this fall
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 10, 2007 8:39:14 GMT -5
For windows, Adobe Premiere Pro is the standard, you cam import Photoshop elements into your video, and alot of other components are compatibile with Premiere. As far as music to mix with your video, you'll need to find royalty free music, we use Digital Juice's Stack Trax and Back Trax, www.digitaljuice.com. They have alot of other products that are great for video production, like their juice drops and backgrounds. Good luck with your project, there is alot involved in producing a DVD, if I can be of any help just ask. |
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 10, 2007 11:22:53 GMT -5
thanks for the input. have you ever used sony vegas?
what do you run for your system set up? I'm looking to build a computer have a freind that works in computer store. can i build a good system with a moniter for like 1500?
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 10, 2007 22:05:58 GMT -5
I've toyed around with it, it is pretty good for the inexpensive cost. The Premiere Pro, once you learn to run it, is actually easier and more capable, I would just suggest you get the best thing that you can afford. As far as a computer setup, we actually have 3 different guys who work on it doing different things, myself I use my laptop, Pentium dual core 2.3 GHZ with 2GB of RAM. it is pretty barebones, but all I usually do with it is rough cut, I might work on a few scenes. My brother Timothy does a majority of the editing, he works alot on his laptop also, it is a 2.9 GHZ with 4GB of RAM. Then Ian does alot of the editing as well and is setup with the main editing studio, he is set up with a desktop with 4.0 GHZ processor and 20 GB of RAM, he uses two 19" flat screen monitors. He also is set up with a Mini DV player, this is really nice as you get into alot of recording and editing, it saves the cameras from all of the wear and tear when saving to hard drive. If you get into alot of filming, you'll need alot of storage space, it's real easy to fill up a terrabyte in a whole season's filming, and you're looking at about $300-$400 for a good deal on one of those. But you can start small and get more as you need it, get at least 200-300 GB external hard drive. Try to keep most all the footage off the internal hard drive, so it won't slow down the machine. I don't know what kind of deals you can get on the components, but I'm sure you could build a capable machine for $1500 if the prices were right. Having 2 full screen monitors is really key when doing editing also, and get you a good quality pair of stereo headphones for the sound editing. It is a huge undertaking, but with time and practice you'll master it, just go into with a realistic outlook. Alot of guys get the wild hair they are going to do it and then jump into really unprepared for how much work it really is, and then you find their stuff on ebay cheap (hopefully  ) because they got burned out and just wanted their money back out of it. Trying to do everything is tough, the filming, rough cut, editing, etc, all by yourself is alot to do, hopefully you can get some others that would be willing to help and learn to do it as well. Good luck. |
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 11, 2007 9:58:10 GMT -5
whats the biggest difrence between what you use and say pinnicle studio plus? besides the price what makes the prices so diffrent from the expencive to the cheaper
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 11, 2007 21:06:21 GMT -5
The more expensive softwares are more capable for one, with more design elements and the quality of the rendering is a big difference, especially in wide angle or high def. Of course Premiere Pro can import Photoshop elements directly into it. I've seen some good stuff come out of Sony Vegas, but for fulltime professional quality, it would suffer. But for the beginner it is a decent stepping stone.
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 12, 2007 6:13:54 GMT -5
would this be a good deal for 1500?
• Intel Pentium D Dual Core CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 7200RPM 120GB SATA Boot Hard Drive + Two 7200RPM 500GB SATA Data Hard Drives
• 256MB NVidia GeForce PCI Express Video with Dual Display (VGA/DVI)
• 16X DVD-R/+R Dual Layer DVD/CD Burner
• 10/100 Network card
• USB 2.0/Firewire 1394
• Keyboard & Mouse
• Windows XP Professional
• Hardware and Software Video Suite, including: ADS Pyro DV hardware and Adobe Premiere 2.0 Elements software, Ulead Video 7, and manuals
• Backup System Restore DVD, in case something goes wrong, you can revive your system to where it was the day you got it.
• One Year Parts/Labor Warranty
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 12, 2007 9:51:11 GMT -5
Midwest,
Is this a laptop or desktop? That's great it comes with Adobe Premiere. What speed of processor? 2GB Ram should be sufficient, and it looks like you'll have about 1 terrabyte of memory, so that should be good. Be glad it is Windows XP, I have Vista and it's been nothing but a pain in the butt! I assume this is a desktop with that much memory, so I would say that this is a fair market price, the software is a good deal coming with it. I might mention that it would be nice to have photoshop with it also, you can create your text and graphics to import into your video. Sounds good though, good luck.
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 12, 2007 10:50:17 GMT -5
its a 2.66 for $200 more i can get a 3.4 speed its on ebay theres alot by this company with diffrent setups
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 12, 2007 15:40:16 GMT -5
Midwest,
Make sure it has a good DVD rendering software as well. You'll create the video in Premiere Pro, then you'll need a good DVD rendering software to produce the master. There are several good programs available, just make sure there is one included. If you're serious about doing alot of editing, get the fastest processor you can afford. Those are the big 3, speed, storage, RAM. Good luck.
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Post by midwesthunter on Apr 19, 2007 9:21:41 GMT -5
What is important when building a computer for editing? What do you recommend for video card, hard drive, and processor speed? All that good stuff for the software you use.
I will be using it for the Internet also, but no games. I know I need as much ram as possible.
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Apr 19, 2007 17:08:50 GMT -5
As far as hard drive, for a desktop, 200-400 GB would be good, but you'll probably end up getting more external hard drives for more storage, so it's not too big of a deal. As far as processor, I would get the most up to date you can afford that way it will be relavant for a good while, For a laptop, the dual core processors are good, and I'd say a minumum of 2.0 GHZ, on a desktop you can get alot more for the same money. And the biggie is RAM, get as much as you can! As for internet access, you are limited to the service you have, so a modem capable of keeping up with it is the only thing. As for video card, there is so many out there, it's not too major of a deal, as long as it's compatible with your editing program and operating system. One thing to consider is also getting dual monitors, and make sure they are full screen monitors. Get you a decent set of headphones also for editing sound to your movie. Good luck my friend! I look forward to seeing what you produce! Very nice on sponsoring a youth pheasant hunt also! Be creative like that and create your own filming opportunities. And if there's ever anything we can do to help out or answer any questions you might have, don't hesitate to email, hoosierhitsquad@earthlink.net.
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) because they got burned out and just wanted their money back out of it. Trying to do everything is tough, the filming, rough cut, editing, etc, all by yourself is alot to do, hopefully you can get some others that would be willing to help and learn to do it as well. Good luck.