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Editing Videos, Compositing, Capturing and about making Stories
INTRO
How sad. I’m at a friend’s house using his PC. Pretending that it’s my own. Because for more than 6
months, ………
I miss the old times. Always in front of my computer. You see, my computer had been broken for more than
6 months. So right now, I’m at a friend’s house using his computer, pretending that it’s my own. He also
has a fast internet access, as for me, I only use Dial-up so I’m happy when I’m at his house. 🙂
Almost everyday beginning last week, I’m at his house.
So right now, I have no idea about those new things happening in the net specially softwares, video
editing, etc… Can you please update me?
VIDEO EDITING
I need sometips in Video Editing including Capturing Videos. Before, I am using Ulead Media Studio 7. I
then upgraded to Ulead Media Studio 8. And I am so confused. Please help me.
By the way in Media Studio 8, how can I edit multiple camera angles? And does it support smooth slow
motion?
I researched in the net, and checked out the forum of a TV Station and I asked them what editor they use.
They told me they use AVID. AVID Adrenaline. Another friend of mine uses Canopus Edius, which he always
recommends it to me.
Which of the 2 Editors are the best to use? AVID or Edius?
AVID, I think I liked Avid Liquid Pro, Avid Xpress Pro, and Avid Media Composer. What do you think is the
best to use and why some of their products have integraded hardware in it?
How about Edius? What do you think about it? Do you think it’s more advanced, easy to use, and more
powerful than AVID?
Also, I am going to edit school projects, home videos, short films, and probably almost anything and
everything.
COMPOSITING
Adobe After Effects, they always tell me that it’s a wonderful application. But what version to use? And
is it easy to use with the current and future Video Editor(s) that I or I will use?
I know all Adobe products are hard to use. Is there a way to learn it faster and easier?
I am going to use the compositing softwares in Blue Screening, Smooth Slow Motion and Visual Effects.
Another plan, to make the project unique, I’m planning to use 3D. 3D Objects or CG Objects. What program
to use? What program to use in Motion Tracking the CG Objects? I would like my short film to look so
modern and expensive even though it’s not that expensive.
CAPTURING
In Capturing, what kind of Codec to use? What kind of Video Capture Software to use? What kind of Capture
Card?
STORY TELLING AND VIDEO CAMERA SHOOTING
Finally, can you please give me Video Camera shooting/recording tips/tutorials? Capturing the moments
like Birthdays, Weddings, Outings, Short Films (to make it look professional), etc… Camera Angles,
proper Video Camera to use, Making documentary, narrating, making MTVs and making a good concept/story of
the movie(or plot)/video/outing/wedding/birthday/live video specially in Editing.
HARDWARE AND SOME COMPOSITING ISSUES
What kind of proper computer hardware to use? Memory, Speed, Hard Drive, etc… I’m currently using
Windows XP Pro SP2.
I’ve tried Combustion. Difficult to use but it’s OK.
I would like tot ry any Boris Products. What to use and is it worth it?
I know everything is not easy to use. Can yo uplease give me easy to understand tutorials? (In summary
i’m just a beginner so I need easy to learn Tutorials in All Applications (Video Editor(s) that you’ll
recommend, Compositing Softwares that you’ll recommend and Capturing Videos).)
Thanks in Advance.
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3 Replies
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The equipment and software that you discuss costs a lot of money. Your computer is broken, and you cannot afford a hi speed internet connection. I suggest that you get an entry level job at a TV station or video production company. This way, you can get experience using this equipment, and won’t have to pay for any of it.
Bob Zelin
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The price is not the issue. Right now i am using a friend’s computer and i have full access to everything. Price, it doesn’t matter. Can you please help me?
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Since money doesn’t matter, and you have an unlimited budget, you should purchase an AVID Adrenline HD system running on a HP xw8200 computer, with about 2.5 Terabytes of storage. This is what most TV stations use today, and it will do HD that is accepted by every TV station, as well as Standard def. You can also get Adobe Production Studio that has Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustratior, etc. If you need audio, get a Pro Tools system -a small system like an 002 which runs Pro Tools LE will work just fine for you.
There are many variables, and they are all based on price. If price is no issue for you, get the above equipment, and you will be very happy.
Bob Zelin
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