Stephen Mann
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Best I can figure is, sometimes GPU acceleration works, and sometimes not.
GPU support helps with some encoded formats such as AVCHD or MP4. It does nothing for MOV encoded files, AVI rendered, or any uncompressed format. (Incidentally, AVI is the only rendered video format available in Vegas. All others are encoded – notwithstanding that they are all in the “Render As” menu).
Events with a lot of F/X require a lot of processor power, so the GPU would be little use for those frames.
Steve Mann
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Personally I avoid ATI because of a personal history of driver problems. But that’s just me.
Also, I see a lot more support from nVidia than ATI.
More CUDA cores is better, but how much it helps is really subjective. If you have a really fast processors on the motherboard, then GPU support won’t add much.Here’s the best bang for the buck, in performance order:
1. FAST processor.
2. Lots of RAM
3. Lots of CUDA cores
4. Separate hard disk for your video assets.What’s most troubling are those who screw up their PC and blame Sony for their problems. If you install games on your PC, expect problems. If you install a CODEC pack, expect problems. If you have only the minimum hardware requirements, expect problems.
Steve Mann
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Asking for recommendations about Editing Software is like asking about religion.
What kind of video production are you planning on? Wedding and event videographers have had great success with entry-level products such as Sony Vegas Studio. But if you have your sights set on getting into movie production, then you should consider FCP or Adobe Premiere. I normally insert a snide remark at this point about the movie industry preferring price over performance (the higher the better). If you’re looking at getting into high-end video production (the kind that seem to require a crew of 5- to 10-people and get $50,000 to make a 30-second commercial, then look at Avid, where cost is apparently no object. Mine is a two-person shop that specializes in web video production for small businesses and Sony Vegas Pro has served me very well for 10+years.
Fortunately, most editing programs offer some kind of demo or trial package. Download and try all of them. (Hint – if the learning curve seems steep during the trial period, it will stay steep. You’re looking for something that just fits well with you.)
My advice is to go to the Creative Cow Forums and just lurk around the various editing forums. Do not repeat your “what’s best” question. First, you will be in program-specific forums, and second, reread the first line of this post.
Steve Mann
Steve Mann
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I have two 5-year old Sony Vaio laptops with Firewire and use one of the laptops with Vegas 9 and a Presonus Firepod. I recently bought another Firepod on eBay which would give me 16-channels of record capability. (I have an orchestra record coming up).
Steve Mann
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I’ve never had an issue mixing formats. If the events are on the same track, try separating them on individual tracks.
Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
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Any uncompressed format would work. I use AVI here. No particular reason, I just trust the codec.
If you just want to make an event brighter, you could just make a copy of the track and set the compositing mode to screen.
Steve Mann
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Roger – I shoot dance recitals once in a while, and they frequently have some tap dance numbers. I use a couple of boundary mics on the stage but I wonder if Spectral would let me isolate the taps and enhance them?
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That’s why I am confused, Steve. It takes more keystrokes to run a script than to simply select an event and split it.
Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
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In this order:
1) The fastest processor you can afford
2) Max out your RAM memory
3) Use a hard-disk separate from your O/S disk.
4) Use a high CUDA count nVidia video cardWaste of money:
1) RAID arrays (for speed). Unless you are working with 4K uncompressed cinema video, you don’t need RAID. (If you are, then money is no object so you wouldn’t be asking the question).Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com