video editing software

dgschott · 30th December 2007, 13:44

It really does depend on what you're trying to do. There is some nice information at 1 Beyond, Inc. - High Definition Video, Turnkey Digital Video Editing Systems, High Definition Laptops, Avid Certified Laptops, High Definition DVR, High Definition Television, High Definition Camcorder

HD comes in all different formats. If you'r shooting HDV, things change a little. If you're not editing more than 4 or 5 layers, life gets dramatically easier and cheaper.

Here is a link to an interesting white paper: http://www.1beyond.com/pdf/Design_Co...hite_Paper.pdf

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Do I really need a desktop with Pentium-4 fast processor to edit HD, or will a laptop with Pentium-M (2.26 GHz) with 2 Gb RAM be enough ?

I will be getting a large external hard disk just for editing, but do not have any Pentium-4 desktop...

I will start with Ulead software, but have no problem with going to better software if needed.

decoweenie · 30th December 2007, 14:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by dgschott)

There is some nice information at...

David,

Thanks for the link, I will review that tonight when I have time.

At the moment, I am leaning toward getting an iMac to do the HD video editing since most people seem to recommend it.

Do you have any opinion regarding that ?

FYI, I am a video-newbie who just want to capture some nice HD footage and do minor editing.

TIA

**vidodivr** · 31st December 2007, 18:23

Phi,
I don't know much about consumer editing software, I either use high end Avids or Final Cut Pro at home, but for the basic editing of HDV, you will be more than happy with the macbook or Macbook Pro and imovie.
Also, with leopard they imbedded some great things as far as prep and post to web as well.

also keep in mind that with parallels you have a native windoze machine as well.

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

David,

Thanks for the link, I will review that tonight when I have time.

At the moment, I am leaning toward getting an iMac to do the HD video editing since most people seem to recommend it.

Do you have any opinion regarding that ?

FYI, I am a video-newbie who just want to capture some nice HD footage and do minor editing.

TIA

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dgschott Liquid Productions, LLC Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 115	Re: video editing software It really does depend on what you're trying to do. There is some nice information at 1 Beyond, Inc. - High Definition Video, Turnkey Digital Video Editing Systems, High Definition Laptops, Avid Certified Laptops, High Definition DVR, High Definition Television, High Definition Camcorder HD comes in all different formats. If you'r shooting HDV, things change a little. If you're not editing more than 4 or 5 layers, life gets dramatically easier and cheaper. Here is a link to an interesting white paper: http://www.1beyond.com/pdf/Design_Co...hite_Paper.pdf Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Do I really need a desktop with Pentium-4 fast processor to edit HD, or will a laptop with Pentium-M (2.26 GHz) with 2 Gb RAM be enough ? I will be getting a large external hard disk just for editing, but do not have any Pentium-4 desktop... I will start with Ulead software, but have no problem with going to better software if needed. __________________ David Schott Liquid Productions, LLC Last edited by dgschott : 30th December 2007 at 14:07.
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: video editing software Quote: (Originally Posted by dgschott) There is some nice information at... David, Thanks for the link, I will review that tonight when I have time. At the moment, I am leaning toward getting an iMac to do the HD video editing since most people seem to recommend it. Do you have any opinion regarding that ? FYI, I am a video-newbie who just want to capture some nice HD footage and do minor editing. TIA
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vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 501	Re: video editing software Phi, I don't know much about consumer editing software, I either use high end Avids or Final Cut Pro at home, but for the basic editing of HDV, you will be more than happy with the macbook or Macbook Pro and imovie. Also, with leopard they imbedded some great things as far as prep and post to web as well. also keep in mind that with parallels you have a native windoze machine as well. Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) David, Thanks for the link, I will review that tonight when I have time. At the moment, I am leaning toward getting an iMac to do the HD video editing since most people seem to recommend it. Do you have any opinion regarding that ? FYI, I am a video-newbie who just want to capture some nice HD footage and do minor editing. TIA __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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