Vegas Movie Studio 8 Platinum

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You can download the trial copy of Vegas Platinum and try it. I did this, liked it, and bought the package.

So far, I have made two videos on it, no dive videos yet, though. Here is an HD one, so you can check out the HD quality, Easter Dinner 2008 on Vimeo. Yeah, I know, it's a family home movie. Watch as long as you want or can.

I followed the Vimeo instructions of outputting the HD to a uncompressed WMV file, then uploaded that. You will find the reason is that the H.264 compression codec only lets you compress for ipod, not an HD webpage video. Having said that, I did another one with an uncompressed Quicktime and used a freeware third party H.264 compression software. The quality was much better, but I did not load that up there. Probably go this route in the future, though.

As for blu-ray burning, haven't done that yet. I am hoping someone will develop the freeware program (I think there was a blu-ray burning program in The DV show download vault at The DV Show...Digital Video Podcast, Video Editing, Camcorder Reviews, Videography. Haven't checked it yet). Anyway, I won't get a blu-ray player until Walmart has them for $200, probably at Christmas.

Bottom line, I used Pnnacle Studio for years for my SD video. My choice was, upgrade Pinnacle or try Vegas. Having tried Vegas, I like it so much better.

Pinnacle is the software that the lady used who sold me her set-up. She is suppose to send me the software but I was wondering if once it is loaded on someone's computer, can it be used again by someone else? I don't mind paying for something new and Vegas gets some good reviews.

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[PerroneFord]

I followed the Vimeo instructions of outputting the HD to a uncompressed WMV file, then uploaded that. You will find the reason is that the H.264 compression codec only lets you compress for ipod, not an HD webpage video.

Ummm, what? If you have the h.264 codec on there, you can compress to whatever size you want. You are not limited to ipod.

 

[drbill]

Marshall's advice of downloading the trial version of Movie Studio 8 Platinum is definitely worth the effort. I use Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 but will be adding Vegas MS8P to my tool kit within the next month or two. I find it is good to have different editing software because some will do things better than others. I have used Premiere for the last 7-8 years and it satisfies most of my needs, even the Elements package.

 

[diversteve]

Pinnacle is the software that the lady used who sold me her set-up. She is suppose to send me the software but I was wondering if once it is loaded on someone's computer, can it be used again by someone else?

You won't be able to use it if she's previously registered it. It checks a registration database when you install it.

Buy VMSP8. At that price it's a good deal (normally $129) plus they bundle DVD Architect Studio with it. If you do upgrade your camera in the future to HDV, it can handle both HDV and AVCHD formats.

 

[Rig Magician]

Well I am running into a new problem. All of the softwear listed here has a higher requirement than what my computer is. At present my system is a Dell Laptop with Windows XP SP2, Intel Celeron M 1.5 GHZ, and 512 MB of ram. Does any body have any idea if something will work for this. I guess I can Down convert the video for my HDR- HC5 and use the program that I have now to work on it. But I am not sure if I can upconvert it to back to HDV.
Mark

 

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You won't be able to use it if she's previously registered it. It checks a registration database when you install it.

Buy VMSP8. At that price it's a good deal (normally $129) plus they bundle DVD Architect Studio with it. If you do upgrade your camera in the future to HDV, it can handle both HDV and AVCHD formats.

I was thinking that would be the case so I was planning on buying either VMSP8 or the Adobe Elements.

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[marshallkarp]

Ummm, what? If you have the h.264 codec on there, you can compress to whatever size you want. You are not limited to ipod.

Eugenia’s Rants and Thoughts » Blog Archive » Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD

2a. Export in Windows Media WMV

For the Platinum 7/8 edition of Vegas, WMV is the only workable solution, as it’s the only “delivery-grade” encoder that allows user customization in that Vegas edition.

 

[PerroneFord]

I am aware of Eugenia's post. I've disagreed with her in the past on a couple of issues, though generally, I think she is a very sharp lady and really on the ball. So, apparently in VMS, you have neither the Sony nor Mainconcept mp4 encoders. If this is true, then WMV is your best bet. In fact, it may be your best bet regardless.

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

has anyone tried Pinnacle studio Ultimate collect HD

 

[robint]

has anyone tried Pinnacle studio Ultimate collect HD

yes, that is what I use. You might want to start a new thread if you have questions about it rather than tacking onto a 2yr old thread about different software. You'll get more responses that way.

robin
Canon HG-21 HD camcorder, Ikelite housing & lights, Pinnacle Ultimate v.12 software