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BikeMlatt69
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Dec 4 2008 12:13AM
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BikeMlatt69
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beh sorry the thing sent my thread out and glitched. This is probably a noob question but what is the best program to edit ski films with?
Dec 4 2008 12:14AM
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EH_DUBS
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well there isnt really a "best" it comes down to preference and other things

but everyone here is going to tell you
Windows: premiere, or vegas
Mac: Final cut pro
Dec 4 2008 12:16AM
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KAS
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Final Cut Pro or final cut express

others are Adobe premiere, sony vegas..
Dec 4 2008 12:16AM
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Coalescent
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I use adobe premier pro cs3 and adobe after effects cs3
Dec 4 2008 12:18AM
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keepon_trucking
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for PC - Adobe Premiere Pro

for Mac - FInal Cut Pro

both of those are pretty expensive but you can find them for free...and depending on your level of expertise in editing they may be too advanced

if you don't feel comfortable 'stealing' software or want to start off with something a little more basic, iMovie is probably your best bet
Dec 4 2008 12:49PM
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ben_southworth
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what he said

its much better to just learn on the best than try to upgrade from imovie or something

Dec 4 2008 1:01PM
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4ReeL_
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there is not such thing as a good program for PC...........get a mac, get fcp
Dec 4 2008 1:11PM
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Mr.O
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Probably my favorite to edit on because its what I use in my advanced video production class.
Dec 4 2008 1:23PM
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keepon_trucking
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its way easier to learn the basics in less advanced software and then work your way up....if you're just starting out FCP can be overwhelming

you also don't want to spend a grand on software until you've decided that you enjoy it and are good at it

PCs suck. if you're serious about editing you need a Mac....but if you're just starting out and you already have a PC, there's no point in switching to Mac until you know you want to do a lot of editing. a PC can get the job done
Dec 4 2008 1:24PM
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EH_DUBS
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i edit on a pc. what can you do with fcp or anything else on a mac that i cant do with premiere and after effects on pc?
Dec 4 2008 1:29PM
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Pippin
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wow, you couldn't be more wrong
Dec 4 2008 1:43PM
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Caveman.
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My personal favorite editing software is called "advanced search" its great because it can save time, its free, and can run on any OS. Its just hard for some people to use.
Dec 4 2008 1:46PM
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pompe
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No hate, but I disagree. I prefer Windows Movie Maker.
Dec 4 2008 1:51PM
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keepon_trucking
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the software itself is almost identical...you do everything in premiere that you can in FCP.

the difference is in the convenience and ease in which you can do it. most PCs are too slow to handle the video so you notice a lag when editing and playing the video. Premiere freezes a lot more often because windows can't deal with all the information, forcing you to quit the program without saving. when I was editing on a PC I could only have Premiere running or the whole computer would crash....now that I have a Mac I can edit in FCP, listen to music, check my emails, download porn, go on skype, etc all at the same time with no problems.

the end result of your video will be the same whether you use FCP or premiere...you'll just get it done faster and easier in FCP. if you're trying to save money and already have a PC, you're best to upgrade your graphics card and RAM instead of switching to Mac. if you're planning on buying a new computer to edit on and you're debating between a mac and a PC, spend a bit extra and get the Mac, it will be less hassles in the long run.
Dec 4 2008 1:57PM
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4ReeL_
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lolz
Dec 4 2008 1:58PM
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keepon_trucking
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no hate but any software with the word 'windows' in it is garbage...the only thing WMM is good for is compressing video on a PC

I've never used the other software though
Dec 4 2008 1:59PM
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keepon_trucking
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no hate but any software with the word 'windows' in it is garbage...the only thing WMM is good for is compressing video on a PC

I've never used the other software though
Dec 4 2008 2:00PM
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EH_DUBS
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well i have 4gb of ram, 2.6ghz dual processors, a bombin graphics card with a gb of ram to itself.

i run premiere and after effects at the same time and work between them.

sorry im just sick of people saying you need a mac if you want to do video editing. its all about your computer specs not your os.
Dec 4 2008 2:01PM
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keepon_trucking
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ya you're computer is capable of video editing, but you're gonna get more glitches simply because you're working with Windows

specs are important but my Mac has 2 GB of Ram and 2.2GHz dual processor and I guarentee my computer is faster and easier to edit on simply because OS X is better at handling video than Windows
Dec 4 2008 2:10PM
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Pippin
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well obviously you have to say /e-casasm
Dec 4 2008 2:13PM
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4ReeL_
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do you seriously think any of these film companies use a PC?
Dec 4 2008 2:16PM
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EH_DUBS
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have you ever worked on a pc with specs higher than what your mac has?

if you know what your doing and dont look at porn all day windows runs fine.
Dec 4 2008 2:18PM
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keepon_trucking
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yup...I spent a whole bunch of money upgrading my family's PC so I could edit on it. 6 months later I bought a MacBook Pro so I wouldn't have to deal with all the hassles. the hardware on a mac doesn't have to be as powerful because the OS is superior

the fact of the matter is that most people enjoy looking at porn and want to be able to access it for free on the internet....the problem is that a lot of free porn comes with free viruses which slow down your computer. none of the viruses are for Macs so you can thoroughly enjoy your pornographic experience without negatively affecting your computer's performance

if you were to ask anyone at PBP, MSP, Level1, Rage, TGR, etc. they would all tell you that PCs can do it but macs are better
Dec 4 2008 2:37PM
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Federation
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I have final cut express. What is the difference between that and final cut pro?
Dec 4 2008 2:57PM
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EH_DUBS
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the os is not superior. im not hating on macs but if you have a pc running the same specs and your not stupid with it im sure you could run your programs very much the same.

yes a lot of people in the industry edit and operate on macs but there is also a lot doing exactly the same with pc. a lot of what you hear is commercialism.
Dec 4 2008 6:42PM
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[~_~]
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I believe Macs and PCs have their strengths and weaknesses, but the Windows OS is probably PC's biggest fault. Vista and XP both suck.
Dec 4 2008 7:03PM
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EH_DUBS
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i hated vista when i tried it. but i really dont have a problem with xp at all. preference i guess.
Dec 4 2008 7:06PM
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16candles
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a real simple one is pinnacle 9, but it is not the best, still makes sick edits though
Dec 4 2008 7:28PM
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keepon_trucking
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ya its good software for what it does
Dec 4 2008 7:53PM
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wintersway
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ive got vegas 7.0, still getting to know it but its a huge step up from anything that comes on a computer
supposedly "professional"

pm if you want a download link (fully registered)... it should still work
Dec 4 2008 9:29PM
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