Making Movies.....

[coasterinsane]

I was wondering what the best program is for making movie compilations... like the ones on this site. I know windows movie maker is good however, my computer hates that program. Any other ideas??

[Da Chillin16JG]

Adobe Premiere 7? Windows Movie Maker 2? I donno?

[CoasterDave316]

I use Ulead VideoStudio, it's alright but im sure there are better ones out there.

[mnel18]

For PC, Vegas Video 4.0 +DVD for Mac, Final Cut Pro

[Do I Know You]

I suggest Adobe Premiere, although it's a bit pricey.

[Galvan]

It really has to do with your computer and your os, and how much ram and hard drive you have, Thats the first thing, then people can figure out what program is best.

[mulletman13]

Final Cut Pro 4.0

iMovie is also *very* decent for being so easy to use, a lot of things can be done.

But then again most people are windows based.

[NoUseForAName]

Windows Movie Maker 2 is so much better than the original. Might want to give that a try.

[coasterzak]

What kind of program do you use if you want to put your own text onto your video, like a little credits screen or what not?

[coasterinsane]

all right i am using the program that cam with my camara.. however it saves them as a .exe file which means not everyone can see them..

[Da Chillin16JG]

Hey download Windows Movie Maker 2 which i use and is soo much better than the first one and has lots Video Transitions and Video Effects and lots of dirrerent title trasitions. Here is the link!

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/movi ... maker2.asp

[CoasterDave316]

Yeah Windows Movie Editor 2 is probably the best video editor you will find for free.

[coasterinsane]

i dont have xp

[SFGA Bob]

What kind of program do you use if you want to put your own text onto your video, like a little credits screen or what not?

most editing programs come with a basic text editor. I know iMovie does. if you're looking for something beyond a scroll, roll, or fade for your text then get yourself a copy of after effects or borris graffiti.

[RagingBullFan]

Avid Xpress DV 4.0 Err.. Wait.. Nvm.. thats what I use at school on our $8,000 editor... hehehe! ( Dual Xeon 3.06's if that gives you a hint of its power...) But beyond that I like Ulead the best. But if you have a very nice computer, and have 1000 to spend on software, Avid is the way to go... Paramount uses it for their movies.

[Da Chillin16JG]

i dont have xp

You don't need XP for Windows Movie Maker 2.

Dude just download it for free and try it out if you don't like it then delete it, but I know you'll love it because pretty much everybody that has it loves it since it is soo easy to use.

[SFGA Bob]

Avid Xpress DV 4.0 Err.. Wait.. Nvm.. thats what I use at school on our $8,000 editor... hehehe! ( Dual Xeon 3.06's if that gives you a hint of its power...)

you lucky...*grumble*...stupid Media 100...*grumble* *grumble*

But if you have a very nice computer, and have 1000 to spend on software, Avid is the way to go... Paramount uses it for their movies.

or if you're a student, go to journeyed.com and get it for $400. and its not just Paramount, but at least 80% of the film industry that uses Avid.

[coasterzak]

Alright here is my problem. I have a digital camera from 3 or so years ago (a panasonic) and it takes 50 secs to transfer one sec of actual movie time. Also, once it is transferred the sound is all gargled and the picture is horrible. I use the program that came with the camera to 'capture' the video onto the computer. Does anyone have a similar camera or know what I need to do to fix this?

[SFGA Bob]

how are you getting it into your computer? firewire, usb, or some other connection? also, what model is the camera?

[twixmix0303]

If it's more than a couple of years old (like mine) you probably are using a serial connection, which is very slow. I got a card reader for about $30, although you can get them for less, and take the card out of the camera and put it in the reader. (It works like a floppy drive.) It has a USB connection so it makes the transfer much faster.

[coasterzak]

I am using a USB connection right now. The camera has a little memory card but I believe that is for taking digital pictures. The material I want to get onto the computer is from the digital video tape. I tried for hours and hours earlier to use Windows Video Maker (or whatever it's called) and would click 'Capture' and it wouldn't take my video from the tape. The camera was turned on, it said capture on the little lcd screen, the computer had recognized it, but the Windows program wouldn't. Everytime it would say ' Windows can not find a video device or whatever' and I would turn the camera off and turn it on again trying to get it to work. The camera is a Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder Model No.PV-DV102. If anyone could help me at all it would be greatly appreciated. I have so much great video (from my trip last summer to SFNE, SFDL, SFGAdv, and a recent Drive-by at SFWoA) that I would like to compile into a video but when I use the capturing software that Panasonic has given us with the camera the quality is so crummy it isn't worth it. Please help me. Thank you so much.

[SFGA Bob]

well USB isn't as fast as firewire, but it shouldn't take as long as you're saying. if the camera supports, you may want to consider a firewire card. they're pretty cheap and useful for more than just video transfer.

how you tried to reboot your computer with the camera on? it may not work but its worth a try to see if movie maker will recognize it.

[Do I Know You]

I am using a USB connection right now. The camera has a little memory card but I believe that is for taking digital pictures. The material I want to get onto the computer is from the digital video tape. I tried for hours and hours earlier to use Windows Video Maker (or whatever it's called) and would click 'Capture' and it wouldn't take my video from the tape. The camera was turned on, it said capture on the little lcd screen, the computer had recognized it, but the Windows program wouldn't. Everytime it would say ' Windows can not find a video device or whatever' and I would turn the camera off and turn it on again trying to get it to work. The camera is a Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder Model No.PV-DV102. If anyone could help me at all it would be greatly appreciated. I have so much great video (from my trip last summer to SFNE, SFDL, SFGAdv, and a recent Drive-by at SFWoA) that I would like to compile into a video but when I use the capturing software that Panasonic has given us with the camera the quality is so crummy it isn't worth it. Please help me. Thank you so much.

Are you trying to record directly onto your computer, or have you taken videos already?

[coasterzak]

I have a video that I have already recorded. It is on a little 'cassette tape' looking thing and inserted in the camera. I am trying to get this video onto my computer. I have tried everything. In the little book that came with the camera it says not to reboot the computer with the camera turned on. I just don't understand, I am out of things to try. It doesn't matter what I'm using, the capture program is horrible and it takes forever to get the video onto the computer. Even in the little booklet it says it should take about 50 secs to transfer 1 sec in the video time. That takes entirely too long when you want to put 5 mins of video onto your computer. Just looking at it as a minute a second ratio - that takes almost 5 hours to put onto the computer!

[twixmix0303]

it said capture on the little lcd screen

If it's the camera that says "capture", then you are trying to take videos at the time I think. It should be set to playback (possibly a button or switch with a 'play' symbol on it). That way, it will playback into the computer. On the computer, press capture, then start playing the tape from the camcorder just as you'd play it back to the TV or VCR. You also might want to check the manual.