Which video-editing tool?

2008-12-18 01:19:35

#1

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

Hey,

I'm in the process of buying a video-editing tool. If I had the money I'd go Premiere Pro or Avid etc, but since I don't I just have to stick with the consumer products. I'm choosing between Pinnacle Studio 12 plus and Adobe Premiere Elements 7. Which one is superior? Or maybe I should rephrase that, which is the least "I'm making cheesy wedding videos with even cheesier effects"? I want to be able to make some serious stuff.
I'm leaning towards Premiere Elements 7.

Thanks,
/S

2008-12-18 01:32:51

#2

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6694|King Of The Islands

"The best transition is a hard cut"

One would think Adobe would be superior.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-12-18 01:47:37

#3

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

Cheez wrote:
"The best transition is a hard cut"

One would think Adobe would be superior.

Well is it?

2008-12-18 11:24:39

#4

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6411|Vancouver | Canada

I'm not sure about Premiere Elements, but Pro has major problems with Xvid (and DivX, I think), so keep that in mind.

2008-12-18 11:30:26

#5

Hakei: Banned; +295|6250

Sony Vegas? And pfft to buying.

2008-12-18 12:18:27

#6

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

There's a lot of effort that is put in to making these kinds of software, so I'd rather buy it. And I'm not gonna be playing around with some lame footage, I want to make a bit more serious stuff so I feel it's necessary to have the real deal. But the issue of downloading versus buying belongs to another discussion.

I think Sony Vegas is to expensive. And I wont be using DivX formats so it's not gonna be a problem. Any other thoughts?

2008-12-18 13:25:06

#7

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6411|Vancouver | Canada

Well I found this:

Studio Ultimate 11 is very "user friendly", is for beginners & intermediates
.. Premiere Elements, for intermediates, is a "simplified" version of the old
"master" Adobe Premiere 2 ( 3 now) which is top of the line with very steep
learning curve. I do have both, Pinnacle Studio 11 (Ultimate) & Premiere
Elements 2 (I think version 3 is out now) but I keep using Studio 11 mainly
because I haven't had enough time to work & understand Premiere but once I
become familiar with it I don't think I'll go back to Studio 11.

From this

I say Premiere.

About Vegas: I've tried that. Uninstalled half an hour later.

Last edited by DefCon-17 (2008-12-18 13:26:09)

2008-12-18 13:55:02

#8

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

Thanks, that supports my decision further. I think I'll be buying the Adobe Premiere Elements 7 & Photoshop Elements 7 Upgrade, since I already have an older version of the the bundle.

Any other thoughts before I seal the deal?

Last edited by Snorkelfarsan (2008-12-18 13:55:19)

2008-12-19 07:45:59

#9

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6043|Catherine Black

DefCon-17 wrote:
Well I found this:
Studio Ultimate 11 is very "user friendly", is for beginners & intermediates
.. Premiere Elements, for intermediates, is a "simplified" version of the old
"master" Adobe Premiere 2 ( 3 now) which is top of the line with very steep
learning curve. I do have both, Pinnacle Studio 11 (Ultimate) & Premiere
Elements 2 (I think version 3 is out now) but I keep using Studio 11 mainly
because I haven't had enough time to work & understand Premiere but once I
become familiar with it I don't think I'll go back to Studio 11.
From this

I say Premiere.

About Vegas: I've tried that. Uninstalled half an hour later.

Vegas > everything to be quite honest. You do need double monitors though, otherwise your preview box is 200x150

2008-12-20 08:37:21

#10

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

What about the consumer Vegas versions, like Vegas Movie Studio 9 (Pro Pack)?

I actually think I'll go with the Sony Vegas Platinum Pro Pack, a lot of bang for your buck. Nice audio programs and lots of effects, plus it doesn't have that "I'm-making-a-corn-wedding-video" feel to it. It's even cheaper than Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12, and cheaper than the Photoshop & Premiere elements pack. Thanks for the tip!

Anybody has any thoughts?

Last edited by Snorkelfarsan (2008-12-20 09:47:58)

2008-12-22 14:41:48

#11

Snorkelfarsan: Soup Boy; +32|6861|Stockholm, Sweden

I decided to buy Vegas Movie Studio platinum pro, i think it will be perfect for me. thanks for the help guys

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