Re: Adobe Premeire Elements 1.0
From: Scott Micale (ScottMicale_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/01/05
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Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:31:02 -0800
Hey Digger would you mind if I talked with you one on one? My email is
smicale@micaledot.com. I'll give you my phone number or vise versa when I
hear from you.
Thanks
"Digger" wrote:
> This is probably more than you asked for... my own way of saying "Danger,
> Will Robinson." :-)
>
> If you are using video production software for business purposes, you really
> want something far more flexible and reliable than MM or other home-use
> consumer grade software; i.e. support for non-linear frame accurate mpg
> editing, dv, windows, and probably QuickTime mov formats as well; for
> business purposes, scripted batch processing from custom boilerplate is a
> must have.
>
> I would 2nd Graham's earlier comments and also encourage the use of a high
> end semi-professional editing suite (range between $300 - 600 dollars). The
> most obvious benefit is that you get what you pay for and good software
> works first time, every time, right out-of-the-box. In business, you simply
> cannot afford to waste time dealing with codec problems, missing audio and/
> or video sync issues and hardware incompatibilities.
>
> Additionally, it won't take long for potential customers to begin asking you
> to transpose older tapes, photos, and discs of family & friends onto DVD.
> Thus, you may ultimately need the flexibility to handle external analog,
> digital, and still image input sources for inclusion into finalized custom
> productions; e.g. "In Memoriam" or, as in my own neck o' woods, armed forces
> ceremonials; Change of Command, Weddings, Funerals.
>
> Bottom-line:
> Spend the money now, suffer the learning curve and setup a high quality
> video work environment...use proven name brand hardware/ software.
>
> As a precautionary note: Completely sterilize the work area...allow only
> essential firmware and related software patches/ updates to be installed on
> the video workstation box (do not use the same computer for video games,
> email, or trial downloads of neat stuff). All foreign discs, especially
> those submitted by customers, should be carefully screened from another
> desktop, before moving onto the actual video workstation itself.
>
> Trust me, missed deadlines due to viruses, misbehaving hardware or software
> problems will NOT a satisfied customer make. A new mother or recent bride
> is not very sympathetic to the nature of your hardware/ software problems.
> :-)
>
> Adobe, Avid, Final Cut, ULead, etc, all offer high-end semi-pro (pro-sumer)
> production software. Do your homework; browse the product user forums and
> related alt.comp... Usenet groups for potential problems; Goggle <software
> candidate name> + "problem", "Error", "Crash"; thoroughly research each
> candidate before buying.
>
> Simply my own opinion based upon many years of paying good money for badly
> performing software. Most home use class of video software products are
> absolute junk, and these days I prefer to spend more money up-front in
> exchange for first time, every time, right out-of-the-box.
>
> --
> Digger
>
> "Scott Micale" <ScottMicale@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:DD0B9965-E521-4482-82E3-29C443FE6941@microsoft.com...
> > Graham,
> >
> > So you use Premeire Pro! That is an intense program. I don't even know
> > where to begin with that. If you are pretty serious into this like it
> > sounds, what do you think is a good program to use if I am planning on
> > starting up a company doing videos for peoples weddings, baby events,
> > birthdays, etc.? Would you get into using Premiere Pro or stick with
> > Elements? Or would you just use MM2 and PS3?
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts!
> >
> > "Graham Hughes" wrote:
> >
> >> Depends on what you want to do.
> >> There is no doubt you'll be able achieve more with Elements, so it could
> >> be
> >> described as better software, but if you can achieve everything you want
> >> with MM and PS3, then there is no difference.
> >> If you see what I mean.
> >> Also you'll need to take into account the different way they work, I use
> >> Premiere 6.5, not elements, but assume they work in a similar manner,
> >> which
> >> is totally different to MM, and involves a lot more input from the user,
> >> as
> >> it's not as automated as the likes of MM.
> >> So, to finiash, if you feel you have reached as far as you can get with
> >> MM's
> >> limitations, then Premeire Elements is certainly a good app to move up
> >> to.
> >> Get a good book ;)
> >> Also look at the likes of Ulead videostudio 8 , a sort of half way
> >> between
> >> MM and Premiere app.
> >>
> >> Graham
> >> --
> >> Graham Hughes
> >> MVP Digital Media
> >> Laird of Glencairn
> >> www.dvds2treasure.com
> >> www.simplydv.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scott Micale" <ScottMicale@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:564B3B3A-B3AE-4D47-98A6-CB866386DB6E@microsoft.com...
> >> > Would most of you say that Adobe Premeire Elements is a better software
> >> > package then using MM2 and PS3? Any thoughts on that I would
> >> > appreciate.
> >> > Papa if you have anything to give on this please feel free to respond.
> >> >
> >> > Thank you!
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
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