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Re: [VWoT] Video editing on a PC

Oh, another thought might be to check your DVD burning software. Sometimes they come with a video component for either editing or converting... I seem to remember Nero's additional programs (Nero Vision) having some video edit/mod functions?

Al.

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:23 PM, Al Vallely <ironlord@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Allan,

When you get to converters, there's a million little programs around... kind of anyone's guess as to what works. You might want to get a couple and test them before you pass one on (not all are reliable).

Here's one: http://www.removedrmfromwmv.net/freeware/free-dvd-to-wmv-converter.html

But it sounds like it's taking it from DVD discs... are you doing that or taking it from mpeg files?

Al.


On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Allan V <deftonz1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for the input guys, guess I'll see what he's got for converting into a useable format and show him how to use the Windows Movie editor.
 
This leads us to the next noob question....
 
Whats a good, easy to use, (and preferably a free download) for converting from DVD to a WMM friendly format?
 
Thanks
 
Allan

From: Al Vallely <ironlord@xxxxxxxxx>
To: list@xxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, March 12, 2010 1:48:01 AM

Subject: Re: [VWoT] Video editing on a PC

Edit with VLC? Never looked, but highly unlikely :)

Older Pinnacle stuff was not as reliable (but that's back in the days of vidcapping from analog sources like VHS or 8mm). For the more simple features, it isn't too bad. Ulead Videostudio was one that some students "upgraded" up to (from Movie Maker) in my Grade 12 vid production class so they could have more control over some features.. but if all you're doing is splicing together video clips, Movie Maker often can do the trick (though it doesn't take DVD [mpeg2] formats.

Al.

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 12:04 AM, Jer <mk2jer@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have Pinnacle software and some of their hardware and it's a bit of a PITA.

There must be some features via VLC, No?
<Shrug>

"YMMV"

Jer.

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From: Al Vallely <ironlord@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:39:25 +0300
Subject: Re: [VWoT] Video editing on a PC

Well, Youtube's quality can suck compared to straight dvd, and it also requires people have a decent computer/connection. Otherwise, youtube's as good as any.

Not all video editors like to take dvd files straight - you may need to get a converter to flip them into an avi/mpeg/wmv format for editing. I haven't specifically done dvd for a while, but back a while ago it was a bit of a pain.

Check out Pinnacle Studio or Ulead Videostudio (or Adobe Premiere Elements). Both are more advanced than Windows Movie Maker, but not crazy advanced like Premiere Pro (which will have tons of features you don't need). Chances are, you're just doing straight cuts... maybe simple transitions, some titles, and maybe some still shots? To be honest, all that can be done with Windows Movie Maker as well... where it is limited is in input formats,  and lack of customization re: titling (my students had trouble adjusting the location of text to make subtitles, for eg).

And for video editing, a Mac is no easier than a PC. All video editing programs work on a basic "timeline" editing structure, where you can drop in clips and use a 'razor' to cut it into pieces and remove what you don't want. Where more expensive programs come into their own is when you're using hi-def formats, want to also run advanced filters/insert CGI/have multiple video sources at the same time/want to fiddle with audio in-depth.

Hope that helps,

Al.

On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Allan V <deftonz1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
So who here can tell me what software to use to put together a bunch of video clips. From DVD format to something that could be uploaded to youtube, or transfered back to DVD?? I've never really done any video editing, and I havn't even played with mucic editnig program since pro-tools 1....
 
Bascially its a highlight package that my uncle wants to put together for his son who is a goaltender, and I've been volunteered for technical support. He's got like 100+ hours of play on DVD and wants to pick out all the highlights and send them to some OHL/QJML/USC teams.
 
I suggested taking 10-15 clips and putting them on Youtube. The ease of acesssability from anywhere, and the low cost compared to burning and sending out a 100 DVDs, is there any flaw to my logic?  
 
He has a PC and thats what I have to work with; I don't care about a macintosh and and how much easier it would be. Unless someone is going to lend me one for a couple weeks; I don't wanna hear it.
 
Allan

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