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Topic: New to Non-Linear
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jrmproductions
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posted 03-23-2000 11:42 AM
hi, I am just begining to sell my old Linear system to be able to buy some Non-Linear equipment. What is the best kind of software to buy for cheap that has Chroma Key Capability?P.s. If anybody is interested in Buying a Videonics MX-1 email me @ jaredgerbrandt@hotmail.com |
calstan
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posted 03-23-2000 09:44 PM
You are talking about hardware and software for NLE. First, you must consider you acquisition. are you shooting on VHS, 8mm, Hi8 or SVHS? then you need a system with analog video capture. If you have or are planning to get a DV or Digital8 camera, then you need a firewire card or equipped computer. If you're starting from scratch and you're using DV, seriously consider an IMAC DV, with firewire in & out, CD quality sound, etc. for $1200. Forget iMovie, it's for beginnners. Bite the bullet and buy Premiere 5.1, amateurs and PRos alike are using it for editing everything from commercials to Full-length motion pictures.
If you're working with analog video, if you like Mac, find a used G3 and buy a FUSE card. Great combo and cheap. If you prefer PC, look at the Pinnacle cards- whatever price range, they're the best cards. Don't believe anyone who tells you that you're going to get any kind of quality with a $99 card, or a USB device. If you're only putting stuff on the web, maybe, but not for filmmakers, believe me! Good luck.Cal Stanley
Whitelight Films |
jrmproductions
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posted 03-24-2000 12:41 AM
Thanks for the advice, but lets say that my max price for computer and software would be about $1400, what could you or anyone else recommend? I will probably get a PC and I want it to look as much professional as possible, but I don't think I'll be going DV any time soon.(being only 17 with a low paying job)Thanks,
Jared Gerbrandt |
MarcArts
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posted 03-24-2000 12:26 PM
MGIīs "Video Wave 2" can do chromakeying. I think it only costs about 70 Dollars and i think " Video Wave 3" is already out. I think it is not so a good program and it is not so good for chromakeying like premiere but it is cheap. I donīt know if Uleads Media Studio Pro can do chromakey. Donīt forget that you also need a fast harddrive.
A fast computer is also recommended if you donīt want to die with 80 in front of your pc editing your first film. I hope you have a good pc already. I use the DC10 Plus from Pinnaclesystems. |
Suspiria
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posted 03-24-2000 12:48 PM
Heres what you do....Buy a computer for about 1000 bux... should be able to get..... Pentium III 550, 128 megs of RAM, 20 gig or so HD. If you use firewire get a Miro DV200 for $399, it comes with the full version of premiere 5.1. ahhh you didn't say what kind of camera you have. But from your last post I am assuming you are going to need an analog connection. So look for a card for around 400bux that comes with Premiere. | |
