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Saturday, June 7, 2014

what editing program should i use for making videos on a dell laptop?

Dancer.fre

i have windows movie maker but i am looking for something better to download or buy :) thanx

Answer
There are lots of video editing program out there on the internet. But, one that i am using since last 2 yrs. is Smart Video edit 2.0 Program.

This program not only editing task but also it performs video compression, conversion and much more.

Check this product right on >>> http://www.mdofpc.com
The reason i recommend you this store is that it provides quality software in minimal cost.

ENJOY!!!

Laptop for video editing & gaming?

Award Winn

I am currently searching for a Laptop which I can use for video editing and gaming.
I am very selective mind you so I'm not after something which can handle high performance on the latest games. I merely want a PC laptop which can handle Sims 3, Oblivion (modded) and Civilization 4 (Rise of Man Mod) and I find it hard to understand graphic card names.

I've already been researching for durable laptops, Dell being the worse, Toshiba I know being okay as I sat on mine enough to cup it and it still works, but I want something that wont burn out and everything is pointing to a 'Thinkpad'.

http://www.ballicom.co.uk/new-products/lenovo-thinkpad-edge-15-0301--core-i5-430m-226-ghz--156-tft.p513227.html

http://www.techdepot.co.uk/TD/product/COMPESSEN/CE.NOTBKS/productdetails/IT73903/Lenovo_ThinkPad_SL510_2847_-_Core_2_Duo_T6570__/NSL7LUK/default.aspx?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=GoogleProducts&utm_campaign=IT73903&_$ja=tsid:8928|cc:|prd:IT73903|cat:Computing+%3E+Notebook+PC%26%23180%3Bs

http://qtechworld.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1170

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/gbweb/LenovoPortal/en_GB/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-category-id=21C3577C8487491FB98DAB3E6A4BE9D3

These are a few of the links I have found, I viewed a few of Yahoo Answers so I started looking for Intel, hope I found some but I want someone's advice who understands these specks more then I do. To me these are just a lot of numbers and letters but I'm guessing I want more then 2 GB ram, over 250 GB space though I'd rather have 500, sound is not a problem that's what earphones are for, it wont be on the internet, Windows 7 unless I find it has problems emulating XP for games like Quake or System Shock 2.

Ya don't need to read everything, but I'm looking forward to receiving some responses from you guys :) If I left anything out do let me know so I can repost this with better efford, once again thanks for reading and am looking forward to hearing from you :)

Answer
If I was to choose those i would choose the first one.

http://www.ballicom.co.uk/new-products/lenovo-thinkpad-edge-15-0301--core-i5-430m-226-ghz--156-tft.p513227.html

I would choose it because it has a intel core i5 processor and it looks like it has turbo boost. That would make your video editing and gaming go faster, along with your computing experience.

Also it has intel HD Graphics, that would be good for a smooth gaming experience and also be good for smooth video editing as well.

Can you edit HD video in standard low def (while on a low performance netbook) to be exported in full HD?

colinzwirk

If so, what editing program supports this or has a feature for this? I'm talking about not being able to handle HD files on this computer, but still being able to edit them together as a sort of template or guideline for how the HD files could be put together and exported as if I was editing in HD the whole time. It's just that if I try to play back and put together the files, this Acer netbook won't be able to handle it at all, so I want to be able to view the video in low definition in order to edit.

Answer
The BEST video can be is the last best level of resolution.

If you record in high definition, import the high definition to the computer editor, edit in high definition, export and render in high definition, then the resulting end product will be high definition - or whatever resolution you choose to make it.

If you record in high definition, import the high definition to the computer editor AND DOWNSAMPLE to standard definition, you will edit in standard definition, export and render in standard definition, then the resulting end product will be standard definition - or whatever resolution you choose to make it - it can never be high definition again. You discarded 3/4 of the data when you downsampled to standard definiton. There is no way to get that discarded data back.

There is no "template" or "overlay" editing method available that does what you want to do. You are either editing and rendering high definition video files or you are not.

What you are suggesting would be similar to editing a thumbnail version of a 12 megapixel photo and applying all the changes you made to that thumbnail to the original photo. That is not how images (or video) are manipulated/edited.

A netbook was never meant to be used as a video editing platform. Netbooks were designed as a low cost, slimmed down version of a full fledged computer running slimmer (perhaps cloud-loaded) applications and browsing the web. Video editing - even as easy as it has become in recent years - is still an extremely sophisticated, CPU-intensive, RAM hogging, hard disc drive consuming, activity. High definition is 4x more data than standard definition, so at least 4x more of a resource user. Netbooks are not 4x more of a computer system. Rather, they are a slim subset of a complete computer - though they can probably handle standard def video without being too over-taxed.

What you are wanting to do would be to - on the fly - convert the high definition video to a standard def format just for editing, maintain synchronization and timing information that would need to be included in some sort of database with pointers and commands indicating where the cuts, crossfades, credits and all the other editing you do are, then applying all the information in that database to the high definition video. Netbooks are not built to do that. They were not designed to carry huge hard drives and be power hungry and run a ton of RAM. Higher-end laptops and other computers (desktops and towers) meant to run full applications are designed to do that.

You have discovered why (1) netbooks are inexpensive, and (2) why they are not living up to the hype (users expecting too much of them).

It would be like buying a SMART car and expecting to carry 8 people - comfortably - in it. That is not what SMART cars were designed to do...

How good is this laptop for video editing?

Akiva

It's a Samsung Series 3 notebook that is called NP370R4E-S05PH in my country.

Here are the specs listed:
Windows 8
14-inch, 1366 x 768 display
Intel Core i5-3210M (2.5 GHz)
Intel HD 4000 graphics + Radeon 8750M Graphics with 1 GB of RAM
4 GB of RAM
1 TB hard drive
WiFi, Bluetooth, SDCard reader, USB 3.0 and HDMI out

This is the Samsung Philippines page for it, but the specs on it aren't exactly the same as what it says in the store brochures I have. http://www.samsung.com/ph/consumer/monitâ¦

How about compared to the ASUS Vivobook S400 Core i5?
Thank you so so much for the help you guys! :)

Answer
This laptop should be more than good enough for your needs, though I think if you could fine a laptop with a full HD screen it would be better. I do not advise the ASUS Vivobook S400 with the Core i5 as it does not have a dedicated graphics card like the Samsung does.

Hope this helps!
Adam

Is this laptop suitable for video editing?

Shepy

I'm in the process of choosing a laptop, Im keen on a Sony and this one is in my price range. I'll mainly use it for very ordinary applications, office applications etc... however, I do dabble in video editing and I'd like to know of the graphics card is suitable for adobe or something like it.

Cheers

Product Description
Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW20SF/P - Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2 GHz - 15.5" TFT

Dimensions (WxDxH)
37 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.9 cm

Weight
2.7 kg

System Type
Notebook

Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory
2 MB - L2 Cache

RAM
4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )

Card Reader
Yes

Hard Drive
320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage
DVDÂ±RW (Â±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated

Display
15.5" TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) - X-black

Graphics Controller
Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Audio Output
Sound card

Networking
Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Notebook Camera
Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel

Input Device
Keyboard, touchpad

Battery
Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To)
4 hour(s)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Answer
I'm not up on the specs required by the latest Adobe software, but the problem that jumps out to me is the hard drive: It's a 5400rpm unit, you would really want a seperate faster hard drive to act as the video scratch.

The Hard drive in the laptop has to run the system and programmes, if you then add in video data then it's not going to be stable with all those MBs getting chucked around.

You need to get a seperate 7200rpm drive. Lacie do rugged drives with this rotation speed, if you have a firewire port they are also bus powered.

I don't see any reference to the bus speed either, you want 768 or preferably faster. This dictates how quickly the various components can communicate. No point having a fast processor and a fast external drive if the system bus speed is strangling it.

These are why desktops are generally the better option for video editing. Unless you use a mac. Which I do.

What Laptop Is Good For Video Editing?

INDY'sFine

-im looking for a laptop that is good for video editing, downloading, internet use, photo editing, etc.
-i'd rather it NOT be a mac, an acer or an asus..
-Price Range: up to $600

thanks.
Screen Size: 15.6 - 17.3
@CLUELESS ..thanks man. i just don't like macs personally.. and i just don't want an acer or asus.. i preferably want an HP.

Answer
I would suggest Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5035 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

I have used this product and it performs really well I would definitely suggest

Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5035 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop
*2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor
*4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
*320GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
*15.6" CCFL (16:9) 1366x768 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
*Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L505-GS5035-TruBrite-15-6-Inch/dp/B0030INLSM/?tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay there are really good deals going
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fdesc.shop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dmacbook%2bpro%2b13%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dmacbook%2bpro%2b13%26_osacat%3d0%26bkBtn%3d%26LH_TitleDesc%3d1%26_trksid%3dp3286.m270.l1313

Friday, June 6, 2014

For video/movie editing,which laptop is the best?

Pumpkin

Acer,Mac,Dell,or Vaio(or any other)
is the most suitable and optimized for video editting??

Answer
Mac Book Pro. I'm a PC user, and at work, all video, audio (everything audio is best, too bad for me!), and art production is done on Apple. I've heard that because the Apple name was used for computers, there had to be a rule that it was cutting edge for musical production (since the Beatles' label was Apple). Might be a rumor, but.... Everyone makes fun of me because I still use a PC, and my laptop is a HP. The Mac Book Pro 13 inch screen was voted number 3 best laptop in the Consumer Reports June 2011 issue (the Mac Book Air was number one, the Toshiba Protege was number 2), and performance was outstanding. Granted, the thing that I like about PC is the amount of available software, and the options. Macs give you less options, and a lot less software, but some people like it that way. If you decide to go with PC, there are good programs that can handle video editting, but if you look at most studios, it's done with Macs. Good luck!

New laptop recommendation! (Or Desktop?)?

Basically what I'm looking for is a laptop that (if possible?) is no more than $1000, has lots of ram.. Minimum 8 gigs. (8 gigs of ram is really good right?) and lots of space.. 1 TB minimum would be amazing.

What I'm looking to do on it, is for it to be very very fast... basic video editing and music making. Very basic. Kinda like Apple's Garageband & Imovie. I'm also looking to be able to play some computer games like the Sims on my downtime or maybe even once in awhile get an emulator or like play Steam games or something.

I got a Macbook Pro in April 2011, and by now it's pretty much already crapped out. I guess that's the way it is with technology now, it doesn't last very long anymore with new devices and updates etc but I want it to last long as possible and be worthwhile. My macbook pro though at the time couldn't even play games well (as i'm sure everyone knows)

So yeah, a laptop that can do all that..

I saw this one:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=65041470715126448&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=categoryid%24pcmcat247400050000&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=-bestsellingsort+skuidsaas&qp=systemmemoryram_facet%3DRAM%7E8GB%5Ecurrentprice_facet%3DPrice%7E%24750+-+%24999.99%5Ecustomerreviews_facet%3DCustomer+Reviews%7ETop-Rated%5Eharddrivesizerange_facet%3DSAAS%7EHard+Drive+Size%7E1TB+-+1.9TB&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&fs=saas&iht=n&seeAll=&browsedCategory=pcmcat247400050000&ref=199&loc=TnL5HPStwNw&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-Ps10mrNHwq2YLQXNEWQHaQ

But not sure if it's actually that great.. Also for what I'm looking for does 8 gigs of ram sound okay?

PS: Someone suggested I might as well get a desktop.. Not sure though.

Thank you!

Answer
This is what you are looking for.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313582

The i7 4700QM will be very fast and good for music editing and video editing and good for games
8gbs of ram which is what you wanted
1TB hard drive which is also what you want
a 745m graphic card for games

And it has an amazing price of 799$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231455

This one will do just as good for 650$
a weaker processor and graphic card but since your only playing games like sims its all you need

But if you plan to play Battlefield 4 and those type of games

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313584

This will do better at 1049$

Can I get decent video editing software for under $25?

Kastin

Last week, my nephew made his first video edit ever. He used Windows Movie Maker and it turned out pretty good, in my opinion. He, on the other hand, thinks the effects are lame.

So, long story short... Today is his (15th) birthday and I'm trying to make this whole editing software thing happen before midnight. I have $26 and some change in my PayPal account. What, if any, are my options?

Answer
Video Editing:

Lightworks; semi-free alternative to Avid ($1,200), Adobe Premiere ($240/year), and Sony Vegas ($600).
http://lwks.com

Lightworks has been used in the movie industry for more than 20 years. Lightworks also has the fastest workflow in the industry.

Lightworks used to cost more than $1,000, but now Lightworks Pro costs $60/year and you can download a free version from their website.

Editors using Lightworks have produced numerous internationally renowned and Oscar and Emmy award-winning feature films and television programs, including The King's Speech, The Departed, Mission Impossible, Braveheart, and Pulp Fiction.

Lightworks is FREE if you don't need pro video codecs and you can use the free version as long as you want.

Lightworks Tutorials
http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCD45705BA08852C0

Color Grading:

Use color grading to make the video "pop to life", to change the mood, or to make it look more like a movie or TV show.

DaVinci Resolve is the industry standard for color grading.
http://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

You can download a FREE version of DaVinci Resolve from their website.

3D Animation and VFX Compositing:

Blender; free alternative to Maya ($3,700) and After Effects ($240/year).
http://blender.org

Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package. Blender has tools for modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rotoscoping, chroma keying (green screen), motion tracking, smoke, fire, and fluid simulation, particles, destruction, physics, color grading, node compositing, and video editing.

After Effects uses "layer-based" compositing. Blender uses "node-based" compositing similar to Nuke ($4,155); used in the movie industry http://thefoundry.co.uk/products/nuke

Blender has more advanced features but After Effects is easier to use.

Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

Blender Artists (community forum)
http://blenderartists.org/forum

Blender Cookie (tutorials)
http://cgcookie.com/blender

Blender Demo Reel 2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1XZGulDxz9o

DaVinci Resolve (Demo)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tAbaIfMYys0

Beginner 3d animation software?

Austin

I am currently in 9th Grade and I am looking to start self-teaching myself how to do 3D animations as a side hobby when I am not doing online school.

I am looking for a program that would allow me to basically learn the ropes of 3D Animation that is free.I am hoping that it would be compatible with recording sound or at least implementing it into the animation.

If you could give some tips on it as well would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

Answer
Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, interactive 3D applications or video games. Blender's features include 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging and skinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body simulation, animating, match moving, camera tracking, rendering, video editing and compositing. It also features a built-in game engine.

and yes its free!!!
List of 3D animation software:Software packages for preparing three-dimensional animated media include:
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Anim8or
Art of Illusion
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Softimage
Blender
Bryce (software)
Cinema 4D
DAZ Studio
Electric Image Animation System
Google Sketchup
Houdini
K-3D
LightWave 3D
Muvizu
Maya
modo
Moviestorm
Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker
Poser
Synfig
Toon Boom Harmony 9
MMD
Milkshape 3D
Macromedia Flash
Zbrush

Any good video editing software?

Rika

Any good video editing software?
I used Ulead VideoStudio11 and it was great but it was only a trial for 30 days and i can't afford to buy it:(
so i need a good program (or free or one that have a trial) for editing videos/making videos with A LOT of effects(it's the most important part)
and if you can if you have a link to a video that was made by that program...

(i already tried windows movie maker and MAGIX)

Answer
Your answer is :

â£ Sony Vegas Pro 9.0 : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Editors/SONY-Vegas.shtml It has a 30 day.
â£ Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Editors/Adobe-Premiere-Elements.shtml
â£ Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Editors/Adobe-Premiere-Pro.shtml
â£ Pinnacle Studio Plus 12 : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Editors/Pinnacle-Studio-Plus.shtml
â£ CyberLink Power Director : http://download.cnet.com/CyberLink-PowerDirector/3000-13631_4-10483012.html

Most gaming videos are created with Sony Vegas... But all this programs support video cutting, splitting, gathering clips, pausing the frame, adding multiple effects, slowing double the clip, make a effect that match the music beat...

You wont find any professional movie making software for free, because comparing Windows Movie Maker with any of those listed above - its uncomparable, lol. Those are professional movie making suits, not basic playing toys :P

Hope it helped.

Regards

Looking for a video editing software?

Bob

I'm looking for a free video editing software, that also allows me to type in chinese. I would like it free, and not just a 30-day trial or anything. It has to be able to allow me to type in chinese, and no just show random characters. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Chinese: perhaps. Sony Vegas 7.0 --> 30 days: yes, but you can download keygen, and thereby unleash the full version. YOUR CHOICE!

What are some cheap laptops for great for video editing?

Mark

Here is the thing. I want to create gaming videos for pc and console. I plan on recording games for the pc on another computer and having this one be the editor. I want the laptop to be able to run sony vegas edits ranging from 15 minutes to an hour and I want it able to capture gameplay along with 2 different streams of audio at the same time. I would prefer if it didn't cost more than $460 and obviously it needs to have at least 4 gigs of ram. Any other specs for the laptop don't matter. I will get an external hard drive separate so I can transfer videos easier and so when I capture it puts less stress on the device.

Answer
Your described use and "cheap laptop" won't work. Video editing makes heavy use of a graphics card, and any laptop with a dedicated graphics card won't be very cheap. Furthermore, if the computer's supposed to handle two streams of audio, perhaps run a game, and capture gameplay at the same time, we're talking some heavy multitasking. At least an i5, perhaps even more. And perhaps a dedicated (usb) sound card as well.

So... Cheap laptop? No. Not gonna happen.

You didn't say anything on size and weight, so...

Something like this, at least: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834216457

And probably more like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152368

Video Editing Laptop?

RiverEdits

I use Sony Vegas Pro, Cinema 4D, & Adobe After Effects, but my laptop(Sony Vaio) lags & is really slow when I'm editing. What are the fastest laptops for video editing? Ones that won't lag AT ALL. List some for me? I don't want a Macbook, so don't list that, thanks.

Answer
The fastest laptop for video editing is the one with the fastest processor. You can only render video as fast as your processor can handle it. RAM or what video card...that doesn't have anything to do with the speed of rendering.

Xbox 360 Video Capture?

Mike

Hi, can someone point me towards a product that will capture footage from my xbox on to my P.C. I don't really have a budget - I just need something to get the job done. A UK site would be ideal. Thanks.

Answer
Well, a Dazzle DVC170 Platinum is an amazing capture card. It uses a USB cable to plug in to your PC and sockets for your AV Cables (Red, White & Yellow Cables from your xbox). It comes with software to store on your PC to record, edit, and make your xbox video (Pinnacle Studio). I think it's one of the best and easiest-to-use capture card on the Market!

Link: http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/uk/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Dazzle+Video+Archiving/Dazzle+Video+Creator+Platinum.htm

Free video editing software?

livepure13

I would like to start creating videos of some of my gameplay on my xbox 360. I have a Sony DV videocamera, but i need to know if there is any FREE video editing software out there? Good software. I am wanting to post these on YouTube.

Answer
Hey there,

There are a few decent options available for you, and I am assuming you are on a PC computer.

Videospin - has some cool titles/graphics, very easy & quick to use:
http://www.videospin.com

SmashMash - this is a really fun little program, which can do some cool things like animating photos etc. Good for unleashing your creativity. They also have an online video editing version along with the downloadable version: http://www.smashmash.tv

Videothang: super easy to use, bit lite on features
http://www.videothang.com

Loiloscope - this is a new video editing software I recently discovered. I haven't played with it much yet but it looks quite fun. There simple version is free:
http://loilo.tv/product/1/desc/1

Lastly, if you're up for trying something a little more complex, but has the capacity to try 150 different types of video effects including Green Screen, take a look at Zs4:
http://www.zs4.net
There are some helpful tutorials available on Youtube to help you learn how to get the best out of it.

Best of luck with all your video editing :)

notebook for professional video editing?

Q. i have seen new notebooks with thre intel core2 duo and 2gb of ram. can you really use these notebooks for video editing using sony vegas, avid xpress and other professional video editing tools? i have really wanted a notebook for its portability but i have been stuck between a compatible video editing pc that performs well and mobility. also if i do choose one of these notebooks, mac or pc?

Answer
i'll just put this very simple. small budget porn companys use Mac's to edit there films so there you have it.

but if you do buy a pc you can always buy movie editor software for like $70 they have TONS of them

alienware m14x-r2 - video editing?

Russell Di

looking at getting a portable editing machine to take to uni with me and i've been looking at the alienware m14x-r2 (specs at bottom of page), and i was wondering if a 768p 14" screen is good enough to use softwares like premier pro cs6, after effects cs6, maya, 3ds max and mudbox on with the screen size creating any issues for me

i7 3720qm 2.6ghz (turbo 3.6ghz)
12gb ram
500gb 7200rpm HDD
GT 650m 2gb GDDR5 graphics
1366x768 14" HD monitor

Answer
yes, the i7 3720qm is a quad-core processor that best for video editing program. Also the GT 650m is an extreme graphic card that good for rendering/graphic demanding process. That means this M14x should run premier pro cs6, after effects cs6, maya, 3ds max and mudbox smoothly.

Can this laptop play games and edit videos without lagging?

bob b

IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i5-2410M processor
Features a 3MB L3 cache and 2.3GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz.
IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
IntelÂ® Turbo Boost Technology
Delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't. IntelÂ® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.
15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display
With 1366 x 768 resolution for stunning images.
IntelÂ® Wireless Display
Wirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos and more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included).
750GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers plenty of storage capacity.
Veriface face recognition
Protects sensitive information.
IntelÂ® HD 3000 graphics
For lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
Built-in 0.3MP webcam
Makes it easy to video chat with friends and family.
5-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in IntelÂ® 1000 wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Wirelessly connect to the internet.
Bluetooth 2.1 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 5.7 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin
For easy portability.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable computing platform.
Software package included
With CyberLink Power2Go, Adobe Reader and more. Microsoft Office Starter 2010 also included (product key card required for activation; sold separately).
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Its a lenovo ideapad
Want to play games like tera online, blade and soul, dragons nest, etc.
or would this be better

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=37&Code=E520_BEST

Answer
Hd video should be fine, but you might want a dedicated graphics card for games

Which of these laptops would you recommend?

Andrew

This one: http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/laptop-studio-1555/pd.aspx?refid=laptop-studio-1555&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~laptop-studio-new-15_anav4~~

Studio 15
NEW 2010 IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Genuine WindowsÂ® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
15.6â High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLifeâ¢ and Camera
8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
3GB2 Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
320GB3 SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
ATI Mobility Radeonâ¢ HD 5470, 1GB2
High Definition Audio 2.2
Dell 1501 Wireless-N
56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
NEW 2010 IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
2 Year Basic Service Plan
Black Chainlink

Or this one: http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/alienware-m15x/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-m15x&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~alienware-m15x-anav1~~

Alienware M15x
IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i3-330M 2.13GHz (3M cache)
Genuine WindowsÂ® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
15.6-inch WideHD+ 1600x900 (900p) WLED
Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
3GB1 DDR3 at 1066MHz
250GB2 SATAII 7,200RPM
512MB1 NVIDIAÂ® GeForceÂ® GT 240M
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card
Primary - 6-cell (56Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery
IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i3-330M 2.13GHz (3M cache)
1 Year Basic Service Plan

Bear in mind these would be exactly how I've presented them, no customization on the Alienware and VERY minimal, if any (can't go above $1200) on the Studio. It would be used for college and gaming.

Answer
The first one. Better processor, and a 2 year warranty. Larger HDD. And I'm guessing the video card in the first one is better, too. The only thing the second one has going for it is the Alienware "cool" factor, and slightly better screen resolution.

EDIT: Oops. The video card in the Alienware is better. My bad. But not that insanely much better.

Video editing?

Bayleigh

I have a school project where I need to video tape something. If I upload it on my desktop computer, how would I got abouts editing it? Do I need a specific program and if so which one? Thanks!

Answer
You need to get video editing software. Windows Movie Maker is currently the most popular choice for free video editing software but it doesn't always work very well. There's a new free video editing application that is much better.

VideoSpin is a brand new tool that allows you to create your own movie clips in minutes using your own videos and pictures.

The top 3 video edting software choices for the PC is Ulead Video Studio, Adobe Premiere Elements and Sony Vegas. These programs are not free, but you can download a free trial from their Web sites.

If your looking for free video edting software other than VideoSpin take a look at my first source.

Video editing?

ParkSkier

What is a video editing system that is easy and will work for the whistler contest video and is free and can download off the internet. and i dont want any thing that is going to f up computar.

Answer
Windows Movie Maker is currently the most popular choice for free video editing software but it doesn't always work very well. There's a new free video editing application that is much better.

VideoSpin is a brand new tool that allows you to create your own movie clips in minutes using your own videos and pictures.

The top 3 video edting software choices for the PC is Ulead Video Studio, Adobe Premiere Elements and Sony Vegas. These programs are not free, but you can download a free trial from their Web sites.

If your looking for free video edting software other than VideoSpin take a look at my first source.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Help picking a laptop!please help laptop owners?

Rhonda G

Ok I need a laptop for school work and I need a longer battery 3 hours or more and it needs to be under $700
please help

I need all the help I can get
also tell what brand you have
thanks

Answer
I can help you choose a laptop, but firstly you'lll have to give me a little more detail as to how you will be using it.

For example, does your schoolwork involve creating word documents and/or spreadsheets? Or are you taking lessons in music or media which may involve working with music production or video editing?

Secondly, are you intending to have a secondary use for the laptop, for example use at home after school hours, or will it be purely for working at school?

I live in England so I'm going to have to round down your price into Pound Sterling's, which means your $700 would equate to roughly Â£420 at the current exchange rate. This is more than enough to buy a laptop with a battery life capable of 4 hours and over if you are looking to just simply do basic web surfing and word processing.

I'd recommend a Dell Inspiron 17, incredibly good value for money, with all the specifications you ask - even if you are doing media creation, and it comes below your budget price at a cheap Â£369 ($608).

I paste the link below as a reference.

I hope this helps.

What is the best laptop for audio and video production on limited budget?

Crazy Carl

I'm prety much looking for the biggest bang for my buck! I would like to buy a used laptop to use for audio production and video production. Audio production is more important to be able to be done completely on (hip hop production as far as running audio program, preferably Cubase, run VSTs and other plugins smoothly for effects and instruments, and record vocals.) I would like to be able to do video production as well but more just loading videos and playback, partial editing but as far as more intensive post production can be done on pc. Platform does not matter (windows or mac). Price is more important and looking around $200 and topping out at $500. Lower the better! Battery power is my second concern and would like at least 2 hours life. Size does not matter, smaller may even be more desirable because of portability and battery life. Any suggestions? Also if possible where to get information to optimize system for audio and/or video production.

Answer
I would say you are going to be struggling pricewise to find a decent laptop for $200 for music production running the software you are talking about.

For Video you would be looking at Final Cut Pro and for Audio either Cubase, Pro Tools or Logic Studio.

My suggestion hardware wise would be for a MacBook or MacBook Pro - get one 2nd hand from Macmall or ebay if need be. You would be looking at 4GB of RAM and a base budget of $1500+ otherwise you will just be buying your self a who bunch of trouble if you go too cheap

Here is what the pros think about Macs and music production
http://www.macworld.com/article/132032/2008/02/grammys.html

Free video editing software?

Scott

Before you answer, let me explain
I just joined a collab channel on Youtube
And I'm making videos every week on Thursdays

I need a software THAT ISN'T WMM that can...
-Split clips (for the jumpcut effect)
-export the video quickly
-support a range on video files
-export in good quality

I don't want to use Windows Movie Maker because it sometimes freezes, even in the final product
(example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyaEL3DTJj0 )
And I can't make all of my videos like that

Halp plz? D:

Answer
AVS Video Editor is a Perfect for home video editing, Edit video easily! Apply over 500 video effects/transitions. Split, join, rotate, add audio to your files. Open and edit HD- and Blu-ray videos. Burn them on to Blu-ray discs. Burn movie DVDs. Add various menu styles.
You can add additional audio, transition effects, insert images, text overlays, and even video overlays to add special effects or annotations.

So I recommend you this tool,you can see detail here: http://avs-video-editor.kooksoft.com/

Step by step guides and online help here: http://avs-video-editor.kooksoft.com/guide.html

I hope this may help you.

Video Editing Software...?

Rainn

I know it's a real long-shot, but are there any good video editing softwares (i mean better than, say, windows movie maker for example), that you can download for free, that don't give your computer viruses? and please don't say anything that's only available for a Mac, because I have a windows PC

Answer
There's several of them.

Take a look at the tutorials for Windows Movie Maker at
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Tutorials/ - it may be WMM is all you need. It really is foolproof except that it's picky in what file formats it takes and the lack of native support for multiple video and audio tracks are a definite disadvantage (but there are workarounds).

The version 2 series were probably the most versatile, you can find them here - http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/windows-movie-maker.html - but you'll have problems installing the older versions on Windows 7. Windows Live Movie Maker is still good, but not so versatile.

Other free video editors are...

Wax - http://www.debugmode.com/wax/ - this is also a compositor - a bit like Adobe's After Effects - - unlimited video and audio tracks
VideoLAN Movie Creator - http://videolan.org/vlmc/ - up to 64 audio and video tracks
TrakAxPC - www.trakax.com/software/pc/
VideoSpin - http://videospin.com/ - just 1 video track so you may as well use WMM
VideoPad - the free version - http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/
Lightworks - http://www.lightworksbeta.com/ - I like this one - unlimited tracks ?
Serif MoviePlus - http://serif.com/free-video-editing-software/ - unlimited tracks ?
Ezvid - ezvid.com/ - 32 video and audio tracks

Another is Zwei-Stein. This is a good editor but I found the interface to be absolutely horrible.

VirtualDub, RAD Video tools, AVITricks and Avidemux are also good tools you should look at. Although not full editors like the others they have some useful features.

Lightworks and Wax together are a very good video editing system for free.

All are safe, at least from the sites I've linked to.

If you want to spend some money then there are reviews of 14 video editors under $100 at http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

More costly are video editors like Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere. Both of which are very good. Premiere is probably more advanced but harder to learn everything it can do.

Video editing software?

Where can i find a free video editing software online where you can do cool video effects and change your voice and crap?

Answer
I think movie maker is the most well known free software for making a slideshow.
It usually locates under C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\moviemk.exe
But the effects WMM provides is too simple.
I like DVD slideshow builder and will keep it as an alternative to use along with MS Movie Maker.
More than 100 templates and transitions effects it offers makes DVD slideshow builder a worthy tool.
Check the demos it created:
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/photo-gallery-samples.html#150

I need a Good Video Editing Software!!!?

Q. I am 13 and my sister and brother and I want to start making a webshow on youtube. I am the one in charge of editing the video, and I need a good (and easy to use) video editing software, and possibly a walkthrough video on how to use it. Please, It has to be ABSOLUTLEY free.

Answer
Lives is pretty good. It's a few steps up from the usual free editor with multiple tracks and a couple other features not found in most free editors.
http://lives.sourceforge.net/index.php?do=home
http://lives.sourceforge.net/index.php?do=demos

The best (and most complicated) free editor is Zwei Stein 4.
http://www.zs4.net/about

If you're a beginner, start with Windows Movie Maker. Spinnacle's Video Spin is also very easy to use.
http://videospin.com/redesign/default.asp

software to edit video...?

BK Shradha

which nero software will help me edit videos....

Answer
I will recommend Nero 10 MultiMedia Suite
Platinum HD.Nero 10 MultiMedia Suite
Platinum HD is PC software
designed for video editing and
playback. You can use Nero 10
MultiMedia Suite Platinum HD to
create movies, edit photos, or to organize and view your current
movie and picture collection. Nero
10 MultiMedia Suite Platinum HD
is a higher-end version of Nero's
basic video editing software, and
is designed especially for managing and editing HD video.

media hd 10.1.4 video editing software?

Q. is it any good

Answer
You may try AVS Video Editor which has many great functions. The features in the official site are below:
1. Direct Transfer to iPod, PSP, Mobiles and Other Portable Players
2. Supports Virtually ALL Video Formats
3. Burn Movie DVDs
4. Capture and Edit Video from External Devices
5. Edit Video and Enhance Your Movies
6. Create Slide Shows
7. Make Perfect Audio for Your Video Editing Tasks
8. Scene Detection
9. Convenient Video Editing Tools and Interface

There is the free download link:
http://www.dvdtoipod.us/dvdvideoconverter/avs-video-editor.html
Also, you can use Photoshop which may be difficult for us:
http://www.adobe.com

Video/Photo Editing Laptop?

g_force_re

I'm looking to buy a laptop, but am unsure of what I should be looking for in terms of:
memory,
hard drive,
processor,
graphics card etc..

I will mostly be using my laptop for editing photos and videos with software such as Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, can you suggest what I am looking for, in terms of the above list and anything else I have forgotten to mention!
I know this totally goes against the above, but being a student, I'm looking for a laptop at a reasonable price.
Â£800/$1400 at the *very* most :S

Answer
Graphics Card - 256MB or higher - design and editing programs need this to render out large images. Please note that most laptops only have 126MB and this will not perform as well - be careful. Not all new laptops have a great graphics card. NVIDIA and ATI are the main brands to look for with 256MB or higher.
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo that runs at 2.4 Ghz or higher. Higher is better, I'd got for 2.5-2.8Ghz. I have a 2.53 Ghz.
Memory - 3 or 4 GB. 4GB is amazing and renders things so much quicker - so when editing each time you like use the blur tool in photoshop it won't take as long to render each the change in each pixel.
HD - I'd go for a 320GB that is 5400 RPM or 7200RPM. Or bigger ^_^ Do not go with a HD that is below 5400 RPM.
I think that's all I can think of... unless you want a blu-ray player ^_^
Here are some good laptop models you should look at:
Sony Vaio FW
HP dv5t or basically any of the dv5 series
A Dell Studio or XPS (not my favorite but an option)
A lenovo IdeaPad y710
Those are all great options - I personally have a Sony Vaio FW that I absolutely love - I edit RAW photos from my Canon dSLR everyday in Photoshop and it works wonders. I love having the 16.4" screen - it's about the size of the 17" MacBook Pro. It also cools incredibly well.
The dv5t was my second choice in choosing my laptop.
And my mom has a Lenovo she loves - they are built really really well.

What is the best, fastest laptop for editing HD video?

Silas

I am looking for A Laptop between the range of 500-1000$. I have 2, 800$ Sony HD camcorder's, and when I use my regular 350$ HP laptop for editing, It always takes about 5-10 mins to download a 1 min video onto "Windows Movie Maker". Do more expensive laptops, Load the video's faster onto Windows movie maker? Or will A better editing software load the videos faster? Please list some Fast , high end laptops, that are 500-1000$. Thanks in advance :)

Answer
Get the laptop with the fastest processor.

Best Video Editing Software?

Nanami

I love editing videos. I have an HD camera which takes awesome footage, however when I upload it into my Adobe Premiere, the HD quality is ruined. Not to mention, Adobe premiere never works like it's supposed to. It crashes and locks up A LOT and even the special effects they have that come with it destroy the video and don't always work the way they're supposed to (example: it has one special effect that's supposed to scroll a mini video over the main one. However, the video always jerks and has lines through it while scrolling...)

I can't take Adobe Premiere much more! Anyone know any awesome video editing programs that won't ruin HD and is pretty open as to what videos it can create (.avi, .wmv, .mp4, etc) I specifically would like it to export to .avi and .wmv so that it works with other programs I have.

Answer
Recently, I bought Corel Video Studio Pro X5 'Ultimate' version for $60 at Staples, on sale, and it's a really comprehensive and powerful program for amateurs and less demanding professionals alike. The normal, regular price in Toronto, Canada is $100 CAD. However, Adobe Premiere is more powerful and way more expensive.

I have an older computer with a Pentium Dual-Core E 2160 1.8GHz and Corel Video Studio Pro X5 is really pretty smooth on my machine, considering my machine is 5 years old. I did upgrade to a better graphics card (Geforce GT 240) and 4GB of RAM which really helped my computer and made it faster. I can also export to MP4, WMV and AVI with no problems at all and I know this is important to you.

You didn't mention the hardware you are using Adobe Premiere on, but I can tell you with all certainty that if you have a computer older than 4 years, little RAM memory (2GB or less) or an old graphics card (Geforce 7300 GT, Radeon X1300) you are in for a nasty surprise with Adobe Premiere.

If you can, just upgrade RAM memory and the graphics card before buying new software. Adobe Premiere is known for running well on modern and powerful computers.

Also, if you are running Adobe Premiere on lower end laptop, you will not be happy because of poor integrated graphics on those computers. There is nothing you can upgrade on a laptop except RAM memory and that may not help with Adobe Premiere performance because the graphics chip is still the weak link. A good desktop is always the better choice for any video editing.

There may also be problems with the Preferences Setup in the software so make sure you get those things right. You said that when you import a video, the quality is lost. Check your 'Preference Settings' and 'Project Settings' when creating a NEW project. I had those issues with my new software.

Join Adobe forums and browse through their site for a lot of useful information. I really hope you did not install a pirated version of the software because pirated versions never work right and they don't even have all the features enabled. It's a hot mess, trust me.

You also mentioned "lines through while scrolling." That seems like graphics card problem. Let us know more about your machine (graphics card, processor, RAM memory, operating system). Maybe we'll be able to help you more.

Does the Dell latitude E6410 laptop come with video editing software?

Clyde

I know some computers come with video editing software, but I would never know because I don't know what it's called. Does this computer come with it? If so what's it called? It doesn't matter if it's not super advanced.

Answer
Windows Movie Maker 2012 is available for free download on computers with Windows 7 or 8. Some computers may already have it installed, but it can be downloaded from Microsoft at Get Movie Maker:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-movie-maker-download

However, it should be noted, that according to the Dell website the Latitude E6410 Laptop is no longer available: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-e6410/pd

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

I'd like to know more about those of you who use Windows based laptops for video editing?

Big D

I would like input from those of you who actually use a windows (pentium) based laptop to do your video editing. What type of computer, type of video card, size of hard drive amount of memmory, how much editing you do and if your content with your set-up. Please, no Mac users on this one, I know it is probably the better choice, But I'd like to hear from the windows users now.
Thanks! I've been using a desktop with adobe premiere. I would like to stay with premiere, only because of the "learning" factor and cost of new software. I have been doing my homework, I know I need a dedicated video card (Looking at ATI 9700 w/ 128 mb) and at least a P4 with about a 100gb hard drive(does the speed really matter?) I'm also thinking of 1000 ddr mem, but would 512 be sufficient? or do I need 2000? I do alot of video, and want a machine I can travel with, but I don't have "throw away" money (plus, I'm a really cheap B*******!) So any help here will be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Big D
How about using the lapt op to download and sort inividual clips form the raw footage, then using my desktop to actually produce the movie?

Answer
I edit alot. I am a professional editor, and I do commercials and weddings on the side. I edit at home with a Compaq presario 1500. It has a built in video card, so I really don't know what it is. (I usually use my camcorder, and output to a tv to see what the video looks like.) I have 512 ram but I would recomend a gig at least! (I get a ton of crashes, especially scrubbing through video.)

My onboard hard drive is 40 gig 5200 rpm drive. It is not fast enough for video. You need 7400 rpm at least! I use an external firewire drive.

My processor is a 2 gig pentium 4. Not p4 mobile, but an actual pentium 4. (I get 15 minutes of battery life.) So I need to get it plugged in. (I am using premiere 6 right now but am considering upgrading to pro.)

My system can be moved, but it is not what I would call, a truly mobile editing system.

You might try editing offline, using low grade captures, and saving your EDL and then re-editing on your desktop. It is time consuming, but it will give you a good idea of what your finished product might look like. You might also consider serious magic's DV rack, and use your laptop to capture directly to hard drive, so you don't have to digitize footage in later.

Tony

Best laptop for video editing?

Gleek

I like to make videos and right now I'm making them on my desktop but I can't exactly transport that and also it's not really good. I'm looking for something under $700 and is great for video editing. Also if you know any good places to get a MacBook for under $900 that would be good as well. I don't care if it's been used.

Answer
The HP Pavilion dv7-7010us 17.3-Inch Laptop should be good for video editing.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-dv7-7010us-17-3-Inch-Laptop/dp/B0085RZPPA/ref=sr_1_9?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=basebal-20&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1344124598&sr=1-9

It's large in screen size allowing you to work easily.

What are some good music video editing softwares for windows 7?

Hollicromb

I am making a music video for a school project and I need it to be like *imovie* for macs, but i can't buy a macbook. **and can NOT be Windows Movie Maker**

Thank you! (Any sources are Encouraged)

Answer
Hello,

you have a good list of video editing applications here in this review:

http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

from Sony Vegas to Adobe Premiere, all the falvors.

And if you want some open source apps- meaning free apps, jump to cnet.com to find a listing

http://download.cnet.com/windows/video-editing-software/

Hope this information help you get an A+ in your assignment, lol. Take care.

Which is the best video editing software for windows 7?

Yussiiii

I need a software for editing video clips or creating video clips with pictures and songs.
It will also be better if it has the ability to sync the video with the audio I put.

I used to do this in windows movie maker in xp, but the audio wont always sync with the video, sometimes the audio comes 5 seconds away from the video.
I hope you guys understood what I asked.

If not, then here is an example,
my friends dance to a song and I record them through my mobile,
so I would put that video in the editor and add real mp3 or m4a or wav songs and sync it with the video.
More like making a music video.

It will be nice if I can edit the clips or audios too.

Answer
If you were using Windows Movie Maker, I'm guessing you want a free video editing program. Try Serif MoviePlus Starter Edition.
http://www.serif.com/free-video-editing-software/
If you are prepared to spend a small fortune, Adobe Premiere is probably the best.

Good Slow Motion Video Editing Software?

njnetsfan1

what is a FREE video editing software? i tried windows movie maker but the slow motion is choppy and it is not smooth.

Like this video http://www.youtube.com/user/GoProwithFlow#p/a/u/0/6Cgv6HnbK18

The slow motion is at 1:35. Please help. I used windows movie make r but it is too choppy and not smooth. so what is a good video editing software?

Answer
With Aunsoft video converter, you can also convert videos for video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, and upload video to YouTube and MySpace to share videos.

Help in video editing - slow motion?

Help me in video editing software/tool for editing, slow motion effect.
PS: I am a beginner.

Answer
I'd like to recommend HD video editor to you, I always use it to edit video and make funny video for uploading to Youtube, it's easy to use and the quality is awesome, you can crop, cut, join, edit video with it easily. It also embeds many special effects, you can even add text to video or add background music, that's pretty cool. It worth a try. Here is the free download link.
http://www.avs-video-editor.org/
And here is a step by step guide about how to use it
http://www.avs4you.com/Guides/How-to-start-working-with-Video-Editor.aspx?sct=aff&ct=regnow&cid=175028
Hope it helps. Contact me if you have any other question.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Do mac laptops and computers have video editing programs?

KoolDude

Do they? And what video formats (such as avi, wmv, mpeg, etc....) do they accept.

Answer
Sure do - video editing came to Macs way before it came to Windows computers. All current consumer Macs come with Apple's iMovie application pre-installed for free, but there are plenty of other options if you want to go semi-pro or even fully pro. The next step up for many users would be Apple Final Cut Express, and many Hollywood movies these days are edited on the high end Final Cut Pro. (All these applications are Apple-branded and Mac-only - no Windows version - though of course you can export your work in plenty of formats that will play on all platforms.)

For more info on iMovie, see http://www.apple.com/imovie/ and follow the links from that page. In particular, regarding formats and compatibility, see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290

If you want more info on the higher end apps, see http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/ or http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/ Apple also makes companion high-end apps that do soundtracks, video grading, digital effects etc - see the links on the left of the Final Cut Pro page. But note that that these are serious professional tools, with a considerable learning curve, and hefty price-tags, so start with iMovie! And don't overlook iDVD (also free with a new Mac), which helps you create professional-looking DVDs with animated menus, etc, just like store-bought ones.

Finally, you also have non-Apple apps that are designed to run on Macs. For one 3rd-party option, Google "Adobe Premiere".

Which computer for video editing?

jeff

I recently received a GoPro Hero. I'm trying to edit HD videos in a program called Adobe Premiere Pro. My Current computer is from 2005 and is lacking the requirements needed to run Adobe Premiere Pro. I'm only looking to spend between $300-$450. More specific, I'm looking at a laptop with an intel i5 processor and 4g of ram. An alternative laptop to that one is one with an intel i3 processor and 4g of ram. Will the i5 make a vast difference?

Answer
If you want to get really serious with your video editing, I would highly suggest a desktop as opposed to a laptop. They're generally faster and all around more customizable. A good one to look at on your budget range is something with at least a Dual core processor, 4GB of DDR3 or more of RAM, and a 500-1TB SATA HDD. As for graphics, I just got a computer specifically for video editing, and an ATI Radeon HD 4XXX series works well. This would probably be a good computer for you: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Desktop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+X2+Processor+/+4GB+Memory+/+500GB+Hard+Drive/3152154.p?id=1218380515754&skuId=3152154

For video/movie editing,which laptop is the best?

Pumpkin

Acer,Mac,Dell,or Vaio(or any other)
is the most suitable and optimized for video editting??

New laptop recommendation! (Or Desktop?)?

A good free video editing software?

Jasmine

What is a good free video editing software that I can download? One that lets you put different different videos together and add effects.

Answer
Photobucket is a great web based and FREE editing tools. The software behind it comes from Adobe who make some of the best commercial ($$$) photo and video editors. Also check out Jaycut which allows you to export and save your videos! If you need/want more features downloading VideoSpin, VideoPad or VideoThang are great options. Still free, but you have to download the software. For under $100 you can buy Adobe Premiere Elements.

There is also new freeware version of Windows Movie Maker that works on Windows Vista, XP and even Windows 7. Microsoft has added and deleted features from each version and this version has all the features from each version plus some extras.

http://www.edit-photos.net/video
http://www.squidoo.com/youtube-video-editing

Does anyone know any good free editing software for videos?

twilight c

well i want to edit my video to play in reverse and i have Windows Movie Maker and i know that that program doesn't have the ability to do that. so does anyone know of any free software i can get off the internet (that doesn't have any viruses =P ).

Clarification..
i want to make my video play backwards like when you see on youtube a cat putting "on" sunglasses (when he was actually taking them off but the owner reversed the video) or when you see a guy falling "up" the stairs lol =P

Thank you for your helps ^-^

15 inch 2011 Macbook pro or 2010 for video editing?

icefireboy

I am going to be doing the 12 month payment thing for either one but still i want it to be as low as possible. I will be editing a lot hd videos on final cut express 4 which i will buy with the computer. I think i will be getting 8gb of ram i heard its good for video editing. Now i wont be gaming so none of those answers. And should i just go with the cheaper 2010 15 inch or go with the 2011? Also with the refurbished ones how. Can i add the option to add the $200 for 8gb ram.

Answer
For video? You need as many processor cores as you can spare cash for.

The new 15" and 17" MacBook Pro's have quad cores (hyperthreading doubles to 8 cores) and 64 bit processors, the 2010 have dual cores and 32 bit processors..

The 64bit allows you to have 8GB of RAM, the 32bit only uses 3.6GB, so you want the new 2011 models for sure unless you plan to ditch the computer in a year or two anyway.

You also need dedicated graphics, even if you don't 3D game, for video as the inferior integrated graphics makes the CPU overheat, which restricts performance as it self-hobbles to keep the heat down.

Video needs a lot of performance, a desktop MacPro would be ideal as a video platform for the absolute best performance (twice as much as a top of the line MacBook Pro), but you lack portability.

If you go cheap and 32 bit 2010 refurbished, your going to be making a huge mistake as dual cores are on their way out due to their 3.6GB RAM limits. I have 7 year old 15" Intel Core 2 dual, not a bad machine still, but not so much for video.

Quad core 64 bit is the future for the next 10 years and their laptops just came out two weeks ago. :)

What is a good gaming laptops to get?

Angel

I know ASUS and Alienware are supposed to be good, but lately Ive been hearing Alienware is not that great anymore and ASUS certain parts break down pretty fast and their customer service is bad. Are there any good ASUS or Alienwares out now? in the 1,500-1,600 or less range.

Can some people name some good gaming laptops as well as brands, I keep coming across some but then they'll be some sort of error with them.

Memory 8 GB or more with ability to upgrade
Hard drive 750 GB or more
CPU i7 3r d gen.
Graphics Card 2-3 GB or more
Windows
Display 15-17 inch etc.

Although i want a gaming computer i wont be gaming on it much, I just want a gaming computer because they tend to have more memory, and hard drive space etc.

thanks
Thank you both..Alex i had checked that laptop out and i read reviews about freezing and touch pad issues...have you experienced any issues with that? and what yr is your ASUS? are there any others you would recommend?
Also anymore suggestions are appreciated thanks

Answer
The most important factor of a gaming laptop is the graphics processor. The stronger the graphics, the better the gaming unless particularly slowed by the CPU or a ram shortage or other factors.
Video editing needs a lot of ram and a faster CPU. Stronger CPUs and graphics power take more battery power, so if they still have a standard 6 cell lithium ion, a faster laptop has a shorter battery life.
Weight is also a factor in the portability, and many people are more interested in the portability. You get a much more powerful desktop PC with a bigger monitor at the same price as a gaming laptop.
For brand quality and reliability in general, I use the customer survey published annually by PC World magazine. December 2011 is the latest, with this year due out soon.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
Although Macbooks are known as more reliable, their price to performance is terrible. They cost a lot for the CPU and graphics performance level, and the OSX operating system has a smaller list of compatible software. Also, Lenovo has 3 product lines; Essential, Ideapad, and Thinkpad. Thinkpads are considered the most robust and best keyboards and have other excellent characteristics, but they do not get high level graphics because they are business systems.

Most laptops have 2 slots for DRAM. 8GB laptops are generally 2x4GB, and that is usually plenty. The graphics ram is more important to be GDDR5 instead of DDR3 type rather than how much ram. The graphics level is important, but the ram can be shared system ram as DDR3 and so having 2 GB dedicated graphics ram is only really good if it is GDDR5 ram. In DDR3, just add it to the system ram.
You can see a reported CPU and graphics score average at this site on two tabs:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

One of the bargains in the industry is the Lenovo Y580 at Lenovo.com, but shipments are now delayed and prices were increased. They were perfect during black friday sale with $900 price on what is now $1,039.20. There are a few left at resellers.
3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX660M 2GB GDDR5, backlit keyboard, 15.6" screen in 1080p, 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz, 1TB 5400RPM+16G SSD, Blu-ray/DVD-RW, 6 Cell Li-Polymer, 2x2 wireless, bluetooth, HD CAM, HDMI, and a good set of extra features like one button recovery. You would have to wait for delivery. The only thing some people don't like is the screen has glare of overhead or lights behind you, but it has an extra wide color gamat with more accurate reproduction. In stock at Newegg for $1110 is DVDRW instead of bluray and a 750GB with 16GB acceleration SSD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310661

The only manufacturers of laptops selling under their own name is Asus and MSI. Laptops are designed and produced by them and Clevo, Wistron, Quanta, Invertec, and a few other manufacturers all in China. The brands are actually just sales and service and procurement organizations doing selection of keyboards, HDDs, LCDs, and other sub-components made by other companies. Lenovo Thinkpad still has design teams some formerly of IBM and a lab for reliability testing in Japan.

At $1210 is an MSI with similar specs to the Lenovo Y580, but in a 17.3" anti-reflective screen, no SSD, and is DVDRW:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152369
You can see gaming performance here:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
If not gaming heavily, there would be no need to spend more as it is mostly only moving up the graphics power. Extra ram over 8+2GB is not very important.
I show the full HD 1920x1080 resolution since you are at the price point to get it.

This is a nice choice at Amazon of a Samsung:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Series-NP700G7C-T01US-17-3-Inch-Laptop/dp/B0098O6FIU
It's only flaw is bluray and DVD player, but does not show DVD writing. It may have it, but does not state it so probably does not. The color is yellow/orange. The screen is a 17.3" extra bright 400 nit. The HD 7870M is a little better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M. It has a 1TB HDD. The Samsung brand is a high quality one. It is heavy at 8.4 pounds.

You can browse around, but if you like the color (see it at various sites for sale by google of the model number), and don't miss DVD writing (you can buy an external one), the Samsung is an excellent choice. Just browse around Newegg by looking at laptops sorted by price at 100 per page, and then select at left the i7, and slidebar for 1920x1080, and parameters of GB of ram and HDD. You can also check Amazon, but they are harder to search.

With the article about quality, a site that shows reported CPU and graphics power and another with gaming by GPU and the places to buy being Newegg, Amazon, Tigerdirect, BHPhoto.com
it is just a matter of deciding what suits you.

Monday, June 2, 2014

video editing software?

matthew

Whats a video editing software like sony vegas or adobe after effects
but its cheap or free.

Answer
hi

here is top 5 free video editing softwere for windows

http://www.desktop-video-guide.com/top-5-free-video-editing-software-review.html

enjoy

Video editing software?

Kimberly

I have windows vista 2006.
I love to edit videos
I currently use windows movie maker -BUT!- I hate it
I want a good and easy simple but awesome! video editing software
-FREE-
LIKE TOTALLY FREE.
Thanks
XX

Answer
Enjoy :0) follow the link below for 5 free video editing tools:

http://www.desktop-video-guide.com/top-5-free-video-editing-software-review.html

Good luck :)

Best Computer Specs for HD video editing (DSLR)?

Josh

I have a Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera, which records in full HD, 1080p. I am currently trying to sell my laptop to put towards a new desktop computer. I would like to know what computer specs I would need to have, but with the cheapest price possible. I found a computer that I am currently looking at with these specs:

Asus CM6870-US-2AA
Intel Core i5-3450
3.1GHz
12GB RAM
2TB Hard Drive
GeForce GT 520

I am looking to edit in both Adobe After Effects CS6 and Adobe Premiere, so would the specs I listed above be good for it? Please, I would like personal opinions, what do you think is the cheapest computer that will be decent to editing HD video in such programs.

P.S. - If anyone is interested in buying my laptop, here is the ebay page :-)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330855217872?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Thanks in advance :-)

Answer
I have After Effects CS6 and my specs are:
CPU: Intel Core i5-2450M
GPU: Amd Radeon HD 7670M, 2GB VRAM
RAM: 6 GB
It's a laptop btw...

... and it runs just fine. I have 0 problems/issues, so the computer you are looking at will work just fine, and render things a lot faster than mine aswell :)

Is my laptop good for HD video editing and HD video streaming?

Josh

I love making videos, editing them and posting them for people to watch. I do a lot of Visual Effects, Audio editing.
I always used a Standard Definition camera so the quality wasn't so good.
I bought a Canon 60D DSLR with 1080p HD video capabilities.
Programs i use: Adobe After Effects cs4, Adobe Premiere pro cs4.
and i was wondering if my laptop can handle it.

here are the details:

COMPAQ Presario F700 Notebook PC

-Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 1.9 GHz
-RAM: 1.9 GB
-OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (build 6002), 32-bit
-Video Card: GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M
-Sound card: Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221
- Hard Drive space : 137GB

is this ok? or do i need something better? suggestions and help please. thanks!

Answer
Minimum System Requirements for editing hd video

Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate

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