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I typically use open source Blender3D's VSE with an AVI wrapper, but the h.264 lossless option in it seems to render me a black screen. I finally get to share one of my little video's on a theater screen and I'd love to make it as sharp as possible, it's 1920x1080, but looks crap against any RED footage so would love to squeeze out any extra bits if I can. Prefer open source alternative, but if Premiere or Avid are the only options I'll bite the bullet and purchase. Thanks for your time. -Will
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Hi, Will.
In my understanding, technically, the so-called "lossless" mode of H.264 is actually lossy. Truly lossless codecs, such as Lagarith, HuffYUV, Camtasia, CamStudio, CorePNG, and the like, while great for encoding and storing intermediates, would be too heavy for presentation playback (even on a fairly capable machine), not to mention the enormity of the file sizes.
To make sure I understood correctly: Your original footage, which is .r3d files shot on a RED camera, drops in quality after converting to h.264, correct? Exactly in what form does the "crappiness" manifest, macro-blocking, blurriness, change in contrast, etc?
Also, the availability of a codec is not dependent on the editing software, if it is installed on your system. If your exporter supports the AVI wrapper, youâll have the option to encode using any of the compatible codecs available on your system.
As for the software, I would strongly recommend Premiere Pro, but if itâs not within your budgetary grasp, thereâs also a free (closed-source) version of an industry-standard editor called LightWorks. You're on Windows, right?
I may be able to better help if you could respond with some clarification.
Good luck.
Hi, Will.
In my understanding, technically, the so-called "lossless" mode of H.264 is actually lossy. Truly lossless codecs, such as Lagarith, HuffYUV, Camtasia, CamStudio, CorePNG, and the like, while great for encoding and storing intermediates, would be too heavy for presentation playback (even on a fairly capable machine), not to mention the enormity of the file sizes.
To make sure I understood correctly: Your original footage, which is .r3d files shot on a RED camera, drops in quality after converting to h.264, correct? Exactly in what form does the "crappiness" manifest, macro-blocking, blurriness, change in contrast, etc?
Also, the availability of a codec is not dependent on the editing software, if it is installed on your system. If your exporter supports the AVI wrapper, youâll have the option to encode using any of the compatible codecs available on your system.
As for the software, I would strongly recommend Premiere Pro, but if itâs not within your budgetary grasp, thereâs also a free (closed-source) version of an industry-standard editor called LightWorks. You're on Windows, right?
I may be able to better help if you could respond with some clarification.
Good luck.
What are some good freeware/ open source video editing software?
Jonathan D
What I want to do is have two different videos playing simultaneously in one video... kinda like brady bunch has 8 people on screen at once in their opening.
as far as i know, windows movie maker cannot do this.
hey now, avs is very unstable.
ty cathy.
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There are numerous free editing tools for video.
If you are on a PC there are the following:
1) Jahshaka
Jahshaka is a free multi-use offline editing tool. Although it is still fairly new on the market.
2) T@B ZS4
T2B ZS4 is a free video editing and compositing tool from Zwei-Stein. Its not for everyone, but it could be for you.
3) Wax
A free tool with powerful editing and compositing abilities.
4) Video Spin
Video Spin is the free video editing tool from Avid/Pinnacle.
5) Vivia
Vivia is a basic editing software which is currently being developed and is in Beta testing. If you are using Linux or Windows you might want to check this out
6) Avidemux
One of the more stable and complete free tools available.
7) Blender
Blender is a powerful, multi-use editing/compositing and modeling tool. It's one of the best on the market and it's free.
8) Movica
A tool to deal with MPG and flash video. It's simple, it's powerful and it's free!
Cathy
There are numerous free editing tools for video.
If you are on a PC there are the following:
1) Jahshaka
Jahshaka is a free multi-use offline editing tool. Although it is still fairly new on the market.
2) T@B ZS4
T2B ZS4 is a free video editing and compositing tool from Zwei-Stein. Its not for everyone, but it could be for you.
3) Wax
A free tool with powerful editing and compositing abilities.
4) Video Spin
Video Spin is the free video editing tool from Avid/Pinnacle.
5) Vivia
Vivia is a basic editing software which is currently being developed and is in Beta testing. If you are using Linux or Windows you might want to check this out
6) Avidemux
One of the more stable and complete free tools available.
7) Blender
Blender is a powerful, multi-use editing/compositing and modeling tool. It's one of the best on the market and it's free.
8) Movica
A tool to deal with MPG and flash video. It's simple, it's powerful and it's free!
Cathy
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