Anyone try Video Studio 6 yet?

[loudanddeep]

Hello,

I have recenlty read a simple review of Ulead video studio 6 on cnet, and just wanted to know if anyone here has tried it?

http://www.cnet.com/software/0-3227896-1204-8928958.html?tag=st.sh.1257-311-8928958.dir.productinfo

thanks


dp

[fonoop]

I've tried it and I love it. Its much simpler to use than premiere, but it doesn't have quite as many advanced features (I don't use them anyway). I edited this video with VideoStudio 6. The dvd burning feature is apparently crap, but it encodes vcds nicely though.

[raceman3]

Better then previous versions but short of standard VCD's I would use something else to encode like TmpGenc

[loudanddeep]

Thank you for your responses....

I am not interested in using it for encoding....

I either use tmpg, or capture to mpg...


I am mainly interested in using it for editing, and very simple effects...


dp

[horndog]

I use version 5, and its quite annoying actually. When I add a video clip of longer than 30 seconds in length it wants to reload the whole clip everytime I scroll through it to find the frame I would like to edit it. Pain in the arse...

I was playing around with a 2.5 min clip and it was horrible! Then I said screw it and lets add some audio from a CD, added 2.4 min of audion then it went to save it and it locked up on me, couldn't kill the app either, had to reboot

My system specs if you are curious

PIII 733
512mb ram
Radeon 7500 AIW
2 x 20gb 7200rpm HDs
Lite-on DVD player
Sony CD-RW
Windows 2000 Pro SP2

[Anonymous65]

Ulead VS6 has some annoying problems.

It might not capture over 4 gig bytes without crashing. Try using XP and NTFS file system for capture over 4 gigs of video.
It does not work with BT8x8 capture cards if you use more than x240 pixels. You cannot capture 480x480 or 720x480 with a BT8x8 card.
The real-time mpeg capture driver crashes at random and freezes the PC.

Other than these problems, it's a nice piece of software :)

[Spicuzza]

Almost ALL computer software/hardware problems can be DIRECTLY linked to the individual computer user and or a weak link in their computer systems.

I've used VideoStudio since version 4.0 and currently use 6.0. It's a great program for most of us amature videographers/moviemakers!

I've captured real time mpeg-1 when I'm not going to do any editing with no crashes, I've captured 480 x 480 no problems, I've captured way over 4 gigs uncompressed AVI, no crashes. I've capture 720 x 480, no problems. I never have any dropped frames.

Unfortunately, most people automatically assume the program they are using when the problem occurs is the absolute only cause of the problem and that there could be be no other causes.

These forums are riddled with posts regarding the same problems with the same software over and over and over again. On each and every page you find, HELP PROBLEM WITH "______________" I don't think I need to fill in the blank click on any forum page to see the answer.

The point I'm making here is that many of these so called problems with VideoStudio and other software/hardware have nothing to do with the software/hardware itself. These problems are caused by weak CPU's, not enough RAM, slow harddrives, improper system settings, onboard sound and video on the motherboards, running programs in the background, the use of incompatable software from multiple vendors...such as one to capture, one to edit, one encode, another to burn.....What do you reasonably expect the outcome of your project to be taking into account the above set of circumstances?!

Just my opinion.

Gary Spicuzza
cic7@juno.com

[horndog]

Gary thanks for you rant.... I am glad you got that off your chest...

You also need to remember people who ask these questions are:

1. New to video editing
2. Software vendors FAIL to mention system tweaks to run their software correctly
3. Just new to computers period, and shouldn't be doing editing anything (Maybe a word document)
4. They are #1 + have the frustration of trying to get the application to work, because they think it should work out of the box

I am personally #1 & 4. but I am computer savvy enough to look for information on the web, guess what my problem(s) are solved.

I am a network engineer, and didn't think of a simple setting like adjust virtual memory would do it, instead I slapped in another 256mb into the machine in hoping it would solve it... I guess not

After being in the computer support bix for almost ten years, you need to learn how to deal with people that are not computer savvy as you or I, but have patience in dealing with their lack of no how.

Granted, there is no such application that is "Idiot Proof" and wish there was.

Yes, these people that ask redundant questions should click on the "Search" button at the top of this page to see if the problem has been previously solved, if not then ask the question, which 99% of people don't.

So what should you do?

1. Have patience
2. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all.. (didn't your mother tell you that?)
3. Post a link to the page that has their answer and kindly tell them to search before posting since this issue has been solved before

NetEtiquette 101

[jerrymac]

dp,

I got VS5 with my IDVD and idn't like it at all. But I tried the VS6 trial and found it to be greatly improved. I haved tried more advanced programs like Vegas and Media Studio, but for my non-professional needs, I find VS6 the way to go.

Why not dl the trial version and give it a test ride (if you haven't done so already)? http://www.ulead.com/

jerrymac

[Spicuzza]

horndog,

I find it interesting that you personalized my post. It was just an "in generally speaking" post, not aimed at anyone in particular but admittedly your post prompted my responce.

Here's why. You say..... "When I add a video clip of longer than 30 seconds in length it wants to reload the whole clip everytime I scroll through it to find the frame I would like to edit it. Pain in the arse..."
What on Earth are you talking about? A 30 second clip IS a 30 second clip and if you load a 30 second clip to the timeline the program is going to load the entire 30 second clip. Where's the problem with VideoStudio?

Then you continue with...... "I was playing around with a 2.5 min clip and it was horrible!" Again, what on Earth do you mean? How does this statement relate to a problem with VideoStudio?

Further you say........ "Then I said screw it and lets add some audio from a CD, added 2.4 min of audion then it went to save it and it locked up on me, couldn't kill the app either, had to reboot"
Now, I'm sure your machine did lock up, but can you unequivocally say it was VideoStudio that caused the lock up and not some other system conflict or setting?

I use VideoStudio all the time and have great success with it. I have been a computer user since DOS 3.3, so, yes, there is a certain advantage to growing with the operating systems through the years.

This post is not intended as criticism of you, but can you see by your first post how it actually does not constructively and in any useful way point out any "REAL" problem with VideoStudio per se"?

Gary Spicuzza
cic7@juno.com

[loudanddeep]

Um, guys....

Could we take the 'your system sucks' to personal email or something like that...I know most problems are either user or developer error (I am a systems analyst, and used to be a hardware designer).

I dont plan on using VS6 for capturing, or burning...

Just editing.

I have not downloaded the trial yet, as to be honest, I wanted to know how good it was before I even installed it.

I have installing trial stuff, as it is difficult to get rid of somtimes....
(keep a ghost cd handy...).

Anyway, thank you for your responses....

I am plannnig on running it on a p3 600 with 256mb of ram, win 98 se.

If anyone has any other comments on editing with it, or if they think I will need more ram, or if upgrading to XP would be useful...

thanks

dp

[bertmartin]

I just got the program and I like it so far. My system is about the same as yours. I capture with Sceneanalyzer also. I have Pinnacle Studio 7 and had nothing but problems. I keep going out to their site to check on the progress of their "beta" testing and after 6 months it still doesn't work for most people. So I'm just happy to get any program that doesn't crash my computer. I did like Smart Sound which Video Studio doesn't have, but I havn't tried any sound editing so far. Video Studio has a few things you have to get use to. For example you have to add a video clip to the library before dragging it to the timeline. Also, right clicking doesn't do much. However, I think I'm going to like it just fine.