Premier 7...eh...what does it do?

[Red96TA]

Ok...so it edits video...so does VDub. The guides I've found around here only get into fade ins and fade outs, but that's pretty much it.

Before I blow a half-day DL'ing the demo, what else does this do? In particular, I'm looking for the different scene transitions it will do. Will it do a 'Star Wars' style transition, where a scene wipes off and the new scene wipes on (no dirty thoughts...lol...you know what I mean )

In comparison to DVD-Lab, how easy is it to learn?

As always, thanks in advance.

[mojo2185]

Many video tutorials on several versions of premiere at www.wrigleyvideo.com. I would highly recommend using any premiere over virtual dub. Then again, premiere also costs more (versus free Vdub.)

Will it do a 'Star Wars' style transition, where a scene wipes off and the new scene wipes on (no dirty thoughts...lol...you know what I mean )

Probably. Premiere 6.5 (version I have) has a load of different transitions, several types of wipe transitions included.

[alenhard]

What doesn't it do? The difference between Premiere Pro and VDub is so huge that this forum couldn't handle it.

[Red96TA]

Perhaps a clarification:

The reason I'm asking is because I come from the avi-->dvd, dvd-->dvd-r crowd.

I recently had an epiphany that I should be making and selling instructional dvd's over the internet as a means of extra income. As a result, I'm looking into software to match the Canon mini-DV that I'll pick up in a couple weeks. Since I'm new to the whole idea of editing video (other than my above mentioned experience), I was wondering what a complete novice would be able to come up with....and make it look decent. I need a program that will splice several segments of video together (in case I do the video in 'cuts') as well as transitions to bring the cuts together in a professional manner.

From what I've read, Premier seems to be pretty powerful, but it may not like the other segments I want to import...What would be better for my application? Premier? Vegas?

[alenhard]

Vegas is another very powerful editor. You could easily accomplish what you are trying to do with either program.

As far as the instructional videos are concerned, you may want to incorporate a program like Camtasia to turn powerpoint presentations into video. It's something I've been more eager to learn how to do lately.

[stk]

can the new premiere handle mpg2 files?

[Red96TA]

I'm trying Vegas right now and it's pretty good...opens divx files too.

I added the '1908' filter to a small 1.5min clip and it took 30min to render...ack. The rendered file was a Windows AVI file, but now it won't go to MPeg2 via TMPGEnc..

Any clues?


lol...this editing stuff is kinda fun!

[alenhard]

What do you mean by "can it handle mpg2 files"?

It will allow you to import them and of course export them, but mpgs are not made for editing. It isn't a very edit-friendly format no matter what you use.

[alenhard]

@red96ta:

Render speed depends mostly on your system. Defrag you hard drives and close all unnecessary background apps. A filter like that "1908" one in Vegas requires some complex operation by your processor and is going to take a long time. 30 minutes does sound a little too long, though. What are your system specs?

By the way, have you checked out the tutorials at wrigleyvideo.com yet? They are pretty good.

[Red96TA]

Alenhard

I had completed my rendering to avi and then opened TMPEnc to make the avi a mpg2...should I have exported or frameserved instead?

My system is:
Athlon XP2600+
MSI K7N2 Delta mobo.
768mb pc2700 Corsair
40gb/80gb HDD's
GForce FX5600 256mb
Audigy Audio
Pioneer A06
Liteon 166
and so on...

The system shouldn't be a problem...I just went to the restroom and when I got out, it was '1908' all over again

'Can it handle MPG2 files'....In other words, does it accept multiple formats to edit. We've already answered the question, 'yes', it will...my concern was that I would plop down $500-$700 on an advanced editor that is finicky and doesn't like to be cooperative (ala...Primier). I'm starting to like the way Vegas is working out...I'm gonna head over and check some guides and see what else I can do.

[Red96TA]

I found the frameserver plug-in for Vegas...now sending the file directly out to TMPGEnc isn't a problem.

One more question: How do I apply the transitions in Vegas?

[mojo2185]

It sounds like you've more or less ruled out Premiere...
But here's a few answers to previous question(s):

can the new premiere handle mpg2 files?

Yes, but not very good for editing. Many video editors run into problems when trying to edit mpegs.

-The reason I'm asking is because I come from the avi-->dvd, dvd-->dvd-r crowd.

Premiere integrates very well with Adobes DVD solution (encore i think it is called). Edit in premiere, make into a dvd with menus and such in encore.

Canon mini-DV that I'll pick up in a couple weeks

Premiere is great for importing DV video, I haven't had a problem using Sharp or Cannon DV cameras that the school has.

Premier seems to be pretty powerful, but it may not like the other segments I want to import

I've been editing for a while now, and have imported several different avi types in premiere. I've also done mpegs, but they run slower and cause hangs every once in a while. I think it all depends on what codecs you have installed on your system (but maybe i'm wrong). You can cut/split clips using the razor tool.

Just a reminder, check out www.wrigleyvideo.com to find out more/ask questions/etc... There are forums for Premiere, Encore, Audition, etc... mostly adobe products.

Good luck!