What do I need?
 

I'm currently filming with a Sony HVR-Z1U in HDV mode and I also have a Panasonic GS 320 for 2nd angles. I just ordered a "beefed up" laptop for home and would like to use it to make copies of my footage via a firewire.

I would also like to dabble a bit in editing, but nothing serious. What software would you suggest???? Is there anything else I am forgetting.

(At a minimum I would like to burn backups of my tapes)

Thanks

RE: What do I need?
 

There are several inexpensive editing programs to do some decent basic editing with a few premade motion effects like Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Elements, Pinnacle Studio, or if you have a Mac... Final Cut Express. Now if you are wanting to do some serious editing with alot of capatible programs and accessories I would look at Adobe Premiere Pro 2 and up for PC, or for Mac Final Cut Studio 1 and up. I personally like using the Mac for editing as it is alot more stable operating system without alot of the locking up or glitches, especially during rendering phase!!! ;) With PC you will want all of the RAM you can get, with a minimum of 2GB in my opinion, and preferably 3 to 4 GB at least. Also you want to get plenty of external hard drive storage to capture all of your footage to, etc. So get you a 500GB hard drive at least. Good luck and have fun!! ;)

RE: What do I need?
 

I recommend Pinnacle Studio, a good processor...and most importantly DVD's that will not skip....trust me on this..because I have a wedding video side business...You must buy Tayo Yuiden DVD's if you want Zero error with DVD's. Good Luck! Find a good base of music too...MP3 format only.

RE: What do I need?
 

Well, the laptop I ordered has 4GB ram and a 500GB hard drive....so I got that part covered. Now I will just do some software shopping.

One more question......how big are the files when the footage is downloaded? Can an entire 60 minute tape be downloaded and stored? I know nothing about this stuff:eek:

RE: What do I need?
 

A 60 minute video for me is about 4GB...

Buy Pinnacle 12...its easy..and Chris Lungbuster and I can walk you through the kinks..I'm here every day for software questions..

Your PC is sounding good..

I have a XPS Dell with a QUAD core and I cut my video editting time in half this year..its crazy...Good luck.

RE: What do I need?
 

I also got the Dell XPS with all the trimmin's
Thanks for the help!!!!

Scott

RE: What do I need?
 

Pinnacle Studio Ultimate version 12 for $129.99?? Am I looking in the right place??

RE: What do I need?
 

YEP..If you have HD you're going to have to get the ultimate package for a about 50 bucks more...

RE: What do I need?
 

Longbuster was running Pinnacle...I think he still is..

like I said in the Pm..I have a few Pinnacle clips

at www.huntingworkshop.com click on videos

Its fun stuff.

RE: What do I need?
 

The videos look great..........can't wait to get started!!!

THANKS!!!!