Dancer Archive
Thread: Videos, videos, videos!
DanceRulez
Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:40 pm
#79
I really want to try making a video, but so far I just don't think I can get what I want out of the free stuff like MM2. I notice there's a fairly inexpensive lite version of Adobe Premiere out there called Adobe Premiere Elements. Has anyone used it and can recommend it (the lite version and not the full-on version I mean)? Does it have a still have a lot of useful features? Is there anything in particular that it's missing or that you can't do with it that's notable?
Also if I want to create a intro animation for a video like many of the other ones have, can I create that with Premiere Elements or does that require different software? If so what kind of software, and is it freeware or something else to buy?
I still have a lot more to figure out about this, and I would want to make sure I know what to do and how I would want to do it in advance before I go off and start buying stuff.
Also if I want to create a intro animation for a video like many of the other ones have, can I create that with Premiere Elements or does that require different software? If so what kind of software, and is it freeware or something else to buy?
I still have a lot more to figure out about this, and I would want to make sure I know what to do and how I would want to do it in advance before I go off and start buying stuff.
Auntisocial
Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:08 am
#80
Hi,
We have a web page for our videos (we're just getting started).
Here's the link: R'AGING AGE Productions
Hope you enjoy! 
Ashe
Message Edited by Auntisocial on 08-04-2005 01:49 AM
Message Edited by Auntisocial on 08-04-2005 01:50 AM
Auntisocial
Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:47 am
#81
Auntisocial wrote:
Hi,
We have a web page for our videos (we're just getting started).
Here's the link: R'AGING AGE Productions
Hope you enjoy!
Ashe
*Shameless Plug*
P.S. Our newest video "For Misha and Ariel" was just put on the site yesterday.
Ashe
sarahwojo
Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:05 am
#82
DanceRulez wrote:
I really want to try making a video, but so far I just don't think I can get what I want out of the free stuff like MM2. I notice there's a fairly inexpensive lite version of Adobe Premiere out there called Adobe Premiere Elements. Has anyone used it and can recommend it (the lite version and not the full-on version I mean)? Does it have a still have a lot of useful features? Is there anything in particular that it's missing or that you can't do with it that's notable?
Also if I want to create a intro animation for a video like many of the other ones have, can I create that with Premiere Elements or does that require different software? If so what kind of software, and is it freeware or something else to buy?
I still have a lot more to figure out about this, and I would want to make sure I know what to do and how I would want to do it in advance before I go off and start buying stuff.
My boyfriend runs his own video production company and he uses Adobe Premiere Elements. He likes it a lot. It has a lot of cool features, and is a great substitute for the full version. He does use a couple of different programs to edit, but he says that to make a Galaxies video (I've made him watch a few, lol), you should be able to use it. If you have any other questions, PM me, and I'll ask him.
Oh yeah, I know one of my guildies uses DIVX for....something. lol! Capture maybe? Not really down with the video stuff.
Message Edited by sarahwojo on 08-04-2005 10:07 AM
Tiaga
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:40 pm
#84
FYI, the list at the beginning of the thread is rather old. If someone wants to start a new updated list I'll edit the post to link to it instead.
As far as Adobe Premiere Elements...
My girlfriend picked up a copy because she was tired of Movie Maker, and to be honest I wouldn't really recommend people use the program I use, it's too much of a pain to get videos into and out of. So she bought it and I helped her a bit.
It is certainly quite capable, and far beyond Movie Maker. I would say it is quite worth the money. My biggest complaint with it is that I felt like the interface was a bit too dumbed down from what I'm used to. However, what I'm used to would probably be considered mind numbingly complex to many people. I could do nearly everything I wanted in Adobe Premiere Elements with little trouble. There were a few odd quirks that bothered me, but I think that can be said about any piece of software.
So for editing, if you don't want to spend the money, use Movie Maker 2. If you've got $100 to blow, get Adobe Premiere Elements.
As far as Adobe Premiere Elements...
My girlfriend picked up a copy because she was tired of Movie Maker, and to be honest I wouldn't really recommend people use the program I use, it's too much of a pain to get videos into and out of. So she bought it and I helped her a bit.
It is certainly quite capable, and far beyond Movie Maker. I would say it is quite worth the money. My biggest complaint with it is that I felt like the interface was a bit too dumbed down from what I'm used to. However, what I'm used to would probably be considered mind numbingly complex to many people. I could do nearly everything I wanted in Adobe Premiere Elements with little trouble. There were a few odd quirks that bothered me, but I think that can be said about any piece of software.
So for editing, if you don't want to spend the money, use Movie Maker 2. If you've got $100 to blow, get Adobe Premiere Elements.
Auntisocial
Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:04 pm
#85
I had absolutely no experience making videos. My husband suggested a program called Ulead VideoStudio 9 (you can try it free for 30 days). I was lost when I tried to use it. I used WMM to createthree videos, tried Ulead for the fourth and this time, being more familiar with the process, I really enjoyed it. I made my last video "For Misha and Ariel" using the Ulead application. I had much more control over editing, transitions, effects, etc. I have not tried the Adobe application (perhaps I should give it a try before I make a purchase). At any rate, Ulead is also $100, so you might want to check it out. (Link to our video page is in my sig.) Thanks for this thread!
Ashe
Eerif
Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:55 pm
#86
Have never used Elements myself, I have stuck with Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5
The main bonus that I see to using a professional editor like these over movie maker is all of the effects and settings that you can change and use, as well as the fact that you can have more than just one video and audio track. Mixing something like voice, or sound effects with music in moviemaker is a nightmare.
Kehe
Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:59 am
#87
Adoby Premiere Elements does have the option of adding as many tracks as you want. In my video I used a total offour tracks so that I could have multiple pictures over the video going on behind it. There is a nice feature that allows you to delete unused tracks or add them above or below tracks. Also...my Adoby Premiere Elements comes with Adobe Photoshop Elements. I already have a full version of Photoshop, but figured it was the same price as getting one individually where I found it. And for only 100 bucks that's not bad compared to the what, 700+ bucks you'd be spending to get Premiere and the 500+ bucks to get Photoshop? I have messed around in college with Premiere (I think it was an older version) and elements uses a lot of the same type of tools. It definately kicks Windows MovieMaker out of the water. I had so many problems with it locking up on me when I was just trying to do a screenshot slideshow...
Eerif
Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:11 pm
#88
Definitely... I mean, moviemaker is good and all if you just want to slap something together. I know I used it to slap together a testing video for Scip, back when the dances kept shifting, but for film editing, or advanced use, stay away.
Malbeuf
Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:44 pm
#89
I wanted to mention this great video as well.
http://www.indeptech.com/swg/Fallen.zip
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Panthu
Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:51 pm
#90
Malbeuf wrote:
I wanted to mention this great video as well.
http://www.indeptech.com/swg/Fallen.zip
Yeah, Pani is really talented! I think she's working on another epic right now. 
WesBelden
Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:48 pm
#91
People who are interested in making movies with games might also want to check out www.machinima.com.
I recently read about machinima, the making of film through the medium of game engines, in an article in the Guardian newspaper (UK) and it seems to be a growing art form both in the numbers practicing it and the creativity and quality in what's produced.
Anyway, have fun with those links.
Edit: Oops, for got to mention (although it's in the article clickified above) that Lionhead (creatores of Black and White) are making a game simply called, "The Movies" which is something you also might wanna check out.
I recently read about machinima, the making of film through the medium of game engines, in an article in the Guardian newspaper (UK) and it seems to be a growing art form both in the numbers practicing it and the creativity and quality in what's produced.
Anyway, have fun with those links
.Edit: Oops, for got to mention (although it's in the article clickified above) that Lionhead (creatores of Black and White) are making a game simply called, "The Movies" which is something you also might wanna check out
.Message Edited by WesBelden on 08-24-2005 11:52 PM