Need suggestion for newbie software

kapalua wrote on 10/25/2002, 8:40 AM
I'm just setting up for video editng. I have the canopus ADVC 100 and the Pyro ADS 1394 DV card. and a Sony DV Cam. I want editing software that works well, is relatively easy to learn yet will allow me to grow with it before having to upgrade to a more complex and capable program like Vegas Video. Will Video Factory be easy to use, with an attractive , well thought out user interface, and still last me until I'm ready to upgrade to a more complete advanced program. I had Video Wave4 and that was a disaster. I really appreciate all responses and advice as I don't want to have to keep trying programs until I find one I like.

My system is a Dell 8200, P 4 , 2.8 Ghz. Two WD 120 GB hard drives with 8 MB cache and 1 GB RDRAM

Comments

soundguy63 wrote on 10/25/2002, 9:04 AM
I think VF is by far the most intuitive and powerful editing software in this price class. It does have a few quirks, like a capture routine that takes a little getting used to and a limited text generator, but overall it's an excellent program.
You can then move seamlessly into Vegas after using VF. Except for having more video tracks and other advanced features, the Vegas and VF interfaces are nearly identical.
There are also plenty of people here willing to give suggestions whenever you have a question.
Simmer wrote on 10/25/2002, 9:08 AM
kapalua

Video Factory has well exceeded my expectations and has lived up to what it advertizes.
In fact, there have been several comments (on this forum as well as others, including competitor software forums) that indicate the superiority of VideoFactory.
I believe you will be pleased with its capabilities.

-Mike


miketree wrote on 10/25/2002, 9:52 AM
Yes!

If you look at the forums of other DV edit packages, vou'll probablt notice the main topic is how unstable the product is & how unhelpful the publisher is.

Have a good look through this forum and you'll see how helpful people are (even Sonic Tech Support).....

.... then make your own mind up.
Grazie wrote on 10/25/2002, 10:44 AM
.... think i wasn't going to say anything HMMph!?

This s/w rocks - Just to add to Miketree's words. Other Forums are full of tech woe. This Forum shares the creative side of VidEd far more than the others I look through.

I bought VF here in the UK, and apart from some of the "quirkyness" I've needed to get used too, it is rock solid. Once I, we and the forum figured out that it was my Fans - yes fans! the blowing type - that were interrupting my "Print To Tape" procedure, I'm looking forward to upgrading to Vegas Video. Then I can bore them on that site with my expressions of wonder at that s/w too... hee hee ;)

Have fun - enjoy...

Grazie
p_l wrote on 10/25/2002, 10:46 AM
Take it from someone quite familiar with VW, VF/VV is the way to go.
Stiffler wrote on 10/25/2002, 4:40 PM
I'm a former VW user also. Download the demo and play with it for a bit if you are still not sure.

When you are ready do upgrade to Vegas, like someone said, it will be seemless.

Go for it.
IanG wrote on 10/25/2002, 5:41 PM
I used Studio for a couple of years, tried VF and haven't looked back. It's a very powerful package, but the interface is well thought out and consistent - hence it's easy to learn. I'm far more limited by my lack of imagination than by any shortcoming in the s/w, so I guess it'll be a while before I need to upgrade!

Cheers

Ian G.