Update to VMS Plat 8 ?

kimandfil wrote on 8/16/2007, 12:47 PM
I'm currently using VMS Plat 7 and I'm very happy with it. Is there a charge to update to ver 8 ?

At the top of this site, if I go to Downloads / Updates, is this where I would get the ver 8 update ?

I've read several posts / comments about problems people have had with ver 8, I'm a little scared to update. Like I said, I'm very happy with my ver 7, but I figure why not have the latest version.

How do I install the update ? Does the dowload include an "install" routine ? Sorry for such basic questions. VMS is my first experience with Sony software.

Sorry for my ignorance with what I'm sure is something everyone else can do blind-folded in their sleep.

Would appreciate any comments. Thanks !

Comments

Eugenia wrote on 8/16/2007, 1:11 PM
Many of the problems and limitations I had with v7 related mostly to HDV went away with v8, so I would personally suggest it. But you don't use HDV or if you are happy with v7, you can continue using what you have.

As for upgrading, you will need to buy the actual upgrade version. "Just" downloading the update won't work, because you will need a new serial number.
MSmart wrote on 8/16/2007, 2:53 PM
I was hesitant at first to upgrade not seeing it's value. However, that changed after I downloaded the TRIAL. Check THIS thread out. I suggest you download the trial and try it for your self.

Don't be afraid, the problems have been very specific in nature. I haven't had any problems.

Hurry though, you've only got until the 31st to take advantage of the Upgrade Special
kimandfil wrote on 8/16/2007, 4:04 PM
Thanks guys for your comments.

The linked thread made the comment "if working with miniDV on Win XP" probably not a must to upgrade. This is exactly my situation. I may download the trial and take a look for myself, but my gut feel is that I'll hold off for now.

Thanks again ..... I appreciate your help !
MSmart wrote on 8/16/2007, 4:18 PM
Understood. but don't overlook the The colour coded snap across multiple tracks feature is good for lining up events over several tracks. comment. That's what sold me. For $35, it's worth it!!
kimandfil wrote on 8/16/2007, 5:53 PM
I should probably download the trial version of VMS Plat 8 before I ask this question, but . . . . .

When I want to align clips on multiple tracks, I have always created a marker at the specific location and then been able to snap to the marker location.

Maybe I don't understand what the "color coded snap" feature really is, but how is it different from using a marker to provide a "snap-to" point ?

I'm not trying to disagree that it's a great feature, just trying to understand how it differs from what I already do.

Thanks again for your comments !
Chienworks wrote on 8/16/2007, 6:49 PM
The nifty thing with the new snapping is that you won't have to set markers anymore. It's now automatic.

Back before i had the new snapping function i did what you're doing without using markers just by placing the cursor at that position and snapping to that. No need for a marker.

MSmart wrote on 8/17/2007, 12:35 AM
All I can say is that the color snapping is SWEET!!

Snapping (if you want to call it that) has been added to DVDAS 4.5 to make aligning menu button, pardon the pun, a snap. Double sweet.
kimandfil wrote on 8/17/2007, 10:51 AM
Thanks Everyone !

I appreciate all of your comments and suggestions !
busterkeaton wrote on 8/17/2007, 11:52 AM
The snapping is very useful when you are editing on a single track as well.
ron23 wrote on 8/17/2007, 3:31 PM
The upgrade from 7 to 8 doesn't seem give much if you're editing DV on a XP computer (as I am). However, the 'colour coded snapping across tracks' really is a great workflow improver. Having done several projects with it, I wouldn't want to go back to working without it.
Kimandfil, give it a go before the discounted upgrade period ends!

Ron
barch78 wrote on 8/17/2007, 4:00 PM
Wish I had read this thread before going through the trouble of downloading and installing version 8 update and then uninstalling it. I have 7 and saw nothing about needing a serial number to install it until I tried to use it.
Would have been nice if the administrator allowed replies to the stickys above. Would have saved me the hassle!