looing for the correct video editing software

thantos · Junior Editor Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

Hey all,
I am new to the video editing scene, I have recently stumbled my way into be able to get access to film alot of rock and roll shows that would normally be off limits to others. I want to be able to make good quality videos of the footage I am taking and give it to the bands. I am using a 3 camera set up (typicaly 1 to pan a front shot of the stage 1 either stage right or left and 1 mobile in the crowd) and would like to be able to combine footage from all cameras and angles with 1 sound track. Can anyone lete me know which software is best for this?

RevEd · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Thantos,

Adobe Premiere Pro is my recommendation, you can utilize up to five video tracks and 99 audio tracks. I record events with multiple cameras and lay the video along two to three video tracks, depending upon how many cameras were used at the event. It is great! Just view each track for the best angle at that moment and drag it into the main timeline. A tip is to start all cameras at the beginning of the event and "never" pause or stop the cameras (unless you have to replace a tape). This makes it easier to match the audio waves in the multiple audio tracks. When you get the audio signals in sync, all the video is in syn with the sound which makes editing a lot easier. You can get the Adobe Essentials for around $100 that can do the same thing. I like working with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Encore DVD. You can create custom DVD menus in Encore, but you have to go with the provided templates in Essentials. I am not smart enough to tweek the auido in Adobe Audition, I just make sure that my original sound is the best possbiel to avoid the need of cleaning it up afterwards. Hope this helps!

outnertia · Junior Editor Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 23

Honestly, download demos. Opinions are just opinions. I however suggest Sony Vegas. Tons of great features and all the video and audio tracks you need [i gave up after placing 30 of both]. The interface is uber userfriendly. even a newbie can grasp its simplified, easy to use layout.

So shop around, find one thats right for you.