What are you guys using for video editing? (PC)
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What are you guys using for video editing? (PC)
I'm a PC user.
I would like to merge two videos, so it shows two different cars and drivers at the same racetrack, like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08nxInpgTGc
I've been using QuickTime Pro & Adobe Premiere Elements, and nothing seems to be user friendly, and the lack of features is substantial.
I use Tracksivion 2.0 for merging the traqmate data, and DivX to compress the video file.
I'm not a MAC type of user, so buying a Mac just to edit videos is not worth it. Also with the Mac, I have to buy a Mini or a Smart, and an iPhone, and colorful clothes.
thanks...
I would like to merge two videos, so it shows two different cars and drivers at the same racetrack, like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08nxInpgTGc
I've been using QuickTime Pro & Adobe Premiere Elements, and nothing seems to be user friendly, and the lack of features is substantial.
I use Tracksivion 2.0 for merging the traqmate data, and DivX to compress the video file.
I'm not a MAC type of user, so buying a Mac just to edit videos is not worth it. Also with the Mac, I have to buy a Mini or a Smart, and an iPhone, and colorful clothes.
thanks...
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I use Adobe Premeire Pro but that is a little on the $$$ side (use it for work).
MS is attempting to emulate Apple FC with MovieMaker try it and see>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...r/default.mspx
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MS is attempting to emulate Apple FC with MovieMaker try it and see>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...r/default.mspx
My Youtube Channel
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with a MAC you can do neat stuff like this:
http://vimeo.com/5971993
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You need to use "copy" and "add to movie" (vs. paste) to get the two files into one. This adds one movie to the other as a "layer" instead of pasting to the end. Then use the movie properties window to individually manipulate the layer transparency, offset, and size of either layer to effect an overlay, PIP, stacked or side-by-side displays. I use both macs and PCs, but haven't tried this particular trick on the PC. It's worth a try if you already have the software.
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I too use Adobe Premiere Pro but wouldn't recommend it to just mess with quick track video stuff. It's a long learning curve and I'm far too close to the bottom to be able to offer any help with your project. Are you sure that Elements can't do what you want?
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Entry level macbook: $999
From the Quicktime Pro User Guide:
Using the software you already have: FREE
Here are two of mine produced with Quicktime Pro. In the first, I embedded the 2nd video as a PIP, but with a small amount of transparency so as not to totally obscure the primary video. The second one is your basic side-by-side:
http://www.vimeo.com/4402642
http://www.vimeo.com/2382617
iMovie is built on top of Quicktime technology.
I have nothing against macs; have three of them myself!
From the Quicktime Pro User Guide:
Presenting Multiple Movies in the Same Window
With QuickTime Pro, you can place multiple video tracks in the same window to play movies side by side or to create a picture-in-picture effect.
To present multiple movies in the same window:
1 In QuickTime Player, choose Edit > Select All to select the entire contents of the first movie.
2 Choose Edit > Copy, then open the second movie.
3 Move the playhead to the point at which you want the first movie to begin playing (usually the beginning or end of the original movie), and choose Edit > “Add to Movie.”
4 Choose Window > Show Movie Properties, select the new video track, and click Visual Settings.
5 Use the Current Size and Layer controls to set the new video to a desired size and layer (layers with lower numbers are farther forward, or more “on top”). For example, for a picture-within-a-picture effect, with the added movie inside theoriginal movie, make the new movie smaller and assign it a lower layer number.
With QuickTime Pro, you can place multiple video tracks in the same window to play movies side by side or to create a picture-in-picture effect.
To present multiple movies in the same window:
1 In QuickTime Player, choose Edit > Select All to select the entire contents of the first movie.
2 Choose Edit > Copy, then open the second movie.
3 Move the playhead to the point at which you want the first movie to begin playing (usually the beginning or end of the original movie), and choose Edit > “Add to Movie.”
4 Choose Window > Show Movie Properties, select the new video track, and click Visual Settings.
5 Use the Current Size and Layer controls to set the new video to a desired size and layer (layers with lower numbers are farther forward, or more “on top”). For example, for a picture-within-a-picture effect, with the added movie inside theoriginal movie, make the new movie smaller and assign it a lower layer number.
Using the software you already have: FREE
Here are two of mine produced with Quicktime Pro. In the first, I embedded the 2nd video as a PIP, but with a small amount of transparency so as not to totally obscure the primary video. The second one is your basic side-by-side:
http://www.vimeo.com/4402642
http://www.vimeo.com/2382617
I have nothing against macs; have three of them myself!
Last edited by ervtx; 08-15-2009 at 12:27 PM. Reason: added links
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Ya'll are WAY over-analyzing this. If all you want to do is watch two videos simultaneously, it's super easy and completely free:
http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...%3DwXtd-1hrCjY
Me on the left, my wife on the right, btw. The mashup actually really helped pinpoint where she was losing speed, and she got faster the next race.
http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...%3DwXtd-1hrCjY
Me on the left, my wife on the right, btw. The mashup actually really helped pinpoint where she was losing speed, and she got faster the next race.
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Ya'll are WAY over-analyzing this. If all you want to do is watch two videos simultaneously, it's super easy and completely free:
http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...%3DwXtd-1hrCjY
Me on the left, my wife on the right, btw. The mashup actually really helped pinpoint where she was losing speed, and she got faster the next race.
http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...%3DwXtd-1hrCjY
Me on the left, my wife on the right, btw. The mashup actually really helped pinpoint where she was losing speed, and she got faster the next race.
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Thanks everyone, very helpful advice.
The Quicktime Pro thing is nice. Just tested it. I don't seem to find how to merge videos in Premiere Elements.
Buying a Mac? not yet. I forgot to add that my friends with a Mac Combo (iMac, iPhone, Mini Cooper/Smart/Miata, colorful clothes) tend to drive really slow race cars.
The Quicktime Pro thing is nice. Just tested it. I don't seem to find how to merge videos in Premiere Elements.
Buying a Mac? not yet. I forgot to add that my friends with a Mac Combo (iMac, iPhone, Mini Cooper/Smart/Miata, colorful clothes) tend to drive really slow race cars.
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