NJ-GT

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...

AtlJimK

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

My Youtube Channel

genikz

Nero 9 isn't half bad.

cgomez

but what happened to your PURPLE AutoX pants?


with a MAC you can do neat stuff like this:

http://vimeo.com/5971993

DrJupeman

Buy a Mac.

bb993tt

+1

ervtx

Quicktime Pro on the mac can do this, perhaps on a PC as well.

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.

kristap

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?

95m3racer

Cyberlink Powerdirector is not too bad. www.cyberlink.com priced well too

007DT

+1 Out of the Box they have iMovie which is easy, quick, with high quality results. If you want to go up a step get a program called Final Cut Express that is pro quality and advanced features, etc.

ervtx

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!

sjfehr

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.

ervtx

Didn't stream very well, and hard to get precise control over syncing the two videos, but that's definitely got potential. Some of the top 49 mashups were hilarious.

NJ-GT

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.

ervtx

Probably a power-to-weight ratio thing. Mac users tend to carry all of their gear with them wherever they go!