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BarryTheCrab
Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Nov 06, 2008 22:18 Messages: 6240 Offline
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Dear frustrated/aggravated/annoyed/impatient PowerDirectors,
I know, as many others here know, things can go wrong, that's why the forum exists. Newbies, please try to give us info we ask for to help you, please remember we are volunteers, too. There is much to learn when entering the video-editing world, heck, I didn't know what a DVD folder was for, and I still get crabby when I see the "muxer de-muxer" mentioned in any way.
When you get up and running, you can do AMAZING things with this program. And, video-editing is FUN, I had a blast re-visiting this little trip to Maine, finding just the right music, telling a story.
http://youtu.be/QWsn_HcYLKI?hd=1
Click the link, I hope you enjoy what PD can do with a little video and a few pics.



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CubbyHouseFilms
Senior Contributor Location: Melbourne, Australia Joined: Jul 14, 2009 04:23 Messages: 2208 Offline
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Hi Barry

Great video Excellent use of slideshow, photos and slow motion.

Maybe start a new thread PD10 Success Stories so people can post their PD10 'success stories'?

PD10 works flawlessly on my system which is similar to yours.

That Page Curl transition HAS to go If we all logged a CL tech support question about it they might, just might fix it!

Well done again

Darn that makes me a 'fan boy'

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Happing editing

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Neil
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BarryTheCrab
Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Nov 06, 2008 22:18 Messages: 6240 Offline
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Success stories are nice, Cubster, but rarely posted, and don't attract attention like disasters do.
Dog bites man, not news.
Man bites dog, news!
I just get tired of people saying PD doesn't work and it's garbage. Most issues are related to poor or unsuitable hardware. Some is self-inflicted.

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Bubba in TX
Senior Contributor Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 12, 2009 21:32 Messages: 1332 Offline
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Thats why we need two channels in this forum.

1. Technical questions on why PD crashes, does not burn, how to turn on codecs, ect ect... NO editing questions

2. How do I? Questions on actual editing only.... how do I invert a clip, play it backwards, what is a colorboard... movement and audio type questions.

And when someone puts a wrong question in the wrong channel it gets MOVED to the right channel.... like most other forums do....



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RobertJ/OZ [Avatar]
Senior Contributor Location: Melbourne Australia Joined: Aug 14, 2006 02:26 Messages: 1209 Offline
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Bubba wrote,

2. How do I? Questions on actual editing only.... how do I invert a clip, play it backwards, what is a colorboard... movement and audio type questions.


When the forum first started, that is exactly what the forum was for, a place where members could ask questions and receive in-depth answers no matter how trivial to others, the question might seem, without fear that they will be subject to derogatory remarks because their spelling or English grammar may not be correct or the question is too mundane.
Unfortunately, most of the members that took the time to respond to those type of questions are no longer active on this forum, and in reality you can understand why, as the direction of the forum changed, so did the participation of those members.

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Cap'n Kevin
Senior Contributor Location: Chebeague Island, Maine Joined: Dec 26, 2008 20:22 Messages: 2011 Offline
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My plan is to resume helping users again in the forum. Very coincidental timing of your post Robert! It definitely hit a nerve for me reading your post as I completely agree in my opinion. . I had decided to attempt to post in the forum again last night.

I don't know exactly how to word this... But let's regenerate the positive vibe! I am committed to making new members feel welcome! I am certainly not saying that new members were not made to feel welcome, but I will make an extra effort to do so.

No fingers are being pointed at anyone. The water has flowed under the bridge and I am going to make an effort to be a positive influence in the forum and with other members.

The goal for me is to assist others to have a positive experience using a video editing program.

And in reference to Barry's topic, PowerDirector has been a fairly positive experience for me. But I am a patient "man"(Barry caught this! hahaha! I Love missing words!)and work through any problems. For the most part I have been very pleased with using the program.

Best,

Kevin

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Bubba in TX
Senior Contributor Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 12, 2009 21:32 Messages: 1332 Offline
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KEVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good to see ya again...


Robert.. you are so right, but I guess that was because PD 3 through 6 never gave any real issues on running. Then PD8, 9 and 10 showed up....

PD has always and still does everything I want it to do...

By the way, I am through playing with Windows 8.... Other than the new GUI, it will be another keeper. As most now know it is mainly set up for touch screen, and using the "classic" desktop GUI does not work as smoothly as it should, and the touchscreen GUI is always running and getting in the way. I was able to run everything I have on it including some very old 16 bit software.

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Barry,

Very nicely done video! A+ on the footage you shot, very crisp and clear. Thanks for sharing it.

On subject, PD is a great piece of software. Nothing on the market is flawless and we shouldn't expect it to be. A good community is one that pitches in and helps each other and this place certainly has that going for it

Jim

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All vodi
Senior Contributor Location: Canada Joined: Aug 21, 2009 11:24 Messages: 1431 Offline
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As a long time user I would like to point out that the Cyber techs have also changed their tune during mid-course in PD9 and have now designed the software to "capture" crashes to improve it's reliability. (I've been a user since PD7).

In addition, PD10 was obviously tested much more in depth prior to it's release. The proof is how much more stable it is with tough HD projects.

With active users such as in this forum PD has become a decent piece of application software - not perfect but certainly very usable. Win 10, i7
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Barry what are you shooting your video with it sure is nice and clear even in the background ?
BarryTheCrab
Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Nov 06, 2008 22:18 Messages: 6240 Offline
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Abslayer,
I used my Nikon L110 (720 mov). Not a great performer, but it was a sunny day, and lighting is so-o-o-o helpful when using consumer cameras. Also very helpful to use any camera with a steady hand (or claw), which I do attempt, to various degrees of success.

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Carl312
Senior Contributor Location: Texas, USA Joined: Mar 16, 2010 20:11 Messages: 9090 Offline
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Cap'n Kevin, Welcome back to the forum, I am glad you decided to start posting again, I, for one missed your great posts and comments.

Barry, You did an excellent job on the Railroad Museum video and stills, It is good to see some of those old trains being restored. The Museum has a big job ahead with all those cars sitting outside.

It is great to see use of Powerdirector that is a very successful outcome.

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Cap'n Kevin
Senior Contributor Location: Chebeague Island, Maine Joined: Dec 26, 2008 20:22 Messages: 2011 Offline
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Quote: Cap'n Kevin, Welcome back to the forum, I am glad you decided to start posting again, I, for one missed your great posts and comments.

Barry, You did an excellent job on the Railroad Museum video and stills, It is good to see some of those old trains being restored. The Museum has a big job ahead with all those cars sitting outside.

It is great to see use of Powerdirector that is a very successful outcome.



Thanks Carl!!
I might be moving to Italy I hear they're looking for a new cruise ship captain, just a rumor though

Best,

Kevin
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Carl312
Senior Contributor Location: Texas, USA Joined: Mar 16, 2010 20:11 Messages: 9090 Offline
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Quote:
Quote: Cap'n Kevin, Welcome back to the forum, I am glad you decided to start posting again, I, for one missed your great posts and comments.

Barry, You did an excellent job on the Railroad Museum video and stills, It is good to see some of those old trains being restored. The Museum has a big job ahead with all those cars sitting outside.

It is great to see use of Powerdirector that is a very successful outcome.



Thanks Carl!!
I might be moving to Italy I hear they're looking for a new cruise ship captain, just a rumor though

Best,

Kevin

What! You don't want to be a Ferry boat Captain?

If you move to Italy, you would have to learn a new language.

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BillHansen [Avatar]
Senior Member Joined: Jan 03, 2012 12:43 Messages: 178 Offline
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FWIW - Here's a newcomer who has used a couple of competitors' editing programs and is very pleased with PD 10, and with the help available on this forum. My video aspirations are limited; I'll never produce a video within light years of Barry's quality, but its inspirational to know what can be done with "prosumer" equipment, careful attention to detail, and Power Director.

Bill Hansen
Ithaca NY USA

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KentuckyRandy [Avatar]
Member Location: Kentucky USA Joined: Oct 27, 2010 09:39 Messages: 81 Offline
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Quote:
Quote: Cap'n Kevin, Welcome back to the forum, I am glad you decided to start posting again, I, for one missed your great posts and comments.

Barry, You did an excellent job on the Railroad Museum video and stills, It is good to see some of those old trains being restored. The Museum has a big job ahead with all those cars sitting outside.

It is great to see use of Powerdirector that is a very successful outcome.



Thanks Carl!!
I might be moving to Italy I hear they're looking for a new cruise ship captain, just a rumor though

Best,

Kevin


Kevin,

We can use a good cap'n here in KY also! See this recent article. This happened 20 miles from where my daughter lives.
http://www.wdrb.com/story/16613002/ky-lake-bridge-collapses-after-tow-boat-strike

On another point, Kevin was one of my first contacts here, when first posting on this forum. He was VERY polite, professional and knowledgable. He is an asset to this forum. A couple others here could learn from that.

Randy

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Cranston
Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Aug 17, 2007 02:26 Messages: 1667 Offline
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Just wanted to also join in with the chorus of others above, who have expressed their pleasure in seeing that the Cap'n has made a return voyage to the forum.

And me too Barry. Excellent production. Thanks for sharing.

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Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth I think Tony is also , VERY polite, professional and knowledgable. He also is an asset to this forum.
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Member Location: Kentucky USA Joined: Oct 27, 2010 09:39 Messages: 81 Offline
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Quote:
Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth I think Tony is also , VERY polite, professional and knowledgable. He also is an asset to this forum.


Same for Barry, and nice video.

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1Nina
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My plan is to resume helping users again in the forum. Very coincidental timing of your post Robert! It definitely hit a nerve for me reading your post as I completely agree in my opinion. . I had decided to attempt to post in the forum again last night.


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