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Thank you for the suggestion! I will try that tomorrow with some of my files.
I really don't quite understand the difference between video formats, I just had a vague understanding that MTS files were super-compressed and AVI files were uncompressed -- I am not even sure where I read that! I think I was just trying to get a solution so that I could more easily edit the video since all my footage came from HD cameras.
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Thanks so much Tony! It means a lot coming from someone who obviously knows what he's doing. I can't wait to get home and keep working on this -- I would love to get some of my husband's stuff in HD. I will do the updates you gave me links to tonight and also try to get my hands on some RAM and a new video card. Take care!
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Tony, I'm not sure how converting it helps either, but somehow it does. I did have problems previously trying to edit the MTS video on the timeline (it would go out of sync, even with lowest quality selected in the preview window), which is why I used the .avi workaround. If you have a moment, some samples of my editing are on youtube and I am providing links below. The footage I have been using is MP4 video footage along with the MTS converted to .avi. Please do let me know what you think if you have time to check it out -- these are my very first editing efforts and I want to get better at this.
I am looking into upgrades for RAM and graphics card now, and I'll also see what I can do about getting a better system. In the meantime I would like to thank you and James so very much for your quick and forthright responses to my inquiries and for the links to the updates!
Nikki
"Movin' Out/New York State of Mind" http://youtu.be/t-dlcmrtEo8
"My Funny Valentine" http://youtu.be/p6nONn7TArM
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Thank you for your quick reply. I understand that video editing takes a lot of resources but I do recall reading that another user (I think his name was Bubba?) said he did just fine with 32 bits and 3 Gigs of RAM, so I will make do -- I can use PD9 just fine when I convert my MTS files to avi for my project needs.
In your opinion, do you think that maxing out the memory would be a viable solution? Is it the system in general that is not capable of HD editing or do I need to upgrade the video card as well? Or do I just need a brand new system in order to edit HD?
***EDIT: I am an idiot. I didn't have any idea until I looked at my DxDiag that my graphics card isn't even in the same zip code as the other models able to run this program and my memory is at the bare minimum. Sorry, y'all. Any suggestions for improvement are definitely appreciated though! Thanks JAMES1 for your time.
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I am confused. I just checked my previous post and I was able to download my DxDiag text file. Is this not what is needed? I am going to attach it again directly to this post. Please let me know if this is not what is needed and I will try again.
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Thank you for your reply and I apologize for the delay in responding, I got home from rehearsal very late last night. Just for kicks I did try to play with an MTS file on the timeline and to my dismay I can't really even play it back well without the audio and video quickly going out of sync. My preview quality is set to Normal and I didn't have shadow files enabled, so now I will give you the information you need to tell me if I must upgrade my brand new computer *sigh*
1. I opened one of my project files that included MTS video files
2. I dragged an MTS file to the timeline
3. I tried to play it back on the timeline and after about a minute, the audio was out of sync with the video
My version - PowerDirector Version Build 9.0.0.2316
My system specs:
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium(32-bit) on an HP s3712f
My processor is a Pentium Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40 GHz
Only 3.00 gigs of RAM
I copy project files to my main c: drive as needed - I was having problems using them from the external drive where they are all stored.
I have attached a screenshot of my workspace and the DxDiag -- I'm not sure how to make a smaller clip of my MTS files, but I will try to do this if you need it. Please do let me know if I need to provide additional information and thank you again!
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Hello, I am a first time poster, but I've been searching the forums for answers to many of my questions. However, I cannot seem to find the answer to one issue. Please bear with me as I try to clarify my concerns with a bit of background.
I just purchased PD9 as an upgrade from PD7, which shipped on my computer. I have had great success editing videos in the past but I am trying to improve my skills and efficiency. My concern is that I am not using the best video format in converting HD video.
My main purpose for the program is using it to edit my husband's live musical performances. I receive the raw footage from the cameras and a separate audio track from the engineers. The problem is that the footage I receive is either MTS or MP4. Under PD7 I would convert everything to AVI, edit and burn the final product to DVD. My understanding is that there is really no way to burn HD video to a DVD so I haven't really tried to edit HD video at all.
My question is twofold: Am I underutilizing the program by NOT trying to edit in HD and is there another format I should convert to that would give near-HD viewing quality? I want to provide my husband with the best product, but he even said he doesn't really have a need for anything to be in HD and was happy with the quality. Should I be trying to edit in MP4, is that a better "container" as far as quality goes? I was thinking it would be a waste to edit in HD if I can't really provide him with a disc that can be played in a regular DVD player. I just want to make sure that I'm doing this the best way.
Also, is it OK to post the dxdiag and stuff in a new thread to see if my system can even handle HD edits? I thought it might be nice to find out what I'd need to improve to make that happen. Thank you so much for your replies.
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