Programs for Creating AMV's

DeinReich · Post by **DeinReich** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:20 am

I cant use Premiere or Vegas, which annoys me (Tried to install Vegas the other day, but I couldn't get DirectX 9.0c, said my OS was pirated, which it's not.). I might just end up buying one of these programs just so I can have a good program.

Right now i am using Powerdirector 4.

Yorae · Post by **Yorae** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:54 am

Hmmm... as the people before me said, there is no ultimately "best" software to make. It depends on what you have in mind for your AMV and what the software could offer you in those terms. As for myself, I've been using Ulead9 for a while now and I find it a decent program for a bit more than basic editting which can be offered. Also, its the only software which works on my crappy computer without freezing every 10 minutes

Niotex · Post by **Niotex** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:30 am

In my personal opinion i find adobe premiere pro 1.0 to work the best. it provides with logical options and a logical workbar area. the only problem basicly with this program is the lack of xtreem/easy masking and thats where After Effects jumps in for most people. Personaly I have all that masking and junk it takes away the focus on the video and more on the effects. And if in need of some original stuff to bring forth the storyline you want to show in your video in a way above premiere i would suggest using photoshop along side it and if your lazzy after effects.

I have seen some interesting stuff done in vegas but thats all based on effects and so on, also i heard first hand that vegas has timing isues.

and a little sidenote, using premiere has its overall benefits as a lot of people will be able to help you out. this meaning specialy made programms that will make importing and exporting a lot easyer ^^

Niotex · Post by **Niotex** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:31 am

I have = I hate

Arcane Azmadi · Post by **Arcane Azmadi** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:45 am

As an editor, I've used a few different programs. I use Adobe Premiere 6.0 at home for making my AMVs but if you can get it, I'd probably say that Final Cut Pro is a better program (a lot less clunky and more reliable). Unfortunately, Final Cut is Mac software and so is not available to PC users. I wouldn't recommend Avid- it's very hardcore, not nearly as user friendly as Premiere and you probably don't need it for making AMVs. However, I've heard good things about Premiere Pro, although I havent' had a chance to try it yet.

It really all depends on how ambitious you are and how much effort you want to put into your AMVs. Learning to use proper editing software requires learning a whole new field of skills, but it gives you a considerable advantage over those who just stick to the basics. It's up to you, really.

Niotex · Post by **Niotex** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:57 am

avid is a program for the hardcore group yeah its mostly used for very heavy editing and live editing for tv stations. funny part is actualy im going to study avid and premiere for about 3 years starting september at my new school... when i have gotten ahold of avid and actualy experianced it i can savely judge over it though from what i heard its basicly to complex for normal users and you actualy need to learn for it...

RA|Azrael · Post by **RA|Azrael** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:11 am

Hey I use Vegas Video, not for making amvs but for other things like Counter-Strike movies.. but I just don't get it.. the quality on the movies suck but still 5min of film takes about 1gig on my harddrive :S can some one pls help me?

but for amvs i wouldn't use anything except for Adobe premiere pro or Windows movie maker.

Jnzk · Post by **Jnzk** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:16 am

RA|Azrael wrote:Hey I use Vegas Video

but for amvs i wouldn't use anything except for Adobe premiere pro or Windows movie maker.

That's probably the first time I've heard anyone prefer WMM to Vegas. Anyway, The tech guide can help you get the best quality out of your programs.

TaranT · Post by **TaranT** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:22 am

bum wrote:
JaddziaDax wrote:out of the three I like Vegas the best... I have not the money fore Premeire, but Vegas gives you some neat options... I'd say its probably the intermediate between WMM and Premeire...
So what exactly can premier do that vegas cant? damn n00b

I don't think Ms. Dax is a noob, and she might be writing about Vegas Movie Studio (v4). But yeah, the full version of Vegas (v6) is easily equal to Premiere in most respects, including price.

Niotex wrote:I have seen some interesting stuff done in vegas but thats all based on effects and so on,
also i heard first hand that vegas has timing isues.

And now you've heard first hand that Vegas has no timing issues.

Niotex · Post by **Niotex** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:46 am

well from what i heard jcd say is that vegas has a complexer timeline wich makes it harder to time compared to premiere making me pick premiere over vegas. i still have to check the program for myself though to confirm this so dont take it as a offence