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General discussion

Video Editing Software

Aug 24, 2005 1:43PM PDT

What software and hardware do I need to record a powerpoint presentation into a video file? That means, you will see the powerpoint slides on the video, and you will hear what the person speaking.

Then, another issue. If say I want to film a short clip with people making commentary, like a documentary, what software and hardware do I need?

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More than Powerpoint
Aug 28, 2005 3:54PM PDT

Thank you. I need something more than a powerpoint presentation. I want to make a video such that 3 quarter of the screen is the powerpoint slide, and perhaps a small screen at the bottom right corner showing the speaker speaking. Is it possible to do that?

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Yes.
Aug 28, 2005 11:40PM PDT

Sony Vegas and other video editing software does that.

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I'll second Sony Vegas 5. Also, Adobe Premier Pro is in the
Aug 28, 2005 11:58PM PDT

same class, and can do the job. However, to my knowledge Adobe is a little light in sound capabilities compared to Vegas.

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Something simpler?
Aug 29, 2005 11:12AM PDT

Thank you, but is there anything else that's easier to use and cheaper? The programs look complicated.

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(NT) (NT) Try the demos at ulead.com
Aug 29, 2005 11:42AM PDT
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Hardware?
Aug 30, 2005 1:10AM PDT

What hardware do I need to make the video? What kind of camera can allows me to directly convert the recorded video to mpeg or avi format when connected to the computer? Any brand or model to recommend? Thank you.

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Your choice.
Aug 30, 2005 1:19AM PDT

There are many solutions out there. What do you like?

Bob

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My requirements
Aug 30, 2005 10:17AM PDT

Thank you.

Actually the video that we are going to make at the moment will be some training videos. This will include going down to the production shop floor (our factory) and capture how some of the machines work, how to operate the machines and etc. Some machines are very big and some areas are quite dim.

As the hardware won't be used so frequently in the future, we will go for something moderately priced. And as we are not familiar with this technology, we also hope to get something that's easy to use.

So any suggestions, or do you need me to explain more? Thank you very much.

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Cheapest for me is...
Aug 30, 2005 10:25AM PDT

A minidv camcorder, firewire to the PC and the Ulead software that came with the 50 buck DVD recorder.

Forget digitizing cards, beg, borrow, steal a minidv camcorder.

Bob