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Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby TwilightChrono » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:45 pm

Just what it says. I have Sony Vegas 7 but am wanting to upgrade to a better editing software program. I'm not too versed in the different editing software's out there. I was thinking of upgrading to a newer version of Sony Vegas, but wouldn't know where to start in knowing which version would be the better one. I'm on a $2500 spending limit, and am hoping that it's enough to afford 2 very good editing programs. I was thinking Sony Vegas 8 or higher (If there is a higher version out) as for other editing programs, I can't really run AE at the moment, because my hardware capabilities are less that standard to run it.

So, a little help in choosing would be nice if you all could help me in this department. Thanks.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby AaronAMV » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:04 pm

Stay with Vegas 7.0, buy AE, install when you get a better computer.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Vax » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:23 pm

Adobe Premiere pro cs3
Adobe After Effects...


Yeah..thats where its at. You'll probably be able to run AE. I have a really sucky computer and it runs fine even with photoshop and premiere opened. That's basically all you need.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby LivingFlame » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:26 pm

If you know Vegas, you may as well stick with it. It interfaces with AE just fine, albeit not as seamlessly as Premiere does. That said, also get AE (educational if you can). Use the rest of the money to build yourself a spiffy new rig to rock AE with.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby TwilightChrono » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:40 pm

Well, here's my current Rig's Specs:

Windows XP
Celeron Processor (Single Core)
512 MB RAM
40 Gig HD

That's about it. Haha, sucky computer I know. And it's a desktop FYI.

Hence the problem with running AE among other programs. Would it be worth it to buy a newer version of Vegas?
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby LivingFlame » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:55 pm

Wow, yea you might be able to get by except for the RAM is pretty low. The requirements that Adobe posts for AE are:
Adobe wrote:1.5GHz or faster processor
2GB of RAM
1.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation, plus 2GB of space for optional content; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
1,280x900 display with OpenGL 2.0–compatible graphics card


But even AE + Vegas wouldn't sap all $2500, so you could at least upgrade your computer while you're at it.
Or come to the geek side and build your own. :ying:

Also, if you're just making AMVs, then upgrading Vegas probably won't give you anything you really need. The bigger differences don't really affect AMVs. So...I guess it depends on if you plan to do anything else or if you're just sticking with this hobby.


My opinion at least.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Vivaldi » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:46 pm

How about this:

1) Buy ram
2) Buy HDD
3) Buy AE CS3
4) Put the rest of the money into savings
5) ?????
6) Profit
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Vax » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:02 pm

Vivaldi wrote:How about this:

1) Buy ram
2) Buy HDD
3) Buy AE CS3
4) Put the rest of the money into savings
5) ?????
6) Profit



He'd have to buy Premiere along with AE. AE isn't a good amv work-flow without Premiere
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby LivingFlame » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:26 pm

^ AE interfaces perfectly well with Vegas. You can't nest projects, obviously, but short of that there's nothing difficult about using AE with Vegas.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Vivaldi » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:46 pm

Vax wrote:
Vivaldi wrote:How about this:

1) Buy ram
2) Buy HDD
3) Buy AE CS3
4) Put the rest of the money into savings
5) ?????
6) Profit



He'd have to buy Premiere along with AE. AE isn't a good amv work-flow without Premiere


Set up a good file tree and he'll be fine.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Kariudo » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:31 pm

AE CS3
+
new computer
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~$1000
=
Happy edit tiemz?

might need to add a video card like this one but that's not too much more
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby TwilightChrono » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:44 pm

Thanks for all the help. I just woke up, and missed my spree today XD *Tantrum* Will go tomorrow though.

Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby Vivaldi » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:36 am

Also, the newer versions of vegas (up to 9.0 currently) are for all intents and purposes the same as 7.0, I wouldn't bother upgrading.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby LivingFlame » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:28 pm

Vivaldi wrote:Also, the newer versions of vegas (up to 9.0 currently) are for all intents and purposes the same as 7.0, I wouldn't bother upgrading.

Just for clarification, Vegas Pro only goes up to version 8. Vegas Movie Studio (the lesser version) goes to 9.

Regardless, Vivaldi's point still stands. The differences between Pro 7 and Pro 8 are negligible, especially when concerned with AMVs.
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Re: Going On Program Shopping Spree Tomorrow (What to Buy?)

Postby JaddziaDax » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:33 pm

windows movie maker >.>
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