Video+Editing+2

Software || Strenghts ﻿ || Weakness ﻿﻿ || Interface is divided into three primary area: Marquee (where video viewed) Clip shelf (where clips stored) Timeline (edit clips & audio) Drag & Drop approach ||  || DV-Standard HDV (High Definition video) Quick Time Movie MEPG-4 Emailed Posted to the web Recorded on CD-ROM Convert all clips internally to DV format for rapid exports. || Quality does not match Media Player 9codec of WMM2. || visible at the same time. T imeline used to organize clips. iMovie also allows the following editing features to be directly dragged on to the timeline, sound, transitions, title and other elements. || Importing a 40MB DV file averages 45 seconds as opposed to WMM2. || Slow motion Water ripples, etc. Transitions Easy edit audio Customizable title Preconfigured exporting settings Allows user to split audio clips in two Picture-in-Picture feature (places video track on top of existing filmstrip) ||  iMovie has only 6 transitions selections and 7 effects compared to WMM2. Inability to control volume levels within a clip || Mac OS X 10.1 Min hard drive space: 200 MB Min processor type : IBM PowerPC G3, G4 Min RAM size: 64 MB (Mac OS 9.1 or higher), 128 MB (Mac  OS X 10.1) Interface devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, 800 x 600 resolution monitor requires a minimum resolution of 1024x768, ||  || Centralized video library || iMovie requires a video capture card and/or FireWire connection to capture digital video from a DV camera. || $49  || Use Troubleshooting tool on website Apple Discussion Forum [] ||  || ** Movie Maker 2 ** ||  ||   || O ffers more editing capabilities and 130 new titles, transitions, and effects Collections pane holds captured or imported video, images and audio files. Toggle feature allows you to view either pane || Collection pane is sometimes obscured by the Task pane. || **Exporting**  ||  Conventional uncompressed DV-AVI (digital camcorder or hard drive)  Save to computer Save to CD E-mail Directly to DVD camera Web video hosting provider Several WMF formats, newest WMP9 format This format extremely beneficial in that it allows the consumer to save a video library due to it’s small files. Keeps a running tab of disc space it occupies Output to pocket PC || Can not be viewed on other computers because Media Player 9codec is needed  || “Capture video” appears in the Autoplay dialog. The Wizard will easily guide you through the capture process. Averages seconds to import a 40MB DV. ||  || Capture video Edit Movie Finish Movie A Task-based interface walks consumer through steps An amazing feature WMM2 added was //AutoMovie//. It is a wizard that takes editing out of your hands. It analyzes video, audio and finds the best content and “intelligently arranges it into a finished movie.” //AutoMovie// will also edit your video when you add music. WMM2 offers 60 Transition selections and 30 Effect selections. ||  || 128 MB RAM displays with resolutions of 800x600 or less Total Downloads From 2008-01-01: 707,820 ||  || Video Guides E-mail Phone Chat Windows Vista Forum link below []
 * Video Editing
 * ** iMovie ** ||  ||   ||
 * ** Interface ** || Easy to use, manual not needed.  Clean and easy interface.
 * ** Formats Exporting ** || MPEG-2  AVCHD
 * ** Capture/Importing Video ** || I movie controls the capturing of video through //Import// button.  No need to use drop down menu for editing features, all
 * ** Editing ** || Editing features “Expert Effect”:  Sepia tone
 * ** Pertinent Information ** || Min operating system:  Mac OS 9.1 or higher,
 * ** Workforce ** || Analog video  Non-linear editing
 * ** Costs ** || Free with a MAC system.  ||  Older MAC systems must purchase software.
 * ** Technical Support ** || Speak to Apple Expert online  Choose a convenient time for a phone call
 * ** Video Editing Software ** ||  ** Strengths **  ||  ** Weaknesses **  ||
 * ** Windows **
 * **Interface** ||  Has a 15 frames p/s project editing environment  Works analogy video sources and digital video sources
 * **Formats**
 * **Capturing and importing video** ||  WMM2 supports both the capturing and importing of video   from analog and digital video and audio sources  When connecting to DV camera or similar image device
 * **Editing** ||  WMM2 simplified editing for the inexperienced consumer.  In editing there are 3 main features:
 * **Pertinent Information** ||  WMM2 requirements  600 MHz Pentium III
 * **Cost** ||  $350  ||   ||
 * **Technical Support** ||  Windows Live Messenger provides:  Tutorial & tips

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