X-sal
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Jun 19, 2003, 10:35 PM
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premier to vegas(long)
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I tried vegas a while back(ver 3) and I really didn't like it, basically because I wasn't used to the interface and I had a wedding that needed to be edited. I didn't have time to learn, so I kept editing in premier.
All I really seemed to do, was complain about not knowing where certain editing tools were or pulled my hair, trying to figure out how to do certain things.
Recently I decided to give vegas another chance, downloaded a trial version and began learning the interface. This time I made the wise decision of not editing a wedding but a simple personal project of mine. One that I had no obligation to complete since it was just for fun. This was a good decision on my part, since it allowed me to learn the interface, stress-free.
I continued using premier to finish off some weddings I had. But I was dying to use vegas on a wedding. This past week, I decided to do my first ever wedding project in vegas. I bought the full version 4.0 + DVDA and began working.
Everything turn out great! Capturing, editing and mastering. It all turned out fine. I ran into no problems, not even a single crash.
Things I loved the most was the capture utility, editing workflow, sound tools, video fx(color correction!), among other things. After I finished editing, I put some markers, rendered as mpeg2, import the file into DVDA and spit out a dvd, with custom menu and everything. Although I was tempted to use dvd workshop, I stuck with DVDA and produced a beautiful dvd that I am sure the couple will enjoy.
I edit a lot slower in vegas than I do in premier but I figure I just have to get use to it. For starters, I have yet to pick up on the shortcuts. I am a keyboard shortcut junkie. I've mastered the shortcuts in fcp and premier, so now I am ready for Vegas.
vegas over premier? you bet! over fcp...hmm that's an interesting question, I'd seriously have to take a look at fcp 4.0 to make my final decision on that one. Editing in fcp is just so quick and easy.
I just thought I'd share this with you guys.
Adobe better have some interesting ideas ahead of them otherwise vegas will surely take over. They got my vote already, can't wait for my next vegas editing project.
happy editing everyone,
Sal
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