Vid blah... and grrrrrrr

[ash48]

First the grrrrr..... Hubby just upgraded the Mac to the new operating system and suddenly none of my clipping software works. MPEG streamclip won't run the mpg's (my clean copies), the .mov's play only sound in realplayer, I can't friggin' clip in the new Quicktime - sure, it looks very sexy and all and it has this way awesome trimming thing but there doesn't seem to be a way to export it to .dv so I can use it in FCE! In fact it doesn't have "export" as an option at all! What's the use of that!

Looks like we need MPEG-2 play back component for Streamclip which costs $20. Not that that's expensive, but why would an upgrade suddenly make files unreadable in Streamclip?! I know I just have to be patient and wait for my Mac genius hubby to work it all out. And he will (*meep* he better!) It's just I want to play NOW!!!

*breathes*

I was taking a vidding break anyway. *nods* I was. Really. Though I have just put "Battle for the Sun" on my timeline and I have a bit of a plan for this song.... but... hmmmm, we'll see, it ain't going to be easy me thinks...

Sorry to rant.... I feel a bit better now. Damn technology. I mean, I love it really, but.... *sigh* not when it gets complicated on me.

Comments

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Hey!

Yeah - though sometimes I wish I knew how to do it.... I just need some patience...

And $299 is an awesome price for FCP. :) Go for it!

(ooh - I'm playing in Photoshop!! I've made 3 book covers! *dances* Yes - I am ridiculously happy with myself!)

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

It's more than Final Cut Pro. it's Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, Color 1.5, Compressor 3.5,& DVD Studio Pro 4 . It's one advantage of working at a university. Academic discounts...

And you'll find the more you play with Photoshop the more you learn. Just don't be afraid to try new things. It may fail at first but the skills learned are worth it...

[ash48.livejournal.com]

it's Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, Color 1.5, Compressor 3.5,& DVD Studio Pro 4 . It's one advantage of working at a university. Academic discounts...

Just rub it in why don't you!! :)

And yep! Lot's of playing. Hit and miss. Feels bloody great when it's a hit though... :)

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

Guess it's just the squee coming out getting it for such a great price!

But remember, you'll always have me to ask questions to.

And I'll be anxious for you to check out the vid I'm working on now. Definitely something different ...

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Hee! Squee away! :D

I will definitely be checking it out! I look forward to it. :)

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

And I hope your husband can get your computer all straightened out soon...

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

I'm getting ready to test the beta of the new vid on YouTube. WOuld you like a sneak preview? There's still a few finishing touches I need to make but I like to check to see if YouTube rejects it due to the soundtrack.

I can't remember what your YouTube name is though...