DAW for Video Editing?

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Is there a DAW that's not only good for recording but also known for it's video editing capabilities? I want to videotape myself playing drums while recording into a DAW then edit the two together. I've messed around using a Sony HD Bloggie and Audition and then used Garageband to mate the two (I have a MacBook Pro) with varying degree's of success. But it would be nice just to use one DAW for both tasks. Thanks
 
Not to my knowledge, give it a google search. I always just used sony vegas or the video editing iMovie on my Macbook. And then import the audio from protools.
 
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Capt Hair said:
Not to my knowledge, give it a google search. I always just used sony vegas (cracked) or the video editing iMovie on my Macbook. And then import the audio from protools.
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I use vegas (legitimate). Folks round here don't take kindly to people who use cracked software.
 
Like the gecko said...I wouldn't mention cracked software if that's what you are using.

I also use Vegas, and I have two purchased copies, one that's my own personal, and one that was purchased at my day gig, since I do some video work there too.

Vegas is not that expensive, and it can get you good results.
There are many other options.
 
miroslav said:
Like the gecko said...I wouldn't mention cracked software if that's what you are using.

I also use Vegas, and I have two purchased copies, one that's my own personal, and one that was purchased at my day gig, since I do some video work there too.

Vegas is not that expensive, and it can get you good results.
There are many other options.
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heard that.

$600 isn't expensive?
 
Capt Hair said:
heard that.

$600 isn't expensive?
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I bought Vegas Pro 7 NIB, unregistered from an Ebay seller for $45... It also came with Soundforge 8 and DVD Architect 4.

I think at the time, Sony was pushing 9 out the door but 7 did everything a little amateur like me needed it to.

I just received an offer from Sony saying I can upgrade from any older version of Pro (my version 7 included) to 11 for $139 and I'm thinking I'm going to take them up on their offer.

Legit deals are out there if you look for 'em :)
 
Capt Hair said:
heard that.

$600 isn't expensive?
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Well, it's a question about what you get for the money...not just the dollar amount.
I mean...I Porsche 911 is pretty expensive for my pay scale, but I always wanted one...so then should I steal one since I can't afford to buy one?

What's you point....?

And I'm not just looking to lecture on the legality, as that speaks for itself.
I was suggesting that you might not want to talk about using cracked software, 'cuz you WILL get a lot of flack on the forum. :)
 
BentRabbit said:
I bought Vegas Pro 7 NIB, unregistered from an Ebay seller for $45... It also came with Soundforge 8 and DVD Architect 4.

I think at the time, Sony was pushing 9 out the door but 7 did everything a little amateur like me needed it to.

I just received an offer from Sony saying I can upgrade from any older version of Pro (my version 7 included) to 11 for $139 and I'm thinking I'm going to take them up on their offer.

Legit deals are out there if you look for 'em :)
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I know, I just can't justify spending that kind of money on something that i've maybe used 5 times in the past 2 years and I don't trust ebay. If I was using it all the time for personal use and making money from services using it, I would definitely buy it. I bought my DAW and plugins, because when I work with a potential client that's willing to pay money, I'm not going to be sitting there on some rickety software that may crap at on me at any second. I don't advocate using cracked software in the work place or when your doing something for someone else with their time and money. It's just in some cases software can be too expensive to simply just to see if you want to pick up a new hobby (trial versions can be very limited in alot of cases). There's microphones that money could be going to lol

Probably just dug myself a hole with that^ lol:facepalm:
 
To get back to the OP's question... I know as our videoing tendencies probably run to YouTube clips of our toons, importing the music and just doing the video over the top are probably a good solution.... I'd imagine that if you were doing serious video editing of film, the really high end software would have better audio editing capability... but I'm guessing. Anyone know?
 
High end video editing tends to have okay audio facilities but nothing like a full DAW. For "serious" audio work, the norm is to move to a specialist suite to do your audio post production. In many cases, there are links that can be used to transfer your workflow from the video editor to the DAW...for example, Avid and Protools (both owned by the same company) play nicely together. Premier Pro and the latest versions of Audition also have menu items to exchange material (though I can't comment on how good it is).

In other cases, the link is as simple as both the video and audio software being able to resolve time code so you can work on files and maintain sync.
 
Capt Hair said:
I know, I just can't justify spending that kind of money on something that i've maybe used 5 times in the past 2 years and I don't trust ebay. If I was using it all the time for personal use and making money from services using it, I would definitely buy it. I bought my DAW and plugins, because when I work with a potential client that's willing to pay money, I'm not going to be sitting there on some rickety software that may crap at on me at any second. I don't advocate using cracked software in the work place or when your doing something for someone else with their time and money. It's just in some cases software can be too expensive to simply just to see if you want to pick up a new hobby (trial versions can be very limited in alot of cases). There's microphones that money could be going to lol

Probably just dug myself a hole with that^ lol:facepalm:
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There's two versions of Vegas. The big version, which is expensive, then Vegas Studio, which has a limited number of tracks, but is otherwise very serviceable, and it is a fraction of the cost. I dowloaded Vegas Studio 11 from Sony for $AUS95, which is a pretty good deal.
 
The sub-$100 version of Vegas is extremely capable. Almost as good as the full version.

When I was a mod, I would ban people for stealing software. I fckin hate thieves. This group of mods is a lot nicer.
 
Bobbsy said:
High end video editing tends to have okay audio facilities but nothing like a full DAW. For "serious" audio work, the norm is to move to a specialist suite to do your audio post production. In many cases, there are links that can be used to transfer your workflow from the video editor to the DAW...for example, Avid and Protools (both owned by the same company) play nicely together. Premier Pro and the latest versions of Audition also have menu items to exchange material (though I can't comment on how good it is).

In other cases, the link is as simple as both the video and audio software being able to resolve time code so you can work on files and maintain sync.
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Thanks.

Ya, it's the time code/sync problem thats the most challenge for me. I've got several DAW's that can all deliver a decent track, my little Sony HD Bloggie produces great high def video, it's 'simply' a matter of mating the two which I'm sure is childs play to those that do it on a regular bases. Since I already have iMovie '11 and Garageband '11 on my laptop I might as well try use them for something since I rarely open those apps.
 
Well, probably not the most efficient way of doing it, but I edit the video in iMovie, then import the edited video into Garageband along with the multitrack mixdown audio. Edit the mix audio to matchup with the video audio, delete the video audio and then export the finished video out of GB.

Works ok. There's some slight out of sync issues but GB '11 has some tools that I'll mess around with like Groove Matching and Quantize Note Timing that might help :)
 
gecko zzed said:
There's two versions of Vegas. The big version, which is expensive, then Vegas Studio, which has a limited number of tracks, but is otherwise very serviceable, and it is a fraction of the cost. I dowloaded Vegas Studio 11 from Sony for $AUS95, which is a pretty good deal.
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I bought the Platinum version... I just happened to generate a $200 Harvey Normal voucher from accumulated credit card spend, so I went for the extra bells and bought the actual box even though I could get it cheaper by download... it's just that I really have no idea what the extra bells actually are! Audio stuff I haven't used, as far as I can see....
 
Twelve years, almost to the day. I hate necro-threads.
 
Necro necro! Well, Reaper works, but I actually prefer using DaVinci Resolve for Video. Both things are Free, Reaper is better with Audio and DaVinci is better with Video.
 
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