If we want to smoothly transfer DV content to a computer for editing and production, hardware alone is not enough, we also need software support. Generally speaking, we can simply divide DV post-production software into four categories: capture software, editing software, compression software and burning software. So, what software do we need to perform the following operations? Nowadays, there are so many types of corresponding software on the market that it is almost dazzling to choose from. We will select the software that is the easiest to operate and has the best editing and editing effects to make an introduction.
Capture expert—VideoStudio
Commonly seen capture software nowadays include ULEAD Video Studio (VideoStudio) and many random software for digital cameras, among which Taiwan Ulead's VideoStudio is the most common and the easiest to use, because when you buy a 1394 card, it usually comes with a VideoStudio 5 CD. Of course, if you want more functions, you can go Buy the latest VideoStudio 7.
The so-called acquisition is to transfer the content you shot in the digital video tape to the computer hard drive. Through the 1394 card and VideoStudio software, you can collect the digital images into your hard drive. After it is finished, a very large AVI file will appear on your hard disk. A general AVI file occupies 3-5M of space per second. This is because the compression ratio of AVI files is very small, so AVI files are usually very large and there are not many files. One minute's AVI has hundreds of megabytes, so your hard drive must be large enough :). Because some 1394 cards have real-time compression functions, higher-end capture cards rely on special processing chips to perform hardware real-time data compression processing; and those cards that do not have real-time hardware compression functions can also perform software compression through the CPU on the computer. processing. Therefore, what you get through the built-in software is MPEG1 or MPEG2 files instead of AVI files. The advantage of this is that the files you get are smaller, but it is not conducive to post-editing and production, and the digital-to-analog conversion process in the middle of transmission-compression , the quality of the image will be lost.
In addition, due to the limitations of the FAT32 file system, the maximum single file cannot exceed 4GB, and transferring a 60-minute digital video tape will occupy about 11-13G of hard disk space, which greatly exceeds the 4GB limit. Therefore, we recommend that the hard disk partition be formatted as NTFS, so as to avoid the above problems.
Editing expert——Adobe PremierePro
Adobe Premiere Pro is currently the most popular non-linear editing software and a powerful tool for digital video editing. It serves as a powerful multimedia video, audio Editing software has countless applications and beautiful production effects, which are enough to help users work more efficiently. Adobe Premiere Pro, with its new rationalized interface and universal high-end tools, takes into account the different needs of video users and provides unprecedented production capabilities, control and flexibility in an inexpensive video editing toolbox. Adobe Premiere Pro is an innovative non-linear video editing application and a powerful real-time video and audio editing tool. It is one of the most used video editing software by video enthusiasts.
The world's leading film and television production software. Adobe Premiere Pro delivers more powerful, efficient enhancements and advanced professional tools, including cutting-edge color correction, powerful new audio controls and multiple nested timelines, and is specifically optimized for multi-processors and hyper-threading , which can take advantage of the speed advantages of the new generation of systems based on Intel Pentium processors and running Windows XP to provide an editing experience that can be freely rendered.
Adobe Premiere Pro is both an independent product and a key component in the newly launched Adobe Video Collection.
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Compression Guide - TMPGEnc and Canopus ProCoder
Since the captured AVI files are relatively "huge" and our ultimate goal is to create our own image disc, we also need Then use compression software to reprocess the AVI file and compress it into an MPEG1 or MPEG2 file of moderate size. Regarding compression software, we recommend using TMPGEnc or Canopus ProCoder. In fact, VideoStudio can also compress videos, but the biggest disadvantage of its compression is that there are many color blocks in the picture, and there are few adjustable parameters during compression. So we’d better use professional software to compress it.
Before compressing, you must first clarify your final burning purpose. If your final burning purpose is VCD, then you should choose to compress into MPEG1 format; if you want to burn DVD, then you must choose MPEG2 format for compression. MPEG2 was formulated in 1994 and is built on MPEG1. The design goals are advanced industry standard image quality and higher transmission rates. MPEG2 can provide broadcast-level video and CD-level sound quality. It adopts motion prediction frame compression method and has good effect on video compression. On the premise of obtaining broadcast-level digital video quality, it can achieve a compression efficiency of 20:1.
TMPGenc is a set of MPEG encoding tool software developed by the Japanese. It supports VCD, SVCD, DVD and other formats, so many netizens are accustomed to calling it "Little Japan". It can compress and convert various common video files into video formats that comply with VCD, SVCD, DVD, etc. This software is very small and efficient. The current version number is 2.52.
Canopus ProCoder is one of the best compression software today in terms of picture quality and picture detail processing. Its design is based on Canopus' patented DV and MPEG-2 codecs technology, and supports output to MPEG-1, MPEG -2. Windows Media, RealVideo, Apple QuickTime, Microsoft DirectShow, Microsoft Video for Windows, Microsoft DV, Microsoft DV and Canopus DV video formats, the current version number is 1.5.
These two software can be said to be outstanding representatives of the current video compression software family, but they also have a shortcoming, that is, the compression speed is relatively slow, generally taking more than 10 hours, so I usually If you turn on the computer and go to bed, when you wake up the next morning, the compression may not be completed. Therefore, a high-performance computer is very important!
Burning Master——Nero Burning Rom
Nero Burning Rom is a long-established burning software produced by the German company Ahead Software. Friends who have burned discs will definitely know it! It not only has excellent performance, but also has powerful functions. It is one of the burning tools that supports the most abundant disc formats. It can produce data CD, Audio CD or hybrid CD containing both audio track and data modes. It can also produce VCD and SVCD. , bootable system startup CD, Hybrid format CD and UDF format CD, etc. The new version also supports DVD burning, which can be said to be omnipotent and highly recommended! .
Keniu Image (digital photo processing expert)
Keniu Image is a new generation of image processing software with unique and powerful photo scene functions that only take a few seconds. Create exquisite wedding photos, celebrity photos, calendars, baby photos, QQ avatars, non-mainstream flash pictures, bobblehead dolls, etc. It also has powerful beauty and special effects functions, which is super simple and convenient.
Keniu Image V1.2.1 Beta version has a new cosmetic microdermabrasion function, which can easily remove small acne on the face without a trace! The new version also optimizes the scene editing function, making it easy to use the awesome scene function even without being connected to the Internet! You can also easily download the latest awesome scenes.
Main function introduction:
Built you into a video star in seconds
Street advertisements, news broadcasts, cover characters, bird's nest screens...scenes can be fake and real with just one click Become a video star instantly
Update scene effects every day, there are new surprises every day
Easily create personalized calendars, baby photos, artistic photos, and wedding photos
Embedded with thousands of calendars, baby photos, photo stickers, wedding photos, and non-mainstream scenes, you can easily create them without any PS skills
Supports multiple picture scenes, one calendar, wedding photos, and baby photos can be Embed multiple photos, the effect is super cool
Super portrait beauty and photo studio special effects
Smart portrait soft focus beauty, showing hazy artistic feeling in 1 second
The four studio special effects of cold blue, cold green, warm yellow, and retro make you cool, beautiful, and charming...
Six automatic restoration capabilities such as fill light and softness, sketch, black and white, nostalgia, etc. Ten alternative effects, light makeup and heavy makeup are always suitable for elegance
Powerful text and watermark editing
Text supports vertical arrangement and arbitrary rotation, making editing more convenient. Make couplets, add comments, everything is OK (new!)
A large number of watermarks to choose from, add them to your pictures to show your personality and make them unique
Professional image processing capabilities
Provide QQ avatars, MSN avatars, Kaixin avatars and online photo album specifications, set the most suitable pictures in one step
Brightness, contrast, hue, color gradation, color balance, professional design, best results!
Easily manage all photos on your computer
Comprehensively scan the pictures on your computer and automatically organize them according to date and folder order
Keniu Image v1. 8.0.1001 released on 2009.09.03
Improvement list:
1. Added automatic upgrade function
2. Added brown and cold blue templates for local color pens
3. Keep EXIF ??information after editing photos
4. Optimize the save interface and directly set common parameters
photoshop image processing
Photoshop It is one of the most famous image processing software under Adobe and can provide you with the most professional image editing and processing. Adobe Photoshop software makes it easier for you to use its unparalleled power through a more intuitive user experience, greater editing freedom, and greatly improved productivity. Graphics and image processing software that integrates image scanning, editing and modification, image production, advertising creativity, image input and output, and is deeply loved by graphic designers and computer art enthusiasts.
Aotu Digital Imaging Master Online Production Client
1. Install the client
1. Open Hongming Online, click on the "Client" in the floating icon on the right Click the "Client Download" button to download the client.
2. After the download is completed, double-click to open the client program and enter the client installation interface.
3. Select "Next" to enter the installation directory setting interface, select Browse to select the appropriate directory, and then return to the installation directory setting interface and select "Next"; you can also directly select "Next" by default. .
4. Enter the installation interface. Of course, when the plug-in installation pop-up window appears, select "Continue Anyway". The installation program will automatically install the client to your computer.
5. Completed Installation, after the installer has installed the client, the program installation completion interface will appear. Click the "Finish" button on the interface to complete the client installation.
2. Photo MTV production
1. Find the "Otto Digital Imaging Master" icon on the desktop, double-click to enter, the login interface will pop up, enter the user name and password (obtain Please refer to User Account Operations for username and password). Then you will see the software interface as shown in Figure 1.
Open the software and add your favorite music (MP3 format) from the music management bar on the left. If there is no music, you can download it from the Internet. Music addition is divided into single addition and batch addition. If you need to make subtitles, you need to download the KSC subtitle file.
After adding music, select Album Management to register a new album. When registering a photo album, be sure to choose to generate a video file, and then confirm to enter the photo album production process.
Step 1: Scan or import photos. Click on the photo album just generated from the upper window of the software to burn, activate the scan button, and import the prepared digital photos into the software. If they are paper photos, scan them...
Firegraphic
Firegraphic This digital image management software helps you acquire, manage, view, edit, and print images. You can import and rename photos from digital cameras, create files, and categorize them. Organize your photos with the ability to slide displays, open multiple viewers and compare photos side by side. You can burn your photo album to CD using Firegraphic within the software. Printing options allow you to print photos the way you want and save them to paper. Includes a customizable toolbar and view context menu. A powerful graphics management software that can view, rotate pictures, print, format conversion, thumbnail preview, etc. .
The Best Home Video Show
The main features of "The Best Home Video Show":
1: It is a home digital video album where what you see is what you get. Production software.
2: Supports adding static images, videos, music, Flash animations, GIF animations, text and other multimedia objects to the digital image album.
3: Supports the overlay of static images, GIF animations and text on videos and Flash animations, and supports transparent GIF animations and GIF static images.
4: Extremely simple production process and completely graphical operation interface.
5: The digital image album produced is a single executable program in EXE format.