MSP 7.0 vs MSP 8

[vroman]

I have been using MSP 7.0 for about 4 years and really enjoy using it. I am interested in finding out what, if any, are the differences between MSP 7.0 and MSP 8, the newest version?

I do most of my video editing of sports. I want to know if MSP 8 has any features that will allow me to highlight a player and be able to follow that player throughout the play?

After I do my video editing with MSP 7 I create an avi file that usually takes a few hours. Than I open Movie factory 2 and take that file there to make my DVD's. Are these the correct steps I should be taking or am I making more work for myself?

Thank you in advance for any help receive. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[sjj1805]

Please view:
Video Sequence File

You can also use third party add in software
Moving Parts

You can also do it several other ways such as placing a transparent image of a circle on an overlay track and using moving paths coupled with key frames.

Regarding your workflow please view:
Workflow (Although that post was aimed at VideoStudio users the theory is the same.)

[vroman]

Thank you very much for your response. I am still unsure of which direction to go in. I am very confident in MSP 7 and have been using it for a few years now, but need to expand. The ability to highlight a player and follow them is my biggest need right now. I have seen the different ways to do this in MSP 7 and they are all very time consuming for each clip. I wondered if it's any easier in MSP 8????

Thank you again.

[heinz-oz]

I have been a long time user of MSP 7.3 and recently upgraded to MSP 8.

MSP 8 takes a completely new approach to the way clips are organised on the time line. It has very powerful features but, unlike MSP 7, it lacks VideoPaint and CGI Infinity. Whenever I need VideoPaint, I revert back to MSP7 and get that done there.

It can get a bit confusing, switching between the two, because of the differences in the time line hirarchy and the way transitions are created though.

I wondered if it's any easier in MSP 8????

MSP 8 has much improved control over the keying of effects like the movement of a highlight on a moving scene. It is still time consuming though. I would much rather use MSP 8 to do what you want than the VP feature of MSP7. I recommend to get Charlie Hills getting results book because there is one section in there, I feel, would make you see the benefits of moving paths with their improved frame keying in MSP8.

[GeorgeW]

The ability to highlight a player and follow them is my biggest need right now. I have seen the different ways to do this in MSP 7 and they are all very time consuming for each clip. I wondered if it's any easier in MSP 8????

Which ways have you tried? I did this for a football player using the STAR video filter. Just setting key frames during the motion of the play, and MSP moved the star for me. I think I re-sized the star and opacity to suit my needs. Have you tried that approach?

Regards,
George

[vroman]

That sounds easy enough. What is the "Star video filter"? I've never tried that.

Thank you for your help

Vince

[sjj1805]

Same sort of thing as the transparant circle I mentioned earlier, except the star filter is already in your library, saves you having to create something yourself with an image editor.

[GeorgeW]

That sounds easy enough. What is the "Star video filter"? I've never tried that.

Thank you for your help

Vince

I don't have MSP7.3 installed anymore, but it was one of the video filters (the star was green). You can adjust the star opacity and size, and then setup keyframes for the start point, and at different intervals throughout the clip. Just copy/paste the attributes to each of the keyframes to keep the star the same size...

Regards,
George

[vroman]

I've never tried that method and thank you for letting me know about it. I'll look up the directions right away.

[vroman]

Thank you very much for ALL your help.

Have a Happy New Year!!!!