Best System for Video Studio 9 Plus
Best System for Video Studio 9 Plus
I'm looking to put my Video Studio 9 Plus Software on a dedicated system for my home Video, converting of VHS Tapes to Digital and my Photo Show work. I'm thinking of buying separate components and putting the custom system together. I'm looking for advise on what would be a good Motherboard and processor for working with Video Studio 9 Plus and how much Memory I should Install and what size Hard Drive. And should I retain my XP OS for the New System instead of Vista. Also what are some descent DVD burners. And also what are reliable DVD Disc for burning Home Videos and Photoshows. Thanks for all your advise.
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Ron P.
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- 32bit or 64bit: 64 Bit
- motherboard: Hewlett-Packard 2AF3 1.0
- processor: 3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-4770
- ram: 16GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 645
- sound_card: NVIDIA High Definition Audio
- Hard_Drive_Capacity: 4TB
- Monitor/Display Make & Model: 1-HP 27" IPS, 1-Sanyo 21" TV/Monitor
- Corel programs: VS5,8.9,10-X5,PSP9-X8,CDGS-9,X4,Painter
- Location: Kansas, USA
First Ulead did not make a VS9 plus. However a competitor, http://www.desktop-video-guide.com/pinn ... eview.html does have a Studio 9 plus. Who is the manufacturer of the version you have?
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VideoStudio 9 is not designed to work with Vista and so you will need an XP Operating system to make the most of it.
Having said that, if you are going to build a new computer from scratch, then you also have to consider the "What you buy today is out of date next week" issue. I suspect that you, like most other people, will want to use your computer for other things as well.
What I might suggest is that you consider a Dual Boot System.
I have written a guide here:
Dual Boot the Steve Jones method.
My method differs from the traditional dual boot methods, but I have explained in depth in that article how my method works and how it compares to the traditional methods.
Regarding DVD discs and DVD Burners. You will find that many forum members suggest that you should lower the burning speed to preferably 4x. Some DVD Discs will only allow you to reduce the burn speed to 6x - no problems - burn at 6X.
Do not burn at the higher speeds when dealing with DVD Video. Again you will be using your DVD burner for other things such as DATA discs, so again take this into account when choosing a burner and buy one with the highest burn speed available - such as 12x or 16x - reserve those speeds for your DATA discs.
Whatever system you buy - go for the best of what you can afford.
When choosing a system with a specific task or application in mind - such as VideoStudio 9 - look at the programs system requirements.
These should be regarded as the minimum - you get better results by exceeding those requirements.
Having said that, if you are going to build a new computer from scratch, then you also have to consider the "What you buy today is out of date next week" issue. I suspect that you, like most other people, will want to use your computer for other things as well.
What I might suggest is that you consider a Dual Boot System.
I have written a guide here:
Dual Boot the Steve Jones method.
My method differs from the traditional dual boot methods, but I have explained in depth in that article how my method works and how it compares to the traditional methods.
Regarding DVD discs and DVD Burners. You will find that many forum members suggest that you should lower the burning speed to preferably 4x. Some DVD Discs will only allow you to reduce the burn speed to 6x - no problems - burn at 6X.
Do not burn at the higher speeds when dealing with DVD Video. Again you will be using your DVD burner for other things such as DATA discs, so again take this into account when choosing a burner and buy one with the highest burn speed available - such as 12x or 16x - reserve those speeds for your DATA discs.
Whatever system you buy - go for the best of what you can afford.
When choosing a system with a specific task or application in mind - such as VideoStudio 9 - look at the programs system requirements.
These should be regarded as the minimum - you get better results by exceeding those requirements.
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digitalpics4u
Huge suggestion....
Why go to ALL the expense of this mega/complicated system stuff.
Here are two other ways to go as a suggestion;
1. Get a VCR to DVD burner solution.
If you want to add titles, etc. Simply go to the other method.
2. Hook-up your Video Camera input to the Video players output and put it onto video/then input it to the Computer to add titles, and to edit.
Do NOT save files on the computer. Get an external memory back-up system, so when you finish working with your videos, simply put it on the external memory for safe keeping. Keep it in RAW format and the renderable format (the one you can view on a Computer to burn to DVD format).
You might?? I was thinking about trying this to eleminate the time between the VCR player to Tape on the Camera to the Computer, linking them all up and doing this real time?! Not too sue this will work. But it sure would save a lot of time!
Here are two other ways to go as a suggestion;
1. Get a VCR to DVD burner solution.
If you want to add titles, etc. Simply go to the other method.
2. Hook-up your Video Camera input to the Video players output and put it onto video/then input it to the Computer to add titles, and to edit.
Do NOT save files on the computer. Get an external memory back-up system, so when you finish working with your videos, simply put it on the external memory for safe keeping. Keep it in RAW format and the renderable format (the one you can view on a Computer to burn to DVD format).
You might?? I was thinking about trying this to eleminate the time between the VCR player to Tape on the Camera to the Computer, linking them all up and doing this real time?! Not too sue this will work. But it sure would save a lot of time!
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digitalpics4u
DVD suggestions
I missed some topics to respond to. I use HP, Staples brand and Memorex DVD's with a Lot of success. I get them at Staples on sale! You can get a named brand DVD 100 pack on sale for around $23. But they would reg. cost around $60! Wait for the sale.
Also, you want to consider the labels. SureThing software is Awsome (around $29 on-line download)! They will take any regular label brand name label format style... and the program offers amazing things. You can also purchase THREE other types of DVD's 1. Print on (from your home printer - This takes a special DVD (expensive) - if it has this option/I have a regular home epson printer that will do this if I attach an adapter) 2. Lazer printing. Your choice of computer DVD player/burner may have this option, but you can also purchase one for the extra bay (the SureThing offers this option to laser on a design). You turn over your DVD to have the burner etch the DVD. And 3. An external professional color printer (stand alone).
Also, you want to consider the labels. SureThing software is Awsome (around $29 on-line download)! They will take any regular label brand name label format style... and the program offers amazing things. You can also purchase THREE other types of DVD's 1. Print on (from your home printer - This takes a special DVD (expensive) - if it has this option/I have a regular home epson printer that will do this if I attach an adapter) 2. Lazer printing. Your choice of computer DVD player/burner may have this option, but you can also purchase one for the extra bay (the SureThing offers this option to laser on a design). You turn over your DVD to have the burner etch the DVD. And 3. An external professional color printer (stand alone).