Videostudio Pro X5

[wstagner]

Hope no 1 purchased on 3/7/12. Just got an email with a full version deel for $49 thru 3/16/12.
Yesterday was $99.

I still want to hear someone discuss performance improvements, rendering time, etc.
Also report on whether or not the burning module still gives unspecified error when the music track/motion menu items aren't checked.

That's been broken for many years.

[wstagner]

Did anyone ever figger oot WHERE in the project the burning module properties are stored/saved?
I much prefer the way that Movie Factory Pro saved the burning properties in s separate file.
At least we KNEW where the info was...in a file name we could specify.

[lata]

Well when you use Movie Factory you are adding video files Mpeg2 files.
You create the menu, Eventually when you close you are prompted to save the project, at least that’s how I assume it works. When you launch Movie Factory again you can use an existing project file.

Video Studio will do the same, If you Share create disc from an empty timeline the burner module opens in a similar manner to Movie Factory, you add a Video File create your menu.
When you close the module you are returned to the empty timelines, you are looking at a project.
File Save and the menu structure will be saved as a VSP. I usually name it as Burn my Movie.

As Video Studio is an editor you may access the burner with the edited project open, the movie showing as a single file. Create the menu then close and you return to the open project, again save and the menu structure will be saved.

I do find it best to burn from an empty timeline, then add my video files or project files in the burner module.

Or have I misunderstood you?

And I think the music track/motion menu issue has been fixed, I am sure someone will confirm or not???????

[wstagner]

I'd appreciate it you'd confirm fixed or not...I don't think it's been fixed.
I was told long ago here it's best to output the video project to a file, then create the menu system using the file that was created.

I'd also like to confirm whether or not the burning module has gained any performance improvement from the multiple core support.

t/u, Lata.

[lata]

I'd appreciate it you'd confirm fixed or not...I don't think it's been fixed.
I was told long ago here it's best to output the video project to a file, then create the menu system using the file that was created.
I'd also like to confirm whether or not the burning module has gained any performance improvement from the multiple core support.

t/u, Lata.

Yes that is true, but you were asking "WHERE in the project the burning module properties are stored/saved?"
you were not asking which files you should add to the burner module.

I ran a quick test regarding the burner motion menu and background audio and the program did not fail.
Whether i covered all the options i do not know?
In addition, chapter names are now retained provided you create them in the burner module.

I would suggest that you download the trial version of X5 to check if things have been corrected for you

[wstagner]

Thanks, I'll do that at some point.
I'll find where it fails and report back.

[JackTheBear]

Heck - I am just trying to install X5 - I downloaded the program and when I select it the OS asks me which program I want open the X5 with - Doesn't seem to be an exe file? I feel like I just thru $40 in the trash!!!!! Any suggestions?

[Ken Berry]

See http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php ... 88#p242588 The idea seems to be that for those who don't have .exe on the end of the downloaded file, you just add .exe to it then execute it i.e. double click it. It should then install.

[cek333]

It's disappointing to read that the H.264 encoding has not being improved in X5. I would have purchased it for that reason alone. Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any third-party H.264 encoders that would work with Corel (specifically X4)?
Thanks,
Cecil.

[babdi]

As wstagner rightly points out there is nothing seriously enticing to get a X5. This forum has cried hoarse on 64 bit version,motion path.
New blue effects can be bought seperately based on one's needs while X5 shoves them down. Adding 21 tracks is passe. Competitors have 100 tracks
3rd party Screen recorders are available too. I guess X5 missed the bus

[Peter100]

I have run some quick comparison between X4 and X5 rendering quality for MPEG optimizer (i.e. this is what I used for all my projects to maintain maximum output quality) and it looks like X5 have slightly worse output quality than X4. I find that X5 output is not that crisp/detailed as X4 is. I used for testing clips form my AVCHD H264 camcorder that records at 1920x1080 60i at 17.4 Mbps bit rate with cap at 18 Mpbs. Because the bit rate falls within VS X5 bit rate cap I was hoping that the clip would maintain its quality, but this is not quite the case. I am assuming that there must be something else other then a bit rate that is downgrading the output. The results seem to be some how in line to what Natan have experience in his test.

I would be interested if others had a chance to do similar comparison, and if yes then what were their findings.

Regards,
Peter

[Kingston]

From a test I just ran, (the results posted in other thread), the h.264 encoder or decoder in X5 has corrected a problem that exists with X4 when it comes to processing interlaced video.

[Peter100]

Kingston,

Could you post a link to the tread that you are refrering to ....

Thanks,
Peter

[wstagner]

My GUESS is that if porting the VS code to 64-bit was EZ/cost-effective Corel wooda done it.
I stopped "contributing" to Corel My Way because there was nothing useful to me there. Just a lotta "that's a great idea", "we'll pass on your suggestion to engineering" and other useless drivel. The only thing that matters is $. It's clear to me that Corel can charge nothing CLOSE to their list price for VS. If they could they wouldn't be having constant "sales" that effectively reduce the street price by 30% or more. If you wait long enough, you can get 50-60% off.

One never sees such discounted pricing from Cyberlink, Magix, Avid, etc.

Having visited THEIR forums, all of the above apps have their problems just like Corel does. It's a matter of pick your poison or maybe have several apps and do things that each of those apps do best to come up with something that works well for you. Some of these other apps limit their trial functions in the area of DVD production. Specifically limiting template selection to less than a handful. I give Corel credit in this area for not crippling such things.

Included add-on products are nice but first/formost wouldn't we all like a version of X4 with twice the current performance level AND all of it's serious bugs fixed?
Alas twill never happen. Well, if we wait long enough maybe the performance will be improved. As far as the bugs fixed, that's another matter entirely. Programmers don't LIKE fixing bugs. They're generally creative types who are on to the next version once their current project goes commercial. Any bug fixing that is done is relegated to the "minions." Plus, fixing bugs doesn't generate $. Only new versions do that.

[Music-amg]

Not enough in x5 to justify the cost either new or upgrade. No 64 bit support, no multicam support, no embedded audio support. I think they've decided is cheaper/easier to farm everything out to addons.

OMG You get what ya pay for. Cry all you want. I am a happy camper.