Keys to problem avoidance?; crases, file formats etc

[jamesd1]

I read here and in many other places about users who come to hate VideoStudio because of problems and others who love it because it works so well for them. SO:

Is there a file type or types that VideoStudo handles with the least problems? Especially, is there a "best" such file type for importing to avoid problems?

What steps should one take, in terms of settings and installation procedures to create a videoStudio install that functions well with the least difficulty.

What are the vital things a new user needs to know to have the best experience with the program?

Thanks,

Jim

[skier-hughes]

So hard to reply, we all have different computers, different hardware, different software etc and this all makes a difference.

It might help for you to tell us what format you are most likely to use, do you have a camcorder, what make and model is it? Where would your files for import come from?

For a new user.......

Make a system restore point then download the free trial and see if it works with your files and pc!


The same goes for all makes of video editing software, in fact all software, as each has their own problems.

[BrianCee]

I have never had any problems with VideoStudio and I have always felt that it is due to a regime of regular scanning and removal of junk files ; craplets ; unused bits off programme etc. along with ensuring that all drivers and programmes are fully up to date and regular disc de-fragging

I have one programme called PCmatic that I run roughly once a week and it takes care of all that

[lata]

There are hundreds of different types of video file, New cameras come out with maybe a different variation of movie files leaving the Video Editors to play catch-up.

Downloaded files, recordings using Tablets and Mobile phones etc were not made to be edited,
Screen capture software can be troublesome when trying to edit, some professional still cameras have video capabilities, but its not a dedicated video cam.
Some manufacturers will advise that you use a converter to create a more editable format.

So its to be expected that some users will have problems.

Computers need to be efficient to manage the video files, High Definition AVCHD video can be very demanding on the pc’s resources.

Difficult to answer your question……….

As Graham says, give us more details of your cameras etc then download the trial version to give it a run.

[Terfyn]

I read here and in many other places about users who come to hate VideoStudio because of problems and others who love it because it works so well for them. SO:

Is there a file type or types that VideoStudo handles with the least problems? Especially, is there a "best" such file type for importing to avoid problems?

What steps should one take, in terms of settings and installation procedures to create a videoStudio install that functions well with the least difficulty.

What are the vital things a new user needs to know to have the best experience with the program?

There is a simple answer to your question. Practice, Practice, Practice.
We all start from the same base and learn from experience. PLUS this Forum will support your relevant questions. I am ever grateful to Trevor, Brian and Ken for helping in the early days.

If you are using a "standard" camera, as Trevor said, VS will accept the files in 99% of the cases.

One helpful hint is to Tick "Show message when inserting........." on the first page of Preferences and answer Yes when the screen comes up.

There is no magic bullet but to keep using the program until you understand the way it works. Programmers have a mind set and the poor user has to try get into their way of thinking. Fortunately for "long term" users, the changes between versions are small and the basics remain the same each time, plus, if you can use VideoStudio you can start with other editors without much problem.