I haveCool3D Se(came with UVS9) and would like to purchase either the Cool3D3.5 or C3D Production Studio. Even after looking at the comparisons I'm not sure what I want. What I want to use it for primarily is to add animated video overlays to my UVS9 productions. I am familar with Flash and I'm wondering if the interface on C3DPS uses layers like Flash does.Also does C3DPS have an interface similar to the other versions?Can I just build up on the knowledge I already have or do I have to reinvent the wheel with C3DPS?
I really don't want a trial download because I know I want the product. Any advise would be much appreciated. BTW, if I go for the Production Studio , I noticed in the forums that there were references to a new version.Anyone know what that version number would be.
Thankyou.
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LGO
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Paulette,
I started with C3D 3.0, and then upgraded to 3.5. Liked both. Got used to the interface of both. Finally went to C3DPS and was a little disappointed at the difference in the interface, but that was only because it was not EXACTLY like the interface for the others. Unless you expect the interface to be the exact same, you won't be disappointed and much of what you are used to in the C3D 3.5 interface will transfer to using C3DPS.
I am a hobbyist, and to me the extra control afforded by C3DPS was worth the difference in cost from C3D. Having a timeline where I can see all the key frames at a glance is a godsend. Being able to use a video texture, particle effects, etc. was just icing on the cake.
While you now only want to use it for video overlays, IMHO, I think once you learn C3DPS (heck, I'm still learning!) you will find that you can make use of many of its advanced features that you hadn't anticipated.
Buy the boxed version with the manual. Use these forums - there's some serious brainpower around here (not me!) that can lend a hand if you have questions.
Good luck!
LGO
I started with C3D 3.0, and then upgraded to 3.5. Liked both. Got used to the interface of both. Finally went to C3DPS and was a little disappointed at the difference in the interface, but that was only because it was not EXACTLY like the interface for the others. Unless you expect the interface to be the exact same, you won't be disappointed and much of what you are used to in the C3D 3.5 interface will transfer to using C3DPS.
I am a hobbyist, and to me the extra control afforded by C3DPS was worth the difference in cost from C3D. Having a timeline where I can see all the key frames at a glance is a godsend. Being able to use a video texture, particle effects, etc. was just icing on the cake.
While you now only want to use it for video overlays, IMHO, I think once you learn C3DPS (heck, I'm still learning!) you will find that you can make use of many of its advanced features that you hadn't anticipated.
Buy the boxed version with the manual. Use these forums - there's some serious brainpower around here (not me!) that can lend a hand if you have questions.
Good luck!
LGO
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paulette28
Thanks, I will order the Production Studio.Being able to see all of the key frames is important to me and since I 've used the SE version for only 2 weeks I'm not wedded to their interface.
I know what you mean about being able to do more than what you think you want it for. It's always fun to discover new effects to add.Sometimes I get so entralled with the special effects that I have trouble completing my video projects! I'm happy that I can do this as a hobby.
I know what you mean about being able to do more than what you think you want it for. It's always fun to discover new effects to add.Sometimes I get so entralled with the special effects that I have trouble completing my video projects! I'm happy that I can do this as a hobby.
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Thought you might like the timeline with key frames; most of us do! 
Here's a tutorial for C3DPS from the jonesgroup.net web site. It's a simple one but might give you more insight into the timeline.
http://www.jonesgroup.net/media/c3done.htm
There's also links at the top of that page for tutorials on other Ulead software.
Good luck,
LGO
Here's a tutorial for C3DPS from the jonesgroup.net web site. It's a simple one but might give you more insight into the timeline.
http://www.jonesgroup.net/media/c3done.htm
There's also links at the top of that page for tutorials on other Ulead software.
Good luck,
LGO
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I just typed in a large Cool3D post in this thread you mght want to take a look at;
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=5563
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=5563
Terry Stetler