MSP8 has arrived!

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:36 pm

Bonne chance, tout le monde!!! http://www.ulead.com/msp/runme.htm

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:31 pm

Congratulations and thanks to all at Ulead, as well as to all the Beta testers. Take a break, guys, you have earned it.

Regards,
Greg

Terry Stetler · Post by **Terry Stetler** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:36 pm

No such luck

Karlos · Post by **Karlos** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:03 pm

Is it just me, or does the pricing for upgrading from MSP 7 to MSP 8 just not make any sense?

Take the Video Production Suite - MSP 8 and DVDW2 - for $499 for a brand new user.

As an existing MSP 7 user, I can upgrade to MSP 8 for $249.99 and upgrade to DVDW2 for $199 ... for a total of $448.98 ... a whopping savings of $51 compared to a brand new customer. Big whoop.

Karl

USATraveler2 · Post by **USATraveler2** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:21 pm

First of all, I was experimenting with MSP8 Beta and was working a project in there that I'd like to keep going if I can. I'd like to continue it in the trial MSP8 to see some fixes and new features until I actually get around to buying the full product. What must I do to make sure all files transfer correctly? Is it just a simple install and everything will be right where it should be?

In addition...does anyone have any idea if it's possible for a student, with ID, to order the product at some academic rate?

Thanks all for help finding stuff in the Beta, I do look forward to getting at the full version soon!

tv_news_guy · Post by **tv_news_guy** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:10 pm

Congrats on the release of MSP8. Some nice new features in there too. I have comments on the price and such.. but rather than be repetitive.. anyone who cares to can check out my comments in the "MSP8 COMMENT AND A QUESTION thread. Plus you can say Hi to Tobie that real nice guy from the Ulead Marketing Dept.

Post by **Ron P.** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:20 pm

Just looking around on Ulead's site about MSP8. I thought that CGI Infinity and Video Paint were part of MSP, however it looks like to have that with MSP8, it costs an additional $99. Didn't MSP7's include those?

v2to8 · Post by **v2to8** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:00 am

Yes, CG Infinity and Paint were included in v7.

Have either apps changed since they have been sold separately as part of the "VideoGraphics Lab"? I've looked at the manual and everything looks the same....

subtitle · Post by **subtitle** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:52 am

I placed an order for Ulead StudioQuartet yesterday, and it comes with MediaStudio Pro 7. However, they have not shipped the package yet. I am wondering if I will be able to get version 8 free of charge? Please advise. Thanks.

Downstairs Video · Post by **Downstairs Video** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:59 am

v2to8 wrote:Yes, CG Infinity and Paint were included in v7.

Ulead at one stage; v6.5 offered at a discount price on what they called 'the directors cut'.
CG infinity and paint were the two left out then.
This was all I could afford at the time and bought the directors cut.
At the time it cost me AU$365 to download, a big saving from the full version.

v8 would appear to be the directors cut.

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:45 am

Let me explain what I think may be the facts about CGI and VP.

MSP8 is $100 less than MSP7 was at full price. As CGI and VP were used only by a minority of MSP users, it was probably decided simply to separate them and pass on the savings to those who didn't need them.

Those who have v. 7 (or earlier) should still be able to use CGI and VP from their old installations if they don't want the updated ones in the separate pack, which is available at reduced cost to MSP8 owners.

I therefore see no cause for complaint.

Oh, and MSP8 is now the least expensive of all the prosumer NLE suites.

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:00 am

Devil,
While I basically agree with you, I have a couple of observations/questions.

What changes have been made to VP/CG? I use both occasionally, and find them sufficient for my needs. If I spent the time to really learn to use them, I would probably use them a lot more, so at this stage I will probably elect to use them from V7, and not spend the money now, could always add them at a later stage.

That said, I cannot load MSP 8, uninstall MSP 7 but leave VP/CG, therefor need to keep MSP 7 & 8 on the same system.

Regards,
Greg

gigi10 · Post by **gigi10** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:23 am

Devil,

- MSP8 french version : when ?
- How much does it cost in euros for european countries ?
- about VP : what changes have been made ? (with VP MSP7.3, got some difficulties with 16:9 ratio)

Regards
Gigi10

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:32 am

gigi10 wrote:Devil,

- MSP8 french version : when ?
- How much does it cost in euros for european countries ?
- about VP : what changes have been made ? (with VP MSP7.3, got some difficulties with 16:9 ratio)

Regards
Gigi10

- don't know
- don't know
- AFAIK they seem to be only cosmetic changes

NB, I'm not a Ulead employee, so am not privy to their secrets.

Gift · Post by **Gift** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:44 pm

And what about people that purchased HDV Plugin for MediaStudio 7??????

The same upgrade prize for people with and without the plugin????

It was not specially cheap... and now everybody gets HDV at the same prize. Bad.... bad....

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