Editing software, which one, if there is any ? Im interested to buy a SR12 but to my horror, I noticed that my editing software, Adobe Element 4 cannot work with AVCHD.So I don't know what to do :-(Do you know an editing software able to work with AVCHD out there ? Editing software, which one, if there is any ? Im interested to buy a SR12 but to my horror, I noticed that my editing software, Adobe Element 4 cannot work with AVCHD.So I don't know... » Read More Editing software, which one, if there is any ? Im interested to buy a SR12 but to my horror, I noticed that my editing software, Adobe Element 4 cannot work with AVCHD.So I don't know what to do :-(Do you know an editing software able to work with AVCHD out there ? « Show Less
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I've had the same concern, and hence, I haven't bought one yet. However, I just read today that Pinnacle Studio Plus 12 works with AVCHD. Do an online search for that product. The manufacturer's website has a lot of good information about the software, unlike Adobe. I also read that Adobe Premier Elements 7 handles HD, but I couldn't confirm that from the Adobe website when I was there.
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I use Pinnacle Studio 12 ( acutally it's 12.1 - the Ultimate version ) and it works pretty well with my Quad Core computer and a good video card for editing AVCHD footage from this camera. I'm very pleased.Tony
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I found a program that you can download the trial and so far it works good. I could no longer use Sony Vegas 9 since I upgraded to 64 bit Vista. The name of the program is Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 and its actually pretty easy to use but it cost about seventy bucks or so.
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Anyone can use this program, there is just a lot that this program does that other programs don't do. I use several programs for different editing. Patience is what is needed to learn the different features. Keep working with it and you will love it.
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It was a long time ago that my unit broke but as I recall you can NOT edit video with it. Do you have a computer? That would be better for editing. I recommend that you look at other options. :-)
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Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was... » Read More Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? « Show Less
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Hi Rick. I use three different Pinnacle studio editing software and it works perfectly. I haven't tried with Adobe yet, but I'm sure it will work.
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Thanks a lot for your kind answer. I know the ZS3 looks better on the spec sheet, but here in Brazil it is absurdly expensive. 80% more than the SX200, God knows why. I am ok with the H264 because it works fine on IMovie and Vimeo. Not so sure about AVCHD, even though I know it is a more modern codec.
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The specific software that is associated with this question is no longer available. If you're looking at a used copy or something, it only works with Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture. However, the current version of this software, not available through Amazon, as far as I can tell, can be purchased through Google. https://www.google.com/nikcollection/ The updated software works with Aperture, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and other products. I would save your money, not buy this version, and purchase the modern one that will do what you want, and probably work a lot better.
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Avoid Elements 5 if you have Vista. It claims to be compatible, but after a few months on my new Vista-loaded PC, Elements 5 decided it didn't care for it and stopped opening Editor. I called Photopshop support, where a representative told me they no longer support Elements 5, but there was a patch available to make it more agreeable to Vista. So I patched, rebooted and there it was in all its former glory. Until the next time. Again, that nasty little window popped up telling me essentially that my PC had no idea what I was asking it to do. Oh, and by the way, it now no longer knew what the Organizer was. I wound up downloading a free trial of Elements 7, which seems to work OK, but I'm still ticked off equally at Photoshop and Windows Vista. Cottage cheese seems to have a longer shelf life that most software packages these days. Excuse me while I go kick the dog.
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I use Sony Vegas and Adobe Premium Elements on my computer with the PNY GTX 760. It handles them both with no problems.
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The provided software CD-ROM is only for PC and not Mac. You don't need any software because the camera is compatible with iMovie 11 but you can only record in iFrame format and not in AVCHD. If you need to record in AVCHD, you can always purchase Adobe Premier Elements. Works great! Here is my review I just posted. Hope this helps.
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Your computer are perfectly fine. You need Sony vegas Platnium 9 pro pack to do your AVCHD editing. It come with DVD Architect 4.5 authoring. For under $100 you can't beat it. My Dell laptop duo core T5750 processor 2.0 GHz, 2 gig ram work fine for me, no problem what so ever. I have used and own: Sony Vegas movie studio Platnium 9. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Sony vegas pro 9 My laptop run fine with it.
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I am now upgraded to Version 12. I am not sure what you mean by "narrative scene editing" but you can do pretty much everything in terms of editing a video. Ideally would be to contact them directly. But again, it is a very powerful software.
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When I owned the camera you had to do to many file conversions to get editing software to open it. It was a headache. It might be easier now I'm not sure. I went from video to audio.
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Hi! I tried an a couple of .avi files, and had the same issue with only getting the sound portion on one, and nothing on the other (they had been written by different programs.) Then I tried using the DivX converter on one and it ran fine (though to be honest, the picture was pretty bad!) I haven't bought the converter software, just a 15 day free trial of it, and plan to try the Xvid freeware first. Does anyone know where to get free divX downloads?
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using the contour on win7 for premiere pro CS6 as well as after affects, i know it also works with final cut as well as having setting for most adobe programs as well as avid, boris, cakewalk, many Microsoft and Sony applications and many more. works great and makes movie editing a breeze
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I used their software. It worked great for me. I'm not sure about any other program. I did have to buy an external mic from my computer because it was recommended.
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Sorry, Craig. I haven't been using any of the included software. I use Pinnacle 12, with the recent AVCHD update, but I still have trouble synchronizing the audio with the video. Have tried many things, including new video card. I have a fairly fast computer and lots of memory. The camera will convert to SD, but of course the image will not be nearly as nice. SD, however, is so much simpler to edit.I will admit, the more I use the camera, in basic, automatic modes, the more I like its features. The on board lamp does actually help, some. Color adjustment in auto mode still lacks, but overall, its a lot of camera for the money.Good luck, sir. Sorry, Craig. I haven't been using any of the included software. I use Pinnacle 12, with the recent AVCHD update, but I still have trouble synchronizing the audio with the video. Have tried many things, including new video card. I have a fairly fast computer and lots of memory. The camera will convert to SD, but of course the image will not be nearly as nice. SD, however, is so much simpler to edit.I will admit, the more I use the camera, in basic, automatic modes, the more I like its features. The on board lamp does actually help, some. Color adjustment in auto mode still... » Read More Sorry, Craig. I haven't been using any of the included software. I use Pinnacle 12, with the recent AVCHD update, but I still have trouble synchronizing the audio with the video. Have tried many things, including new video card. I have a fairly fast computer and lots of memory. The camera will convert to SD, but of course the image will not be nearly as nice. SD, however, is so much simpler to edit.I will admit, the more I use the camera, in basic, automatic modes, the more I like its features. The on board lamp does actually help, some. Color adjustment in auto mode still lacks, but overall, its a lot of camera for the money.Good luck, sir. « Show Less