Cineform's Aspect HD doubts

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I just downloaded a trial version of the latest Cineform's Aspect HD for Premiere Pro 2.0 and I simply love it, but I have a couple of doubts before I buy it.

1- I have 2 desktops and one laptop at home. Do I have to buy individual copies for each computer or can I install it on all 3?

2- Lets say I format my hard drive and I have to reinstall every software I have again. Would this generate any problems? (because I would have to activate Aspect HD again, right?).

3- I notice that when I'm color correcting footage or applying effects (magic bullet for instance) I can view the results straight away while I'm doing it without having to wait any time at all...but when I hit play on the timeline the output video does not display the video with the color correction/effects I just applied, it simply plays the original version. I don't know if this is just the trial version or if this is normal on the original version too. Because when I color correct with premiere pro without Aspect Hd I can hit play and view the video with all the color correction/effects I've just done (depending on the effects it may be displayed jumpy, but IT does allow me to play the video with the effects).

Anyway, I don't know if there's anything else I should know. I'm using an AMD dual 64 +3800, 2GB ram, 3 separate HDs, Premiere Pro 2.0, oh and I would be editing 25F from the Canon A1.
 
I've got a similiar computer and love cineform for editing dvcprohd on it. What you mention about the effects I've had similiar experiences with - if it has to render the effect you arent going to see it until it renders. For me this is fine and I either color correct with the AspectHD color correctors (which are a dream to use, although slightly limited - I want levels controls!) or I just take the whole thing in to After Effects and CC there. So that hasnt become a huge issue for me. On the whole though I notice a big speed increase when using cineform avi's vs anything else. As for licensing, I'm not sure - I think you can deactivate and reactivate on another computer without uninstalling, so you would only have one "active" copy at a time. Not sure how much of a hassle that really is. The reinstall should be fine though.
 
Recently had my editing machine OS crap out on me. Completely lost everything on it. I was able to reinstall windows after reformatting the partition but now I need to re-install Aspect HD. I never had the chance to deactivate it as my machine went suddenly. I am concerned how I am going to pull this off. It sure would be nice to get 2-3 activations per license so I could work on my other machine while I was repairing this one.
 
You can actually have two active copy at one time, although officially the license is for one system -- the licensing server give the user that breathing room. Through a simple deactivation process you can more a license to a different system, typically in a few minutes.
 
Thanks guys. I'm simply amazed by aspect hd. This software is amazing. As soon as I have some cash to spare I will buy it for sure. The footage simply
"flies" on the timeline. It's unbelievable how fast it gets...not only with premiere, but with after effect (which is usually way slower than premiere) everything is so freaking smooth. I love it!
 
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