NLE software for XF100/Please Help

LTAldo

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So after two years of waiting and saving and frustration I finally got my XF100 and everything I need to shoot. Now, I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and upgrade my editing software. This is where I am not on par. I've been using a consumer grade editor (Movie edit pro 16 plus) for two years now, and since I've gotten the XF100, editing has been a big pain in the ass. I've been having to convert the MXF files to Mpeg files and the footage still stutters and skips, that's after I bought a 30.00 program that converts the MXF files to be compatible with my current soft ware. When I do get the files transferred, not only does it skip, but the footage looks way more grainy then it did on the monitor. Possibly because of compression from the conversion? I don't know. I'm completely lostand bummed and need some advice.

My computer is new. A quad core with 8gb ram/750gb harddrive. It has to be my low end NLE software. So, Question is, can anyone fill me in on Edius 6? I've heard great things. I'm just looking for basic editing. Not doing anything with special effects and I've heard for the basics, Edius is fantastic. I'm so sick and frustrated not being able to edit my footage. Thanks in advance.
 
For basic editing Edius is unbeatable. Fast, stable. It wipes the floor with Premiere. But as soon as you meed more Premiere is a very flexible tool
 
+1 Edius.

No problem at all handling .mxf files. What you probably need to focus on is your computer/componets compatible with the NLE software that you choose. Also, with Edius consider getting it bundled with the HDspark card for realtime output to a HDTV via hdmi cable. You will need a free PCIe slot to do this. It will make preview and color correction so much easier for you. I think you can get the cross-grade special from videoguys.com which are sponsors here for $399 and $799 with HDspark card. Additionally, I think you can get a 5% discount with "DVINFO" code. You can view some tutorials here

http://vimeo.com/channels/edius6
http://www.videoguys.com/Blog/K/edi...tDVtv/0x44f53e6be5ea0d58c0d02948d399cece.aspx



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