So can I use Premiere Pro to edit?

[Gang_Green]

Im sure I can use my curent editing setup to edit HDV but...

Can I use Premiere Pro to edit DVCPRO-HD footage or do I have to get another editing program?

What about my 3ghz computer with 1gb of ram... Is it going to be powerful enough to do the job?

Tyson

 

[JackFoley]

Currently, only Final Cut Pro 5 (http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro), Avid Xpress Pro HD (http://avid.com/products/xpressprohd) and Canopus EDIUS NX with the Codec Option Pack (http://www.canopus.us/US/products/EDIUSNX_for_HDV/pa_EDIUSNX_Options.asp) can be used to edit DVCPRO-HD footage.

Adobe has promised DVCPRO support for Premiere Pro 2.0. Let's see if they deliver.

Sony Vegas 6c has now support for .MXF files (http://download.sonymediasoftware.com/releasenotes/vegas60c_readme.htm) but they only support the sony XDCAM codec at this time and I am not sure if they really want to support the "enemy's" codec at all. Which is a pitty, because I prefer Vegas over all other applications mentioned here.

 

[Gang_Green]

thanks. Are you sure it will be Premiere Pro 2.0 or will it be Premiere Pro 1.6 or something? Are they planning a new major upgrade soon?

 

[khmuse]

There have been a number of references to Premiere Pro and a new "version" but nothing "official" as of yet. Support for the HVX and DVCPro-HD is something that is a major consideration for myself and a lot of Premiere users. I am in the wait and see mode now, but will make the switch to Avid if Adobe fails to deliver a solution in time for the HVX's launch.