Okay so here's is what's going down. I was finishing editing the final on-camera clip for Episode 49 of the Random Trade Review (where I gave my overall thoughts on Legends) When suddenly, Pinnacle (my video editing program) ceased to recognize my video.
Eventually, I decided to restart the video from scratch. However, whenever I tried to import the video clips again, the same problem kept cropping up. I went to the Pinnacle help forums (they don't have a tech support line or anything like that) and posted the problem. There, I was told to reset my library by deleting the file.
This resulted in my entire library of Video, Audio, and Picture files being deleted (including the screenshots of my Digital copy of Legends). Afterwards, I re-opened Pinnacle and tried importing some files; Audio files and Picture files imported fine, but whenever I tried to import a video file, the file would fail to be recognized.
The video link above contains a demonstration of this.
Now, I can do some (and I mean SOME) video editing in my screen capture program; Camtasia. But, I won't be able to get screenshots from the copy of Legends I have. Instead, that would have to be done in Pinnacle (which because they're video files means I can't). I also, will not be able to do anything like the picture overlays I sometimes use in my on-camera segments.
This means that in all likelihood Episode 49 of the Random Trade Review will be done much in the manner you're seeing now (with me doing voice-over on various images & no on-camera segments) unless I can somehow fix this. Now, I have thought about upgrading to the latest version of Pinnacle (which just came out), but it will cost about $90 ($90 that I don't really have).
Also, before any of you start shouting about Adobe Premiere or Sony Vegas; I just don't see that happening. Sony Vegas costs about $400 and while I have some experience with Premiere, I wouldn't call it spectacular.
I'm going to try to get Episode 49 Redux (as I'm calling it) out sometime in the next few days (depending on how this plays out). Then again, if any of you are tired of looking at my ugly mug, maybe this format will be permanent....See you all then, & thanks for your consideration.
Also, before any of you start shouting about Adobe Premiere or Sony Vegas; I just don't see that happening. Sony Vegas costs about $400 and while I have some experience with Premiere, I wouldn't call it spectacular.
I use Adobe CS6 on PC and Adobe CS on Mac. Both are quite expensive. I have not worked on any other video editing software in several years, but there are other options. Have you looked into the following FREE options?
Unfortunately, I think Pinnacle is pretty much dead.
Yes, I'm aware I screwed up the arrangement of some of the audio early on. With the problems I've been having over the past week, I just failed to notice some of the small things like that.
Since I'm still having problems with Pinnacle, I've decided to do a poll on my blog where voters can select what I will review for episodes 51, 52, & 53 of the Random Trade Review.
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(Spoilers).
(Spoilers).
(Spoilers)
AND
A special video on the history of Carol Danvers.
Spoilers.
(Spoilers)
Spoilers.
Spoilers.
And relatively spoiler free!!
Contains Spoilers.
Spoilers.
(Spoilers)
WARNING: The following comic storyline contains depictions of graphic violence, foul language, & sexual references...VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Contains Spoilers.
Contains Spoilers
Part one; a special supplemental episode covering the backstory of Legion and a few X-Men storylines heading into Legacy is here.
The review of X-Men Legacy's first 6-issue story arc titled Prodigal is here.
Obviously, both contain spoilers.
Episode 44 on The Planetary Brigade by Giffen & DeMatteis is up.
Contains Spoilers.
Part 1 which discusses Hal Jordan's fall & Kyle Rayner's Rise is here.
The Review of Green Lantern: Rebirth Proper is here.
Obviously, both contain spoilers.
Episode 46 covering Queen Bee is up.
Contains Spoilers.
Episode 46 covering Queen Bee is up.
Contains Spoilers.
Episode 47 covering The Last Days of Animal Man is online.
Contains Spoilers.
Episode 48 covering Marvel: What if...Why Not?! is up.
Contains Spoilers.
Okay so here's is what's going down. I was finishing editing the final on-camera clip for Episode 49 of the Random Trade Review (where I gave my overall thoughts on Legends) When suddenly, Pinnacle (my video editing program) ceased to recognize my video.
Eventually, I decided to restart the video from scratch. However, whenever I tried to import the video clips again, the same problem kept cropping up. I went to the Pinnacle help forums (they don't have a tech support line or anything like that) and posted the problem. There, I was told to reset my library by deleting the file.
This resulted in my entire library of Video, Audio, and Picture files being deleted (including the screenshots of my Digital copy of Legends). Afterwards, I re-opened Pinnacle and tried importing some files; Audio files and Picture files imported fine, but whenever I tried to import a video file, the file would fail to be recognized.
The video link above contains a demonstration of this.
Now, I can do some (and I mean SOME) video editing in my screen capture program; Camtasia. But, I won't be able to get screenshots from the copy of Legends I have. Instead, that would have to be done in Pinnacle (which because they're video files means I can't). I also, will not be able to do anything like the picture overlays I sometimes use in my on-camera segments.
This means that in all likelihood Episode 49 of the Random Trade Review will be done much in the manner you're seeing now (with me doing voice-over on various images & no on-camera segments) unless I can somehow fix this. Now, I have thought about upgrading to the latest version of Pinnacle (which just came out), but it will cost about $90 ($90 that I don't really have).
Also, before any of you start shouting about Adobe Premiere or Sony Vegas; I just don't see that happening. Sony Vegas costs about $400 and while I have some experience with Premiere, I wouldn't call it spectacular.
I'm going to try to get Episode 49 Redux (as I'm calling it) out sometime in the next few days (depending on how this plays out). Then again, if any of you are tired of looking at my ugly mug, maybe this format will be permanent....See you all then, & thanks for your consideration.
Episode 49 on Legends is here (Spoilers).
Unfortunately, I think Pinnacle is pretty much dead.
Since I'm still having problems with Pinnacle, I've decided to do a poll on my blog where voters can select what I will review for episodes 51, 52, & 53 of the Random Trade Review.
The poll is posted on my blog where you can find more information.
There are six books to vote on, those books are:
Conan: The Frost Giant's Daughter
Essential Moon Knight Volume 1
Green Arrow: Sounds of Violence
Missions of Love Volume 1
The Possessed
Uncanny Avengers Volume 1: The Red Shadow.
Episode 50 covering The Starman Omnibus Volume 1 is finally here!!!
Contains Spoilers.