Big Question for buying at DVinfo.net

Kumar Sharma · September 7th, 2005, 10:12 AM

What is the main big differences between Avid, Vegas and Premiere pro? I'm looking into buying one and would like some insight. I shoot with the agdvx100a.

thank you
gkumar

Edward Troxel · September 7th, 2005, 10:22 AM

Cost, system requirements, and user interface!

Honestly, all three will edit video. The question is: which one fits your workflow best? Each as advantages over the others. Each has disadvantages over the others. If you do a search, you'll find many comparisons.

Personally, I chose Vegas. I like the workflow of Vegas. To me it "makes sense". I also like the scripting ability in Vegas which lets you write programs to automate many redundant tasks. But that was my choice.

Each has a downloadable demo. Test drive them all. Read some random posts in the various forums for the products. Also read through the previous comparisons made here.

Kumar Sharma · September 7th, 2005, 12:26 PM

cool thankx-that should've been my first!!, but i also wanted an opinion from someone on here--the real users

Matt Brabender · September 7th, 2005, 05:07 PM

I think it has reached a point now, that they are all so good, that if you're doing something your NLE doesn't handle, then you should be using a different type of software, like a compositor or a graphic design program.

Like Edward said, it's all about personal preference in workflow.

September 7th, 2005, 10:12 AM	#1
Kumar Sharma New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14	Big Question for buying What is the main big differences between Avid, Vegas and Premiere pro? I'm looking into buying one and would like some insight. I shoot with the agdvx100a. thank you gkumar

September 7th, 2005, 10:22 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Cost, system requirements, and user interface! Honestly, all three will edit video. The question is: which one fits your workflow best? Each as advantages over the others. Each has disadvantages over the others. If you do a search, you'll find many comparisons. Personally, I chose Vegas. I like the workflow of Vegas. To me it "makes sense". I also like the scripting ability in Vegas which lets you write programs to automate many redundant tasks. But that was my choice. Each has a downloadable demo. Test drive them all. Read some random posts in the various forums for the products. Also read through the previous comparisons made here. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 7th, 2005, 12:26 PM	#3
Kumar Sharma New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14	cool thankx-that should've been my first!!, but i also wanted an opinion from someone on here--the real users

September 7th, 2005, 05:07 PM	#4
Matt Brabender Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 230	I think it has reached a point now, that they are all so good, that if you're doing something your NLE doesn't handle, then you should be using a different type of software, like a compositor or a graphic design program. Like Edward said, it's all about personal preference in workflow.