DSLR Video Workflow

[tbari]

Hi - I am a total beginner to video on a DSLR. Just got the 5d Mark II and have briefly played around with the video function. I'm trying to get my arms around the various processes involved from actually recording to final cut. I've heard of terms like "rendering" and programs like Adobe's AE and Premier...but don't know why you would use one or another. I have also realized the built-in mic on the camera is weak and there are many options to separately record and then sync the audio/video.

I guess what I'm asking is if anyone knows of resources for someone in my position. I'm sure they're out there...just can't seem to find them. Everything I come across is already at a much more advanced level.

Thanks!

[RWatkins]

Hi - I am a total beginner to video on a DSLR. Just got the 5d Mark II and have briefly played around with the video function. I'm trying to get my arms around the various processes involved from actually recording to final cut. I've heard of terms like "rendering" and programs like Adobe's AE and Premier...but don't know why you would use one or another. I have also realized the built-in mic on the camera is weak and there are many options to separately record and then sync the audio/video.

I guess what I'm asking is if anyone knows of resources for someone in my position. I'm sure they're out there...just can't seem to find them. Everything I come across is already at a much more advanced level.

Thanks!

After Effects is for 'special effects', for example advanced masking, overlaying videos, integration with 3D programs (e.g. Cinema 4D)

Premiere is a NLE, Non Linear Editor. Its basic core function is for splicing together sequences and make them into a useful output for content delivery.

WIth that said, the programs have some overlap, but the core competency of the apps is SFX for After Effects and NLE for premiere.

I don't know your needs, but I would assume if you want to do video editing, Premiere Pro is the one you want. There is also the option of using Premiere Elements for Adobe or iMovie if you are a Mac owner.

[Trey T]

I cut on Vegas w/ transcoded footage of mpeg-2 @ ~20mbps 1980x1080 29.97fps

I line up about 30 clips per Vegas window or else the thing will crash. Premier is different, I believe.

Those are the only two important things that comes to mind.