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what computer features to look for- for editing video files?
editing video files? My intent, I think is to get a camcorder with a hard drive. Are flat screen monitors fast enough to work with video files? How much RAM will I need? Obviously, I'll get the biggest hard drive I can afford. What else should I look for in a computer? Joe Ï "Joe" <a**@xyz.org> Ýãñáøå óôï ìÞíõìá Check the thread just below(digital leap)-good mini dv camcorders can recordnews:12mei9bt68u1r7c@corp.supernews.com... > Any suggestions on an ideal new computer to purchase- which will be used for > editing video files? My intent, I think is to get a camcorder with a hard > drive. > without a tape on mpeg 2 on memory cards but with poorer resolution, up to a couple of hours if you use a 1GB card. > Are flat screen monitors fast enough to work with video files? How much The same with memory-you can't get too little, because simply there aren'tRAM > will I need? smaller modules than 512 MB anymore. >Obviously, I'll get the biggest hard drive I can afford. > The same again- a too small one cannot be acquired.>What Maybe you should consider the 64 bit issue-many people say that there is> else should I look for in a computer? > hardly any 64 bit software so better stick to 32 bit p4s I cannot say anything about flat screens, obviously you cannot get a CRT anymore, even if you want one > Joe And last but not least- a good motherboard and a good dvd burner.> > Hope this helps, -- Tzortzakakis Dimitrios major in electrical engineering mechanized infantry reservist dimtzort AT otenet DOT gr "Joe" <a**@xyz.org> wrote in message Joe,news:12mei9bt68u1r7c@corp.supernews.com... > Any suggestions on an ideal new computer to purchase- which will be used > for editing video files? My intent, I think is to get a camcorder with a > hard drive. > > Are flat screen monitors fast enough to work with video files? How much > RAM will I need? Obviously, I'll get the biggest hard drive I can afford. > What else should I look for in a computer? > > Joe > I think most will agree, it depends on the type of video you want to handle, if it's SD quality, then basically any good computer and decent hard drive will handle these DV-AVI or MPEG files and you can edit them then burn to dvd or make video's for the web using any number of available software packages, start with a consumer level one and as your needs get greater you can then upgrade to that brands pro package later on, they usually offer upgrade discounts as newer versions come out. Now, If you want to get into High Definition video in the future and want a PC now that will handle and edit that well, then I suggest a dual, dual-core motherboard. Basically 2 cpu's with dual core in each, so you end up with quad processing, Huge hard drives and lot's of system ram, and probably the 64 bit Vista OS when it comes out which will allow plenty of System ram to be accessed by OS. You can buy the hardware now, and use with regular windows, then upgrade to Vista and more memory, hd camera and 64b editing software as it comes out. That's about where the world stands at the moment as far as processing power needed for video editing. I hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect in matching your needs. AnthonyR.
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"AnthonyR" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message I also forgot to add, for editing regular video, from camcorders etc...most news:wdR9h.33877$Fw5.14461@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com... > > "Joe" <a**@xyz.org> wrote in message > news:12mei9bt68u1r7c@corp.supernews.com... >> Any suggestions on an ideal new computer to purchase- which will be used >> for editing video files? My intent, I think is to get a camcorder with a >> hard drive. >> >> Are flat screen monitors fast enough to work with video files? How much >> RAM will I need? Obviously, I'll get the biggest hard drive I can afford. >> What else should I look for in a computer? >> >> Joe >> > > Joe, > I think most will agree, it depends on the type of video you want to > handle, if it's SD quality, then basically any good computer > and decent hard drive will handle these DV-AVI or MPEG files and you can > edit them then burn to dvd or make video's for the web > using any number of available software packages, start with a consumer > level one and as your needs get greater you can then upgrade > to that brands pro package later on, they usually offer upgrade discounts > as newer versions come out. > > Now, If you want to get into High Definition video in the future and want > a PC now that will handle and edit that well, then I suggest a dual, > dual-core motherboard. > Basically 2 cpu's with dual core in each, so you end up with quad > processing, Huge hard drives and lot's of system ram, and probably the 64 > bit Vista OS when it comes out which will allow plenty of System ram to be > accessed by OS. You can buy the hardware now, and use with regular > windows, then upgrade to Vista and more memory, hd camera and 64b editing > software as it comes out. > > That's about where the world stands at the moment as far as processing > power needed for video editing. > I hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect in matching your > needs. > AnthonyR. > > > editing software tells you the minimum system requirements needed, and then the optimal requirements, for a new PC now, I would look for Pentium 4 3ghz or Athlon64 3400+ minimum cpu power, the more the better and 1 ghz system ram (look for ddr2) and 256mb or better video card (with it's own memory, not shared memory or build into motherboard! That's important. AGP type is acceptable, but why not get the latest PCIx type and something around $200 level, nvidia or ATI should be fine. SATA2 hard drives also if available, why not, just a little faster than SATA, but either that or PATA will do, just get a separate hard drive to run your windows and systems files on and one to capture and store video files on, That way, you can reformat the video drive easily after projects etc... Keep it defragged easier too. Good Luck, AnthonyR.  
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