• SOUND FORGE

  6 answers, most recent on 7/3/2023

  RE: Pre-sales questions
  I always recommend working in the PCM format, typically <.wav>, when additional editing and rendering is to be done. FLAC is a (mathematically) lossy format and multiple saves 'could' audibly affect the quality (though I have not
• Music Maker

  One answer, on 7/2/2023

  RE: Music Maker 2024 / 24bit
  @jameshansford Hi It does not. If you are exporting for playback then there is no advantage in exporting as 24 bit, the noise floor for 16 bit is -96dB ref to 0dB, which is well below the limit of what any playback audio device can achieve, and for
• Video Pro X

  58 answers, most recent on 1/21/2024

  RE: Poor result on still image travelling
  @CubeAce  @AAProds @Former user @MME007 I knew the forum videos got re-encoded as my uploads always look worse quality wise when posted here but wasn't aware it changed the fps. Good catch Al. It explains why my 50fps uploads look more stuttery
• Movie Studio

  59 answers, most recent on 3/7/2024

  RE: No Hardware Acceleration / Encoding
  @Iris-Willis Hi We need more information: The Dell processor model number in full?  Can you post a screenshot of the Program Settings, Device options tab?  Does the Intel iGPU appear in the Device option GPU settings? Depending on the video format
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 9/4/2023

  RE: Export movie in a slower/faster speed or adjust playback speed?
  @john-x Hi. @Former user is correct. The speed at which a rendered/exported file will play is embedded into the header of the file although you can ask a player to play it back at a slower speed but anyone would have to do that each time the file
• Music Maker

  2 answers, most recent on 9/25/2023

  The 2024 update. Premium. Issues.
  When updating to 2024, the update would not install. Instead, it indicated it could not access the file in the Magix temporary directory, and speculated that I did not have proper permissions to do so. Absolute bunk! I have spent the last four hours
• Movie Studio

  15 answers, most recent on 1/6/2023

  RE: POOR MPG4 QUALITY
  @CubeAce We are back to the 'perceived quality 'argument again Ray, I'm not arguing about the perceived quality. I can't see why the default encoding setting for any encoding would not be "Best". If somebody wants to reduce the quality then fine,
• Video Pro X

  165 answers, most recent on 4/10/2025

  RE: [Closed] Website Observation
  Hi all, @Can-Dive Metro is one of our two local food stores and it's a big chain: And here is the view when you come out the door: So, please, no Metro video. @Reyfox Exxon, as in Exxon Valdez? We have Esso in Canada and I got gas there in
• Movie Studio

  69 answers, most recent on 4/9/2024

  RE: VHS captures, video "washed-out"
  @AAProds @johnebaker Hi all, Just to annoy me, or not, I plugged the Roxio into the Hub, it immediately made the connection song, and worked. For the devices, I find the IOData GV-USB2 too expensive, the Startech is at or beyond the limit of what I
• SOUND FORGE

  9 answers, most recent on 5/2/2023

  RE: Buggy. Introduces noise into good audio
  Hi @Vinayak-Raghuvamshi, if the extraneous noise is occurring with lossy type files (MP3, AAC, ect). try enabling "Always proxy compressed formats" in the "Options> Preferences> General" menu.Otherwise always save and edit files in the
• Movie Studio

  2 answers, most recent on 1/23/2024

  RE: Crashing and Freezing During Edit
  @RichardDP Hi . . . . The original video elements are rather large rips from DVDs. Each DVD is around 4GB and there are four of them. . . . PC has 8GB of RAM . . . assuming this might be a memory issue . . . export what I have and then reload it
• Video Pro X

  5 answers, most recent on 5/11/2023

  RE: Adding a logo onto a video
  @jak.willis That is more commonly called a Watermark, I think. Hence my original question! However, your second requirement, of no additional compression/loss of quality, i.e. no processing to insert the watermark, is impossible, IMO! Because the
• Rescue Your Videotapes!

  8 answers, most recent on 3/13/2024

  RE: Increase recording quality?
  @Pierre_S, @AAProds, @CubeAce Hi Pierre, Al, Ray Putting aside Constant Bitrate, IPB frames etc, there are a few points which should be taken into account to avoid disappointment in expectations vs actual result when digitising VHS tapes.. VHS has
• Video Pro X

  40 answers, most recent on 6/7/2023

  RE: Sony FX3 files compatibility with Video Pro X
  @Gus_2030 Great news. I wonder how much of a quality drop in audio would be to go from 24 bit to 16 bit. I guess not much specially if it is just dialogue. Unless you are front of stage recording a rock concert I doubt the additional head room
• SOUND FORGE

  7 answers, most recent on 6/14/2023

  RE: Sound Forge 16 - latest updates, mp3 encoding issues
  Hi @TripleXL,Do you have "Always proxy compressed formats" enabled? This setting is in "Options> Preferences> General".FWIW, the best quality setting for encoding MP3 files is 320kbs, constant bit rate (CBR) with the 'quality' parameter set
• Movie Studio

  31 answers, most recent on 3/23/2024

  RE: Movie Studio 2023 vs 2024. What's actually changed?
  @Lee-N That is just my personal take on the offerings at present. The problem is also one of will the newer program slow down my existing computer setup. Newer iterations of the program always seem to load more onto the system and graphics ram on
• Movie Studio

  8 answers, most recent on 6/18/2024

  RE: Recording audio not working correctly in Movie Studio 2025 Platinum
  @Eric-Elliott Hi, As has been pointed out, use the legacy recording feature. Note that there are more parameters under Advanced. Unless you have a stereo mic, you will want to check the box for Mono recording under Advanced. I suggest always
• ACID

  27 answers, most recent on 6/22/2024

  RE: Acid Pro Updates Info?
  Not sure why anyone would use ACID Pro for DJing over Serato or Traktor, personally... I have to admit that the sound inside the AP is much better than in Cubase or Ableton Live, that's my feeling. The audio engine in the AP is now very good, the
• Movie Studio

  15 answers, most recent on 5/15/2023

  RE: Neat Video-Best System Components CPU and GPU
  @Marc-Goder @AAProds @me_again @Former user Hi Marc. While I agree with your conclusions on your observations on Neat Video's requirements, it would be running in conjunction with the program it is used within which would need it's own set of
• Video Pro X

  38 answers, most recent on 9/7/2023

  RE: H264 Export Frame Rate of 16.67 Possible?
  @browj2 Hi John. The dust bunnies is where ProDad's Hide actually does a very good job as it is basically the same as the clone tool in a photo editing package but tracks the areas in individual areas. You can add as many precise spots as needed and
• Movie Studio

  5 answers, most recent on 1/19/2023

  RE: Camera compatibility with Magix software
  Many thanks for the advice/tips - greatly appreciate the speed (and the quality) of your replies!  
• Movie Studio

  10 answers, most recent on 7/5/2023

  RE: MEP 2016 Plus - Compatible for Capture With LKX HD Video Camcorder?
  @CarpentersMate Hi, I wouldn't avoid cameras that record in 4k when shopping, most cameras nowadays strive to record in 4k & I suspect most will have the option to record in HD if that's all you need, + when you come to editing downscaling to HD
• Video Pro X

  38 answers, most recent on 9/7/2023

  RE: H264 Export Frame Rate of 16.67 Possible?
  @ericlnz Thanks Eric, I haven't tackled sound yet but I think I'm going to have to adjust the speed for the video so I will be able make the sound "sound normal". 😉 @browj2 Thanks John, I've since received my latest gadget, a 2" 16mm projector lens
• Movie Studio

  10 answers, most recent on 7/5/2023

  RE: MEP 2016 Plus - Compatible for Capture With LKX HD Video Camcorder?
  Hi Johnbaker and Alwyn (nice to see you guys again)! How bout the HD Version? It got 90 good to excellent reviews. 'However' it did recieve more critical thoughts as well .. < I'll have to do more research unless you guys know something (HD) (Not