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emmrecs wrote on 3/2/2017, 4:05 AM

The numbers refer to years; 2015 was released towards the end of 2014, 2016 towards the end of 2015, and so on.

There are different "levels" for each version, "MEP", "MEP Plus" and "MEP Premium". The advice is always to go for Premium. In the light of your other post, my suspicion is that only the Premium version is likely to be able to handle H265 if any of them cam

browj2 wrote on 3/2/2017, 7:54 AM

Hi,

The year is no longer indicated with the product, but the latest is 2017. Look at the products on Magix.com and go through the details of the Plus and Premium both of which are identical except for the 2 external add-ons - Vasco da Gama and New Blue Titler Pro Express. Forget basic.

For both Plus and Premium, here is the text about H265:

10-bit HEVC support

Movie Edit Pro now supports import of 10-Bit HEVC recordings. HEVC/H.265 video support enables space-saving data compression and highly efficient workflows with high-resolution 4K recordings from the latest camcorders

As for the different years, one would hope that there would be a product improvement as time goes by, or no one would buy the new version.

What is it that you want to do with the program? There is also the high-end Video Pro X(8) which has a lot more features, it just depends on whether you need or want them and are will to pay much more.

Joom wrote on 4/22/2017, 11:26 AM

I apologize for posting to an almost 2 month old thread, but I have a related question and thought it better to ask here than create a new thread.

I have MEP Plus 2016, and I keep getting the Spring Sale offer to upgrade when closing the program, but it doesn't say anywhere what version it is, and I can't find any version info on the product page. From Browj2's answer above, I assume this upgrade would be for the 2017 version, but without the 2017 in the name. Just wanted to clarify that before purchasing. So, if I upgrade now (April 2017), I'm getting the newer version?

Thanks...

johnebaker wrote on 4/22/2017, 11:52 AM

Hi

. . . . it doesn't say anywhere what version it is, and I can't find any version info on the product page . . . .

There is no version numbering now - if the upgrade says Movie Edit Pro Premium then you are getting the latest version.

Also with this version there is no 'new version' each year - the software is now on a continuous update cycle with features added as well as bug fixes. After the first year the software becomes subscription based and as long as you subscribe you will always have the latest version. Drop the subscription or not taking it out after the first year 'freezes' the software at that version, you can continue to use it however it wil not be updated/upgraded.

HTH

John EB

Joom wrote on 4/22/2017, 12:26 PM

John, thanks for the reply. The upgrade notice just says "Movie Edit Pro Plus Upgrade (23464)", but nothing else except "Get the spring offer now".

I never mind paying for occasional upgrades, but I really don't like subscription based models. MEP is just one of seven video editors I use often, so unless the subscription is an extremely good deal, I'll probably just let it go.

Appreciate the answer...

johnebaker wrote on 4/22/2017, 1:08 PM

Hi

. . . . MEP is just one of seven video editors I use often . . . .

I would check to see if the offer has features which you need that are present in the others but not MEP 2016.

Looks like this is the version you will get - the only difference to MEP Premium is that it does not come with MotionStudios Vasco da Gama 9 Essential and NewBlue Titler Pro Express.

HTH

John EB

Joom wrote on 4/22/2017, 5:11 PM

Thanks again, John. It's not really so much about features for me, but more about how a program handles certain features. I have HitFilm Pro 2017, Corel VideoStudio X10, Cyberlink PowerDirector 15, older version of Adobe (haven't updated since they went subscription), good old Serif MoviePlus X6 (no longer sold), Vegas, and a few lower end ones, eg. TrakaxPC, Ashampoo Movie Studio Pro, AVS Video Editor, etc. I'm one of those people that like playing with options.

So I have all the features I need, but I've found over the years that certain programs have a good (and quick) workflow for me for particular types of projects. One program might do one or two things faster and easier than the others. When it's high-end video, though, I go to HitFilm these days.

I like the way MEP does a number things, and have always kept it updated, but I think I'll just keep using 2016 at this point.

Again, appreciate the replies...

onlye wrote on 4/28/2017, 2:27 PM

So other than the add-ons are there any improvements or enhancements to MEP Plus 2016 to 2017?

johnebaker wrote on 4/29/2017, 1:05 PM

Hi

The biggest feature in MEP Premium (2017) has to be Shot match which aims to match the colours of a target video or image to a reference source image or video.

Here is an example of it in action - the adjusted colours are not absolutely true to the known colours, however it is close.

HTH

John EB