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    Well ....yes..I thing..:-)
    It is not a trial version for sure..
    I did a format on my pc (because of another problems) and I will try again later today..
    What information do you need?
    I did "copy -paste" the files from my camera to my desktop and I was tried to "drag-drop" them in to the time line.
    The meesage was "unsupported format" ? or something like that...:-((



    First, import the files into Vegas, then drag them from Vegas onto the timeline. If you're trying to drag from your desktop to the timeline, that may be your problem.

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    What canopy type was the main?



    I still want to know how this toggle got "stuck". I've packed tens of thousands of tandem mains (mostly Icarus), and I NEVER used the snap. Not once did a toggle get stuck. So I'm confused and a little concerned about this malfunction. Please elaborate. I don't want to flame, just want to understand. ;)

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    Freely downloadable does not necessarily mean copyright free.



    I expected there to be some issues with "for hire" usage and the like. But I thought there might be some more leeway for things like personal YouTube mixes.

    I really don't see how the record companies are going to deal with this in the years to come. I mean, how do they deal with a mash up of a mash up etc.?



    They'll get screwed. They'll fight a good battle, but they can't beat the technology. The smart ones will adapt and find new ways to gather revenue. The not-so smart ones will fold and go away.

    I find no fault with You Tube at all. They're only covering their own ass. Willful, contributory infringement is a bitch. Record companies will go after the deepest pockets possible - and Google has some pretty deep pockets.

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    So, I've had my cx100 for about a week now. I don't have a camera mount for my MXV yet. So, no jump video yet.
    Anyway, I'm getting some horrible footage indoors with mid to low light. My footage is grainy with HD FQ setting. Outside looks great! Indoors really suck. Is anyone else getting the same results?



    Yep. Terrible indoor footage. This is not an indoor camera. I'm also worried about low-light skydives.

  19. Thanks! So who knows what "Production Assistant" is and where it can be found? Is it part of Vegas Pro?

    Also, what does Ultimate S offer in addition to Production Assistant if anything? I watched the VASST tandem editing video, but still have many unanswered questions... [:/]

  20. To me the video looks much better with the steadyshot off. Steady shot makes it obvious that there is some cpu manipulation going on. It just doesn't look right. It looks more real and natural with steadyshot off.

    Did you have the wide angle conversion turned on?

  21. Thanks for the comparison! I haven't jumped the cx100 yet, but it's good to know that the cam gets your nod for tandems. :)

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    I used two identical Raynox lenses because I've had very good luck with them on the HC1 and HC5's that I've used. However, on the CX100, they seemed to not give as wide an angle - I kept cutting off people's feet, but framing seemed fine on the HC1 footage. This may contribute to the perception that it's less stable than the HC1. (Wider generally equals less visible shake, all other things being equal.)

    I also noticed a significant amount of chromatic aberration at the edges of the frame, far more than I notice with the HC1. Not sure why.



    Just a thought: Is it possible that one of the Raynox lenses is a bad copy? With SLR lenses at least, sometimes you get a lemon. Did you try interchanging the lenses? Doesn't it seem odd that a camera would cause an increase in noticeable lens deficiencies? I can understand the different field of view - that could be a function of where the threads are located relative to the sensor and/or front camera lens element, and whether a step down ring is used, but the CA? That seems odd.

  25. Ahh. Thank you. I actually have a copy of "Tandem Videos Made Easy" on the way. I'm hoping for good things!

    I'm currently working with my DZO to begin the process of moving from LE to NLE. But I want to realistically manage my expectations. I need to pull the trigger soon (probably before I have a chance to watch the VASST video) so hopefully someone can answer a couple questions for me...

    My current LE workflow:

    1. Enter hanger, drop gear, cue tape, plug in. (1 minute)
    2. Create video in real time, start DVD finalizing, Burn still pics to CD while editing. (6-7 minutes)
    3. Finalize DVD, re-cue tape, pack my velo, prep next student (ground interview, etc.), hand finalized DVD and CD to prior student. (7-8 minutes)
    4. Get on airplane, land, repeat.

    So the whole process takes about 15-16 minutes (minus jump time) if everything goes smooth.

    I like what I've read and heard about efficient NLE workflows. With NLE I hope to be able to accomplish the same in 15 minutes or less, but I would like to record every jump in AVCHD and deliver an SD DVD. (Is this feasible with a fast enough processor?) I hope to be able to spend a set amount of time at the editing station (hopefully 2 minutes!), and not have to come back to the editing station until the DVD is completely ready.

    I downloaded a trial version of Sony Vegas Platinum 9 - and it seems like a very clunky process that takes much longer that 2 minutes, even with a template: add footage, edit, render, send to DVD architect, start the DVD burning. I hope to be able to accomplish all of this with some kind of automation or batch processing. I know there are several tools to help speed up the workflow: Workspace Pro, Ultimate S Pro, Production Assistant... probably many more.

    I know Ultimate S won't work with Vegas Platinum 9, but can the 2-minute workflow presented in the VASST DVD be accomplished with Vegas Platinum and Workspace Pro, and/or Production Assistant?

    $$ is a factor. I'll push for a quad-core (2.5+ ghz) and at least 4gb RAM. But I'll have a much better time convincing the DZO to purchase Vegas Platinum rather than Vegas Pro due to the large price difference. I see that Vegas Pro supports "scripting" and "custom templates", whereas Platinum does not. Are these features necessary to achieve the 2-minute goal?

    I haven't looked much at other software options, but if there is a cheaper option than Vegas Pro, I'll certainly consider it. Speed and efficiency are paramount. Adobe's $1700 suite is clearly too expensive. Final Cut Pro is out, because Macs are also too spendy.

    Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.