Pinnacle Systems Studio MovieBoard...any good

Schmitti · 05-12-2008, 03:33 PM

So is this sucker and the included software worth the sub $100 price tag?

Pinnacle Systems - Product summary - Studio MovieBoard

I don't want to break the bank, but I would like something that I can do some editing with also, that isn't just a direct copy and burn type software/hardware combo.

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Azzy · 05-12-2008, 04:49 PM

Ive used pinnacle stuff... and it seems to always be over simplified, and horrible CPU wise at compression.

Schmitti · 05-12-2008, 04:57 PM

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it seems to always be over simplified, and horrible CPU wise at compression

Simple is good, but what do you mean by the last half of that statement?

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Kindred · 05-12-2008, 04:58 PM

I'm inclined to agree with Azzy.
I've used their stuff in the past, not real recently though.
Their 'wizard-esque" interface is almost too simple....and it does NOT use cpu cycles well.
Loosely translated.......she's a pig.

Schmitti · 05-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Damn.. thought it might be too good to be true.

Any other option that might come with good software so that I'm not using a pig machine (Visduh) and a pig device?

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Azzy · 05-12-2008, 05:20 PM

You ever try windows movie maker? you have it...

Schmitti · 05-12-2008, 05:30 PM

I may have it, but it doesn't mean I've used it.

I still need a device to connect my camcorder to the machine.

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Kindred · 05-12-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmitti

I may have it, but it doesn't mean I've used it.

I still need a device to connect my camcorder to the machine.

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I should clarify, that I DO have an older pinacle usb connector, which CAME with the pinacle software. Although I dont use the software, i do still use their hardware device.

Schmitti · 05-12-2008, 05:40 PM

Okay... so maybe go with the pinnacle dazzle (the red one) seeing as it's $45... and find some other good software? Or do you think the card version has better value over the external device.

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Azzy · 05-12-2008, 07:45 PM

We have one of those dazzle units.. its "eh"

You are probably better off getting a standalone DVD burner and copying them that way, then import to your PC.

05-12-2008, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Pinnacle Systems Studio MovieBoard...any good So is this sucker and the included software worth the sub $100 price tag? Pinnacle Systems - Product summary - Studio MovieBoard I don't want to break the bank, but I would like something that I can do some editing with also, that isn't just a direct copy and burn type software/hardware combo. E

05-12-2008, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Azzy Passing through rider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Ive used pinnacle stuff... and it seems to always be over simplified, and horrible CPU wise at compression. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommonâ€”if I can. I seek opportunityâ€”not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.... â€ - Dean Alfange

05-12-2008, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kindred Will Code For Schlitz Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	I'm inclined to agree with Azzy. I've used their stuff in the past, not real recently though. Their 'wizard-esque" interface is almost too simple....and it does NOT use cpu cycles well. Loosely translated.......she's a pig. __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

05-12-2008, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Azzy Passing through rider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	You ever try windows movie maker? you have it... __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommonâ€”if I can. I seek opportunityâ€”not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.... â€ - Dean Alfange

05-12-2008, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Azzy Passing through rider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	We have one of those dazzle units.. its "eh" You are probably better off getting a standalone DVD burner and copying them that way, then import to your PC. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommonâ€”if I can. I seek opportunityâ€”not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.... â€ - Dean Alfange

05-12-2008, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Damn.. thought it might be too good to be true. Any other option that might come with good software so that I'm not using a pig machine (Visduh) and a pig device? E

05-12-2008, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	I may have it, but it doesn't mean I've used it. I still need a device to connect my camcorder to the machine. E

05-12-2008, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Okay... so maybe go with the pinnacle dazzle (the red one) seeing as it's $45... and find some other good software? Or do you think the card version has better value over the external device. E