Adrian's Journal

A new version of CloneCD has been released. Here the list of fixes and improvements: CloneCD 5.3.0.0 2006-12-20 - New: Added full support for Windows Vista, including 64-bit versions - New: All drivers are now signed - New: Installation program is now signed The update is free for all registered customers, of course. Just install the new version on top of your current version, regardless which version you have installed: Download CloneCD

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Now on to the next installation. I bought Sony Cinescore with Vegas7 . Will it be better than Smart Sound? Let me find out by playing around. Insert Sony Cinescore Installation CD and Click "INSTALL CINESCORE SOFTWARE". The process takes less than 2 minutes. Run Vegas7 and drop into the timeline a video clip for testing. Right click on the audio track and select "Insert Generated Music...". Type in serial number for Sony Cinescore. Register online. Play around with some settings... themes and variations. Install the 2 theme packs bundled with the purchase of Cinescore... High Tech World and The Ideal Vacation. Themes installation takes slightly more than 5 minutes per CD. Test in Vegas7. Everything is OK! How is Smart Sound compared with Cinescore? When it comes to variations, Cinescore has more. However if I want a music track done quickly , I will choose Smart Sound for its simplicity.

Bought Sony Vegas 7 + DVD , BUT let it sit on the shelf. After 2 weeks of work and family, I finally have time for myself. Installed the software on the Acer Aspire 9500 Laptop. This is a live update of the process till I stop. Insert Installation CD and Click "INSTALL VEGAS 7 SOFTWARE". First prompt is to install Microsoft .NET Framework. Then install Sony Vegas 7. Next install Sony DVD Architect 4. Run Sony Vegas 7 and type in the serial number. Inserting video clips of current project into time line. Test basic function. Cut, drag and drop, audio channel select... Run Sony DVD Architect 4 and type in the serial number. Will test this on another day. Bonus Softwares to be installed later: Boris Graffiti , Magic Bullet Movie Looks HD and Sony Loop Reference Library. Stop... Back to work... pay bills... edit outstanding projects... find new office space... find magic school for Cheryl...

Filmed an Appreciation Dinner at The Grand Copthorne. 500 guests, 30 VIPs, 1 Minister and waitresses about 11. Thing happen quickly. Got to be on my toes. I love every minute of shooting great videos. 10 Tips To Capture A Great Video Of An Appreciation Dinner. By Adrian Lee, http://VideoLane.com Get the program sheet from the organizer and familiarize yourself with the flow of events. Arrive two hours earlier to set up your tripod and camcorder at the best position but keep in mind to minimize obstruction, especially the VIP's view of the stage. Plug in the audio feed from the main sound system into your camcorder and do a SOUND CHECK. This is to capture good quality speeches. For speeches and performances, fix camcorder to the tripod but remember to zoom in and close-up on the action or emotion. For off-stage happenings, like reception and mingling, get the camcorder off the tripod and go mobile. Remember to unplug the audio feed. Capture more of the VIP mingling with the guests. ...

Right click on the link to the MPG movie. Click "Save Target As..." and save it on your PC. Then burn the MPG file onto a CD. Convert to DVD? I recommend MovieFactory.