I was wondering if any one here could offer up some advice. I have Bryce and Poser (latest editions of both) and would like to start animating a bit more with them. I have created various video clips within both but have now ideas as to what is the best program to go with when it comes to combining them into one movie. What I am looking for is the ability to combine: Sound, music Various clips from various renders (sorta like in the movies - diff camera shots, fade outs, etc.) Text placement within the animation and finally the ability to combine all of the above into a final output that will be a finished movie. I have been told that Adobe Premiere is the way to go. Any suggestions out there? and if so can you include a sample avi (link) within your post so that I can see what the results look like? Thanks again for any help! PAN~

Adobe Premiere probably is the best way to go if you can afford it. It's probably one of the most professional editing program you can get on a home computer. But with as expensive as it is (around $800)...you might want to start out with a bit cheaper. Something like Ulead Media Studio should be able to do everything you want or Main Actor Here's the links: Ulead Main Actor Hope this helps. -JKeller

Thanks so much! Now one more question...you say about $800? I am looking at egghead.com's site and they have it for: $476.12 That's Adobe Premiere 5.1 Am I looking at the correct product? I have a PC and I have noticed that it's a bit more for the macs. PAN~

That's the correct product...the original MSRP was $800. Looks like Egghead's got a good deal.

Thanks again! (now if I only knew which was better to spend my cash on FIRST...Macro's Director 7 or Adobe's Premiere?) PAN~

Some companies have educational discounts for students and teachers. I have a catalog from JourneyEd.com that has Premiere 5.1 for $349.98. The only catch is you have to be a High School or College Student or on the Faculty - or know someone who is.

Thanks for the info! I forgot to update everyone...I actually picked up Adobe Premiere 5.1 (and upgraded it for free at the adobe site to 5.1a). I'm pretty pleased with it so far...I've managed to turn a 30.2 sec animation I created in Bryce into a minute long animation with cuts and music and all that funstuff....maybe I'll try and post it here some time..... :) PAN~ (had another question but don't recall just now..OH wait! I do now...but it's for the Poser side..)

Hey thanks...am looking forward to your clip. I've actually picked up Premiere and I agree..am VERY pleased with it. I too will try and post a movie soon. (still trying to get the hang of those compressions...not sure which ways are the best yet) PAN~ :)