| Re: Got the HV20 now I need a new PC?
Sure, I can explain the concept; I don't use Pinnacle so I can't tell you exactly the steps to use.
The idea of a proxy is to use a lower resolution, easier to edit format for editing. (e.g. DV-avi). So you take your HDV, and first convert it to DV. (Keeping a copy of the original HDV of course). Now, you edit the DV proxy. As it is DV, it edits easily, you can preview at full speed. Then, when you've finished your edits, you sway the proxy file(s) with the original HDV, then render. So there is no loss of quality.
An intermediate format is one which retains the high definition, but is easier to edit. Vegas for example includes the excellent Cineform codec. This is a virtually lossless codec which keeps the full resolution but is easier to edit than HDV. With an intermediate the flow is to create the intermediate, edit that, then render with it (no swapping back and forth).
Either does add extra steps, so isn't for everyone. I used both methods in the past when I had a slower PC.
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