"Olympiad" wrote in message
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":::Jerry::::" wrote in message
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"Dave R" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:26:20 GMT, ":::Jerry::::"
allegedly wrote:

We did this last year Jerry and you beat it to death then. Scene
detection works well for the rest of us. You banging on about how
the pros do it won't change that.

Until you realise it's limitations....

I know the limitations, and if I ever have the need to do so, I will
work
around them. No-one said it was the best solution for all situations.

The fact is, scene detection is rarely the best solution, other than if
only
'playing' at the art of film editing.....


The art of film editing (or rather film making) is above any tools you
use.
No amount of tools or effects can make a bad film good, but I've seen
plenty
of potential good films ruined.

Which is my point !


If all you want to do is cut out the bad bits, add a few transitions and
add
a voice over track then OK, but if you're making a something more
complex
film I really don't see how it helps or saves time - IMO it's more
likely
to
cause problems than solve them.


Complex does not necessarily equal better.


The complexity in this instance is in the software people are trying to use,
as you imply, the simple approach is often better than the complex - what is
simpler than a sheet of paper, a pencil and some time ?...