This is a summary of the main software for editing high definition (HD 1080p) video. We are filming with the Sony PMW EX1 which compresses HD to 35Mbits/s long GOP mpeg2 in an mp4 wrapper.
We are not sure if Premiere accepts the HD video format from the Sony EX1. However, there is a cineform plugin that does handle this format (see below).
A few features;
Create DVD and Blu-ray Discs with Adobe Encore CS3, now included with Adobe Premiere Pro. Work with the same Encore authoring interface and features used to create standard-definition DVDs. Author once, and deliver to three formats: automatically convert your high-definition Blu-ray Disc projects into standard-definition DVDs and interactive Flash SWF versions for use on the web.
Eliminate the capture process by recording SD and HD video directly from your camera to a laptop or workstation with the included Adobe OnLocation CS3. Instantly review any shot. Log clips during your shoot. Maximize camera image quality during shoots by using the included Adobe OnLocation CS3 to quickly calibrate your camera, check levels, and monitor your signal. Use the virtual reference monitor, comprehensive software waveform monitor and vectorscope, and audio spectrum analyzer to avoid problems and improve quality on location.
http://www.adobe.com/ap/products/premiere/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Premiere_Pro
Cineform have a plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro. Aspect HD and Prospect HD/2K/4K
provide a real-time, multi-stream editing environment within Adobe Premiere
Pro.
New: Aspect and Prospect now support conversion of Sony XDCam EX files.
http://www.cineform.com/products/Aspect-Prospect.htm
($1,000)
Although we have worked with premiere in the past, because we now have the latest Sony PMW EX1 film quality digital video camera we are going to try the Vegas pro (as it will accept the 24p mpeg2 long GOP format).
The Vegas Pro collection combines Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby® Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. These tools let you edit and process DV, AVCHD, HDV, SD/HD-SDI, and all XDCAM™ formats in real time, fine-tune audio with precision, and author surround sound, dual-layer DVDs and Blu-ray.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=457
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Vegas
We work with the windows operating system so this is not available. However, we understand that FCP can handle the 24p EX1 format from our Sony video camera. See;
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Cut_Pro
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/film-screenplays/philosophy-movies-on-truth-reality.htm