Submitted Question:
I finally purchased a new laptop, and I went with a new MacBook Pro.
Using Boot Camp, I installed Windows XP and so far so good. I
installed VC3 and that went fine. However, I notice that not all the
available templates are available to me when the wizard starts. Could
this be because I purchased the educator version (I am a graduate
student so I qualified for the discount). Should I buy the retail
version instead?
Nope, there is no version difference at all besides pricing. You must have bypassed the part during the install where VC asks you if you'd like to install the "additional content" and if yes it prompts you to specify where the additional content is located. The install disc has it all, you just need to say yes at that point during the install, and choose the same install disc. Reason Adobe did this was to make the free trial download size smaller. Go back and do the install again and I believe you can choose to install the additional content without any issues.
I also ordered the Canon ZR900 online tonight after going to four
stores today with no luck. They are hard to find now that the ZR960
has been released. I also ordered the lapel microphone you
recommended. I ordered an inexpensive tripod as well. I picked up some
green felt fabric from Walmart that I am going to try to use as a
green background. I've spend so much at once that I am trying to save
a few dollars on this. Soon, I hope to be up and running!
Thanks for all of your support! You have been very very helpful to me.
Always glad to help a fellow VC user! Any other questions or comments please leave below, thanks!
Hi Rob:
Just wanted to report back after a few weeks. Thanks to your response, I was able to load all the additional content on my laptop. Also, the ZR900 is a great camera and I am amazed that there's no need to record on its tapes. Thank you for the recommendation. As that model is now a little older, your readers may want to order it now to avoid more expensive alternatives when the ZR900 is finally phased out. Also, I wanted you to know that I have had no issues at all running VC3 on my MacBook Pro using Boot Camp and Windows.
Thanks Kevin for the feedback, glad all worked out for you, enjoy VC3!