Video Editing Software.

[arc@css]

Hey,

I'm looking to buy some software, and although I'm aware of the well known Sony Vegas / Adobe Premiere, I was wondering if there are other good products which aren't quite so expensive. Money isn't an issue, but if I can get something as good as the above without paying through the nose for it, then all the better.

TIA.

 

[arc@css]

I think you've put this in the wrong sub forum.

However I'd take a look at Lightworks: https://www.lwks.com/

Maybe you're right, though as I use it for making videos showing game play, I thought I'd start the thread here.

Cheers for the suggestion, I'll look into it.

 

[arc@css]

yes the basic vegas is all most will ever need and its like 30-40 quid.

I haven't seen it for that price. Got a link, Dg?


Edit : Ah, is it this one?

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudio

 

[arc@css]

Cyberlink Powerdirector 13 is the most user friendly out of all the editing suites and its also the fastest to produce with. I'd highly recommend that if you want something quick and easy to use which is also ram packed full of cutting edge features should you want to use them.

I seem to recall you mentioning this one the other day in another thread. I'll take a look.

 

[arc@css]

Movie Studio Platinum has more and is a good mid-way between them for about 50 quid.

I'd recommend checking out some youtube clips for comparison between cyberlink, vegas etc to see which you think will best suit you. I've had bad experiences in the past with Cyberlink support issues which is why I've stuck to Sony recently. That's a personal experience though and I've no doubt they've improved but I just can't bring myself to throw money at them again just yet!

Thanks, Halfmad.

I did use a free trial of vegas a while back, and quite liked it. Tbh, all of the above look pretty daunting when basically all I've been used to is windows movie maker.

 

[arc@css]

Do you have a mac? If so Final Cut Pro or even the free iMovie are really good.

No, I don't have a mac.

 

[arc@css]

You're missing out then

Harder to miss what you haven't had.

 

[arc@css]

I hear good things about Adobe Premier Pro

Thanks.

 

[arc@css]

depends on your style, what editing are you wanting to do. Just cut and paste work, or adding effects like gunshots etc.

Making an intro, along with greater flexibility and options for better quality play throughs.

for VFX you will want the likes of adobe after effects or if you know how to use nodal based editing software then I recommend nuke, you can give it a free trial. Word of warning with nuke though if you want to edit your videos you will need to convert them to image sequences first unless ay of the latest updates have fixed that.

Sounds pretty heavy, and probably beyond what I need right now, but you never know several years down the line. Thanks.

I've heard that adobe is great for less rushed, more polished videos, where as vegas is suited to faster but still decent quality production. No idea if that's true or not.

 

[arc@css]

You can use Davinci Resolve, from blackmagicdesign.com

The light version is free and has all you will ever need..

Thanks.

 

[arc@css]

How many tracks do you need?

The honest answer is I don't know, though some time in the future (probably next year) I'll start doing commentary, so therefore I assume that I'd need two tracks; one for the video itself, and a second for my voice?