which video editing software?

dirtybeatfreak · 26 Aug 2007 at 20:02

hello all, been given the job of editing some footage of my son by his grandparents but i dunno what software to use lol. any suggestions?? not too worried about paying for it or how easy or difficult it is to use, i like a challenge

many thx
alan

caeteez · 26 Aug 2007 at 20:07

Adobe Premiere is really as good as your gonna get on a Windows Platform, or you could shoot for Final Cut Pro on a Mac.

sarutobi · 26 Aug 2007 at 20:12

if its just simple editing just use windows movie maker, really easy to use

otherwise id suggest sony vegas

rickyt · 27 Aug 2007 at 17:25

One good package that is not too complicated and does the lot in one program .ie capture ,edit , write to DVD is Pinnacle .I use Pinnacle 9 and have done some great DVD's using some of my footage . Capturing is a dream with no dropped frames .Some very good transitions and the ability to add titles & soundtrack . When it's all finished it'll put straight onto a DVD .Others I use are Sony Vegas & Serif Movie Plus , these will allow multiple video & audio time lines with some great effects like picture in picture and the use of overlays. The serif package was only £50 or so , well worth the money .

bigmouse64 · 27 Aug 2007 at 17:29

Another vote for Adobe Premiere Pro, there's pletny of tutorials floating around to help too! :cool:

Sirrel Squirrel · 27 Aug 2007 at 19:52

Go with Premiere, very useful to learn since a lot of programs use a similar layout.

dirtybeatfreak · 27 Aug 2007 at 20:52

ahhh cool , thx for you replies, ill be giving adobe premiere a go then