Posted on 06/16/2011 8:12:00 PM PDT by RedCell
Greetings, fellow FReepers. I have a need for some video editing software. Currently running Windows 7 64-bit / AMD Phenom II X4 965 / 8 GB RAM / Radeon HD 6870 1 GB.
I'm trying to edit some video from my son's little league season. Dub out some of the more colorful language caught from over-zealous parents, add some music, transitions, simple effects. I have some experience with some basic software but I'm looking to get something that is intuitive while not breaking my bank (i.e. around $100 or less if at all possible).
My concern is that I've had hit-and-miss luck with the reliability of reviews and don't know if I have the patience to deal with demo versions since this is a bit of a time-sensitive project.
Any advice from you folks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
In before the ‘get a Mac’ ping.
My son used Sony Vegas before he upgraded. Seemed happy with it.
Which version. The top version is nearly $600.
I know, I know. ;-)
my son likes the windows movie maker... i prefer the final cut pro tools... i hear adobe is good... with a lot of tools that interact.
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Adobe Premiere Elements is good for home stuff and is $79.
Vegas is excellent. But is a bit more than $100. They offer a similar product for a lot less.
I seem to remember getting it two Christmases ago for about 75. He upgraded to something in the $500 range, but used Vegas for about a year.
I seem to remember getting it two Christmases ago for about 75. He upgraded to something in the $500 range, but used Vegas for about a year.
Only bought one copy, though. :)
I have Adobe premiere and Cyberlink Power Director. My preference is the Adobe Premier Elements but Cyberlink PD has some “learning curve” to it. I would say WIN XP is like Premier and Win 7 is Cyberlink. Either way, it’s a win win.
Sony Vegas has a 30day free trial. v10.0e and 100% functional.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/trials/vegaspro
It’s pretty straight forward, it’ll you get moving fairly quickly. And best of all it’ll give 30 days to asses your needs better.
(I work with both suites, adobe and sony)
Try pinnacle, you can use it for free for 15 days, download.com
Have you looked at the Video Editing Software that came with your computer?
You might already have it on your computer.
Link to prices and options:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegassoftware
The cheaper versions are basically the higher end programs with fewer features.
Have used Vegas for around 9 years and have been very happy with it.
I highly recommend Pinnacle Studio plus. It is versatile and has a lot of great features that make you look like an Academy Award winning film editor.
I’ve been using it for a couple of years and have had excellent results. I don’t recall exactly what I paid for it but I believe it might be in the range you are looking to spend.
1. Video editor with a renderer.
2. DVD authoring software.
The video editor allows you to create titles, combine audio, splice scenes, etc. The DVD authoring software creates the screens and thumbnails along with the proper format for a DVD and burns the DVD.
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