[zybar]

Any recommendations on a basic video editing program for Windows?

I need to merge lots of short video clips and make them into one big clip, as well as do some basic editing and clean-up.

I am looking for something easy to use and that doesn't cost too much.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

George

[Crimson]

I've used Pinnacle software before. They're lowest-priced package is about $50 and will easily do what you need.

Regardless of what you go with, any video editing software will require a machine with a not-too-old processor and more than 512 MB of RAM.

[zybar]

I've used Pinnacle software before. They're lowest-priced package is about $50 and will easily do what you need.

Regardless of what you go with, any video editing software will require a machine with a not-too-old processor and more than 512 MB of RAM.

Thanks.

I will run it on a Intel Core2 Quad  CPU Q6600 (2.40GHz, 1066FSB  2X4M L2) machine with plenty of RAM.

George

[ted_b]

I like Videoredo Plus.  Very easy, very effective. Trial download works great,too.


http://www.videoredo.com/en/index.htm

[jqp]

I will run it on a Intel Core2 Quad  CPU Q6600 (2.40GHz, 1066FSB  2X4M L2) machine with plenty of RAM.

George

I have a Q6600 with 4GB RAM that I am completely rebuilding - took the Gigabyte mobo out to reseat everything from scratch and put on latest Gigabyte drivers.

Currently I have Movie Edit Pro 14 - it works with my Canon HDV camcorder and has an amazing feature set for $50. Guess I am still researching the best "real" product for my needs. But I can recommend this one. Got it at Circuit City months ago.

[bunnyma357]

Currently I have Movie Edit Pro 14 - it works with my Canon HDV camcorder and has an amazing feature set for $50. Guess I am still researching the best "real" product for my needs. But I can recommend this one. Got it at Circuit City months ago.

Don't know how "real" your looking to get, but Creative Cow has a lot of great forums and tutorials on lots of professional editing, motion graphics and 3D programs, as well as hardware. Very good resource if your looking for that level of software & hardware.

http://forums.creativecow.net/


Jim C

[jqp]

Currently I have Movie Edit Pro 14 - it works with my Canon HDV camcorder and has an amazing feature set for $50. Guess I am still researching the best "real" product for my needs. But I can recommend this one. Got it at Circuit City months ago.

Don't know how "real" your looking to get, but Creative Cow has a lot of great forums and tutorials on lots of professional editing, motion graphics and 3D programs, as well as hardware. Very good resource if your looking for that level of software & hardware.

http://forums.creativecow.net/


Jim C

thanks, I'll check it out

[gary]

I use Adobe Premier Elements, very easy to use and affordable at ~$100.

gary

[Philistine]

I use Adobe Premier Elements, very easy to use and affordable at ~$100.

gary

I have Adobe Premier Pro - and only scratch the surface of its capabilities, it's outstanding.
For home use I would also suggest taking a look at Adobe Premier Elements.