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Having recently acquired a digital camcorder, I would like to know which editing software you recommend. I would like to purchase software that is not too complicated to use, which doesn’t crash, knowing that I have a hard drive solely reserved for video of 120 GB, a dual-layer DVD burner (DVD+ and DVD-), an AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+ PC at 1662 MHz, and an NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 graphics card. Thank you to everyone who can help me before I make my purchase.
Having recently acquired a digital camcorder, I would like to know which editing software you recommend. I would like to purchase software that is not too complicated to use, which doesn’t crash, knowing that I have a hard drive solely reserved for video of 120 GB, a dual-layer DVD burner (DVD+ and DVD-), an AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2000+ PC at 1662 MHz, and an NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 graphics card. Thank you to everyone who can help me before I make my purchase.
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Hi!
So, PC editing.
Two solutions: either you don't want to bother at all, so a small limited but easy-to-use software like Movie Maker (I personally don't approve of it at all, but some people manage to do things with it. You can edit and make small video effects + basic sound mixing)
Then there are more complicated software options, but much more effective in terms of possibilities, effects, and especially very fast to use once you know them well.
Personally, I started on Adobe Premiere and then switched to Avid. Premiere is paid, and Avid is available for free online (like free Dv, for example).
Avid is the industry standard for professional editing software (along with Final Cut, which only runs on Mac). If you want to get good and spend some time editing, that's what I would do because Premiere is quite annoying on some points (image processing and adding effects, in particular).
Then for more advanced effects and to work well on the image, there’s After Effects, which is not an editing software but is incredibly powerful for image work.
So I suggest you go directly for Avid + After Effects if you’re somewhat motivated and want to dig into the subject a bit.
If your time is a bit limited, start with Adobe Premiere.
Otherwise, Movie Maker (but then we won't be friends :)))
Let me know if you need details.
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Tijuana
So, PC editing.
Two solutions: either you don't want to bother at all, so a small limited but easy-to-use software like Movie Maker (I personally don't approve of it at all, but some people manage to do things with it. You can edit and make small video effects + basic sound mixing)
Then there are more complicated software options, but much more effective in terms of possibilities, effects, and especially very fast to use once you know them well.
Personally, I started on Adobe Premiere and then switched to Avid. Premiere is paid, and Avid is available for free online (like free Dv, for example).
Avid is the industry standard for professional editing software (along with Final Cut, which only runs on Mac). If you want to get good and spend some time editing, that's what I would do because Premiere is quite annoying on some points (image processing and adding effects, in particular).
Then for more advanced effects and to work well on the image, there’s After Effects, which is not an editing software but is incredibly powerful for image work.
So I suggest you go directly for Avid + After Effects if you’re somewhat motivated and want to dig into the subject a bit.
If your time is a bit limited, start with Adobe Premiere.
Otherwise, Movie Maker (but then we won't be friends :)))
Let me know if you need details.
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Tijuana
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Hello
As for me, I use Pinnacle Studio. But your PC must support this editing software. You need to have a fast and large capacity hard drive because videos take up space. The RAM should be at least 500 MB and get yourself a DVD burner. When you work with this editing software, close all other applications. This way, the processor will be less sollicited. However, there are other editing software available. I told you about the one I use. Good luck.
Hello
As for me, I use Pinnacle Studio. But your PC must support this editing software. You need to have a fast and large capacity hard drive because videos take up space. The RAM should be at least 500 MB and get yourself a DVD burner. When you work with this editing software, close all other applications. This way, the processor will be less sollicited. However, there are other editing software available. I told you about the one I use. Good luck.
Hello,
As far as I'm concerned, I started with Movie Maker that was installed on my computer at the time of purchase, I find it simple and good for beginners, but I have a problem, I no longer have sound even though I have no sound issues in my other applications, and I can't restore the sound since it stopped working.
If someone has had this problem before me, I would appreciate an explanation on how to fix my issue, thanks in advance.
Otherwise, I'm considering buying software but I'm hesitating between: MAGIX Photos on CD and DVD 6 (but not the deluxe version which is more expensive) and the MICRO APPLICATION Your Photos on TV on CD/DVD Deluxe 08 software. I would like to know your opinions on these software options.
Thanks to those who will take the time to respond.
As far as I'm concerned, I started with Movie Maker that was installed on my computer at the time of purchase, I find it simple and good for beginners, but I have a problem, I no longer have sound even though I have no sound issues in my other applications, and I can't restore the sound since it stopped working.
If someone has had this problem before me, I would appreciate an explanation on how to fix my issue, thanks in advance.
Otherwise, I'm considering buying software but I'm hesitating between: MAGIX Photos on CD and DVD 6 (but not the deluxe version which is more expensive) and the MICRO APPLICATION Your Photos on TV on CD/DVD Deluxe 08 software. I would like to know your opinions on these software options.
Thanks to those who will take the time to respond.
In the audio preferences, you usually have a gauge at 0%; you can set it to 50% (in the middle) if you want to mix your friends' voices with the audio track you add to the timeline. If you set it to 100%, you only hear your friends and no music. That's why Movie Maker is annoying... you can't choose a key moment to lower the volume or adjust it as you wish... it's either all or nothing.
Very disappointed with Studio 14 which causes too many problems, I switched to PowerDirector 8 which is much better.
Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0,
compared to Magix Video deluxe 2007 Plus,
Pinnacle Studio 10.6
Titanium Edition Plus
and finally Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus.
Magix Video deluxe comes in two versions (2008 and 2008 Plus). The Plus version differs from the standard version by a few additional utilities (image editing software, cover creation software, music editor, etc.) and complementary functions within the editing software itself (full HDV compatibility, 3D text creation, screen capture, etc.). The retail price ranges from €59 to €99 between the two versions.
The Plus version comes in a nice box. Inside, there is a 128-page manual in French and 1 DVD-ROM. 4 introductory videos are provided on the DVD along with comprehensive online help.
https://www.amazon.fr/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=software-fr&field-keywords=Magix
compared to Magix Video deluxe 2007 Plus,
Pinnacle Studio 10.6
Titanium Edition Plus
and finally Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus.
Magix Video deluxe comes in two versions (2008 and 2008 Plus). The Plus version differs from the standard version by a few additional utilities (image editing software, cover creation software, music editor, etc.) and complementary functions within the editing software itself (full HDV compatibility, 3D text creation, screen capture, etc.). The retail price ranges from €59 to €99 between the two versions.
The Plus version comes in a nice box. Inside, there is a 128-page manual in French and 1 DVD-ROM. 4 introductory videos are provided on the DVD along with comprehensive online help.
https://www.amazon.fr/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=software-fr&field-keywords=Magix
The simplest option, in my opinion, and also on sale until the end of the month, is "AVS4YOU". Additionally, it's available in French.
I completely agree with Tijuana. I didn't start with Movie Maker, I went straight to Adobe Premiere, which is pretty good, but it's true that for certain things, especially at the beginning, it can be a bit tricky!
That said, I frequently use Movie Maker to save videos in a very specific final file size! (Something you can't do with Adobe Premiere, I think!)
Otherwise, it's true that this type of software is fine at first, but you quickly realize that it's very limited in terms of performance and capabilities!
If I may comment on your video editing projects, personally I've been using a Sony camcorder for 2 years now and doing editing, and when it comes to space on your hard drive, you'll need to think big.
All the videos I process, I do in DV-AVI format (Sony codec) for better quality up to burning on DVD, but you should account for about 14 GB per hour of recording!
That's a lot, I know. I just bought 300 GB for storage of raw videos!
One last thing, if you're a perfectionist, know that editing a film is very, very time-consuming...
That said, I frequently use Movie Maker to save videos in a very specific final file size! (Something you can't do with Adobe Premiere, I think!)
Otherwise, it's true that this type of software is fine at first, but you quickly realize that it's very limited in terms of performance and capabilities!
If I may comment on your video editing projects, personally I've been using a Sony camcorder for 2 years now and doing editing, and when it comes to space on your hard drive, you'll need to think big.
All the videos I process, I do in DV-AVI format (Sony codec) for better quality up to burning on DVD, but you should account for about 14 GB per hour of recording!
That's a lot, I know. I just bought 300 GB for storage of raw videos!
One last thing, if you're a perfectionist, know that editing a film is very, very time-consuming...
Thank you for this information.
I must have messed up somewhere because my first film is 42 mm and weighs 153 mb (that's low compared to what you indicated). I did what was necessary to burn it in Mpeg with the best possible definition, and the result is very poor on an LCD TV. On my son's TV with a Packard Bell player, it doesn't play at all. (I should specify that when I connect the camcorder directly to the TV, the result is fantastic).
Finally, it’s true that the conversion took a long time. When you say that it takes time to edit a film, are you referring to the time spent searching for effects... or are you talking about the capabilities of the hardware (RAM...) to process relatively heavy files?
(I just bought a 320 GB Lacie external hard drive)
In any case, thank you for these tips.
I must have messed up somewhere because my first film is 42 mm and weighs 153 mb (that's low compared to what you indicated). I did what was necessary to burn it in Mpeg with the best possible definition, and the result is very poor on an LCD TV. On my son's TV with a Packard Bell player, it doesn't play at all. (I should specify that when I connect the camcorder directly to the TV, the result is fantastic).
Finally, it’s true that the conversion took a long time. When you say that it takes time to edit a film, are you referring to the time spent searching for effects... or are you talking about the capabilities of the hardware (RAM...) to process relatively heavy files?
(I just bought a 320 GB Lacie external hard drive)
In any case, thank you for these tips.
Hi,
if you tell me that your first film is only 153 MB for a duration of 42 minutes, it's not surprising that the result is more than mediocre!
What did you use to get there? Give me the software you use as well as the type of camera you have.
Regarding editing time, your two questions are valid! It takes a lot of time, both for refining and completing the entire edit (familiarizing with the software, applying effects, applying transitions, watching sequences and cutting pieces, adjusting effects and transitions...) but it also takes time in exporting your film.
Once you finish all your editing and want a resulting video file, that's called "sequence export," and this takes time depending on the duration of the film to export, the effects and transitions to apply to it, and the hardware configuration of your PC.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Good luck
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if you tell me that your first film is only 153 MB for a duration of 42 minutes, it's not surprising that the result is more than mediocre!
What did you use to get there? Give me the software you use as well as the type of camera you have.
Regarding editing time, your two questions are valid! It takes a lot of time, both for refining and completing the entire edit (familiarizing with the software, applying effects, applying transitions, watching sequences and cutting pieces, adjusting effects and transitions...) but it also takes time in exporting your film.
Once you finish all your editing and want a resulting video file, that's called "sequence export," and this takes time depending on the duration of the film to export, the effects and transitions to apply to it, and the hardware configuration of your PC.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Good luck
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CarTman SpiRit Is gOOd fOr You !
Hello, I’m Fred
I just read your response regarding video editing software
Personally, I also have a Sony cam and I don't understand why each file is associated with what seems like a hidden file or I don't really know what to call it.. Should we keep those too..??
Should we incorporate them into the edit? Here are a few questions that have been on my mind for quite a few months now..
Best regards
Thank you for taking the time to respond..
FRED
I just read your response regarding video editing software
Personally, I also have a Sony cam and I don't understand why each file is associated with what seems like a hidden file or I don't really know what to call it.. Should we keep those too..??
Should we incorporate them into the edit? Here are a few questions that have been on my mind for quite a few months now..
Best regards
Thank you for taking the time to respond..
FRED
Hello.
I would like some help. I have been using Pinnacle 14 for some time and I'm quite satisfied with the performance it gives me. The last video I made is 58 minutes long. When I tried to save it as a Blu-ray, the program was never able to finalize the project; it indicated that there was an error. Is there a limit on the duration of a video????
I would like some help. I have been using Pinnacle 14 for some time and I'm quite satisfied with the performance it gives me. The last video I made is 58 minutes long. When I tried to save it as a Blu-ray, the program was never able to finalize the project; it indicated that there was an error. Is there a limit on the duration of a video????
Hello,
I just installed this software, I agree it seems great, but I must admit that I'm having a hard time, even though I'm following the tutorials provided to the letter and click by click.
I managed to add a generic title, to insert an image with a title, but the issue is that it fades in while I want it to be fixed on the image and then fade into the first video image. As you can see, I am a beginner, this is the first video I want to edit. (A scuba diving film that I filmed in June in the Red Sea and in HD). If you could spare me some time, that would be nice, since you must have mastered it well since 2007.
Thanks, see you later!
I just installed this software, I agree it seems great, but I must admit that I'm having a hard time, even though I'm following the tutorials provided to the letter and click by click.
I managed to add a generic title, to insert an image with a title, but the issue is that it fades in while I want it to be fixed on the image and then fade into the first video image. As you can see, I am a beginner, this is the first video I want to edit. (A scuba diving film that I filmed in June in the Red Sea and in HD). If you could spare me some time, that would be nice, since you must have mastered it well since 2007.
Thanks, see you later!
In fact, I acquired with the purchase of my camcorder the Pinnacle Studio Version 9SE editing software and it works very well.
Hello Aydali
I don’t quite understand your question and your problem. If you have Pinnacle Studio Plus 10, you can capture and edit your movie without Adobe Premiere. You only use Pinnacle Studio Plus 10. Start Pinnacle after you have properly installed it on your computer and begin by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the cable and Fire Wire port. Then click on "capture". Good luck.
I don’t quite understand your question and your problem. If you have Pinnacle Studio Plus 10, you can capture and edit your movie without Adobe Premiere. You only use Pinnacle Studio Plus 10. Start Pinnacle after you have properly installed it on your computer and begin by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the cable and Fire Wire port. Then click on "capture". Good luck.
What is the best video editing software between WMM and WMM 2.6? WMM signals an error message every two minutes, and I have to start all over again. On the other hand, I don't know WMM, and I can't even find how to import media. Thank you for your response. Claudius
Hi
I'm looking for informed advice on which software to use to edit my films (Sony RH3 HD camcorder), even if it's paid, and I'll order it as soon as tomorrow.
With Roxio Easy Creator 7 (which is not compatible with Windows XP Pro 64 Bits and forced me to reinstall Windows 2000), the image quality is poor on an LCD TV.
With Movie Maker, the same issue (there might be a format setting that needs to be adjusted to achieve the best possible quality?).
I want to clarify that these are small family films, and I just want to make simple edits so they can be viewed on a home DVD player.
Thank you in advance for your advice on this matter.
I'm looking for informed advice on which software to use to edit my films (Sony RH3 HD camcorder), even if it's paid, and I'll order it as soon as tomorrow.
With Roxio Easy Creator 7 (which is not compatible with Windows XP Pro 64 Bits and forced me to reinstall Windows 2000), the image quality is poor on an LCD TV.
With Movie Maker, the same issue (there might be a format setting that needs to be adjusted to achieve the best possible quality?).
I want to clarify that these are small family films, and I just want to make simple edits so they can be viewed on a home DVD player.
Thank you in advance for your advice on this matter.
Hello
Following up on my question from February 19, 2006, I do my editing with Pinnacle Studio 9 SE, which was bundled for free with my camcorder. However, I have upgraded my computer's configuration. I have 1 GB of RAM, installed an IEE1394 card for capture, a double-layer DVD burner, and added a 160 GB hard drive dedicated solely to video editing. When I work with Pinnacle, I close all other applications to reduce the load on the processor. I bought two books that explain how to edit with Pinnacle Studio 9. They are published by Campus Press and are very helpful. Now, if it's a simple edit, you can use Windows Movie Maker that comes with Windows XP. I've heard it works pretty well, but I've never used it. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Good luck.
Following up on my question from February 19, 2006, I do my editing with Pinnacle Studio 9 SE, which was bundled for free with my camcorder. However, I have upgraded my computer's configuration. I have 1 GB of RAM, installed an IEE1394 card for capture, a double-layer DVD burner, and added a 160 GB hard drive dedicated solely to video editing. When I work with Pinnacle, I close all other applications to reduce the load on the processor. I bought two books that explain how to edit with Pinnacle Studio 9. They are published by Campus Press and are very helpful. Now, if it's a simple edit, you can use Windows Movie Maker that comes with Windows XP. I've heard it works pretty well, but I've never used it. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Good luck.
Hello,
I'm surprised that no one is talking about VirtualDub MPEG2, which has three advantages:
- it's simple and allows for an easy start because it's very well translated into French
- it's free, which I consider a minor advantage
- there's a very active help forum http://www.forum.trad-fr.com/index.php?f=15&sid=ddf2796d80b61ef315be91b464eabcf2
I'm actually writing a tutorial: "Your DVD from capturing to burning," and it extensively discusses VirtualDub MPEG2, which seems ideal for beginners
Of course, when you move on to effects and semi-pro stuff, it becomes insufficient; but for starting out, it seems perfect to me
Talk later!
I'm surprised that no one is talking about VirtualDub MPEG2, which has three advantages:
- it's simple and allows for an easy start because it's very well translated into French
- it's free, which I consider a minor advantage
- there's a very active help forum http://www.forum.trad-fr.com/index.php?f=15&sid=ddf2796d80b61ef315be91b464eabcf2
I'm actually writing a tutorial: "Your DVD from capturing to burning," and it extensively discusses VirtualDub MPEG2, which seems ideal for beginners
Of course, when you move on to effects and semi-pro stuff, it becomes insufficient; but for starting out, it seems perfect to me
Talk later!
Hi everyone,
I would like some help because I have no idea how to choose a good free software that allows me to make my own movies from my camcorder.
I'm using Movie Maker, which isn't great. Thank you for responding.
I would like some help because I have no idea how to choose a good free software that allows me to make my own movies from my camcorder.
I'm using Movie Maker, which isn't great. Thank you for responding.
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Thank you.
I'm starting an editing project and I'm struggling to choose a program since ideally, I would use Final Cut, but for now, I have a PC.
I'm torn between editing on Ulead Pro and Avid Pro HD.
I've imported everything into Ulead 10 in AVI for 34 hours, and I can't open my files on Avid; do I need to re-capture everything?
I need to be able to speed up images in crescendos, and sometimes remove images in a rush, for example, 10 images out of 25. I don't know how to perform these manipulations on Avid; can you guide me on how to proceed? I haven't found a tutorial on this topic. Do you know Ulead Pro 8?
What format should we use to save our work for broadcasting on TV?
Thank you so much for your help.
I created a project using the Movie Maker software that came pre-installed on my computer last night, and this morning when I tried to publish it, I was surprised to find that the software is crashing. That is, every time I open my project, it shows a message saying "movie maker has stopped working," and this happens each time I try to open it. I've tried several ways to open it, but it's always the same story.
As a result, I downloaded a new software called MovieXone4, which I find too difficult to use. Is there any way to recover my project made in Movie Maker? Or do you have a free software recommendation that is as user-friendly as Movie Maker?
Thank you in advance.