Simple easy to learn video editor

**ScriptMan** · Share | #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2012, 03:53 PM

My feelings won't be hurt if this is moved to a different sub-forum but this looked like the best fit.

I am interested in hearing opinions about video editing software. My initial needs are limited and I don't mind to spend a hundred bucks. I would like to edit and combine a series of 30 second clips to make a few things for the tube and for use on my sites. My needs might expand if I like doing these.

I started looking for free ones and the only commercial product I have slightly looked at is Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate. I do have the SP3 release of the Microsoft Movie Maker installed on my system but have never taken it for a test drive.

So what say you folks?

Dan Williamson · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2012, 07:09 PM

Sony Vegas - any video editor is going to need basic skills but Vegas is the best out there for it's money. I have used Vegas for editing, adding sound files and introductions etc to various game movies I have done for my clan/guilds for games such as WoW etc and it's fantastic.

Plus with Vegas being so popular on Youtube due to it's good pricing and ease-of-use there's plenty of folks out there writing tutorials.

http://filmmakeriq.com/2009/10/303-s...gas-tutorials/

**ScriptMan** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 06:04 AM

Will take a look.

gammaRascal · #4 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 07:31 AM

I second Sony Vegas. It really is the cleanest and easiest with plenty of support/tuts online, low learning curve and high quality output - up to 1080.

If you're looking for something you can quickly drop clips into, shorten, cut with, add a title and output for YouTube or DVD, Sony Vegas is what you need.

You can buy the full Pro package for $600 or just get the cheapest [not in terms of quality] Studio HD for $45 - which is just the editor and a few limits - here is the comparison.

Go buy it. Now.

And feel free to poke me if you have any Q's - I've been using Vegas since Sony bought it out from Sonic Foundry and have upgraded since [thought currently do not have v11]

annahussy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-12-2012, 08:40 PM

Yes, I am agree with you guys Sony vegas is a very good option for video editing. You can make maximum videos through Vegas and also edit, modify them. There are so many different themes they produce so that You can make the videos with new creativity.

logoonlinepros · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2012, 12:32 AM

I will use sony vages video editing tool because it has a lot of advance option which i think movie makes hasn't. I learn this software from lynda tutorial..

earljohny3 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2012, 04:40 AM

I use the window 7 movie maker for my video projects. Just checked the sony vegas at youtube. It looks awesome. Will try it some other day too..

simplyamazing12 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-20-2012, 06:27 PM

Adobe Premiere is another one worth looking into. If you have a Mac, iMovie is pretty good at turning simple movie clips into great productions.

annahussy · #9 (**permalink**) 07-20-2012, 09:03 PM

I heard a lot about Adobe premiere. But, I didn't even try to work on this software. Noe I am looking forward to more details regarding Adobe premiere. Thanks for suggesting me good information.

cheochi · #10 (**permalink**) 07-21-2012, 01:38 AM

Nice Sharing....

A good video editor should be intuitive, flexible, allowing for nearly endless options, and easy to use, while not sacrificing many features.

annahussy · #11 (**permalink**) 07-21-2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheochi

Nice Sharing....

A good video editor should be intuitive, flexible, allowing for nearly endless options, and easy to use, while not sacrificing many features.

Hi cheochi, what kind of video editor you have to used? Can you give me any suggestions? I am using photoshop , This will be really very good software that makes the website more attractive.

Cliff Michaels · #12 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScriptMan

My feelings won't be hurt if this is moved to a different sub-forum but this looked like the best fit.

I am interested in hearing opinions about video editing software. My initial needs are limited and I don't mind to spend a hundred bucks. I would like to edit and combine a series of 30 second clips to make a few things for the tube and for use on my sites. My needs might expand if I like doing these.

I started looking for free ones and the only commercial product I have slightly looked at is Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate. I do have the SP3 release of the Microsoft Movie Maker installed on my system but have never taken it for a test drive.

So what say you folks?

Hi ScriptMan,

I highly suggest MoviePlusX6 from Serif Software. I, like you needed something that I didn't have to go to school to learn. I checked out all the above recommendations, but when I got to MoviePlus I was sold.

It had the smallest learning curve with fantastic tutorials, and even better support from the great Serif forums. It was a matter of a week and I was doing all types of video editing, that I thought I could never learn. Check it out.

Good Luck

Cliff Michaels

**ScriptMan** · #13 (**permalink**) 07-27-2012, 06:46 AM

I'm still monitoring this thread. I think I am going to start with MS movie maker since it is already installed as a part of SP3. That way I can better define what I do and don't want in the 'final cut'.

annahussy · #14 (**permalink**) 09-02-2012, 08:29 PM

I used Sony Vegas. I really feel that It is very easy to making the videos as well as making presentation also. It will be easier for me , If I am hurry to make some business videos.