Video editing software

[SMOKEU]

I'm looking at doing some basic video editing for Windows 7 so I can remove sections of video I don't want and also to remove some of the camera shake. Any ideas as to what I should use?

[steve_t]

Keen to know too. Image stabilisation seems to only be available on expensive editing suites :crybaby:

Edit: A quick google search finds youtube has a built-in stabilisation function. Not what I'm after but thought you might be interested

[Scuba_Steve]

you could check out SaveDelete's list of 18 free editors (http://savedelete.com/best-free-windows-video-editing-software.html) see if anything suits.

You could always use that windows movie maker to trim/cut the parts you don't want, then upload to youtube & use their "shake removal" on it. Then re-download it, probably not the best solution but should work

[SMOKEU]

Is Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 a good option? I don't want something with a huge learning curve. I'm not really worried about how resource intensive the software is because my hardware can handle it easily.

[steve_t]

If you're going to pay for something *ahem*, I hear Sony Vegas Pro is the way to go

[slofox]

If you're going to pay for something *ahem*, I hear Sony Vegas Pro is the way to go

I've been trialling Vegas and have a problem with the output being in some arcane vegas-only format. Even when I ask it not to do that. Now this may well just reflect the fact that I am an ancient fossil, incapable of deciphering the workings of such modern technology but I'd hafta say it is a pain in the arse as it is...

[tigertim20]

I use powerdirector, simple, easy to use, lots of features etc.

[slofox]

I use powerdirector, simple, easy to use, lots of features etc.

Does it alter resolution or format or anything else? Most of the ones I have tried tend to screw up the footage to some extent...

[Scuba_Steve]

I've been trialling Vegas and have a problem with the output being in some arcane vegas-only format. Even when I ask it not to do that. Now this may well just reflect the fact that I am an ancient fossil, incapable of deciphering the workings of such modern technology but I'd hafta say it is a pain in the arse as it is...

are you saving or exporting??? that's most likely your problem ;)

[slofox]

are you saving or exporting??? that's most likely your problem ;)

Actually I am DOING neither. But I am TRYING to save...:facepalm:

[tigertim20]

Does it alter resolution or format or anything else? Most of the ones I have tried tend to screw up the footage to some extent...

it does make some tiny alterations, but doesnt (to me) affect the quality of the video at the end.
Im not a real technologically minded person, so I just know that Im happy with the videos it makes.

most vids I make are made with a 1080p Go Pro, so the footage is good quality to start with, which helps.

[Mooch]

Is Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 a good option? I don't want something with a huge learning curve. I'm not really worried about how resource intensive the software is because my hardware can handle it easily.

CS5.5 takes a while to learn the work flow , but you can produce stunning video from it.

A few years back I switched to Sony Vegas as for me the work flow was easier / faster to use. I could edit a bunch of videos in roughly 1/4 of the time it took me on adobe. I brought the platinum version while waiting for pro 10 to come out. Much to my suprise it had a large protion of the Pro features but also the workflow was faster to work with than adode (for me) .

So if your after something that has the majority of the adobe cs5 and Sony Vegas Pro 11 get yourself http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiopp and "save" yourself $$$. Supports full HD , 3d & 5.1 sound mixes. Has tonnes of filters for sound (like reducing wind noise )and plenty of save as formats support for the majority of popular video codecs.

[skinman]

Scissors :yes:

[SMOKEU]

I installed PowerDirector, but encoding HD video on a 2600K at 3.8GHz is painfully slow. Need to do some overclocking!

[nathanwhite]

The computers we get provided have premier already on them, so that's what i've learned. The learning curve isn't too difficult I found and it integrates nicely with after effects. It costs a fair bit I think, but then i've never paid for software yet, and I have CS5 at home (yo ho, yo ho)

That said we have very grunty computers at tech so doing anything is fast and easy.

Also I heard Adobe don't mind the pirating of their software so much, because as soon as you go to make a profit off it you have to buy a licence. Usually by that point you are pretty good at using the programs so the commercial work benefits adobe.

[Mooch]

I installed PowerDirector, but encoding HD video on a 2600K at 3.8GHz is painfully slow. Need to do some overclocking!

Check the options to see if it can use your gpu for rendering , should cut the time down to a 1/4 of cpu based processing.

[SMOKEU]

Check the options to see if it can use your gpu for rendering , should cut the time down to a 1/4 of cpu based processing.

I have enabled OpenCL since my GPU supports that, but GPU usage is only around 25% and CPU usage is around 35%.

[Scuba_Steve]

I have enabled OpenCL since my GPU supports that, but GPU usage is only around 25% and CPU usage is around 35%.

given those figures I don't think overclocking is gonna hep you, your bottleneck is elsewhere

[sil3nt]

Virtual Dub. Its free and you can remove the camera shake with a plugin.

Anything else is overkill if thats all you want to do.

[awa355]

Virtual Dub. Its free and you can remove the camera shake with a plugin.

Anything else is overkill if thats all you want to do.

Can I add music to a video clip on this prog? All I want to do is cut bits out of my clips, and add some music, save as a movie back to my folder. My original WVM that came with my Vista op played up. I have downloaded W movie maker 2.6, but its not as good as the version that packed up. With 2.6, when I import a video , it comes in seperate clips. I then have to drag each clip down to the timeline.

Any advice on what I'm doing wrong?

[george formby]

Does it alter resolution or format or anything else? Most of the ones I have tried tend to screw up the footage to some extent...

You just made my day! I tried it but my head exploded after an hour. So I tried another "free" suite, my head exploded. I'm nearly healed now, it's growing back so I'm almost ready to try the Arcsoft editor on my new poota. Gonna find a child to show me how first.

[BoristheBiter]

I use powerdirector, simple, easy to use, lots of features etc.

What e said, easy as to use, all the features and you can upload direct to facebook or youtube.


Is Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 a good option? I don't want something with a huge learning curve. I'm not really worried about how resource intensive the software is because my hardware can handle it easily.


I installed PowerDirector, but encoding HD video on a 2600K at 3.8GHz is painfully slow. Need to do some overclocking!

Seems like your first statement was a bit off. Turn off the shadow file generator, that should help.