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

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 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...

[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

[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.