MP4 Video Editor

I guess I said it wrong
What I do is edit out the commercials and blips
And save a new file either ts, or mp4

GordonThree wrote:
mp4 is a tricky format to edit, since it's not exactly a linear format (that is, you can't take a chunk out of it, and just play that chunk.

Maybe with whatever you edit with. We've been capturing and editing MP4 files for years and flipping them into Avid and Harris servers for newscasts across the country. Even iMovie edits and clips my helicopter files both in the Mac and even iPad. Once upon a time you were correct, but stream splicing was licked a long time ago. Yes you can also do a non-destructive NLE edit to the original material and essentially play out a play list that builds the show real time, but you can just as easily save a clip.

BTW-"Linear" editing is whats referred when tape editing as that's how you edit: front to back.. Non-Linear is what it's referred to in a file format that's total random access

for straight forward NON linier Editing
i like VideoRedo, its not free, but the new version will edit MP4
most of my editing is done with TS files from video broadcast recording
you can cut, delete, join, combine anywhere on the video, it smart recodes only the frames between cut and the keyframe
very fast and accurate
no color correction or authoring features

I've used Sony Vegas and Movie Studio for my own use since they were first available from Sonic Foundry. IMO, has a more straightforward workflow than Adobe Premiere, which is what our edit suite uses at work. I believe you can still download a fully functioning 30-day trial at Movie Studio 13 Suite. You can also try any of their other versions including Vegas Pro. Though note that Magix recently purchased Sony Creative software. BTW, you can generally find the best prices on Sony Movie Studio on Amazon.com, or during specials on NewEgg.com. But try, before you buy.

Though I also have Avid Media Composer, I don't recommend it if you have limited experience using editors. It tends to require a higher learning curve, licensing can be expensive, and has specific hardware requirements (workstation/server class). It's what most movies, network shows/news are edited.

There is also another powerful video editor available completely free BlackMagic Design DaVinci Resolve 12.5. It's actually a "Hollywood" class color corrector, with a powerful video editor included. Basically, ignore the color correcting part, MP4 format is not recommended as a source color correction format, and use the video editor. Though will have a higher learning curve. So again, not really recommended if you're not familiar with video editors.

DaVinci Resolve 12.5 should install on most PC/Mac systems, though does have some higher hardware requirements, so not all features may be available. None likely to effect MP4 editing anyway. It also supports a single on-board GPU hardware processing, so higher end video graphics, will likely see better performance. It also does install a server, though I believe this is related to file handling.

I have Resolve 12.5 installed on a beefed up dual-monitor Mac core i7 in my work cubicle, and it apparently didn't have all the currently recommended hardware requirements. Though, again, doesn't effect most any video editing. And it's free, so might as well try it?

Thanks for the responses... Since I do not have a Go-Pro camera like equipped drone, (Parrot BeBop Drone) I tried the mentioned MS Movie Maker which works great for what I am doing without sound.

mp4 is a tricky format to edit, since it's not exactly a linear format (that is, you can't take a chunk out of it, and just play that chunk.

90 percent of drones use a GoPro, and GoPro Studio (free to GoPro customers) is the best app for editing GoPro files. The camera generates a special index file that lets Studio edit the mp4 more easily.

Open Source
http://www.videosoftdev.com/

When I had my video production company I found the Pinnacle products to be a great inexpensive video editing software. I always kept an updated version on hand as a backup editing software.

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/studio/

MS movie maker..assuming you have a Windows machine. It's already there.