Video Editing Software

[j3ff9ack]

Looking for opinions on video editing software. I don't mind buying a good package, but I'm looking at less than $100 - not making the next Avengers movie. I just want to take some old home movies that I had converted to digital and make some modern versions (with all the overexposed pieces deleted). Windows or Mac recommendations are fine - I have both available.

[tragusa3]

I've been editing for years. My experience tells me that your Mac is a more dependable and stable platform. Hardware frustrations completely disappeared for me when I switched. That said, iMovie is pretty darn capable for free. I eventually spent the money on Final Cut Pro and am so glad I did.

1000's of hours of editing and not one single hang up.

[Tom_M1]

Gdetrailer wrote:
Sony "VEGAS".

The trick to VEGAS is to buy an OLDER VERSION while it is still available.

You can get Vegas Movie Studio 12 for $40 on Amazon..

You can buy the latest version for not much more.
VEGAS Movie Studio $49.99 on Amazon

You can download a free trial here:
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-movie-studio/

[j3ff9ack]

OP here - thanks for the great ideas - I'll take a closer look at these and come up with a plan.

[Gdetrailer]

Sony "VEGAS".

The trick to VEGAS is to buy an OLDER VERSION while it is still available.

You can get Vegas Movie Studio 12 for $40 on Amazon..

HERE

Version 12 works with Win7, 8, 8.1 and according to the questions on Amazon also works with Win10.

It is a full fledged video editing suit for SD and HD video and also includes audio editing.

It will present some learning curves but there is a lot of help out on the wobbly web that should get you up and running quickly.

[Y-Guy]

If you have a Mac you already you have a pretty good editing software in iMovie. Before you go buy anything give it a try and see if it does what you need.

[PenMan]

Movie Maker comes with most computers these days. I have professional equipment that I used in a business and Movie Maker is close to as good as what I paid $10,000 for 20 years ago. I use it now for wedding videos, etc. Free.

[MrWizard]

X2 for AviDemux

[Tom_M1]

Here's a comparison of cheap video editing software:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-video-editing-software,review-2167.html

[festag]

I am using adobe premiere elements. Just fine for consumer use. Has some nice features found in the higher end packages with a simpler interface. I have the Mac version but it is available for both platforms. Just recently used it for the same purpose - digitized a bunch of mini rv camcorder recordings from back in the day.

[Chris_Bryant]

How does free sound?
AVIdemux