Good video editing software?

Denis · 07-02-2012, 01:00 PM

hey guys,

i got a Hero2 a few months ago and so far its awesome! but im looking to edit up some of the videos and im looking for a decent software to do it. im not into spending a ton of cash for it but i do know they can be expensive.

any direction would be good. thanks!

Steve Dallas · 07-02-2012, 01:38 PM

Personally, I use Adobe Master Suite, which includes Premiere. It's expensive though, but about as full-featured as you can get for editing.

I also have a program called Powerdirector, and it's a much more user friendly, less featured (but still good) program. It will actually upload & convert videos for YouTube from within the program.

Denis · 07-02-2012, 02:13 PM

thanks! ill look into those

Hammer St. James · 07-03-2012, 08:13 AM

I use Sony Vegas. I find it very easy to edit.

Apex Paul · 07-03-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer St. James

I use Sony Vegas. I find it very easy to edit.

Sony Vegas is good stuff.

To the OP; Are you using a mac or PC?

Denis · 07-03-2012, 11:08 AM

PC right now, i want to eventually get a mac...buuuuut i just find it hard to spend the money on one. so damn expensive

ill check out that Sony Vegas program.

POWERFREAK · 07-03-2012, 11:23 AM

That's what a do for a living, so I'll give you my .02....for PC, if you can score a copy of Adobe Premier, maybe an old version (like Adobe CS4 or 5) on ebay or something...that's the way to go. As was already posted, sony vegas is a good cheaper option, but also look on ebay.

Denis · 07-04-2012, 02:22 PM

Will do! Thanks

Steve Dallas · 07-04-2012, 03:11 PM

As much as people here are recommending Premier (myself included), I threw out PowerDirector for a reason as well.

Not everyone is great with computers, and Premiere can be VERY complicated to a newbie or to someone who isn't great at using software. There is a learning curve. It was easy for me, but I've been using programs like it for many many years.

Even with Sony Vegas, you may need to do the tutorials. Same with PowerDirector, but I believe PowerDirector is better for newbies and much easier to use. That's why I threw that out there. Also, I've seen several comparisons, and PowerDirector has generally been rated higher.

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Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	PC right now, i want to eventually get a mac...buuuuut i just find it hard to spend the money on one. so damn expensive ill check out that Sony Vegas program. __________________

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POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	That's what a do for a living, so I'll give you my .02....for PC, if you can score a copy of Adobe Premier, maybe an old version (like Adobe CS4 or 5) on ebay or something...that's the way to go. As was already posted, sony vegas is a good cheaper option, but also look on ebay. __________________ https://FeelingCreativeBlog.com

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Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Will do! Thanks __________________

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Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	As much as people here are recommending Premier (myself included), I threw out PowerDirector for a reason as well. Not everyone is great with computers, and Premiere can be VERY complicated to a newbie or to someone who isn't great at using software. There is a learning curve. It was easy for me, but I've been using programs like it for many many years. Even with Sony Vegas, you may need to do the tutorials. Same with PowerDirector, but I believe PowerDirector is better for newbies and much easier to use. That's why I threw that out there. Also, I've seen several comparisons, and PowerDirector has generally been rated higher. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.