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Mark Doherty · October 8th, 2008, 04:54 AM

I do not know if i titled this thread right but i am looking for a editing program which runs on a pc that i can give to students who are only learning to edit and do not have a laptop powerful enough to run something like premiere or avid. I am aware of premiere elements but from what i have heard from others it is not the best. Ideally i would like to be able to give them something better than movie maker, something with a standard timeline, browser, viewer and some transitions would be perfect.

David Stoneburner · October 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM

Take a look at this EditStudio 6, advanced video editing with keyframing and chroma keying
I have their original DVD authoring program and still use it today. If it's any indication this video editing software should be pretty solid.

Michael Wisniewski · October 8th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Sony Vegas Movie Studio is another one to research. It's fairly capable on lower end machines.

Philip Ulanowsky · October 8th, 2008, 01:29 PM

There's a British company, Serif, making a remarkably capable program called Movie Plus, which came out in an improved version, X3, last Spring, though I believe the previous version, 5, may still be available. It's not well known here, and doesn't rank with the major pro versions, but I have produced some fairly sophisticated work on it.

For under $100, it's quite something. The main problems with the V5 involved primarily a few file types and DVD authoring issues, both of which have been addressed in the newer version.

I just checked the site, Serif ¦ Desktop Publishing, Graphic & Web Design, Digital Video & Photo Editing, and do not see the specs/requirements listed. You might, however, wish to take a look or give them a call about your needs. They have an office in New Hampshire, I believe, and I have always found them to be very responsive in customer service.

October 8th, 2008, 04:54 AM	#1
Mark Doherty New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 18	Non processor intensive software I do not know if i titled this thread right but i am looking for a editing program which runs on a pc that i can give to students who are only learning to edit and do not have a laptop powerful enough to run something like premiere or avid. I am aware of premiere elements but from what i have heard from others it is not the best. Ideally i would like to be able to give them something better than movie maker, something with a standard timeline, browser, viewer and some transitions would be perfect.

October 8th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#3
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Sony Vegas Movie Studio is another one to research. It's fairly capable on lower end machines. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

October 8th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#4
Philip Ulanowsky Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Purcellville, VA Posts: 55	another possible option There's a British company, Serif, making a remarkably capable program called Movie Plus, which came out in an improved version, X3, last Spring, though I believe the previous version, 5, may still be available. It's not well known here, and doesn't rank with the major pro versions, but I have produced some fairly sophisticated work on it. For under $100, it's quite something. The main problems with the V5 involved primarily a few file types and DVD authoring issues, both of which have been addressed in the newer version. I just checked the site, Serif ¦ Desktop Publishing, Graphic & Web Design, Digital Video & Photo Editing, and do not see the specs/requirements listed. You might, however, wish to take a look or give them a call about your needs. They have an office in New Hampshire, I believe, and I have always found them to be very responsive in customer service. Last edited by Philip Ulanowsky; October 8th, 2008 at 01:32 PM. Reason: title typo

October 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#2
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Take a look at this EditStudio 6, advanced video editing with keyframing and chroma keying I have their original DVD authoring program and still use it today. If it's any indication this video editing software should be pretty solid.