Editing software for beginners? at DVinfo.net

Aaron Reimer · February 2nd, 2005, 12:36 AM

I just bought a New Cannon Gl2 and need some advise.
Need a good beginner-editing program, which can be upgrade, As I see the need.

An thoughts or ideas.
Aaron

Chris Hurd · February 2nd, 2005, 12:42 AM

Can't recommend editing software unless you state what sort of computer you're using... do you have a Mac, or a PC?

Aaron Reimer · February 2nd, 2005, 04:14 AM

Have a P.C.

180 gig Hard drive

Chris Hurd · February 2nd, 2005, 08:34 AM

Changed subject title and moved to PC Editing forum.

Ed Smith · February 2nd, 2005, 10:43 AM

Hi Aaron,

This subject has appeared many times. Please try our search ^

Here are the ones you need to be looking at:

1. Microsoft Movie maker
advantage - It comes free with Windows XP
disadvantage - can not do many effects

2. Avid Free DV
Advantage - Its the same interface as the full version. So if you decide to upgrade in the future you would be pretty familar with it. Its also free
Disadvantage - The Avid interface and the way things are done, could be a little tricky for beginners.

3. Adobe Premiere Elements
Advantage - Quite cheap, and can do quite a few things. Could later on upgrade to Premiere Pro.
Disadvantage - Can't do everything the full version can.

4. Pinnacle Studio
Advantage - Quite cheap is to use interface
Disadvantage - Some versions were extremely buggy (Not to sure if they have managed to rectified this yet....)

5. Vegas
Advantage - Some people like the interface and the way you do things in Vegas. Audio editing is also pretty good.
Disadvantage - A bit more expensive than ones already mentioned.

6. Premiere Pro
Advantage - Good intergration with other adobe software. Can be run with hardware accelerator cards
Disadvantage - Need a machine that meets the recommened system specs. Is more epensive than the first 4 already mentioned

7. Pinnacle Editions
Advantage - Can do quite a lot
Disadvantage - The interface is not to everybodies liking

8. Avid DV express
Advantage - Many people in the TV/ video world use it. Can do quite a lot of things.
Disadvantage - Costs the most money. Not everybody gets along with the interface.

My advantages and disadvantages are just my personal opinions. Your best bet to try the ones you think you might like and can afford. Another good thing to do would be to download a demo of them, that way you can find one which you think will work for you.

With out listing your system specs, how much money you are willing to spend, and what you plan to edit. I don't think we can really advise further.

Hope this helps,

Ed

Richard Alvarez · February 2nd, 2005, 12:10 PM

Wow Ed, nice logic tree!

February 2nd, 2005, 12:36 AM	#1
Aaron Reimer Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carnation Washington Posts: 4	New to the Game I just bought a New Cannon Gl2 and need some advise. Need a good beginner-editing program, which can be upgrade, As I see the need. An thoughts or ideas. Aaron __________________ Aaron Reimer AKA Speybum

February 2nd, 2005, 12:42 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Can't recommend editing software unless you state what sort of computer you're using... do you have a Mac, or a PC? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 2nd, 2005, 04:14 AM	#3
Aaron Reimer Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carnation Washington Posts: 4	oppps Have a P.C. 180 gig Hard drive __________________ Aaron Reimer AKA Speybum

February 2nd, 2005, 08:34 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Changed subject title and moved to PC Editing forum. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 2nd, 2005, 10:43 AM	#5
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	Hi Aaron, This subject has appeared many times. Please try our search ^ Here are the ones you need to be looking at: 1. Microsoft Movie maker advantage - It comes free with Windows XP disadvantage - can not do many effects 2. Avid Free DV Advantage - Its the same interface as the full version. So if you decide to upgrade in the future you would be pretty familar with it. Its also free Disadvantage - The Avid interface and the way things are done, could be a little tricky for beginners. 3. Adobe Premiere Elements Advantage - Quite cheap, and can do quite a few things. Could later on upgrade to Premiere Pro. Disadvantage - Can't do everything the full version can. 4. Pinnacle Studio Advantage - Quite cheap is to use interface Disadvantage - Some versions were extremely buggy (Not to sure if they have managed to rectified this yet....) 5. Vegas Advantage - Some people like the interface and the way you do things in Vegas. Audio editing is also pretty good. Disadvantage - A bit more expensive than ones already mentioned. 6. Premiere Pro Advantage - Good intergration with other adobe software. Can be run with hardware accelerator cards Disadvantage - Need a machine that meets the recommened system specs. Is more epensive than the first 4 already mentioned 7. Pinnacle Editions Advantage - Can do quite a lot Disadvantage - The interface is not to everybodies liking 8. Avid DV express Advantage - Many people in the TV/ video world use it. Can do quite a lot of things. Disadvantage - Costs the most money. Not everybody gets along with the interface. My advantages and disadvantages are just my personal opinions. Your best bet to try the ones you think you might like and can afford. Another good thing to do would be to download a demo of them, that way you can find one which you think will work for you. With out listing your system specs, how much money you are willing to spend, and what you plan to edit. I don't think we can really advise further. Hope this helps, Ed __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

February 2nd, 2005, 12:10 PM	#6
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Wow Ed, nice logic tree!