Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software at DVinfo.net

Adi Head · February 25th, 2011, 05:09 AM

Hi. I'm looking for a very simple, but robust video editing software program for a friend.
By "simple" I mean that the editing tasks will be extremely basic - just cuting shots and and placing them in order - no need for multi-tracks, no need for effects, cropping, color correction, etc. Maybe just fade-in fade-out. By "simple" I also mean that the program should be extremely intiuitive and easy to understand for someone who has no prior editing experience.
By "robust" I mean software that won't crash constantly and one that can handle different formats of video.
Looking forward to your replies. Thanks!

Computer is a rather powerful and new laptop running Windows 7

Scott Chichelli · February 26th, 2011, 09:46 AM

magix i think even the free one would be fine

Battle Vaughan · February 26th, 2011, 11:00 AM

Microsoft makes Windows Movie Maker for free: Windows Live Movie Maker - Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows

If you want something more versatile and complete, Adobe Permiere Elements for around US$100 is a pretty good bet.

Don Bloom · February 26th, 2011, 11:39 AM

As Battle said, Movie Maker is included in Windows. It's free, it will do just what you said is needed and did I mention it's free.

Kevin Lewis · February 26th, 2011, 06:29 PM

I would suggest Pinnacale Studio 14. Its easy to use and will allow room for growth. Its just as easy as Windows movie Mkaer as it has both a timeline and story board. CHeck theri website, you may be able to get a free trial.

Chris Soucy · February 26th, 2011, 08:14 PM

My vote goes to Ulead Video Studio Pro X4 (don't let the name get in the way) it goes from doing entire projects for you at the click of a button up to, well, whatever you want to do.

30 day Freebie here: VideoStudio Pro X4 - VideoStudio Pro X4

CS

Mikel Arturo · February 27th, 2011, 04:48 AM

My vote is for COREL VideoStudio X4, as Crhis Soucy recommends.
Is the next step before full pro apps, like Final Cut, Premiere or Avid.

Videostudio is a very, very useful app., easy and full charged of accesories.

February 25th, 2011, 05:09 AM	#1
Adi Head Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 642	Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software Hi. I'm looking for a very simple, but robust video editing software program for a friend. By "simple" I mean that the editing tasks will be extremely basic - just cuting shots and and placing them in order - no need for multi-tracks, no need for effects, cropping, color correction, etc. Maybe just fade-in fade-out. By "simple" I also mean that the program should be extremely intiuitive and easy to understand for someone who has no prior editing experience. By "robust" I mean software that won't crash constantly and one that can handle different formats of video. Looking forward to your replies. Thanks! Computer is a rather powerful and new laptop running Windows 7

February 26th, 2011, 09:46 AM	#2
Scott Chichelli Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alexandria KY Posts: 48	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software magix i think even the free one would be fine

February 26th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#3
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software Microsoft makes Windows Movie Maker for free: Windows Live Movie Maker - Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows If you want something more versatile and complete, Adobe Permiere Elements for around US$100 is a pretty good bet.

February 26th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#4
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software As Battle said, Movie Maker is included in Windows. It's free, it will do just what you said is needed and did I mention it's free. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

February 26th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#5
Kevin Lewis Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, pa Posts: 705	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software I would suggest Pinnacale Studio 14. Its easy to use and will allow room for growth. Its just as easy as Windows movie Mkaer as it has both a timeline and story board. CHeck theri website, you may be able to get a free trial.

February 26th, 2011, 08:14 PM	#6
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software My vote goes to Ulead Video Studio Pro X4 (don't let the name get in the way) it goes from doing entire projects for you at the click of a button up to, well, whatever you want to do. 30 day Freebie here: VideoStudio Pro X4 - VideoStudio Pro X4 CS

February 27th, 2011, 04:48 AM	#7
Mikel Arturo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 93	Re: Please recommend simple, friendly and robust editing software My vote is for COREL VideoStudio X4, as Crhis Soucy recommends. Is the next step before full pro apps, like Final Cut, Premiere or Avid. Videostudio is a very, very useful app., easy and full charged of accesories.