Video editing program

[KoRnKiD]

what do you guys use for a computer editing program? You know to add music and cut parts out? And can run off a camcorder.

 

[SkyMaxx]

Final Cut Pro
iMovie
iDVD and DVD Studio Pro (for making DVDs)

Of course these won't help much as they are for Apple computers. I believe Final Cut Pro has a PC version.

They are also rather pricey. Someone who uses less expensive software might be able to recommend something for you, but do not be surprised if there is not a lot out there for less than say $200.

 

[Mayhem]

Movie Star 5 Pretty cheap only like 45 bucks.

My brother uses it. If you get Dazzle you can transfer your file from the videocamera to the computer and then to a VHS or DVD. like like 150 or up I think.

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

WTF is Dazzle????? does the video camera have to be digital?????

 

[Mayhem]

http://www.dazzle.com/products/dvc100.html

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

Cool

 

[KoRnKiD]

man i would get one of those programs but my camcorder isnt digital. Or else i would

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

it desn't have to be from what I undestand.. you just need an AV cable for it... I know you can get one/already have one

 

[nitro dave]

It'll have to be digital, or else you will need to spend an arm and a leg on a video card that will convert to digital. If the signal isn't digital, you can't edit it. There really aren't too many video editing options for analog video that are inexpensive.

 

[Maxxcrazy88]

Damn!!!!! oh well how much is a good digital video camera????

 

[nitro dave]

I just checked that dazzle site, and it is essentially a card that will convert your signal to digital. It is only $169 so I would be careful. I'm not sure what kind of quality you will get or compatability. I would do some serious research on that before I dropped any cash on it.

Story: A couple of years ago Iomega had this thing called a buzz card for like $200 that converted video to digital. I bought it to go with my new G3 tower. Turns out the buzz wasn't very good and not even compatible with my hardware, so I had to go and buy a Pinnacle Systems video card that cost $1000. Moral? Do your research.

 

[KoRnKiD]

Ok maxx u can go buy your own digi cam i can't afford one

 

[SkyMaxx]

Nitro Dave...you're a Power Mac user. And here I thought I was the only one on this site. Damn glad to have company.

I have a G3 and a G4 Quicksilver...very nice machines.

 

[mjime714]

I use G4, G3 and an Ibook. I love macs!

 

[SkyMaxx]

Based on your use of Final Cut Pro for your movies, I figured you might be a Mac user also. I'm starting to feel not so alone anymore.

 

[mjime714]

Dont worry buddy. Were out here, sometimes hard to fine, but were out here.

 

[nitro dave]

were here, and we are dedicated....that new 17 inch ibook is calling my name

 

[KoRnKiD]

ohh ya those things are cool