Editing Software

[jtex123]

Hello,

I am new to all this editing digital video and have been tasked with making a mock commericial for work. My question is what software is best to use if i'm going to have alot of video which I will need to cut down to about 90 seconds. I have access to Premiere would that be my best bet, I do not really know anyone who knows anything about though. Is there something easier?

I appreciate your help and if this is not the right forum for these sorts or questions could someone point me in the right direction.

Thank you so much!

[UncasMS]

The Adobe product is one of the most sophisticated, most expensive and not the easiest software you can get hold of.

Since decent software will always cost you quite a bit and since premiere has been bought already i'd say: make yourself familar with this tool even though it may not appear simple in the beginning

you should have a manual coming with your software and besides you could take a look at guides available on the internet

[paglamon]

Yes. Adobe Premiere seems to involve a pretty steep learning curve. I find Ulead Video Studio and Womble MPEG Video Wizard DVD pretty efficient and user friendly.

[Joseph felix]

Windows movie maker is the best and free.

[rago88]

Ulead video studio has a much easier learning curve
at a fraction of the price of Adobe..

Your end results will look just as good..
Adobe isn't magic.
It's just loaded with more tools than you would ever use.
Many professionals use Adobe but unless your home movie is going to the next Sundance festival,
I wouldn't spring for it..

[POTCjedi]

Whatever you buy... don't buy Pinnacle! They are terrible and crash every few minutes. I have 2 GB RAM and have tried it on multiple computers. It also adds deafening screeches when you use multiple audio effects. They have terrible customer service!

[dr_ml422]

windows movie maker got on my pc somehow. is it part of the xp os, or can i get rid of it w/out any problems? will it affect any of my copying, or burning software?

[paglamon]

is it part of the xp os

Yes.

[dr_ml422]

hi pag. never saw it b4 on my pc. read here it was free. so how did it all of a sudden show up? i always check my start-up menu, and last night i found it there.

[videomaker]

After movie maker you can upgrade to an intermediate software like Adobe Premier Elements 4....