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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Sun Nov 4, 2012, 11:35 AM Nov 2012

Looking for a good video editing software

I have a GoPro Hero 2 camera. It comes with a very basic version of CineForm which doesn't allow adding music, stringing together movies, or clipping them among other limitations.

I have tried Windows Movie Maker but the resolutions it saves to are terrible.

I'd like an easy to learn software that won't break the bank.
I have a Core 2 Quad Q6600 desktop running 4G of RAM on 32bit XP Pro.

This looks intriguing:
CyberLink PowerDirector 11 Deluxe
http://www.laptopmag.com/best-video-editing-software/cyberlink-powerdirector-review.aspx

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Looking for a good video editing software (Original Post) SHRED Nov 2012 OP

Here's some free ones and reviews hobbit709 Nov 2012 #1

I will check those out...thanks SHRED Nov 2012 #2

video editing software jeff184 Nov 2012 #3

Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) benalmeer Dec 2012 #4

Free Old Codger Dec 2012 #5

GIMP's good, but it's not video-editing software. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #7

You're right Old Codger Dec 2012 #8

I use CyberLink PowerDirector 11. I can't praise it enough. BlueJazz Dec 2012 #6

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)

1. Here's some free ones and reviews

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 11:38 AM

Nov 2012

http://www.akascope.com/2011/07/15/free-video-editing-software/

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

2. I will check those out...thanks

Reply to hobbit709 (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 10:03 PM

Nov 2012

jeff184

(1 post)

3. video editing software

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 06:30 PM

Nov 2012

This may help. http://www.real.com/resources/free-video-editing-software It reviews free video editing software and explains what features to be looking for. It should help you choose which software will be best for your needs.

benalmeer

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4. Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team)

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Tue Dec 4, 2012, 03:04 AM

Dec 2012

Old Codger

(4,205 posts)

5. Free

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 12:24 AM

Dec 2012

Take a look at GIMP, it is open source free version akin to Photo Shop.

http://www.gimp.org/

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)

7. GIMP's good, but it's not video-editing software.

Reply to Old Codger (Reply #5)

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 04:31 PM

Dec 2012

As you stated, it's image-editing software that's comparable to PhotoShop. It's great for editing still images, but I don't think it's good for putting full-motion videos together.

I haven't done much video editing, so I can't give good recommendations here.

Old Codger

(4,205 posts)

8. You're right

Reply to backscatter712 (Reply #7)

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 05:23 PM

Dec 2012

I misread that....Sorry but that....

BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)

6. I use CyberLink PowerDirector 11. I can't praise it enough.

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 09:02 AM

Dec 2012

It's the easiest product I've used in a long time.

I love the frame count feature which allows editing to be as easy as copy and paste.
I know it's 49 bucks but well worth it. Makes many other products seem like toys

(No..I have no personal "doings" with Cyberlink)

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