Video editing software

[Skidmark]

I've never really ventured into editing video, but now that I have a GoPro HD i'd like to make some compilations and be able to add music where I want, etc.

Are there any user friendly Windows based programs that you guys would recommend?

[Slowhand]

If you're just looking to cut clips and splice them together and add music, Windows Movie Maker will suffice. If you're looking to do some real editing, especially with regards to sound and color, then something like Adobe Premier or Avid. However, neither is going to be particularly user friendly or cheap (as in two grand, unless you can find a quality torrent).

[Skidmark]

If you're just looking to cut clips and splice them together and add music, Windows Movie Maker will suffice. If you're looking to do some real editing, especially with regards to sound and color, then something like Adobe Premier or Avid. However, neither is going to be particularly user friendly or cheap (as in two grand, unless you can find a quality torrent).

Thank you for the input. I'm decent at teaching myself new programs and researching if I get stuck on something, so I will probably try to find a copy of the more quality applications you mentioned, though until then i'll try out WMM

[Slowhand]

Thank you for the input. I'm decent at teaching myself new programs and researching if I get stuck on something, so I will probably try to find a copy of the more quality applications you mentioned, though until then i'll try out WMM

If you're good with teaching yourself new programs and can read a manual then you can handle them. Most of the difficulty isn't in navigating the program but rather in the thousand little things going on in those programs. Grab a manual and you'll be able to knock it out.

Oh, and PM with a link if you find a good copy of the sofware, lol.

[motoman]

Adobe premiere

[Skidmark]

Alright, well I made a test video and it looks much better before uploading to Youtube. It seems that Windows Movie Maker does not give me the option to upload in an HD format.

Are there any free programs that you know of that will allow me to edit video and also save in a higher quality format?

[Tx Redneck]

If you're using Vista/7, Windows Live Movie Maker does HD.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fexplore.live.com%2Fwindows-live-movie-maker%3Fos%3Dother&rct=j&q=WIndows%20Movie%20Maker%20Win7&ei=ZjdmTeaRBMH-8Abx26iKCw&usg=AFQjCNE7WzcCtl_O_OOELE3dknrJGk0k1Q&sig2=mkHzy4yWQv55SIwa_is5CA&cad=rja

[Skidmark]

XP here...

[Tx Redneck]

Get with the times.

[Skidmark]

Get with the times.

lol, seriously! The only PC I use right now is my work laptop with my own image, but i'm not sure if a lot of our programs are compatible.

I guess it's time to go laptop shopping

[mustang_revival]

Are you giving the camera man/woman a piggy back ride?

[Skidmark]

Are you giving the camera man/woman a piggy back ride?

Nope, it was mounted on my helmet.

[Raskal]

haha, be safe around that area.. I hate that traffic in my car!

[yellowstang]

XP here...

WTH, you finally upgraded from Windows ME?

[jw33]

Windows Movie Maker sucks monkey dick, at least the version I'm running with Win7. Thinking of trying

http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-elements/features.html

All I want to do is some simple editing of video clips with some music and basic transitions. Working with .MTS .mp4 and .avi files