Best Video Editing Software?

[MacDaddyPlaya]

Any recommendations for easy to use Windows sofware for editing video. Need to make trailers, grab vid caps, etc...

Thanks in advance!

[Ricky Dynamite]

Adobe Premiere, yo

[Meta Ridley]

Originally posted by Ricky Dynamite
Adobe Premiere, yo

What he said

You want the best for windows - Premiere Pro

[MacDaddyPlaya]

What's the learnig curve there?

[mcfly]

final cut pro.

[newbreed]

Ease of use - Sony Video Vegas

[mind]

First time users:

Pinnacle Studio
Vegas


Experianced users:
Adobe Premiere



just my

[NaughtyINC]

avid
or final cut pro

[tASSy]

Originally posted by mcfly
final cut pro.

final cut pro is an excellent choice for mac users and pc users...but probably not an ideal 1st time video editor's pick. premier for pc is an easy start.

[Ricky Dynamite]

For Mac's, definitely go with Final Cut Pro. A much better system than Premiere. But if you're stuck on a PC, go with Premiere Pro. Learning curve is pretty small once you get the layout down.

[Meta Ridley]

Originally posted by tASSy
final cut pro is an excellent choice for mac users and pc users...but probably not an ideal 1st time video editor's pick. premier for pc is an easy start.

I didnt know they made Final Cut Pro for windows

Originally posted by NaughtyINC
avid
or final cut pro

Originally posted by mcfly
final cut pro.

I didnt know they made Final Cut Pro for windows

[Azlord]

Anyone found a quick way to export .wmv files using Final Cut Pro. The only way I know of is by using Discreet Cleaner. This processes is a pain in the ass tho, you have to export a mpg and then take it into Discreet and export it again, which takes FOREVER...and I'm on a G5 dual 1.8ghz mahcine.

So with this said, it depends on which format you want to make for your site. If you're heading for .wmv files, go Premiere Pro. If you're making .mpg files or just doing real DVD's then I would go Final Cut Pro.

[MacDaddyPlaya]

Am I better off using a Mac for this? I have always heard Mac is the way to go for video/photo work.

[billywatson]

Adobe Premiere YO

[Jim_Gunn]

If you are on pc, I recommend Adobe Premiere Pro which I use or I have heard good things about Sony Vegas too. Premiere is EASY to learn despite what some people said in this thread. Or if you already are a committed Mac guy you have to get Final Cut Pro.

[Jim_Gunn]

Originally posted by MacDaddyPlaya
Am I better off using a Mac for this? I have always heard Mac is the way to go for video/photo work.

Many people like Macs for this type of work. If you are not already committed to Mac, buying the new hardware and the software apps are a lot more expensive than starting with a new pc and software bundle, but either will work well for you.

[Jim_Gunn]

Originally posted by Azlord
Anyone found a quick way to export .wmv files using Final Cut Pro. The only way I know of is by using Discreet Cleaner. This processes is a pain in the ass tho, you have to export a mpg and then take it into Discreet and export it again, which takes FOREVER...and I'm on a G5 dual 1.8ghz mahcine.

So with this said, it depends on which format you want to make for your site. If you're heading for .wmv files, go Premiere Pro. If you're making .mpg files or just doing real DVD's then I would go Final Cut Pro.

Azlord, no offense but that's not a real good way to look at it. Onen should beb able to makek good wmv or mpeg from either platform. You never want to convert mpg format to wmv if you have original footage from mini-DV tapes; you should instead export full resolution DV AVI video out of your editinng app and brinng that into Cleaner for encoding into either wmv or mpeg or whatever format.

[Meta Ridley]

Originally posted by MacDaddyPlaya
Am I better off using a Mac for this? I have always heard Mac is the way to go for video/photo work.

Dude , professionals have edited feature length films on Premiere, you are fine, with PC.

[Anthony]

Originally posted by MacDaddyPlaya
Any recommendations for easy to use Windows sofware for editing video. Need to make trailers, grab vid caps, etc...

Thanks in advance!

Playa? Beach in spanish?

[SGS]

Originally posted by tASSy
final cut pro is an excellent choice for mac users and pc users...but probably not an ideal 1st time video editor's pick. premier for pc is an easy start.

pink text makes my eyes bleed

[SGS]

Originally posted by mind
First time users:

Pinnacle Studio
Vegas


Experianced users:
Adobe Premiere



just my

Excellent advice.

[Azlord]

Hey jimi gun you're 100% correct. I meant say export from FC in avi format and then go to cleaner to export to WMV. The time it takes for cleaner to encode into wmv is still much much longer than using Adobe Premiere to export to wmv. Unless I'm missing something, which honestly I hope I am. I like Final Cut so much better but use Premiere Pro because of the ease of exporting wmv files.

If you think there is something I'm doing wrong let me know. I would love to try a new method to cut down the time for FC and Cleaner to export.

[tony286]

For windows Vegas rocks and its just as advanced as adobe but not as buggy.

[newbreed]

Originally posted by tony404
For windows Vegas rocks and its just as advanced as adobe but not as buggy.

[ProjectNaked]

Trail Marker Placed----->

[Paco, of Large Cash.]

Adobe Premiere ... so easy, especially if you have some PS experience.

[DutchTeenCash]

Originally posted by Ricky Dynamite
Adobe Premiere, yo

yup premiere does it and for quickies virdub

[NaughtyAlysha]

Definitely Vegas!

[rannor080]

easier editing videos, try pinaccle and snatchit!

[tASSy]

Originally posted by SGS
pink text makes my eyes bleed

sorry to hurt your 'balls, this one any better? i'm sort of attached to the pink, all things considered...

[Shoehorn!]

Originally posted by MacDaddyPlaya
Any recommendations for easy to use Windows sofware for editing video. Need to make trailers, grab vid caps, etc...

Thanks in advance!

Get a Mac and get Final Cut Pro.

[fr8]

Premiere is your best choice. But you will have to know what your doing.

[LittleMack]

Originally posted by MacDaddyPlaya
Am I better off using a Mac for this? I have always heard Mac is the way to go for video/photo work.

What I do is just burn them to CD and render in Vegas on my Windows machine....

[Young]

I purchased the whole Adobe Suite....

I hate Premiere Pro. I use the earlier versions. Pro was a waste of my money.

I also hate Photoshop CS. I usually do all my work in Photoshop 7 and then slice in CS and export to Image Ready CS. None of my 3rd party plug-ins work in CS.

Fuck Adobe's new CS line

Find yourself a new cheap early version of Premiere on E-Bay. Make sure its legit and you'll be all set. Just do your research and make sure it supports your capture card.

[wes]

Originally posted by Ricky Dynamite
Adobe Premiere, yo