Decent video editing software for dummies

[ServerGenius]

I'm looking for a some decent software for basic video editing that doesn't
require me to read a 500 page book before I can use it.

Also need something for re-encoding to different formats

Thanks

[GrouchyAdmin]

Do you want decent, or easy to use? You know better than this!

VirtualDub is very simple, and does an ok job for being free. It's still a pile of shit, though.

[NosMo]

CS3 bit of a learning curve but well worth it.

NosMo

[ServerGenius]

Do you want decent, or easy to use? You know better than this!

VirtualDub is very simple, and does an ok job for being free. It's still a pile of shit, though.

checking it out thanks, keep em coming....I'm an idiot

[The Fist]

I use Studio 11. I've tried a bunch and found this the easiest to use.

[Anna_Miller]

Ulead VideoStudio is easy to use & does a good job. Its around $100.

[Fizzgig]

Ulead VideoStudio is easy to use & does a good job. Its around $100.

Yes Ulead is a good company.

[Deej]

basic?

windows movie maker?


or are you a mac?


ahh you need different formats...

neveryoumind...

sorenson rules..

[SZNY]

Try Sony Vegas, its easy to learn, in a few hrs you know the basic skills to make nice clips

[ServerGenius]

Try Sony Vegas, its easy to learn, in a few hrs you know the basic skills to make nice clips

dank u wel heer

[TDF]

Try Sony Vegas, its easy to learn, in a few hrs you know the basic skills to make nice clips

i agree..sony vegas is a good program to start off with and is fairly inexpensive

[Nydahl]

we use premiere - user friendly I think

[SZNY]

dank u wel heer

Graag gedaan maestro

[dready]

Premiere isn't too bad to learn. Lots of tips online if you get stuck.

[CIVMatt]

This thread is funny because all editors are the same basically, vegas, premiere, blah blah blah

Same use - buttons in different places.

[viki]

Video Charge Pro is cheap and easy to use.

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Apple's iMovie is a fairly robust, easy to use, video program (and there are some cool inexpensive plug-ins if you want bells and whistles).

Caveat: You'll need a Mac (but iMovie comes installed free).

For more features there is Final Cut Express, and for industrial strength video editing, there is Final Cut Pro...well worth the invested time to learn it.

For encoding, AutoDesk Cleaner.

ADG

[ServerGenius]

Just bought a copy of Vegas Pro.....looks da bomb....and not to complicated to work with. Thanks all!

[AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Windows Movie Maker? Its free.

[BV]

Just bought a copy of Vegas Pro.....looks da bomb....and not to complicated to work with. Thanks all!

you will be happy with vegas, that's what i have been using for the past few years and i am quite happy with it

[bronco67]

Vegas baby!!!!!