Which Editing Software?

[freeflyguy 0]

Hi all.
I don't post here usually, so, forgive me if you have covered this a million times.
I have a new VAIO notebook, and just firewired some video to it yesterday. Of course the files are huge. Which editing software should I get/use to be able to manipulate it and manage it? I would like to make a running clip movie of skydives. So it would be nice to be able to to keep adding to what i have, without ending up with a mega gig monster.
Thanks. J.

[PhreeZone 20]

If you wantto keep adding on you will have to keep the fotage on the pc, or keep a spare DV tape and keep exporting it to the tape when you want to delete the files.
I use Premier 6 for my editing, it has a steep learning rurve but i like it best so far. Look at Studio 8 too.
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[jdhill 0]

for a pc I would go with Premier 6...the learning curve is a little steep, but there is plenty of material available for it. It gives you the ability to do everything from the very basic to professional level stuff.
Josh
http://www.aerialfusion.com

[AggieDave 6]

Of course, as people have stated, Adobe Premier is one of the best. Something you might want to consider as a much less expensive (remember you *do* get what you pay for), but still functional editing title to help you learn some basics on is Ulead's offering.
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[klingeme 1]

Sonic Foundry makes a great product to throw together a quick video (After capture, 5 minutes with basic transitions between jumps and music from MP3 files).
It does not have all the capabilities of Premier, but it is VERY easy to use.
Mark Klingelhoefer
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[mountainman 0]

Another vote here for Premier 6.
I use that and have done a lot with it in the past 2 weeks and I have learned a GREAT deal. Seems that everytime you use it, you learn something new.
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[diverds 0]

Premiere 6.
-Dave
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[DENGOPHER 0]

how much is the premier 6 ???? and whare can i get it???
just jump!!!!!
gopher

[jdhill 0]

It retails for about $650... you can find it for less on Ebay... Just about any online computer vendor should have it.
Josh
http://www.aerialfusion.com

[harro 0]

Have a look at Ulead mediastudio pro6. Awesome transitions. Up to 99 Video line and 99 sound lines with 4 FX lines.
Transfers stright to Video, DV tape or even get the plugin for DVD.
The DVD option also lets you create you own Menu screen for the DVD.
P
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[Geronimo509 0]

If you're hurting for money, like myself and the notebook set you back enough already you can just use the movie shaker software that comes with the vaio. It definitely can't do what premier can do and if you're not using a sony camera it can be pretty frustrating importing and exporting but it is essentially free. I've had fairly good results with it so far. Just my .02
Later
Gabe

[freeflyguy 0]

Thanks for the great replies. I aint a pro, just playing, so I will look into the lower cost options for now. Allready downloaded One of them, the vegas video deal. It is cool, for a demo.
I have allready dinked with Movie shaker, and will see what ulead has.
Thanks again.
j