video editing software
Nov 3, 2012 13:24:38 #
I've mostly been taking still shots with my new d800, but lately some video clips too. Today I tried to assemble the video into something presentable, using iMovie, the entry-level video editor that comes pre-installed on my MacBookPro. But I couldn't manage some rather basic editing, like cutting out a mess-up from the middle of an otherwise useable clip. My question: has anyone had experience (positive or negative) with Apple's Final Cut Pro X? Or other video editing software you prefer? (Figuring there's truth in the old axiom that you get what you pay for, I'm not looking for freebie editors available on the Internet.) Thanks for all suggestions!
Nov 4, 2012 11:42:10 #
Nov 4, 2012 11:48:17 #
BillyDuds wrote:
I've mostly been taking still shots with my new d8... (show quote)
I use and recommend Video Pad by NCH software ($100 retail). It's an excellent program and edits my mov files very well. Splitting clips, no problem, slow motion, no problem and lots of other tricks along with basic editing with smooth transitions.
Good Luck
Nov 4, 2012 15:22:00 #
Many thanks for both ideas. I'll take a look at the Corel and the NCH products. I do appreciate both suggestions.
Nov 4, 2012 16:50:30 #
Final Cut is awesome, however, you do need training otherwise you will be frustrated!! read the tutorials, or get a trainer. I use it all the time to edit video.
Nov 4, 2012 17:54:07 #
Thanks, cony25, that's good to hear. I do plan to check out the Corel and NCH, and then maybe try Apple's free trial of Final Cut. I'm not thrilled by having to learn another complex program, but I did devote some effort to Photoshop, and now enjoy messing with it occasionally. So maybe there's hope. Ciao, Bill.
Nov 4, 2012 18:10:08 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
I think you are selling iMovie short. I can cut, splice and add audio ( after deleting the original audio noise ) without resorting to using the help menu.
there are lots of YouTube help files plus the browser based help from within iMovie itself.
I agree about Not expecting much when it Is free but I feel part of. The premium we pay for our Macs is the decent quality software that comes with it.
there are lots of YouTube help files plus the browser based help from within iMovie itself.
I agree about Not expecting much when it Is free but I feel part of. The premium we pay for our Macs is the decent quality software that comes with it.
Nov 4, 2012 18:33:14 #
Photoshop Elements 10 Premier has an excellent video editing capability. I am not the smartest guy in the world but even I have been able to learn to use it and I have been producing some good professional looking videos. I know that Adobe now has Elements 11 and you may want to consider this program. The Adobe Elements programs are reletively inexpensive and have proved to be consistantly good programs and are used by a surprising number of professionals. There are a lot of editing programs so one has to look to them as to what they cdan do to meet not just your present need but also your needs as you advance. Good luck.
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