In your opinion what is the best video editing software?

Question

I want to be able to put it on DVD as well as just make a normal video on the computer. I've used windows move maker as well as InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2. I want something that can do cool effects if I need to.

I made a movie with some friends where we were using guns and I added gunshot sound effects in. I added songs to other parts but I couldn't layer three different sounds (gun shot sounds during talking and a song playing). Would I have to merge some of the sound before using the program or will it let me do that kind of stuff? What's the best software for making crazy movies? Thanks.

Answer 1

Maybe this will help:

A Guide to Which Video Editing Software Package You Should Buy

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Good luck!

Answer 2

The absolute best is Final Cut Studio on Mac with Logic Studio or Pro Tools

http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/

its not my opinion its fact

http://www.macworld.com/article/132032/2...

The second best would be Adobe Premier Pro on Windows with Adobe Sound Booth and Adobe After Effects.

Answer 3

I defintely agree with Pon. What matters is your storyboard even w/ just overly simple effects, transitions & filters. Serious movies, ENG & docu don't involve a lot of effects as it distracts attention from the story. Yes, for ads, cartoons, funny vids & the like.

'Value for money' is what you're basically after, is it right?

For the professional editors, check this out:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controll...

For the intermediate editors on win, check this out: w/ multi audio-video tracks

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

As a matter of fact, you yourself would be able to judge what level 'best' would be... considering a lot of factors... budget, skill level, resources (Mac/Win), story & projected audience. Complicated may not be best if you just want to tell a simple story .

And yes, Mac_fixit, we love Pro Tools!

Answer 4

Well honestly the best video editing software is AVID.  Its the industry standard and you can do d**n near anything with it.  It also has better color correction than Final Cut Studio (although Color is really moving up there).  AVID is what most studios use to edit their films.  Final Cut Pro is moving up rather well in the industry and its a very simple program to learn (kinda).

For you, since you already have a bit of experience, Adobe Premiere Pro would be great.  It runs about $120 and allows you to have multiple tracks of both video and sound, add filters, keyframing, small effects, text and credits, matte various shots.  Its also extremely compatible with After Effects if you ever get to that level.  However dude, as an editor myself, I'd suggest you stay away from a lot of effects and instead focus on how you cut your stuff.  If you can't tell a story without effects, and tell it well, then no amount of effects you put in will make it good.

Answer 5

I always use total video2dvd author convert video to dvd,

1. Click "New Project", add video files,

2. Click "Dvd Menu", view dvd menu,

3. Click "Output", Click "Convert & Burn" output.

features:

1. Easliy convert avi or other popurlar video (such as flv, divx, xivd, avi, wmv, mkv, rm, rmvb, 3gp, mp4, mov, ts, ogm, etc.) to DVD or ISO image file.

2. Supports subtitles(srt, sub, idx, ssa, ***, smi, etc.), and multi-subtitle track.

3. Download youtube video or other video share website video, and burn it to dvd.

4. Supports DVD menu with background.

5. supports photo slideshow to DVD.

you can download it FREE:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tot...

Answer 6

The amount of overlaying sounds you can add would depend on how many audio channels a program allows. You could try the Nero package (with NeroVision Express) if you want something pretty simple. But I think it's audio channels are limited to two (or at least my version is), but it's got some text effects, transitions, and filters.

If you want something more in depth, something like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro tend to be what the industry uses and has more options, but naturally the price and complication of use is higher.

Edit: Actually, to get around the Nero audio limit, could add in the basic sounds (I.E. maybe just do the video with the music), output the video, then put it back in (the new file) and add the rest.