Technology Best Video Editing Programs?

[S O F I]

I have about two school projects where I need to make videos. I need really good video editing programs. My school has Imovie on their Macs. Those kind of programs. It would be appreciated. I don't need links for download, although it would be a plus. Also, if you guys know any programs that specialize in just special effects and adding cool stuff, that would be great help too. I will rep if you help.

 

[makadon]

for the PC Nero Vision Express isn't bad.

 

[S O F I]

^Thanks, by the way, I have a PC, not a mac.

 

[S O F I]

Come on, mothasuckas, help a brotha out.

 

[Illuminattile]

http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/softwarereviews/tp/bestfreesw_ro.htm

I would avoid Zwei-Stein. I tried it and the interface just completely threw me off.

 

[S O F I]

^Thanks. In your opinion, which one works best?

 

[RichieRich69]

a Mac?! hahaha
Those suck dick..but anyway, depends on the format. I've switched between Ulead VideoStudio 8, Virtual Dub and I can't remember the others. But as far as Mac compat., I'm not sure if they'll work on it

 

[insomnia]

i used to work with movie maker 2.0 to edit my home videos made with digital cam. is this program that weak comparing to others? i tried ulead video studio (don't remember version..i guess 5 or 6) but it looked so complicated for me... any other suggestion?

 

[RichieRich69]

All I can say is try learn how to use what you have.

 

[S O F I]

^Well, I have nothing. That is the case.

 

[lazie]

From talking with film majors at my school, they have told me that Final Cut Pro on the Mac is a common standard. As I understand it, Adobe Premiere is another good choice. A common complaint I've heard about Premiere is that is is incredibly slow as far as editors go. Adobe After Effects and Apple's Motion can be used for video effects. Take this for what it's worth...

 

[mechman]

You said something about macs, definitely FinalCut Pro or express. It's quite pricy though. For PCs, Adobe makes a program, but I don't remember its name.

 

[RichieRich69]

As I understand it, Adobe Premiere is another good choice. A common complaint I've heard about Premiere is that is is incredibly slow as far as editors go.

Oh yeah I forgot about this one. I heard this one is a really good one. I downloaded it, but I never got to use it

 

[S O F I]

Thanks a lot, I will try to rep everybody. However, I DO NOT HAVE A MAC, I stated that already. I have a PC. I need a program for a PC.

 

[mechman]

hmm...I use moviemaker presently, but am upgrading to a mac with finalcut pro. Sorry, that doesnt help. Adobe Premiere is a good choice, Pinnacle Studio 8 is also a fairly good program to use for PCs. Hope that helps!