Other Video Editing Software...what do you use/prefer?

[Pro-pulsion]

So there is my quick question of the night, what is everybody using to edit their action cam videos? I just bought a Sony Action Cam tonight and can't wait to start recording some ski videos, but having never needed video editing software before I figure I should ask. My preference is open source, I try to buy as little software as necessary since I rarely put it to use for long before finding an open source alternative that I end up liking more...but you gotta start somewhere.

 

[Tyrant1919]

What I use: Windows Movie Maker. All I need to be able to do is cut out unneeded video. Made this just today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZW1GKU5J6g

 

[Pro-pulsion]

Dude, that looks great! I like the fade out/fade in transitions you did, can you add music with movie maker as well? Something like the new Gomez vid?

 

[N-D-Red]

I Movie

I use I Movie. It's easy and capable of way more than I know.

 

[kkwedell]

Cyberlink Powerdirector 11. It was cheap, but is better than all the free stuff.

 

[Tyrant1919]

Yes, you can add audio to Windows Movie Maker. And it's free! It doesn't do too many fancy things, but I don't need it to. If I need fancy things, I can play with Sony Vegas.

 

[speedysprocket]

Final Cut Pro.
And you can find anything for free if you know where to look...

 

[SuperDrifter]

After Effects, plug-ins is why.

 

[Pro-pulsion]

Cyberlink does make some good software. I had powerdvd with an old burner and loved it. I agree about finding anything free but I prefer the non-free, "free" edition if I go for that particular name =)

 

[Robnobnorb]

I use iMovie maker on ipad it's easier for me on there but I can't slow the videos down! Some people on the videos as they do the trick they slo mo it then return to normal speed is there a good ipad app I can do this on ? From a gopro?
if not whats a good one for windows ?

 

[Vumad]

What I use: Windows Movie Maker. All I need to be able to do is cut out unneeded video. Made this just today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZW1GKU5J6g

How did you get that to work? I have Win7 with all the recent updates and it will not work with my GoPro MP4 format, or whatever format it was on my sony camcorder.

 

[SuperDrifter]

I've heard rumors that thepiratebay makes some fine free software, for testing only!

 

[Pro-pulsion]

I am aware of this trial version software you speak of. But I think it is best for everyone to know that it be used with caution if you were to go that route. There is a lot of temptation there and it would not be good in the end if what you wanted fell into that category.

 

[SuperDrifter]

There are also educational versions, totally legit. I don't waste time on software that is less than best. Just finished a walkthru animation @ 1080HD almost 3 min (lots of frames to render), new design for a fast food chain. AE makes things very easy, similar to PS. Besides max plugins, youtube tutorials for every aspect!

 

[Vumad]

So how do I edit gopro with Win7 movie maker? Anything free to splice the clips? I don't need to make movies. I'm just looking to cut them down to save file size.

 

[SuperDrifter]

You would think GoPro would have some free basic software. Win7 MM will work, for slicing.

 

[Quinc]

What ever this guy used!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmHf4PvtG1E

 

[SuperDrifter]

That's one of the best....A little more than editing software, and GoPro's, to get that look.

Whenever you have pretty girls, your video becomes much more pro.

 

[taylor2000]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200912123059443&l=1765183678220181240 heres the video from this weekend. movie maker first time using it

 

[SuperDrifter]

Cool, but more chopping, too long. Also, rainex on Hero lens keeps drops off