Good free or cheap video editing...? Thanks guys.

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12 years ago 02/21/2012 2:59pm EST

I am hoping to get a little help from you smart folks.

Can anyone recommend a solid video editing tool for a PC that is either free or cheap? I need to edit some videos for my kid's XC and T&F team for a banquet and MS Movie Maker will not take .mov or .mpg4 files. All of the format-changers are killing the quality. I am using a simple flip HD, so the format is .mpg4. I'd like to keep it in that format if possible.

I know that if I had a Mac things would be better, so please spare me the rant. I will get one one day I am sure...

I tried downloading VideoPad but it was messing with the video/audio syncing. No matter how hard I would edit, the audio was always way ahead of the video by the end. After some searching, this appears to be an issue with the freeware.

I am not an expert, but I would like to use music, trim clips, add captions, etc.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

I am using a simple flip HD, so the format is .mpg4

Thanks guys.

12 years ago 02/21/2012 3:23pm EST

Trakax would be suitable for your needs I guess. You can try it for free, and if you decide to buy it it's only 20-30$.

http://www.trakax.com/

It keeps the quality, good for cutting, adding music. Give it a try and let us know.

12 years ago 02/21/2012 3:23pm EST

Trakax would be suitable for your needs I guess. You can try it for free, and if you decide to buy it it's only 20-30$.

http://www.trakax.com/

It keeps the quality, good for cutting, adding music. Give it a try and let us know.

12 years ago 02/21/2012 3:25pm EST

re: Not an Expert-o

I've used Avidemux. It is OK if you are not doing heavy editing. For anything more than occasional use you really want to invest in good software.

12 years ago 02/22/2012 8:15am EST

re: Not an Expert-o

Thanks so much guys, I appreciate the help. I'll look into these and let you know how it goes...

12 years ago 02/22/2012 8:43am EST

re: Not an Expert-o

I bought Dazzle from Best Buy about 2 years ago and I absolutely love it. You can do Steven Spielberg-quality stuff without even reading the help it's so intuitive. Ignore the "average customer rating" shown on this link and just trust me as your fellow letsrunner. Dazzle rules.

http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545/3244588/pinnacle-systems-dazzle-video-creator-platinum-hd-reviews/reviews.htm

12 years ago 02/22/2012 12:07pm EST

re: Not an Expert-o

oh my WHO DA F BUYS software ?! just download it for free @torrents without leaving your home or taking out your credit card it's so simple.......

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