Movie Editors...

**krebhorn** · 09-15-2008 02:56 PM

Hey,
I recently purchased a camera, and i would like to start editing the film... Only problem is it saves the files in .mov.
I was wondering if anyone new of any software for PC that is a) free and b) able to do a good job of editing these files?

Thanks in advance.

**thokk2** · 09-15-2008 03:02 PM

Windows movie maker is free and ok...
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I don't mean to thread jack... but... does anyone know of any good ubuntu movie editing software that works for .avi files?

**krebhorn** · 09-15-2008 03:05 PM

movie maker doesnt work with .mov files... (i think there .mov.. the one's that play in quicktime)

**SlyTX** · 09-15-2008 03:20 PM

I dont really like working with .mov files, you may want to look into converting them into .mpg with some free software on the net. All software is free on the net if you know where Im getting, and know where to look. I use adobe premiere for video editing but its quite advanced and sometimes I lose myself in it heh. But it will work for your .mov files. BTW, what camera did you get? How are you liking it?

**krebhorn** · 09-15-2008 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by SlyTX

I dont really like working with .mov files, you may want to look into converting them into .mpg with some free software on the net. All software is free on the net if you know where Im getting, and know where to look. I use adobe premiere for video editing but its quite advanced and sometimes I lose myself in it heh. But it will work for your .mov files. BTW, what camera did you get? How are you liking it?

The DXG-595V...
it films in HD, and it is kinda cheap. about 200 dollars...
As for the filming, it works really well during the day time, the picture looks pretty good, we filmed once at night so i don't know if it is better on night mode or not... so still learning on it, but yeah, i will look for a converter. Thanks.

**practically_invincible** · 09-15-2008 08:59 PM

If you can get finalcut 4 hd it will really unlock the potential of that HD recording. You can probably get a student copy cheaply.

**krebhorn** · 09-15-2008 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by practically_invincible

If you can get finalcut 4 hd it will really unlock the potential of that HD recording. You can probably get a student copy cheaply.

looked it up...it seems to be mac based software... i've got a PC... (damn engineering software that can only run on PC's)

**Hill Fiend** · 09-15-2008 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by thokk2

Windows movie maker is free and ok...
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I don't mean to thread jack... but... does anyone know of any good ubuntu movie editing software that works for .avi files?

For linux it will be easier to find a good movie editor and a transcoder (program to change the format). Rather than using an editor which reads the particular format.

**Alpha06** · 09-15-2008 11:58 PM

Yes...adobe premiere pro works with .mov files..look it up on mininova or something

**practically_invincible** · 09-16-2008 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by krebhorn

looked it up...it seems to be mac based software... i've got a PC... (damn engineering software that can only run on PC's)

Sorry, i forgot to even ask.

hahaha.... I can run those on a mac though.

It's called boot camp my friend (even though a piece of me dies every time i see the windows splash). Like linux? We got that too.

**thokk2** · 09-16-2008 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Hill Fiend

For linux it will be easier to find a good movie editor and a transcoder (program to change the format). Rather than using an editor which reads the particular format.

Good idea, didn't think of that. Thanks.

**Lit** · 09-16-2008 07:32 AM

Nero 8 is 50 bucks at best buy
i suppose you could torrent something but its such a pain..

**backwoodsboarder** · 09-16-2008 06:11 PM

hey if you wanna stay free/cheap you can get Super converter its a free file converter and switch it over to Avi and use movie maker...
btw I use sony vegas and love it...