Windows 7: Video Editing Program

whs · 09 Jul 2010

DVD Flick is another good option. I had very good results with it.

mitchell65 · 09 Jul 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Arc

You are absolutely true, John ! Actually software choice varies from person to person . But still an experienced person's choice is worthy to follow . I use convert x to dvd , it is easy to use; but the encoding is not always good enough .

I want to give Corel a try. I use another app by Corel, CorelDraw ! That's a nice program

I would not recommend trying the X3 version of Corel Video Studio as there was a major problem with the authoring module.It was so bad that Corel has now issued an different stand alone authoring program free to all purchasers of the v3 version. Unfortunately this module does not come with the trial version of the x3 program so you can't evaluate it first. If you look at this thread within the Corel Forum it will explain all.
Corel User to User Web Board • View topic - New authoring module for X3
In any case you don't really need this version unless you are talking high definition. I can't find where you can download a trial version of the x2 version, sorry!

Spottedfeather · 10 Jul 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchell65

Quote: Originally Posted by Spottedfeather

If I play the file through Quicktime, I can lower the bass and tremble, it makes the movie semi watchable. But if I save it as a mov, I can't burn it to dvd. Oh, well.

You say you are saving it to a MOV. You can't just save a video file to another format without rendering it to that format with a video converter. Given that you have converted it why go for a MOV format. If you want to burn it to a DVD then the native format will be MPEG 2. This will enable you to burn it to a DVD without any loss of quality. With the right DVD authoring software you will have the choice to "Not re-render compliant mpeg files" so avoiding any loss.

I save it as a MOV using the save feature in Quicktime. But the file is huge.

mitchell65 · 10 Jul 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Spottedfeather

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchell65

Quote: Originally Posted by Spottedfeather

If I play the file through Quicktime, I can lower the bass and tremble, it makes the movie semi watchable. But if I save it as a mov, I can't burn it to dvd. Oh, well.

You say you are saving it to a MOV. You can't just save a video file to another format without rendering it to that format with a video converter. Given that you have converted it why go for a MOV format. If you want to burn it to a DVD then the native format will be MPEG 2. This will enable you to burn it to a DVD without any loss of quality. With the right DVD authoring software you will have the choice to "Not re-render compliant mpeg files" so avoiding any loss.

I save it as a MOV using the save feature in Quicktime. But the file is huge.

I don't use Quicktime, it's one of my pet hates but do you get the option to save to any other format, if so which ones as I can't see any advantage in saving to a MOV file!

mitchell65 · 10 Jul 2010

HI Spottedfeather
Had another thought. How about using Windows movie maker to cut, say a 4 minute clip from your video, putting it up on a server, sending me a PM with the URL and I will download and see what I can do with it with my range of video and audio software. If I can find the answer then I will just post my workflow!

Spottedfeather · 11 Jul 2010

I've never used Movie Maker in my life, so how do I cut a piece from a movie ?

whs · 12 Jul 2010

In WMM, go to "Clip" and "Split". Then you publish the piece you want to retain. In WLMM, you have to go to "Edit".

mitchell65 · 15 Jul 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Spottedfeather

I've never used Movie Maker in my life, so how do I cut a piece from a movie ?

Got your PM and replied, have you looked at your PM folder?

mitchell65 · 21 Jul 2010

Hi Spottedfeather
Is this topic now resolved or do you still need help?

Spottedfeather · 22 Jul 2010

I'm seriously close to giving up. I haven't found a free progam that will do what I want. Oh, well.

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