Best editing software and decently priced?

Jenya · Post by **Jenya** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:24 am

Well, subject line says, money is tight and I want a editing program that will look good. Premier and Vegas are so expensive. I mean, I want to have a program that makes AMVs look great (whether I have the skills to back it up remains to be seen). But is the only way to shell out $500? I saw a list of programs on the forum. Are any of the free ones worth using? I doubt it, but I figure it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks for any advice.

NS · Post by NS » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:27 am

Maybe if you can find a copy of vegas 5.0 or 6.0, From what I know they are relatively cheap. I use vegas 5.0 and it does everything I need. No need to shell out the big bucks for the most recent stuff for just 1 or 2 more capabilities.

Vivaldi · Post by **Vivaldi** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:59 am

You can actually find vegas 6.0 and\or 8.0 for between $100-$120 at BHphotos. (though I don't have the link with me.) One of the most famous editors on the site uses magix, which you can get for about $50.

DeinReich · Post by **DeinReich** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:06 am

As sacrilegious as it seems, there have been some good videos made with Windows Movie Maker.

I suggest downloading a bunch of trials of products in your price range and buy whichever one you like best. The term "best editor" is all relative to the editor themselves. The editor makes the video, not the software, so it all depends on what works best for you.

There is a list of video editing software on this site.

LivingFlame · Post by **LivingFlame** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:11 am

Vivaldi wrote:You can actually find vegas 6.0 and\or 8.0 for between $100-$120 at BHphotos. (though I don't have the link with me.)

Linked.

Vivaldi · Post by **Vivaldi** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:37 am

LivingFlame wrote:
Vivaldi wrote:You can actually find vegas 6.0 and\or 8.0 for between $100-$120 at BHphotos. (though I don't have the link with me.)
Linked.

Thanks.

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:16 pm

if all else fails there are the "dumbed down" versions of Vegas and Premiere (though I'd much rather get an old copy of Vegas than use Movie Studio version)

and Magix is around the $45-$50 range in places

Jenya · Post by **Jenya** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:29 am

Vivaldi wrote:You can actually find vegas 6.0 and\or 8.0 for between $100-$120 at BHphotos. (though I don't have the link with me.) One of the most famous editors on the site uses magix, which you can get for about $50.

Yeah, but that person also has Partical Illusions, an effects program, to help add lots of lovely visual things to their AMVs. It runs about $300 as I understand. ::weeps::

Vivaldi · Post by **Vivaldi** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:22 am

I wasn't aware that koopiskeva used partical illusion as well, but it's not needed. He used Magix and MSpaint for euphoria. And take Nostromo. He uses primire, photoshop, and alot of elbow grease. And look at the results he gets.

Jenya · Post by **Jenya** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:07 pm

Well, as luck would have it, I happened upon a copy of Magix Movie Edit Pro 12 for $15 bucks. Decent software, hopefully?
Ack, so nervous...