Picking an Entry Level Video Editing Application

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118574,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118574,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Video editing applications can make desktop movie production fun and rewarding--or they can turn it into a job more aggravating than any other computing task you do. I tested shipping versions of Adobe's Premiere Elements 1 and Pinnacle Systems' Studio Plus 9 and found that both do a great job of capturing, editing, and burning movies to disc. Premiere Elements, however, is the clear winner for advanced users and for people who want room to grow."</i><br /><br />Trying to decide on an entry-level video editing application? This PC World article looks at two sub-$100 USD apps. Makes me want to try the Adobe product!

[KC]

I suggest you check out MyDVD Studio Deluxe by Sonic Solutions. It does video authoring, including capture and video editing, plus audio rip/burn, data copy, archive, disc copy to CDs and DVDs and all rolled up into one program. Pretty sweet!

http://www.sonic.com/products/mydvd...uxe/default.asp

[Crocuta]

That article has me considering Premiere Elements. I've never upgraded my Premiere 6 to Pro because of the cost, but it sounds like the Elements product may have everything I ever use in Premiere anyway.

I've also been a fan of Studio for a long time, though admittedly, I haven't bothered to upgrade since version 7. I only use Studio for quick and dirty tossing together of things so there's no real reason to move up. But I may have to reconsider my habit of recommending it. That whole thing about bugging you to buy extra bits would drive me crazy. No way would I pay good money for a program and have it constantly nag me for even more dough.