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858253 2010-02-14 05:42:00 I have just splurged AUD2,000 on a Sony HandyCam HDR - XR520VE HDD Digital Video Camera, it came with a 30day trial copy of Movie Studio - one is obviously expected to buy one's own software.

Could any knowledgable members advise which is the best and most user friendly software to buy to handle editing one's own movie recordings.
KenESmith (6287)
858254 2010-02-14 05:57:00 If Adobe Premiere Elements supports the recording format of your camera then that is where I would start.

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AVCHD support was added in version 7.
Metla (12)
858255 2010-02-14 06:03:00 On a Mac...Final Cut Pro
On Windows...Adobe Premiere Pro
these are industry standard applications and are priced accordingly (read expensive)
Both are well documented and therefore 'easy to use'....wanders off muttering.

If you have windows you could try the built in Windows Movie Maker

If you are prepared to wait VLC player are bringing out a movie editor.
http://vlmc.org/

Sony have their own one too don't they?

+1 for Metlas' suggestion.
KarameaDave (15222)
858256 2010-02-14 06:15:00 There are some simple online editors like video spin (www.videospin.com), video thang (www.videothang.com/) and relatively new animoto (http:). I use to play around with Wax (www.debugmode.com) which has 2D/3D and advanced features. kahawai chaser (3545)
858257 2010-02-14 06:46:00 Altho whatever you install (if its for windows), if you use 32 / 64 bit, the file will have to be 3GB or under (its a limitation of 32 bit programs).

Otherwise, you'll have probs. You'll have to use 64 bit windows and a 64 bit program
Speedy Gonzales (78)
858258 2010-02-14 06:54:00 Altho whatever you install (if its for windows), if you use 32 / 64 bit, the file will have to be 3GB or under (its a limitation of 32 bit programs).

Otherwise, you'll have probs. You'll have to use 64 bit windows and a 64 bit program


I have a few over 5GB......
Metla (12)
858259 2010-02-14 07:31:00 Altho whatever you install (if its for windows), if you use 32 / 64 bit, the file will have to be 3GB or under (its a limitation of 32 bit programs).

Otherwise, you'll have probs. You'll have to use 64 bit windows and a 64 bit program

So are you saying a 32bit windows program can't handle a file over 3GB
?
plod (107)
858260 2010-02-14 08:01:00 Why not give Microsoft's Movie Maker a try . It's free and easy to use . It now comes with Windows Live as a download .

I started off with Microsoft Movie Maker . It is great for beginners .

I now use Serif MoviePlus X3 . I found MoviePlus hard to get used to but once you learn it is a great program .
Bobh (5192)
858261 2010-02-14 21:30:00 I've used Sony Vegas for editing a few HD clips. Followed a few tutorials they had on their site & had some clips done in no time :) autechre (266)
858262 2010-02-14 21:30:00 I have just splurged AUD2,000 on a Sony HandyCam HDR - XR520VE HDD Digital Video Camera, it came with a 30day trial copy of Movie Studio - one is obviously expected to buy one's own software.

Could any knowledgable members advise which is the best and most user friendly software to buy to handle editing one's own movie recordings.

What a ripoff. My $60 DVD writer came with a full copy of Ulead Movie Studio.
Agent_24 (57)
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