video editing software

Boy do I agree. I love taking video, but HATE editing!

Andrushka wrote in post #6736338
... but man, i hate video editing... and no one watches it twice anyway! but a photo, well, now that is another story

Roy Mathers wrote in post #6716618
You could also investigate Pinnacle Studio software - it's excellent.

+1..been using it for years and it works for me.

John E wrote in post #6737832
Boy do I agree. I love taking video, but HATE editing!

Ok, it's 2 to 1 now... I enjoy the editing part as much as I do taking the video...I must be doing it wrong

PacAce wrote in post #6737796
Are you saying that the interface and the workflow of Final Cut Express is different from hat of Final Cut Studio? I have Final Cut Express and I could never get myself to liking it. I find Adobe Premier Pro much better in the workflow and the interface. Maybe I'm just used to the way Premier Pro works.

Yes, they're different (FCP and FCE)

FCP and Premiere are very similar. Only minor differences (like how to put in simple titles).

Editing video takes a determined mind... not everyone gets into it.

Tom O wrote in post #6737949
Ok, it's 2 to 1 now... I enjoy the editing part as much as I do taking the video...I must be doing it wrong

It's 2 on 2 now...

Personally, I like it. It's a journey and the sense of achievement at the end is worth all the effort.

Sorta like doing a painting or drawing... or making a jigsaw puzzle.

Photography is good because (with digital) you get quick satisfaction (unless you go crazy in PP)

I actually prefer it over shooting video. Shooting video is boring IMVHO. Sitting around, waiting for lighting to be set up, shooting a scene, packing up that scene (after 20 takes) and setting it all up again for the next scene... IMHO

final cut pro or adobe premiere pro.. if you use either one, you will be able to use the other as it has already been said, the interface are very similar. i started out on premiere but i'm using FCP now as i've swtiched to a mac. i like them both though there are certain elements which i prefer on each of them to the other..

i think the industry standard is avid, i've used that once back in school, but i'm not very fond of the program.

i'll have to join the editing camp.. i love editing! i used to work as an editor though that said, i opened imovie the other day, i couldnt figure out how to use it, lol

sprinkles wrote in post #6743668
final cut pro or adobe premiere pro.. if you use either one, you will be able to use the other as it has already been said, the interface are very similar. i started out on premiere but i'm using FCP now as i've swtiched to a mac. i like them both though there are certain elements which i prefer on each of them to the other..

i think the industry standard is avid, i've used that once back in school, but i'm not very fond of the program.

i'll have to join the editing camp.. i love editing! i used to work as an editor though that said, i opened imovie the other day, i couldnt figure out how to use it, lol

Avid is the standard for FILM not video. FCP is fast becoming the standard IMHO. Which is good, because like you (and a lot of others) I also don't really like Avid.

I am currently working as an editor. In fact my computer is rendering out (using compressor) some stuff for a DVD right now.

Stealthy Ninja wrote in post #6745515
Avid is the standard for FILM not video. FCP is fast becoming the standard IMHO. Which is good, because like you (and a lot of others) I also don't really like Avid.

I am currently working as an editor. In fact my computer is rendering out (using compressor) some stuff for a DVD right now.

yay for FCP!
lets go back to splicing for film.. lol.

I like Pinnacle Studio 12 Ultimate.

When I was a complete noob, I learned Premiere (6.0 at the time), the learning curve was pretty steep. After learning a few things I received Vegas 6.0b as a gift. I wish I could've learned Vegas first it was a WAY easier interface to learn. If this is your first attempt at Video Editing and you like my idea of Vegas, I would buy Vegas Movie Studio, it's a lot cheaper, a little easier (but a little less powerful, but shouldn't matter to a learner). Most of the ones mentioned have trial versions, so try before you buy. Editing software seems to be highly personal depending on how you learn.