Posted: 9/30/2004 10:27:14 AM EDT
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Anybody using any free stuff to edit videos, add sound tracks, captions, etc.? I need to find some, and I don't really want to go buy a commercial product. TRG |
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TRG, Have you taken a look at Windows Movie Maker? Free at Microsoft.com last time I looked. I have some editing stuff that came with my computer; I think I got some with my camcorder; and then I downloaded WMM. It's by far the easiest and most intuitive to use, but it's buggy and tends to lock up my computer. I have a theory that the lock ups are a problem with my stuff, but maybe not. Maybe it will work for you; maybe not, but it's free. Good luck. BTW, I appreciate your work as mod! |
Well, to get movie maker, I have to install Service Pack 2. Hmmm... IT guys will have to do that, above my pay grade around here. TRG PS. Like my work as a mod(?) send me your picture. |
| All depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Hobby/home video or Pro? If just for hobby, and you don't like Movie Maker, I would suggest a web search. If you're willing to spend a little bit, I'd suggest something like Ulead. www.ulead.com/products/video_editing.htm?source=overture. |
Actually, it will be for student use. Trying to find something that they can use at home, and at school, without the hassle of a software license. Doesn't have to be too fancy. TRG |
As long as they can trim the length of a video, add a caption, maybe a soundtrack. Good enough for this purpose. If we happen to find something 'Free and Good'... even better! TRG |
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"I am looking at "Zwei-Stein" right now." Well, as long as you're not looking at FIENSTEIN right now, I guess you're ok.  Seriously though, Movie Maker is the ticket. When your IT guy gets done, give it a try. It's very simple and easy, yet you can do cut and paste, effects, import audio and video, titles and much more. If you plan on using a digital camera, you will need a Firewire port, and possible a codec update. Other than that, you're good to go.
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It depends on what you want it for, if it's basic editing then VirtualDub is considered very good. If it's more advanced editing then Wax seems to be getting some good press lately. ETA; Check out videohelp for lots of guides and ideas. |
Just talked a lab tech here. Service pack is under review, probably installed next week or two. TRG |
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Just install it now, you don't need SP2 for it to run. www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx For that matter, it should already be installed. Just update if that's the case. |
I went through a period of renting DVD's, ripping them and creating VCD's from the rip, Virtualdub did all the minor editing I needed. I also used it for a couple small game videos, it also worked for that. That and the reviews is all I know about it. |
Won't download seperately from SP2. TRG |
Operating System Requirement: SP2 for Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Recommendation: SP2 for Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional If the older 2.0 or 1.1 was still available you could install that on an earlier version of XP. |
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Try Avid Free dv. its a slimmed down version of what the pros use, prolly the best FREE NLE program out there. I find it a bit complicated though, so I use Sony Vegas 5.0 which totally rocks. www.avid.com/freedv/ |