Movie Maker replacement

[cookie_monster]

I'm looking for a Movie Maker replacement and i'm wondering if anyone has found anything that is free or cheap that is comparable to i-movie

 

I'm going to take a look at AVS Video Editor, any better suggestions.

 

AVS Video Editor: perfect for home video editing. Edit video easily!

[oxide54]

I'm looking for a Movie Maker replacement and i'm wondering if anyone has found anything that is free or cheap that is comparable to i-movie

 

I'm going to take a look at AVS Video Editor, any better suggestions.

 

AVS Video Editor: perfect for home video editing. Edit video easily!

 

Its not cheap, but i bought sony vegas for the media studies suite. Its rock solid and stopped the teachers nearly have a breakdown trying to use movie maker.

 

We found movie maker mainly has problems with MPEG2 videos, (codec related)

[cookie_monster]

Movie Maker and i-movie are easy to pick up especially for younger students how easy it sony vegas to pick up?

[Sylv3r]

We use Adobe Premiere Elements here as an alternative to Movie Maker.

[oxide54]

Movie Maker and i-movie are easy to pick up especially for younger students how easy it sony vegas to pick up?

 

vegas is a quality product, have you ever used acid? ( the software not the other thing its a video version of acid.

 

I was supposed to show the teacher how to use it, but never had to in the end, if that says anything!

[cookie_monster]

It's all gone a bit Fear and Loathing , I might download vegas for a try.

[FN-GM]

What's wrong with movie maker? If you are thinking it isn't on windows 7 you can install it seperately

[cookie_monster]

What's wrong with movie maker? If you are thinking it isn't on windows 7 you can install it seperately

 

 

I've installed it on Win7 at home but it's a cut down version that's been simplified for 'family' use (apparently). The staff are complaining that it's not as good as i-movie and it's missing certain features and transitions so i'm looking for something better.

[laserblazer]

We use Adobe Premiere Elements here as an alternative to Movie Maker.

 

What version are you using and how stable is it? I've had v2.0 on my computer for a while and just waiting for v8 to arrive.

[Sylv3r]

What version are you using and how stable is it? I've had v2.0 on my computer for a while and just waiting for v8 to arrive.

 

Still using 2.0 with no issues - will probably look at upgrading in the summer.

[mac_shinobi]

video spin

 

Free video editing software download lets you edit and upload your movies for free - VideoSpin - Create your own movie clips in minutes!

 

You get a trial and I think you only have to pay about 6 or 7 quid after that just for the codecs

 

Short of that then I would look into adobe software

 

List of free and open source software packages - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

some opensource stuff from wikipedia

[jom]

Hi all,

 

Have been reading the posts here, but was wondering about a replacement for Movie Maker (free please!) for our school.

 

We have just purchased some fantastic new video cams, which use a memory stick to store the video files. But they are MPEG, and Movie maker doesn't like them!

 

Any ideas on alternatives please....

 

Cheers.

 

Joe

Gryphon School, Sherborne, DORSET.

[oxide54]

why is it, that people will pay thousands of pounds for shiny new computers and cameras but refuse to pay for software???

[Arthur]

VideoLAN Movie Creator looks like it will be the perfect Windows Movie Maker replacement (once it is released that is) since it will support all the formats that VLC Media Player does and will also be free.

[p858snake]

I've personally used Uleads package in the past and it seemed alright.

[sdcards]

I don't know what kind of movie making you do. You are a professional or not? I myself prefer using the Ulead movie maker for my videos that I want to edit.

[GrumbleDook]

I still like Serif products ... Movie Plus is pretty good for those wanting a bit more than Movie Maker.

[oxide54]

I still like Serif products ... Movie Plus is pretty good for those wanting a bit more than Movie Maker.

 

in serif's favour they do concurrent licensing, and the price is not bad either

[Guest theeldergeek]

Hi all,

 

Have been reading the posts here, but was wondering about a replacement for Movie Maker (free please!) for our school.

 

We have just purchased some fantastic new video cams, which use a memory stick to store the video files. But they are MPEG, and Movie maker doesn't like them!

 

Any ideas on alternatives please....

 

Cheers.

 

Joe

Gryphon School, Sherborne, DORSET.

 

 

What cameras are they, out of interest?

 

Wouldn't it have been helpful to research video formats prior to purchase, to ensure they are compatible with what you have in the way of software?

 

Too many 'consumer' orientated cameras (with oh so convenient memory cards etc) are in actual fact all but useless when it comes to realistically doing anything creative with the footage.

 

They are primarily designed for holidaymakers to watch themselves getting sunburnt in Turkey and nothing else.

[torledo]

What cameras are they, out of interest?

 

Wouldn't it have been helpful to research video formats prior to purchase, to ensure they are compatible with what you have in the way of software?

 

Too many 'consumer' orientated cameras (with oh so convenient memory cards etc) are in actual fact all but useless when it comes to realistically doing anything creative with the footage.

 

They are primarily designed for holidaymakers to watch themselves getting sunburnt in Turkey and nothing else.

 

which [non-minDV] cameras would you suggest for being able to edit with the footage with popular video editing packages ?

[Guest theeldergeek]

which [non-minDV] cameras would you suggest for being able to edit with the footage with popular video editing packages ?

 

I wouldn't, as I have not done the research, but by the same token, I wouldn't go out an buy something which I hadn't researched either.

 

You are actually asking how long a piece of string is. Some cameras store to card, some to DVD, some to HDD and all in varying formats from one camera to the other. I'm sure there are plenty of cameras out there that can be recommended.

 

However, if it were me, I'd find out what formats your chosen software supported (either existing or to be purchased) and work from there, buying a camera with a format that was compatible with said software.

 

There is of course nothing wrong with MiniDV in the absence of other formats. Fully compatible with anything that's out there.

[laserblazer]

Depends on your budget but the Flip video cameras are very popular here.

[Guest theeldergeek]

I still like Serif products ... Movie Plus is pretty good for those wanting a bit more than Movie Maker.

 

Yes, I'm a bit of a Serif fan myself. I have used MoviePlus in the past and found it perfectly adequate for day to day editing.

[GrumbleDook]

Depends on your budget but the Flip video cameras are very popular here.

 

My problem with Flip is the lack of Mic-in ... but yes, I do find it the best to use across Mac and Windows.

[jom]

Well, if you can get free software that'll do the trick - why not!! And we like to spend our money on other, better things!!