Video editing

[gwaithcoed]

On my previous computer running windows XP I had a programme called "Ulead video studio" It was very easy to use where I could capture and import video from my camera or disc. I could then split by scenes which I could drag and drop into a time line and put transitions between the scenes. I now have a lap top running Windows 8-1 but although it will do all of the above it will not pick up any sound.I have googled and find there is no patch to make this happen.
Could anyone advise me on a programme similar to this that I could buy. It must be easy to use as I am not too computer literate :? :?
I think I may have "old age disease" as discussed earlier in " General Chat" :? :? :?

Alan

 

[Walney Col]

I've used Vegas Movie Studio for years now, currently running version 10 which was very reasonable priced, and after having uploaded hundreds of videos to various youtube channels in my time it still does everything I want and more but the basics are quite easy to learn. Best check to see if it's compatible with windows 8 before you spend any money on it though as I'm still on windows 7.

Col.

 

[Eric The Viking]

The current version of Vegas (pro) runs only on 64-bit systems. I think Win 8 is only 64 bit so that should be fine.

I have an out-of-date copy of the pro version, which Sony keeps nagging me to upgrade. Although it's simply too expensive (for me, given the small use it gets these days), it is really good value for money. I'm an ex-sound engineer (dubbing mixer, many years ago now!), and the audio side of Vegas is brilliant - usually does just what I need with very little fuss.

I'd guess Vegas Studio (the home video version) should be pretty good too. If that's true I'd second Walney Col's recommendation.

One thought - shove as much memory into the machine as you can (if there's any slots in the laptop), as video editing and rendering is really memory-hungry. If editing is slow and clunky that's the first place to look for problems. A laptop probably will do it (people do use them for video editing), but it probably won't be very fast unless the laptop has a solid-state-disk (SSD), as ordinary (spinning) laptop disks are notoriously slow moving data about.

It's one reason why Apple produce their horrendously expensive Macbook Pro line - enough horsepower for people who need to video edit 'in the field' (there's a surprising number these days).

 

[gwaithcoed]

I've used Vegas Movie Studio for years now, currently running version 10 which was very reasonable priced, and after having uploaded hundreds of videos to various youtube channels in my time it still does everything I want and more but the basics are quite easy to learn. Best check to see if it's compatible with windows 8 before you spend any money on it though as I'm still on windows 7.

Just looked for vagas movie studio but it only works up to windows XP. Vegas pro will work windows 8 but is well out of my budget given that I will only use it once or twice a year.

Thank you for your quick replies Alan.

 

[Eric The Viking]

i'm not sure where you looked:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudio/techspec
33 quid, possibly less with coupons.

 

[Walney Col]

Just looked for vagas movie studio but it only works up to windows XP.

Then you haven't been looking in the right place. Follow the link that Eric left you. The non-pro version (Vegas Movie Studio) is cheap as chips for what it does.
Col.

 

[misterfish]

I think Win 8 is only 64 bit so that should be fine.

I think there are both 32 and 64 bit versions still available. When I updated my 32bit Windows 7 old laptop it went to a 32 bit version of Windows 8 so it may be worth checking that you do have the 64 bit system as the software mentioned only runs on that version.

Misterfish

 

[gwaithcoed]

Then you haven't been looking in the right place. Follow the link that Eric left you. The non-pro version (Vegas Movie Studio) is cheap as chips for what it does.
Col.

Sorry Col you'r right, must have been having one of my oldtimer moments. Seems a good buy

Thank you Alan

 

[Steve Maskery]

I used an antiquated version of Adobe Premiere Pro. It was the best available in its day, but I need to upgrade to HD and the price for doing so is astronomical.

I'm now looking at Corel's Video Suite. It's affordable and looks as if it has all the facility I need. I'm not ready to start filming again yet, but it is definitely my current plan.

Corel

HTH
Steve