Forum - Tips & Tricks - Which video editing software do you use? - Messages http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Forum - Tips & Tricks - Which video editing software do you use? - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:28:13 GMT Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:28:13 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from HayManMarc

EDIT:
UGH! Now that I bought AVS, I figured out the Lightworks issue. However, AVS is still a slightly better video/audio quality with easier to use effects.....so far.

Sheesh.
edited by HayManMarc on 30/03/2012]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:28:13 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from WozToons Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:05:14 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from HayManMarc
Windows Movie Maker works fine for me, but seems to be too basic for what I want.

Tried Wax, but audio didn't work. Didn't like the way it (GUI) looked and felt, either.

I'm gonna try AVS next. I'll edit this post with my findings.

EDIT:
AVS is my answer. For 60 bucks, I got the editor AND everything else they offer. The editor was very easy to figure out and use.
edited by HayManMarc on 30/03/2012]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:49:55 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from WozToons
For more substantial work I use Lightworks. It's FREE and is used to edit feature films including The King's Speech, Pulp Fiction and Batman.
It takes a bit of learning and you must read the manual but it is extremely powerful and is chock full of effects. Oh, did I mention it's FREE!!!!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightworks

http://www.lightworksbeta.com/

Try it out, give some time to learning its features and unusual interface and you won't want to use anything else for big projects.

Hope this helps.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:06:52 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Wabby
There is Lightworks. I'm not using it but it looks interesting (and FREE).]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:26:49 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from xombiekiller
As much as I would LOVE to have Premier.. being the starving musician I am, I have my bills of Ramen and Alcohol to tend to.

What would you recommend for editing that is FREE and compatible with Muvizu?

Until I win that Battle of the Band's and make a grip of cash that is. . .

thank you Muvizu and the Muvizu Community!!

-Sebastian]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:08:48 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ghrenig As with most software I find it takes a few tries to get your head around how to use it. I was a bit stuck with Premiere elements but then a friend of mine showed me how to use it and I have been fine since then. I often read bad reviews of premiere elements but as long as you save regularly it works fine. I have just bought an old copy of adobe effects 5.5 for £20 which although being old does most of the things I am looking to do.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:19:38 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
For me though the audio editing is probably more important than the video as Muvizu output is pretty much as I want it anyway. I couldn't see how to pan individual tracks in AVS and it has no surround sound. The interface is pretty good, but I prefer Vegas.

Thanks for your input though - it's always "horses for courses" with these things.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:35:58 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Dimension_five D5]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:44:03 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Wizaerd toonarama wrote:
Wizaerd wrote:
Ack... Where were you when I was getting ready to purchase it...


Yep, that's a shame I would have liked to have passed it on. Must admit I had planned to buy it myself but with Iclone 5/plugin/kinect all (hopefully) in the offing things are getting a bit expensive and my birthday/Xmas/Ebay money will only stretch so far!


I don't do much with iClone, although I have owned every version since 2.5, and I have a crapload of the content addons. I swore version 4 would be my last version, but this upcoming 5 is intriguing...]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:34:08 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
I will be buying Sony Vegas.

HitFilm - Undoubtedly the advanced effects are great, and by the looks of them better than Vegas - but will I ever really use them ?

I have not completed my first piece in Hitfilm as I can see the following issues being too limiting:

  • Very poor audio editing. Not that I use the video compiling software to alter the audio, just to pan or fade. In order to do this you need to create a composite shot and use keyframes. It all works, but you have to view each composite shot to see what's happening - on the main editing screen you just get a big blob giving you the name of the audio and a waveform. With Vegas I can quickly adjust the volume and pan of each audio effect/section as well as seeing all tracks volumes and pans at a glance.
  • It seems very particular about what audio formats it will accept - certain wav formats only. no MP3.
  • No surround sound support
  • The main screen has more of a "Windows 7" feel about it than Vegas - bigger buttons and brighter menus - but this just means you get less useful things on the screen.
  • Hitfilm has better support for two screens that Vegas, but generally I would always have the preview on the second screen which Vegas does OK

So that's it. When I'm compiling my Muvizu footage there's generally not a lot of post production on the video, it's mainly audio. I will continue to do anything difficult in my old version of After Effects and move to Vegas to compile the video and audio tracks.

Berty]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:03:36 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from toonarama Wizaerd wrote:
Ack... Where were you when I was getting ready to purchase it...


Yep, that's a shame I would have liked to have passed it on. Must admit I had planned to buy it myself but with Iclone 5/plugin/kinect all (hopefully) in the offing things are getting a bit expensive and my birthday/Xmas/Ebay money will only stretch so far!]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:09:56 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Wizaerd toonarama wrote:
Hitfilm does look good (if processor intensive) and you can download a workable demo of both the Standard and pro versions. I have used the companies products for many a year and been very happy.
Because of this I have a "40% off" and a "20% off" voucher code for Hitfilm Pro. The vouchers must be used by the end of this month and can only be used for the Pro version.

I can't afford to buy it just now so will not be using the vouchers. If anybody here can make use of them just let me know in a reply to this post. Each voucher can oly be used once.

PS Berty

I have Sony Vegas Platinum Home Studio (or whatever it's called) and have no problems (so far) with loading Muvizu content.


Ack... Where were you when I was getting ready to purchase it... ]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:01:45 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from penman Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:43:20 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
Looks like no surround sound at the moment though ]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:58:05 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from toonarama Because of this I have a "40% off" and a "20% off" voucher code for Hitfilm Pro. The vouchers must be used by the end of this month and can only be used for the Pro version.

I can't afford to buy it just now so will not be using the vouchers. If anybody here can make use of them just let me know in a reply to this post. Each voucher can oly be used once.

PS Berty

I have Sony Vegas Platinum Home Studio (or whatever it's called) and have no problems (so far) with loading Muvizu content.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:04:28 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
Having a look at Hitfilm now.... looks interesting.

I'll re-compile the first section as I have in Vegas and see how it performs. Looks like it has some great effects and capabilities.

Dreeko - if I stick with Vegas I'll get some more details on your codec settings.....]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:33:16 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from mysto Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:25:55 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Wizaerd
Depending on your budget, and you needs, HitFilm has released a fairly affordable compositing & effects editor, with regular video editing capabilties as well. My initial experiments with it give me a favorable impression of it.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:22:37 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Dreeko Muvizu and then go to import media in Vegas

This gives the best results
If you need any more help just email

Cheers

D
edited by Dreeko on 10/08/2011]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:06:37 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
The features are great, but it's just so buggy.

I have twice tried to apply the latest service pack, but it just means that all you AVIs are zoomed to around 130% which destroys the whole movie. The sound cuts in and out meaning not all tracks play at the same time.

I did contact their support - "you should receive a reply in 24-48 hours" - but 5 days later I uninstalled and re-installed without the service pack so I could complete my movie.

Now I have, I have started compiling my next one in Sony Vegas and am impressed - at least it does what it says it is going to do !

Another learning curve though............

(It still won't take anything I produce in Muvizu - I have to run through Virtual Dub first. Why is this !)
edited by ukBerty on 10/08/2011]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:54:02 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ziggy72 freakmoomin wrote:
Just out of curiosity is there anybody out there using an editing package which can handle muvizu's raw output? or is everybody going via 'V Dub'???


I use Xilisoft Converter 6, which does a nice job on just about everything.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 20:24:48 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from toonarama Tue, 10 May 2011 09:41:03 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from 65Radius freakmoomin wrote:
Just out of curiosity is there anybody out there using an editing package which can handle muvizu's raw output? or is everybody going via 'V Dub'???


I use Cinepak codec, which is accepted by Windows Live Movie maker, and by Corel Video Studio Pro X 4.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 09:38:33 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from freakmoomin Tue, 10 May 2011 09:34:39 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from toonarama Tue, 10 May 2011 08:28:01 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty ziggy72 wrote:
don't think I was having a go at your methods


Don't worry Ziggy - I never thought you were ! As you say, whatever floats your boat.

Berty]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 06:11:18 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ziggy72 I would love to be able to do everything inside Muvizu too, but right now I'm happy to use it to generate images only.

@ Mysto - Premiere was never all that friendly to begin with really. I'm just used to it's peculiarities, I guess.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:14:52 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Danimal ziggy72 wrote:
I use the sound tracks on the clips to cue the shots together, then delete them and use the original audio instead.


Absolutely the same process here.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 23:47:48 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from mysto
I got away from animating for several years and then last summer I found Muvizu and the animation bug bit me hard again. I tried to pick back up with Premiere and like I said for one reason or another just seemed to have troubles picking back up where I left off.

Then I came across the AVS video editor and found it to be more suited to my present style of video editing. It does everything that I want to do quite well and pretty fast. As I gradually get back into doing animation full time I'll probably go back to using Premiere though.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 22:42:12 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty ziggy72 wrote:
Also, and unlike UKBerty, I do everything possible not to ever involve Muvizu in the editing process, or the sound.


Ziggy - I think I may have confused you here. I don't involve Muvizu in the editing process.

As far as the sound goes it would just be nice to have an output from Muvizu that I could hear the dialogue track on without having to run it through Virtual Dub that's all. Despite using the Microsoft Codec for Beware the Pie, I had to process everything again through V Dub so I could hear the dialogue track to then re-sync to the original recordings - all very time consuming. I agree that other audio features, such as sound effects, are better done outside Muvizu.

As for the video editing - Yes, one take one camera and assemble things outside Muvizu - it was more a comment on post production.

I'm just sitting here thinking why I don't really like to use too much post production and think it's purer to simply string Muvizu AVIs together..... I guess I see it as a challenge and that when I say it's "Created with Muvizu", it has been. Maybe I just don't know how to use After Effects properly though ! (Having said that I've spent 2 hours today reversing, speeding up and adding sun flares onto an 8 second piece of video !)

Berty]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 21:39:05 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ziggy72
Also, and unlike UKBerty, I do everything possible not to ever involve Muvizu in the editing process, or the sound. I use the sound tracks on the clips to cue the shots together, then delete them and use the original audio instead. Every shot is one take on one camera. Isn't that what everyone does? ]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 20:13:31 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from ukBerty
It has some pretty cool things and allows me to assemble my Muvizu movies, cut between shots very nicely and also has quite a few effects which I'm still getting to grips with.

It also allows me to mix in 5.1 surround which has always been important to me.

Downsides of both Pinnacle and Avid Studio is that I have never been able to get any sound to work straight from Muvizu - I always have to put AVIs through Virtual Dub first, which is a real pain. I have also recently moved away from the Microsoft Codec as I was getting graduation lines on the render which means that nothing I output from Muvizu will load into Studio without being run through Virtual Dub. How tiresome.

I use Adobe After Effects for anything really complex, but am trying to keep things pure Muvizu as much as possible. Studio is fine for most post processing things and the greenscreen is now much better in Avid than it was in Pinnacle.

Hope this helps

Berty
edited by ukBerty on 09/05/2011]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:03:54 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from mysto
Here's the link: http://www.avs4you.com/

I have Adobe premiere and have used it quite a lot but wanted something a bit less complicated to learn. Hope this helps.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 16:48:17 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from Danimal
One caveat: it doesn't like Muvizu output for some reason. This is a known issue and there was a tip somewhere on this board to just resave the files using Virtual Dub, which is free. Works like a charm!]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 14:54:48 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1043-which-video-editing-software-do-you-use.aspx Message from toonarama Looking to buy a new video editor because my AP Elements V4 is getting a bit outdated. Looking around on the web it is amazing how many get good "official" reviews but terrible "consumer reviews"
What editors are other people using and would you recommend them or not?
Thanks
Toonarama]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 14:16:59 GMT