Video Editing Software Reviews 2004

[joepic]

This is a GREAT site to find reviews of the TOP Video Editing Software:

http://www.video-editing-software-review.com/


The WINNERS ARE:

GOLD - Power Director 3
SILVER - Ulead Video Studio 7
BRONZE - Pinnacle Studio 8

[LSchafroth]

If they included PS8 in their top three, I wouldn't give them much credit.

LS

[housepig]

funny, I would have thought that Vegas, Avid, Final Cut Pro or Premiere might have beat Power Director...

oh wait! they weren't included.

shocking.

[BJ_M]

yes - this review was talked about and the feeling was that it made no real world sense and they didnt know what they were talking about

[triphop]

All very low end products in this review... Probably useful to some but not to me...

[Baldrick]

A decent comparison table for some main features for low end editors. But it feels like a big advertisement...

[housepig]

A decent comparison table for some main features for low end editors.

no, no, NO. read the first post - these are TOP editors!

hmmm.. maybe "top" is a new video file extension, unsupported by the editors I referenced...

[mecg]

Sorry, I don't consider Movie Factory 2 an editor. Don't get me wrong, I love it for taking my ALREADY edited videos and making a nice, generic DVD. But - an EDITOR? If it is, I just wasted a bunch of money on Vegas
I didn't bother reading any of the reviews, I'll have to agree with the advertisement statement.

[Muppet Meat]

Yeah Ok, lol I heard Windows Movie Maker superior to Avid DV and Premiere Pro he he he ha ha ha, lol

[Muppet Meat]

Any editor that can be purchased from the Staples and has a smiling person on the box holding a DVD or a camera is probably crap. Crap in, Crap out. I would use Vdub with a vfw codec before wasting my time with that trash. Reviews are worth nothing at all if they funded by software companies. I think you should look at reviews created by real people like this website. Vegas gets the most good reviews on this site. I myself use premiere pro.

Wake up and smell the poopie

[BJ_M]

i dont know -- something like this looks so simple maybe i will switch (wait a minute - doesn't v-dub do exactly the same thing?)

[Tom Lewandowski]

I used to love Ulead Video Studio before they changed the interface, but where is Adobe Premiere on this list? Movie Factory is extremely limited in video editing -- makes no sense it would be considered a "video editor" in the first place. It's like calling DOS's "Edit" utility a 'word processor'.

[rgs_uk]

i dont know -- something like this looks so simple maybe i will switch (wait a minute - doesn't v-dub do exactly the same thing?)

Whahaha tell me that is a fake screenshot you made up? I can't believe any editing software looks that crappy.

[MOVIEGEEK]

"Bronze-Pinnacle Studio 8"


I'd give it a one way ticket to the trashcan.

[Beavis]

I can accept if they only want to cover lower end stuff, but even if that's the case, where the heck is Sony Screenblast???

[Tommyknocker]

I thought the review was for the best editors of 2004. I think all the ones everyone felt were overlooked have been out since 2004. Also some of the other favorites mentioned in the previous posts would have taken a horrible beating on some of the other criteria used:

Price (look out, Premiere Pro...Ouch!). Ease of use , support and documentation. The high enders have no place in this review, and they shouldn't. You would want to go to a professional magazine to get a more critical look at the ones many of you felt were overlooked.

I also found glaring mistakes and omissions on my favorite editor, VS7.

Just my two cents.

[BJ_M]

i dont know -- something like this looks so simple maybe i will switch (wait a minute - doesn't v-dub do exactly the same thing?)

Whahaha tell me that is a fake screenshot you made up? I can't believe any editing software looks that crappy.

nope -- it is a real product

http://www.muvee.com

[mecg]

I used to love Ulead Video Studio before they changed the interface, but where is Adobe Premiere on this list? Movie Factory is extremely limited in video editing -- makes no sense it would be considered a "video editor" in the first place. It's like calling DOS's "Edit" utility a 'word processor'.

Man!!! What a perfect analogy!!

[Muppet Meat]

I wouldnt even let a 5 yr old use that program in the photo. Looks like a pink elephant if ya ask me.

[satviewer2000]

Come on guys, these are the best video editing software for "under $100". Not everyone, and especially not the typical dad who uses a camcorder to make a movie of a birthday party is going to go out and spend $600+ USD on video editing software.

I know a lot of you who are using the more expensive software likely grabbed it off a usenet group, but for honest people who don't know about that sort of thing, the software which were reviewed are the best video editors which are still reasonably priced.

[tag]

Yeah, I've gotta agree with satviewer2000. Fully legal copies of some of these NLEs cost as much, if not more, than some computer systems. It's just not worth spending 500-800 bucks to edit nothing more than simple home videos of the kids, vacations, et al.

Further, after having read some of the posts on this board and looked at computer specs, I have to admit I'm sort of surprised to see some members inquiring about the likes of Vegas, Premiere, etc., who don't appear to even have a DVD writer. I mean, what's the point? Is it worth spending $700 on software to create SVCDs???

[Thorn]

Please, tell me you're not all so new to the web as to not have seen this scam before. ALL sites purporting to review some sort of software with an address like that (several words with dashes in between, such as something-software-reviews.com or best-something-comparison.com) are misleading. I've seen several ones like this that list a few software options and tell which one of the ones listed is best.

It's a typical either-or logical fallacy: by selecting only the products they want, they can push you to choose their selection even as they pretend to rationally compare them. Once you realize that they're misleading you, I hope you're smart enough to know you can't trust them AT ALL. The careful avoidance of all free products as well as several good editors (under $100) make it obvious that this isn't an independent review. NEVER trust a review that makes money based on you purchasing what they review. See the link to buy any of the software directly from them?

You, the educated public (despite our share of idiots floating around here, most people come here to learn and that sets you a head above the general public) have an obligation to not support scams in this day and age. Just because you think it's a great idea to review sub-$100 editors doesn't mean that this is a valid review.

For future reference, this site even helpfully identifies itself as a "toptenreviews" website. Tells you all you need to know right there - their business is to set up a bunch of websites like this and rake in the profits.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Come on guys, these are the best video editing software for "under $100". Not everyone, and especially not the typical dad who uses a camcorder to make a movie of a birthday party is going to go out and spend $600+ USD on video editing software.

I know a lot of you who are using the more expensive software likely grabbed it off a usenet group, but for honest people who don't know about that sort of thing, the software which were reviewed are the best video editors which are still reasonably priced.

True...most people don't need Vegas Video,Premiere,etc but when you accuse alot of people of using expensive pirated software well that is just false.Many people who are members of this forum(not myself) are professionals and edit video for their work or schools.

[d_unbeliever]

so what software do you think should be on top of the list

[DaveS]

Come on guys, these are the best video editing software for "under $100". Not everyone, and especially not the typical dad who uses a camcorder to make a movie of a birthday party is going to go out and spend $600+ USD on video editing software.

I know a lot of you who are using the more expensive software likely grabbed it off a usenet group, but for honest people who don't know about that sort of thing, the software which were reviewed are the best video editors which are still reasonably priced.

the first paragraph may be true, but even stated as an opinion, I have to disagree w/ the second paragraph (if it's possible to disagree w/ an opinion). I don't think there's any evidence that lot of those using more expensive s/w are using free illegal copies. (my evidence is all of the discussion about how / when to pay for upgrades, etc.). Even for people who aren't video professionals, being a hobbiest necessitates paying for the s/w.

[Tom Lewandowski]

I was lucky -- Ulead Video Studio came with an old graphic card I bought long ago, which I was later able to upgrade to Media Studio Pro for $40. A lot of "LE" (limited edition) versions of video editors come with various video cards, with options to upgrade to fuller versions at a reasonable price.

[sphillips2001]

What's the best DVD tool for under $300?

I have a return authorization from Pinnacle Systems to return Studio 9 which did not work for me (literally could not burn DVD-R.) I really liked the editing but the rendering and burning would not work after numerous support.

I don't want to make another mistake. I would like opinions on the best DVD edit and burn. I have Intervideo DVD Creator but it's too basic. I also have Adobe Premiere 6.0 (but haven't used it.) I would like to edit in AVI or mpeg2, author DVD, burn to DVD.

What are the recommendations? Nero? Roxio? Premiere?

[BJ_M]

What's the best DVD tool for under $300?

I have a return authorization from Pinnacle Systems to return Studio 9 which did not work for me (literally could not burn DVD-R.) I really liked the editing but the rendering and burning would not work after numerous support.

I don't want to make another mistake. I would like opinions on the best DVD edit and burn. I have Intervideo DVD Creator but it's too basic. I also have Adobe Premiere 6.0 (but haven't used it.)

What are the recommendations? Nero? Roxio? Premiere?

??? do you want to edit video, render to mpeg2 or author dvd's or burn dvd's?

i look at this as 3 or 4 seperate things -- 2 at least ..

[emarson]

i dont know -- something like this looks so simple maybe i will switch (wait a minute - doesn't v-dub do exactly the same thing?)

Whahaha tell me that is a fake screenshot you made up? I can't believe any editing software looks that crappy.

nope -- it is a real product

http://www.muvee.com

Hi,

muvee autoProducer is developed for home users who do not have enough time to use conventional edting tools (or so called NLE) to make a quick video (which we call 'muvee'). Of course most of the NLEs in the market are very powerful and with enough time, enough skill and enough creativity, anyone can churn out nice looking production. But this is not the case for most who may not have time to invest in learning skills. We have looked into this issue and provided the interface which allows users to think in terms of "I like it", "I don't like it", and "I don't mind this". UI shown here allows the user to specify the preference only. The actual editing is still done automatically.

Emarson Victoria
Product Manager,

muvee Technologies Pte Ltd
Instant Personal Video - transform your video and pictures
into great-looking "muvees" in hundreds of styles...
completely automatically.
Visit us at www.muvee.com

[ViRaL1]

How about this one?

http://www.dvd-copy-software-review.com/

I'm sure everyone will agree whole-heartedly with their rankings.