Best video editing software - recommendations.

[dbanimal]

Hi all,

I am still on the rampage for finding the best/most reliable video editing software available. I have been recording HD content from my DVR to my PC and I would like to edit this and burn to Blu Ray. I would also like the capability to upscale SD to HD. I would like to know what others have tried for software and stuck with. It seems I get excited to almost purchase software only to find out it has horrible reviews. I want to know what the "pro's" use (all of you!!). Please help!!

Sony Vegas version whatever?
Corel?
Adobe?
Pinnacle?
etc...

[Abas-Avara]

I use Sony Vegas 9.0 and I love it
Adobe After Effect is more difficult to use and uses more power
Avid same story as Adobe After Effects, even harder and more power

I think Sony Vegas is the best cause it more easier to use and has all the advanced features so far I know
I only have experience editing MP4 and DV

[edDV]

Hi all,

I am still on the rampage for finding the best/most reliable video editing software available. I have been recording HD content from my DVR to my PC and I would like to edit this and burn to Blu Ray. I would also like the capability to upscale SD to HD. I would like to know what others have tried for software and stuck with. It seems I get excited to almost purchase software only to find out it has horrible reviews. I want to know what the "pro's" use (all of you!!). Please help!!

Sony Vegas version whatever?
Corel?
Adobe?
Pinnacle?
etc...

You only what to cut edit these *.m2t MPeg2 files?
Have you tested one of these files for playback on your Blu-Ray player? (copy to a DVDR. Test 480i/720p/1080i).
Do you have a Blu-Ray burner? Are you OK with Blu-Ray media cost?

Need a bit more info to suggest software. Vegas Pro 9 will do most anything if you have the $$$.
However, you may be able to do what you want with free or low cost software.

[dbanimal]

I want to be able to edit all HD and SD formats, possibly upscale SD to HD. Then I want to be able to create a blu ray disc with menus and whatnot.

As of this moment I do not have a blu ray burner but will within a month. I'm aware of the costs for media and am ok with it (somewhat).

I was hoping for a software package within the $100 range that could perform the above or at least just to edit HD and SD content.

Thanks!!

Edit: Is it possible to get HD quality on a standard DVD, if so I would also like this capability (maybe I'm asking for too much).

[johns0]

I use tsmuxer,tssniper and multiavchd and burn hd video to dvdr and watch on my hdtv with my sony blu-ray player,gonna get a blu-ray burner when they get cheaper.

[edDV]

Upscale is best done by your HDTV (or the player) for full programs. You will need to do it for a mixed format segement edit.

Have you considered output formats? You can keep MPeg2 or recode to more compressed h.264 or VC-1.

Check out the Vegas product comparison. You want Vegas Pro but you may be able to live with Vegas Platinum.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudio/compare

[edDV]

Edit: Is it possible to get HD quality on a standard DVD, if so I would also like this capability (maybe I'm asking for too much).

Many (not all) Blu-Ray players support AVCHD format playback.

You can render to 1080i AVCHD format (a particular h.264) and burn to DVDR(5/9) and but menus will be primative file lists.

I'm not sure if Platinum supports AVCHD out. Check that.

[edDV]

Be aware the alternative to all this is to skip the Blu-Ray burner/player and use a disk or network based media player instead.

[MOVIEGEEK]

I don't know if it's the best but I like Corel VideoStudio, they even have a free 30 day trial.

[dbanimal]

Thanks for the replies. I checked out Vegas Pro and it sounds like it has quite a few bugs yet unless Sony already has fixes for them. To start off with, I may just purchase the Platinum software as there's a pretty good deal on it at the moment (w/rebate), at least then I can get familiarized with how Vegas works. Anybody else have suggestions?

[dbanimal]

For those interested in purchasing Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9 Pro Pack, there is a great deal on it from Newegg, only $49.99 after $40 mail-in rebate. Plus, FREE shipping. The rebate ends tomorrow so hurry!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832135216&cm_re=vegas_movie_stud...-216-_-Product