Simple Software

[GLSmyth]

I have been incredibly frustrated and defeated, and decided to go to people who know what they are doing.

My goal:
I write music and wish to have a video accompany it, posting on YouTube.
I want a title screen (jpg) at the beginning and end, and want it to fade in and out.

That's really it.

I initially tried to find free software, but came across limitations (my music and video to match, can be 15 minutes long) that made them unusable. I decided to be willing to pay and tried Movadi. It was great, and I decided to purchase it, but it has a subscription model (which I will not do) that is quite expensive.

My needs are extremely basic, and I am wondering from the informed here as to suggestions to try. I just need something simple (this is, obviously, not my area of knowledge) that can meet the goals stated above.

Thanks for your help.

[pcspeak]

I have been incredibly frustrated and defeated, and decided to go to people who know what they are doing.

I decided to be willing to pay and tried Movadi.

MOVAVI ??
Have you tried the free, DaVinci Resolve?

[rgr]

I have been incredibly frustrated and defeated, and decided to go to people who know what they are doing.

My goal:
I write music and wish to have a video accompany it, posting on YouTube.
I want a title screen (jpg) at the beginning and end, and want it to fade in and out.

That's really it.

I initially tried to find free software, but came across limitations (my music and video to match, can be 15 minutes long) that made them unusable. I decided to be willing to pay and tried Movadi. It was great, and I decided to purchase it, but it has a subscription model (which I will not do) that is quite expensive.

My needs are extremely basic, and I am wondering from the informed here as to suggestions to try. I just need something simple (this is, obviously, not my area of knowledge) that can meet the goals stated above.

Thanks for your help.

Free: Da VinciResolve
Paid: Vegas 22 (previous version), nn sale for a few dozen dollars

[GLSmyth]

Thanks, I will give DaVinci Resolve a try.

[cholla]

If DaVinci Resolve is not what you are looking for: kdenlive

You do not say what your OS is.
For older Windows you might give Movie Maker a try.
For Windows 10 & 11 try Microsoft Clipchamp.

[GLSmyth]

If DaVinci Resolve is not what you are looking for: kdenlive

You do not say what your OS is.
For older Windows you might give Movie Maker a try.
For Windows 10 & 11 try Microsoft Clipchamp.

I tried Movie Maker, and it lacked some of the essential features I needed (I forget which, at the moment).

I'll look into Microsoft Clipchamp.

[Subtitles]

Have you tried CapCut?

[GLSmyth]

Have you tried CapCut?

Yes, and it didn't work for me (do not remember why).

I believe that I have found something that works - PhotoStage Slideshow Producer.

[pchan]

All NLE can do what you need. Just use KdenLive and youtube has plenty of examples.
Hint: Use multi track if you need fancy fade in and out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8w9mJzksvA