List of all video editing tools with all important features

[donpedro]

When I read this forum, I see a lot of different tools (sofware packages) that are used. Some can do one think, some another. So I started dowloading trial versions and put all features that are important to me into Excel spreadsheet. Then I thought that this might have some value to all of you, so I decided to post it on the web. I know some tools more and some less so what I am asking here is some help from you guys.

Web is here http://www.geocities.com/donpedro08001/

You can downlod Excel version update your product or fix my mistakes and send it back to me to donpedro08001@yahoo.com . I will update it periodicaly. I am doing this just as hobby so bare with me if I post incorrect informatio. As source I use Help file, your posts, web support and my own testing.

I hope you will enjoy it.

[BJ_M]

good idea but hard to read with burning , authoring and editing apps all grouped together ...

[BJ_M]

good work -- don't get me wrong

[donpedro]

I appreciate any recomendations. Just send new format to my email.

good idea but hard to read with burning , authoring and editing apps all grouped together ...

There is very good reason for that. Some programs can do all in one "box". But that is why I prefer Excel. You can ease hide columns or rows that you don't like to see

[donpedro]

Ulead DVDMovie Factory 1.0 Trial
Ulead DVDMovie Factory 2.10.1300.0000 Trial

added. My recomendation is to download xls version. It is more readable.

[Cornucopia]

Dangit!

You had the same idea I had, I just hadn't gotten mine finished yet.

Well, I'll do one for VCD/SVCD authoring apps (specifically Picture/slideshow), OK?

Scott

[donpedro]

You are more then welcome to update it with your findings or correct mine

[donpedro]

So far in version 1.4

Pinnacle Studio 8
Pinnacle Impression DVD Pro 2.2.1
Pinnacle Impression DVD SE 2.2.1
Pinnacle Expression 2.0.61 Trial
Ulead DVD Workshop 1.2 Trial
Ulead MediaStudio PRO 6.5 Trial
Ulead VideoStudio 6
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 1.0 Trial
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.10.1300 Trial
SpruceUP 1.1 b1106
Sonic MyDVD 4.0

[donpedro]

v1.5 added

Arcsoft ShowBiz 1.2.3.11 (part of MyDVD)
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.0.3312.0 (part of WinXP)

[joepic]

Donpedro,

GREAT LIST!

Thanks for the effort.

How about adding some information on DV Type 1 and Type 2 on .AVI files. I believe the Pinnacle Studio 8 produces DV 1 and Ulead produces DV 2.

Ulead offers a FREE DV type 1 to Type 2 converter:
http://www.ulead.com/download/dvconverter/download.htm

[donpedro]

It is hard to get that information but I will try...

[joepic]

It is hard to get that information but I will try...

Here is a link explaining the difference between DV1 and DV2.

DV Video Data and AVI Files
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/tech/stream/vidcap/dvavi.asp

I realize that doesn't give you the details on what each software application choses but I thought that it was good info anyway!

[donpedro]

Web page was up since 01/15. Since then it was viewed 1192 times. I tested 13 products. But so far no email with additional products or any help. I am little bit disappointed My work will slow down due decrease in my motivation.

Next product on my laptop is Pinnacle Edition, but it seams too complex to do quick review. It has very nice User Interface but not that easy (familiar to me) to figure out what is what.

I would realy appreciate help with Adobe Premiere and some more tools...

Thanks

[donpedro]

New version 1.6
Ulead VideoStudio 7.00.1300 Trial added

[jsnkc]

How about these products to start with.

Vegas Video 4
Video Factory 2
Video Toaster 2
Avid Express DV
DVD Fusion
DVD Producer
Scenarist
DVD Maestro

[donpedro]

You are more than welcome to send me review for those products. I am having trouble to upload new Excel version to my site right now but here is link to old 1.5

http://www.geocities.com/donpedro08001/Authoring15.xls

[BJ_M]

no demos of:
Video Toaster 2 (requires hardware anyway to run)
Avid Express DV
DVD Fusion
DVD Producer
Scenarist
DVD Maestro (no longer around)