I need a video editing program

[Ricochet]

I have a digital camera able of making mpg's with sound, but once uploaded to my computer I want to be able to chop some scenes together and add my own .mp3 into the mix etc. to make some cool snow drifting/racing vids of my car. Anybody have something like that or know of a some sites with freeware/shareware? I don't feel like spending hundreds on something like this..

[ArideII]

I'll check tomorrow at work to see if anybody knows of something.

[asterox]

Check here there are some decent ones...

http://pcbuyersguide.com/software/free-software.html

most notably...
http://www.avid.com/freedv/

and if you're comfortable with linux...
http://freshmeat.net/browse/256/?topic_id=256

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by asterox

most notably...
http://www.avid.com/freedv/

Thanks, this one seems pretty easy. Downloading the 43mb file now.

[FireBball972]

43MB???

dayum, that would take me 4 hours

freaking ppl with cable/dsl

[Cl0ak]

I use ULEAD studio, came on a disk with my digital camera, you could probably download it for free somewhere, its easy to use if you want a 2nd option.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by Cl0ak

I use ULEAD studio, came on a disk with my digital camera, you could probably download it for free somewhere, its easy to use if you want a 2nd option.

You got a site? That avid program is kinda rough.. A guy here at work told me to check out Adobe Premier, anybody use this?

[BMW_4.4i]

Yeah I do. Premere is awesome. It is realativly easy and does alot. THere are TONS of tutorial disks out there. I use Premere and Avid, and I would probably take premire if i had to choose, but Avid has its specialties too. Premire was the first one i used and i like it the best. Its worth the $$$, or you can download it from KaZaa, Limewire, etc. for free.

[Ricochet]

If programs like this didn't cost $800 I would actually buy them..

[BMW_4.4i]

Yeah I know. It was a pricey investment, but I thought that it was worth it in the end. Especally when you get to know it, it is fun and it can really impress people.

[Ricochet]

From your sig it kinda looks like you have the money though

[BMW_4.4i]

I own a computer/billing company in NH. The X5 is mine. The 330 is my partners, but we switch every now and then. The Land Crusier was my old truck that i am going to sell but i still drive it a bit to keep the miles down on my X5. The 4Runner is my wifes, the Rav4 is the company car that my guys drive and T/A is mine - all mine!

[ToyTundra]

If you are or know a college student buy the educational version of Premiere. My friend got 6.0 over a year ago for $150. I need to point out that with the educational version you cannot make money off the video created (like he does) or it will be almost as illegal as a downloaded copy.

[Ricochet]

I don't plan on selling anything, just wanna mess around and show some videos to friends.

[geedup]

most good programs cost money, but premiere is probably the best one