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Need recommendation for video editing software

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chicago_writer

Good people, I'm a screenwriter who is just getting started with learning video. I've taken a bunch of video with my camera. My camera is very basic. At this point, I'm just looking to learn. But my ultimate goal is to make a short movie. For right now I need some basic video editing software. So my question to everyone is, could I get some opinions on what is a good FREE video editing software that I could use to learn and try some things out? I want to take these videos I shot add music, narrative, captions, intros, outros, insert video clips into other videos I shot,etc.

I've been playing around with Microsoft Movie Maker and it doesn't seem to do what I need. Also, if the recommended free video editing software comes with a video tutorial, all the better!! Thanks a million in advance for any insight on this.

PS. I'm even willing to pay for something if it's simple, intuitive and does what I need it to (the basics). I don't need anything professional at this point.
 
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Sony's Movie Studio is relatively low priced and is a good stepping stone to something like After Effects, Vegas Pro, or Final Cut.

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/buy/moviestudio?disp=1 50$
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiope 80$
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/buy/moviestudiopp?disp=1 130$

My advise overall is to invest in the best you can, so you don't have to replace it later. If you must avoid the professional software... get the 80$.... I'm not sure what the benefit of the 130$ one is aside from DVD creation.
 
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I recommend Sony Movie Studio. I know you said you want free, but it's pretty cheap and works well. It's a very strait forward and basic editor with minimal fx such as color balance, chroma key, etc. It also has a text layer you can use any fonts with.

I did not have any luck with blender or other free editing software, but have been very happy with Sony Movie Studio.

~$70 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Movie-St...=1387577218&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+movie+studio

When I got my copy I was confused by the different versions and cost, but the one I got (less expensive version) worked just fine. I have # 12
 
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