Started motovlogging but need a video editor

[FZ8Panda]

Hey fellas, started motovlogging today but I'm in need of a good video editing software. I need something that's easy to use and have a decent amount of features like special effects. I have no clue what to look for or which programs are good. I'm willing to pay for a good software but free ones are always welcome. Fyi, I have a PC and tried windows movie maker. It's not that great. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions! Thanks.

 

[mikefz8]

Hey fellas, started motovlogging today but I'm in need of a good video editing software. I need something that's easy to use and have a decent amount of features like special effects. I have no clue what to look for or which programs are good. I'm willing to pay for a good software but free ones are always welcome. Fyi, I have a PC and tried windows movie maker. It's not that great. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions! Thanks.

In my professional experience I would suggest you use Sony Video Vegas Pro...It is inexpensive but VERY powerful. I do video editing and video production for a living. I currently use and operate Final Cut Pro (only available for Apple computers) for our video workflow. However Sony Video Vegas I have also used professionally it is simple to learn powerful and quick and has a ton of features. It has no shortage of "special effects" if you get the Pro version.

I just looked up the current release it is "Vegas Pro 12 edit" it doesn't include a dvd creating software. If your only output is web then you wouldn't need the dvd architect program anyway.

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[FZ8Panda]

Thanks for the heads up mikefz8. I have heard of that program through watching other motovloggers on YouTube. I just don't have that kind of funds right now but def will have it in my mind for when I do. I guess I'm down to using the Windows Movie Maker for now. I think I should have a MacBook and Final Cut Pro in my wishlist. Lol. Anyway, I have uploaded my first two official motovlog on YouTube. Let me know what you guys think... and yes, I need to learn to speak better.

Episode1: FZ8Panda's First Official Motovlog! - YouTube

Episode 2: FZ8Panda's Bike Walk Around - YouTube

 

[mikefz8]

IF you have a mac most come with iMovie which is a pretty powerful app by itself. Most video editing doesnt really need anything fancy. you can kill a video by to many weird aka fancy transitions. Most vlogging I would guess needs simple cuts from one clip to the other.

 

[FZ8Panda]

That is true. Perhaps I should focus on speaking my thoughts more clearly on video first. Lol.

 

[Kardiac996]

I agree with the sony vegas suggestion. its amazing.

 

[Rotaryknight]

I used Adobe Premiere most of the time editing. I have used CS5 and a little bit of CS6, the new version is called Pro CC, havent used it yet since CS5 is still good to me but the only downside I see is that it doesnt fully support .mov files.


What camera are you using for the vlogging?

 

[FZ8Panda]

I used Adobe Premiere most of the time editing. I have used CS5 and a little bit of CS6, the new version is called Pro CC, havent used it yet since CS5 is still good to me but the only downside I see is that it doesnt fully support .mov files.


What camera are you using for the vlogging?

I'm using a Contour+2 camera with the GPS function. It's a very well made camera. Love the design of it and I can't even tell it's on the side of my helmet when I'm riding. Very unfortunate they went out of business though.

I ended up finding a copy of Corel VideoStudio Pro X6. I was messing around with it and its way better than using the windows movie maker so I will be sticking with the Corel for now. Now I just need to speak better in the videos without all the um's and uh's. Lol.

 

[TallGuyNW]

I'm using a Contour+2 camera with the GPS function. It's a very well made camera. Love the design of it and I can't even tell it's on the side of my helmet when I'm riding. Very unfortunate they went out of business though.

I ended up finding a copy of Corel VideoStudio Pro X6. I was messing around with it and its way better than using the windows movie maker so I will be sticking with the Corel for now. Now I just need to speak better in the videos without all the um's and uh's. Lol.

+1 for Corel VideoStudio. While I haven't used it yet for riding videos, I have produced several family videos and some videos for work. It has a ton of features and for only $69, it's got a lot of bang for the buck. It also goes on sale pretty often.