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What is the best free video editing program?

What is the best video camera and editing program to use?

  • I'm a rising sophomore in college, pursuing a Film Studies minor. I have next to no knowledge of video cameras or editing software, however I want to try making music videos and shorts (eventually I hope to make a feature length film as a capstone project my senior year). I'm wondering what camera would be best to buy and what editing program is the best to use. There are a few specific things I want to be able to do, and these are: - Adjust focus rather than only zooming in or out - Be able to film in dim/low light - Have decent sound quality without having to spend a lot for a mike - Be able to move camera quickly/run without any skipping effect - Be able to speed up/slow down shots without skipping I'd like the editing program to let me show multiple shots at once (split the screen into many smaller parts, showing different things). Any help or information you could give me would be fantastic. As I said, I'm a total novice so I have a lot of ideas for things to make and try but no knowledge of how to execute them. Also, under $2000 would be great if possible.

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    As for video editor, I believe that Sony Vegas Pro is the best solution on PC for the price (~ $600) p.s. Adobe After Effects is not an editor, it is the composer, for adding effects. Adobe Premiere is the editor

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you can consider Canon VIXIA HF G10 Full HD Camcorder Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens with 8-blade Iris and manual focus ring Canon HD CMOS pro image sensor Canon DIGIC DV III image processor Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

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For basic editing, AVS Video Editor is a great choice: It's also free trial, so that's always nice

Priyanka

I recommend the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Although it is a DSLR, it shoots 1080p HD at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps. It also has a flip- out vari angle 3" LCD screen in addition to the viewfinder. It also has several Video modes and auto focus points for easy filming. It has the universal Hot Shoe mount for a light and an External Mic input as well. It can film on an SD card, as well as Compact Flash storage. It fits right in your price range at $800. I am also really into film making, and I plan on purchasing this camera for its superior HD Video quality. Hope this helps!

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I know that Adobe After Effects can do all of those things. It is amazing, and easy to learn to use. It is around $1000 for the full version and the system requirements are not insane. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discount from your school. Many people in the video editing profession hold the opinion that Final Cut Pro is the best program on the market. I have heard wonderful things, but have never had a chance to use it. It is about $1500, the downside being that it was made exclusively for the Mac OS. Either way, you should be able to create anything you can imagine with either one. Just for fun, search for Youtube videos made with these programs and you will see some amazing effects.

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