Video Editing software

[scruffypup]

I need newer video editing software that works in Vista, my old one won't and I am tired of dual booting this machine.

I am doing a bit of research, but would like some input as well,...

What is your suggestion and why?

 

[rivan]

You'll get responses of higher quality and relevance if you're more specific about your needs and budget.

 

[scruffypup]

Well most of this will be for home movies of kids,... family get togethers, etc.
I don't need professional software, but would like something that gives me flexibility and control, which all will, to do extra stuff like adding music, some effects, etc

I want to go no higher than $150 really as this is not for professional use.
I had previously and still been using cyberlinks powerdirector 5, which is not compatible with vista...

I was looking a little so far along the lines of the more known,... adobe premiere 7 elements, pinnacle 12, powerdirector 7.

I don't have a blue ray burner (might get one), nor have a HD camcorder (will get one in near future), so I want a version that can do editing in HD quality, and blue ray burning capabilities might be a nice feature, but not as important.

 

[rivan]

Read this regarding one of the more common consumer HD cam formats, specifically this part for software that supports the format.

Much as I hate Sony, I have Vegas Movie Studio Platinum and it does an alright job. It's not thrilling, but it's not bad either. Works fine in Vista.

That said, support within Premiere Pro/elements is now available, so I'll likely switch. I used Pro a few years back and generally liked it.