VIDEO EDITING

[lepixz]

What would be a good video camera for someone who wants to start doing video editing and such? I have a 2000 dollar price range. And also what is the best video editing software?:camera:

 

[Mik3y]

the best video editing software is either avid xpress or the pinnacle one, with premiere pro coming in a good 3rd. personally, i prefer premiere pro.

 

[lepixz]

Any suggestions on cameras?

 

[Megamixman]

Get a Canon GL2. You can get them as low as $1700. If you find a deal where you can get a Canon XL1S under $2000, GET IT! The XL2 is definitely out of your price range, but it's nice to dream.

 

[sbcdivision63]

the panasonic gs series is a great camera for the money...from bh you can get a gs200 3ccd for $760, a friend of mine has a lower model and the picture looks outstanding. theres really no need at all for a high end canon like the gl unless you plan on doing like professional independent films...as for video editing programs...although the price is steep, premiere pro is the only thing id recommend.

 

[lepixz]

thanks

 

[MScrip]

What kind of videos are you planning on making? Is this a hobby for fun or a professional venture or career change?

A good camcorder is always a nice thing. I own the Panasonic GS200, and it's awesome! It makes beautiful video!

As for editing software, if you're just starting video editing, you might not wanna jump in with a $500 program. Premiere Pro is great... but maybe you should start with something like Premiere Elements or Pinnacle Studio Plus. Both are around $99 and will get your feet wet with video editing. Both make great quality video and can make menus and burn DVDs from one program.

Or, if you're gonna take the plunge on professional software, you need some good hardware to support it. Fast processor, a gig of ram, another big hard drive for video, etc. Plus you still need another program to author DVDs since Premiere is only an editor.

I've been using Pinnacle Studio for a couple years, and the quality is great. The DVDs it creates look just as good as the DV tape from the camera. Technology is so good and so cheap nowadays, it's really up to the cameraman and editor's skills to make good videos. You don't necessarily need to drop a couple grand on a new hobby.