Video editing software

[Biggy72]

I would like to start getting into some video editing, but I can't seem to find any decent software. The stuff I've been getting is extremely basic and has a hard time with larger files. So I was wondering if anyone knows of any software for cheap or free that does a nice job for this sort of application?

[Wesley]

Well, "Cheap" and "free" have different versions. Adobe Premier is pretty nice, but expensive if you buy it.

[Mike Flitcraft]

I'm cheap as they come, I've dinked around with iMovie a bit and like it.

Flip side of the coin, it came on my Mac, doubt it's available for PC's for free.

[Andy K]

Cheap/free is kinda hard to find, but I have some experience with the Pinnacle Systems Studio basic version... simple program that allows for expansion. It's definitely not Adobe Premier, but gets the job done. I think version 10.5 is available for about $50 ($30 now as they have a mail-in-rebate deal going on) Pinnacle Studio (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Home+Video/Studio+Family/) It's a bit more expensive if you need the A/V or Firewire inputs.

[RotoryHeaven7]

Windows Movie Maker actually does an alright job. It is very basic but you can splice videos and audio pretty well.