Hi all. What's a good, easy 2 use video making, editing software for a mac book pro? I gonna use a different one next time. The last one I used there was a website and word always on the screen the whole time, Thanks.
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If you have a mac book, iMovie should already be installed. I used it to do some simple movie editing for a school project. It will be confusing at first but I learned how to use it in a matter of minutes
By far, the best video editing program for the MAC is Final Cut Pro.
Rich: What about for Microsoft?
On Windows 10 I use Cyberlink Powerdirector 14. Anything from Cyberlink in my opinion is excellent for video editing. Has great transitions, sound editing, video enhancement as well as 4K and 3D capability. If you really want to go "first class" with your video editing software Adobe Premiere Pro CC cannot be beat, BUT you have to pay a monthly subscription to keep using it. I prefer actually owning my software I use instead of paying a subscription which could easily be canceled at anytime by the maker and in reality, the differences between Cyberlink's top product (which I use) and Adobe's Premiere Pro CC are minute.
Cyberlink is also nice because they give you unlimited downloads to any computer for one purchase of the software.
Cyberlink for Windows. And some practice.
Some later Microsoft OS have windows movie maker..good for a quickie.
Ed
I use my PC with Corel VideoStudio Pro XX, and I believe it is very powerful. Full editing of video, pictures, music, added effects, slow motion, etc. ( version X9.5 is now current, but I have several generation older) It is easy to use AFTER you initially stumble here and there, but there are lots of online how-to's to help. Corel also has a good forum. Best of all - it is less than $40.
Good luck.
Alex
John C. posted:Rich: What about for Microsoft?
Nothing for Microsoft. On a PC I would use Adobe Premiere or Premiere Elements.
The OP asked about editing on a MAC. The answers provided above for PC-based software won't help him at all.
I rescind this post because I did not read. Nice call on the importance of MAC.
My office is all macs, and our editors use Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premier (Premier is more popular with the longer crowd)
As others have mentioned, you should have imovie already on your mac. We used to use it for simple presentation videos or idea cuts, but it has gotten quite buggy over the last few versions, so we now use Wondershare Video Editor for the simple stuff. I think it's about $40 and very simple to use. They also have another product with edit effects and sound samples that's made to compete with imovie, but seems like extra money for what we don't use.
Tim
I know this an old thread but some very good information whether you have Mac or PC. Has anything changed in the way of good video software?
Phil,
Since no one is answering you, I'll jump in and risk the ire of those with differing opinions.
There are really no big changes except the software companies have largely moved away from pay-it-onetime lifetime licenses to annual fees.
Assuming you do not want higher-end professional editors (AVID, Sony Vega, Final Cut Pro)....
For Mac or Windows: Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premier Elements. Premiere Elements is the simpler version but in the "Expert" mode has plenty of capability for home use. Elements has a further advantage that you can get it with a lifetime license for about $100. (Premiere Pro has also been gaining usage in the professional TV industry. It requires an annual license.)
Windows: For 15 years I've used Cyberlink PowerDirector products. They have converted to an annual fee so I'm lucky that I'm using their older product. I find it easy to use but the downside of Cyberlink is that you frequently get pop-ups to upgrade. I see that PowerDirector has a less-capable"ultra" version with a one-time lifetime fee, but I have not used it.
Of course, there are many other Windows choices. The good news is that all of the major video-editing companies offer a free download so you can try before you buy.
Like so many other types of software, the best software selection is the one you find easiest to use yet gives you the capability you're seeking. There is no perfect fit for everyone.
