Best Editing Software- THE VOTE! [Archive]

fireflametv

10-20-2007, 04:37 PM

What's the best editing software out of the biggest. (Sorry if this is already been done)
I have tried my best to include most but if you choose other, could you post the name in the forum.

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 04:44 PM

My votes down on after effects (but ive only ever used that, premiere, and vegas pro)

fireflametv

10-20-2007, 04:49 PM

Whoops, I mean't to post this in the Sug/tips forum. Sorry. Mods feel free to move it.

felix78

10-20-2007, 04:56 PM

Sais that Vegas is leading with 100% with 2 votes! :'D

Vegas pro poons!

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ciwi286

10-20-2007, 06:26 PM

Oh...i posted before the poll was up!

where the hell is after effects!...its like premiere but better! (at editing that is..there supposed to work together....premiere for putting edited stuff together!)

so I said other!

nooneimportant77

10-20-2007, 06:31 PM

i put down final cut pro, i LOVE it. and i think its the best. vegas, yeah it can do alot, and i'm pretty sure its got more features then final cut pro, but thast beacuse its an effects program too. final cut pro just has POWER

ashogo

10-20-2007, 06:33 PM

I went with adobe, just because it's what I'm most used to. But I really want final cut for my mac. I've never even heard of Sony Vegas...gotta check it out.

fireflametv

10-20-2007, 06:38 PM

I was going to put after effects but I wouldn't have room for other. Atleast if i have forgotten like 5 big ones you can put down other

ringkingstudio

10-20-2007, 06:54 PM

You forgot Avid Express.

Fisherking

10-20-2007, 07:06 PM

You forgot Avid. Also - After Effects isn't really a non-linear editing program. It doesn't belong on this list.

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 07:15 PM

You forgot Avid. Also - After Effects isn't really a non-linear editing program. It doesn't belong on this list.

no-one said anything about non-linear....he just said the biggest (which I pressume means the most popular in this case)

nooneimportant77

10-20-2007, 07:16 PM

yeah after effects isnt an editing system, so dont worry about it, i think vegas will win out of popularity with indy mogul types...

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 07:18 PM

im confused...it edits video footage, does it not!?

nooneimportant77

10-20-2007, 07:19 PM

after effects? not really. and i dont think anyone here has a linear editing set up....so dont worry about no one saying anything about non linear or linear

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 07:24 PM

....are we talking about the same after effects!

Adobe after effects...the very software I use to edit videos on!

nooneimportant77

10-20-2007, 07:26 PM

yeah i'm talking about adobe after effects, the program i only use for effects composting.

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 07:45 PM

and what is that doing....editing the video footage!

now after looking at the rest I see there all linear editing tools and agree it should not be there but it is nonetheless video editing software!

nooneimportant77

10-20-2007, 07:50 PM

they are not liniear editing tools, they are non liniear. basicly linear editing means you actually cut the film or tape and put it together to edit your movie or tv show or whatever. anything on a computer is non linear.

after effects is non liniear, but its not an editing system it is an effects composting system, it can be used to edit, but its not really optimal.

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 08:06 PM

aaahhhhh I see ow...(phew that took a while)

I was taking the word edit literally but I see what you mean now ( and sorry I obviously misunderstood the whole linear-nonlinear concept)

thanks for explaining it! (god i feel so dumb)

AaronHeld

10-20-2007, 08:54 PM

I went with the majority's opinion and got Vegas 6 is that the latest version?

ducttapeguy

10-20-2007, 08:59 PM

premiere pro w/ after effects
all you need

ciwi286

10-20-2007, 09:06 PM

I went with the majority's opinion and got Vegas 6 is that the latest version?

I dont know the latest but I have vegas pro 8!

fireflametv

10-20-2007, 09:41 PM

8 is the latest and I'm not upgrading my 7.0

bridboyross

10-21-2007, 05:21 AM

I went for Final Cut, its just the best. I used it to edit one of my films when on a film course and it just blew me away, now I have to use Videostudio again and its just not the same.

Wraith 5

10-21-2007, 01:23 PM

Premiere pro! I've had it for a few years now, and it continues to surprise me. I think I'll upgrade to CS3 soon, for that extra bit of editing goodness.

JBdaJUGGALO

10-21-2007, 01:38 PM

avid does suck in my opinion, avid makes basic things to complicated.

ciwi286

10-21-2007, 03:08 PM

this poll will determine whether I get premiere pro cs3 or stick with vegas pro 8!

felix78

10-21-2007, 04:30 PM

I went with the majority's opinion and got Vegas 6 is that the latest version?

Vegas 6.0 is not latest version, thats vegas 8.0 Pro, that came out not to long ago.

felix78

10-21-2007, 04:31 PM

I got 6.0 pro, and ill stay with it as it isnt much different between 6 pro, 7 pro and 8 pro.

SanitySource

10-21-2007, 04:32 PM

can someone PM me about the sony vegas free trial. how long does it last >? can you export?

fireflametv

10-21-2007, 04:54 PM

If I remember, the trial lasts 30 days but I'm not sure if you can export.
Make sure you use it a few days so you get used to it as it may be slightly confusing if you have used another program for a while.

ringkingstudio

10-21-2007, 06:14 PM

avid does suck in my opinion, avid makes basic things to complicated.

It is only complicated if you are not familar with the program. That can be said for any editing program. I have used Avid for years, and found it hard and complicated to switch to Final Cut because I was so use to what I was using in Avid.

GingaNic

10-21-2007, 06:54 PM

I've found Final Cut (especially 6) to be the best editing software.
However I'm also fond of Avid (Although I admit it took a bit to get my head around it).
I wish I had the monies to have them on my home computer.... :D

Jason Endurance

10-21-2007, 07:18 PM

PC: Adobe Premiere
Mac: Final Cut Pro

SanitySource

10-21-2007, 07:36 PM

thanks fireflametv

DarkMirageProductions

10-21-2007, 08:05 PM

Does Adobe Premier have a free trial? I'd really like to try it out!!

DLD Films

10-21-2007, 10:24 PM

Final Cut Pro 6. No question.

Herk522

10-21-2007, 10:31 PM

final cut pro for me.

Grenadis Productions

10-22-2007, 09:15 AM

:)after effects, just use to it i guess:)

John the Fish

10-22-2007, 03:31 PM

I dont think there really is any comparing between AFX and Premiere. They are used for totally different things. I guess in terms of sheer potential and awesomeness, AFX takes the cake, but it would be a huge pain in the ass to cut a whole film in AFX.

nooneimportant77

10-22-2007, 09:48 PM

after effects is NOT an editing program.

and it seems that my favorite, final cut pro, is in the lead

Cuboos

10-23-2007, 12:27 AM

PREMIER!!!!

fireflametv

10-25-2007, 05:39 PM

FCP just in the lead right now.

DeadFishProductions

10-25-2007, 07:19 PM

PREMIERE BITCHES!!!

New Spark Films

10-27-2007, 11:58 AM

Scott

10-29-2007, 09:55 PM

Ulead MediaStudio is probably the best and easiest I've used.

John the Fish

10-30-2007, 10:01 AM

My Vegas trial recently ran out (I plan on buying it soon) but I decided to download a Premiere Pro Demo. I was actually really dissapointed. Vegas is much better. There is a much better interface and I was more comfortable with it.

Which demo did you use? If you used 2.0 on up the interface is really easy to work with. Once I got used to premiere I found it much better than vegas.

New Spark Films

10-30-2007, 03:39 PM

Which demo did you use? If you used 2.0 on up the interface is really easy to work with. Once I got used to premiere I found it much better than vegas.

I used the CS3 demo. It's a good program, I just like the way Vegas works better, maybe because it's the first I've used. I downloaded the After Effects CS3 demo and I do like that a lot.

eckert

10-31-2007, 10:41 AM

vegas.

jack23

10-31-2007, 05:17 PM

you should post the pics of your skate video, eckert. the screen shots of vegas blow my mind.

Kobl

11-01-2007, 03:46 PM

I use after effects 7 pro for my effects shot then premiere for editing them all together. it wins

-butt

FleshFestFilms

11-06-2007, 06:40 AM

i use final cut express (got it legitimate for free!!!) but just found out my mum has a full legit copy of Premiere Elements on her laptop. Is it any good, compared to FCE?

DeadFishProductions

11-06-2007, 08:10 AM

Oh my lordy lord Premiere is kicking arse!

joshmckeehen

11-06-2007, 09:10 AM

Depends on what you want to do. Indy is FCP, Pro is both FCP and Avid. Avid still controls most major networks and movie studios. If you are looking to get a job somewhere in the film or video industry, it is a good idea to know at least the basics of both.

I personally like Avid, don't ask me why, I'm just comfortable with it. Now, if I had the money, I would buy a Mac, get both FCP and Avid. I'm a college student, so I can get both really cheap.

I can get the latest Avid Xpress Pro for $300 because I'm a student, I love it. I don't like FCP because it is mac only, I think that was a bad choice on Mac considering T.V. is still PC based.

drumsofdoom

11-06-2007, 03:11 PM

whats wrong with you guyz! FCP is like the best editing software ever!!!

drumsofdoom

11-06-2007, 03:12 PM

i use final cut express 2

Spaceye

11-10-2007, 02:58 PM

Premier Pro is the best, but of course, expensive. I use Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11, cuz its a great value for $130.:D