Video software

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:33 pm

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced (and yes, "free" is reasonable) video capture software?

I have a built-in video camera, but the software (Roxio) that was included with my computer isn't very good.

Thanks,

MarcusR · Post by **MarcusR** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:44 am

Hi Brian!

I'm not sure how you plan to use it and what features you are after, but for some easy and basic video or screen capturing the freeware Debut works fine.

http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/index.html

/MarcusR

djm · Post by **djm** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:42 am

I was not able to follow through on purchases, but for in-depth editing abilities I had previously narrowed my search to the following:

Sony's Vegas Movie Studio + DVD Platinum Edition HD video editing software
Adobe Premiere Pro Powerful Professional Editing Tools

These are pretty pricey, but had the features I wanted. Most of the software out there could only assemble pre-recorded files for burning onto disk, but had no real ability to edit down to the frame level. As in all things, you get what you pay for.

djm

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:58 am

Thanks for the replies, gents.

eskin · Post by **eskin** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:48 pm

How about Microsoft MovieMaker, should be included with XP or Vista.

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:52 pm

MovieMaker?

Hmm.... I just got this computer, (and made sure to get XP rather than Vista) so I'll look...

and I'll be darned, there it is!

Thanks!