I know that there are a bunch of folks here that edit digital video for either personal use or to post on the web. I have begun to tinker with video, and am looking for some advice and input from those who are familiar with some of the various software packages out there for this purpose. I am looking for a program that is easy to use, but isn't short on the features, and isn't going to cost an arm and a leg to get.
At a minimum, I am looking for a program that will allow me to:
1) Edit and compress .avi raw video
2) Add audio tracks from various sources and of various file types (including from CD's)
3) Edit and compose slideshows with various timing and fade options, with option to add audio tracks
4) Edit .avi raw video and slideshows together into a composite video
5) Add titles and other text to video
6) Expand into editing footage from a digital video camera at a future time
7) Save the finished product in various formats
I am currently running Windows XP on a Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz, with 256 MB RAM, so I should be able to run most things that are out there.
What have you found to be good programs, bad programs, easy to use, hard to use, etc...........
Thank you in advance![:D]
Chris
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