Video-Editing Software to Use with Your Digital SLR

After you shoot some movies with your digital SLR camera, you'll want to do something with them. Exactly what that “something” is depends a lot on your desire, motivation, and video-editing software you have at your disposal. Several video-editing tools are now available, and the following table summarizes different software packages. Consider downloading free trial versions, if available, and try these programs for yourself. Who knows? One day you might be shooting and producing your own professional-level videos.



































































































NamePlatformPriceNotes
Google PicasaMac or WindowsFreeFor people who don’t have a lot of money to spend; good
organization; limited editing
Adobe Premier ElementsMac or Windows$99.99On the same level as Photoshop Elements
Adobe Premier CS5Mac or Windows$799Professional product; excellent capabilities
Apple iMovieMac$79Consumer-level movie editing
Apple Final Cut ExpressMac$199Acceptable if you don’t need the full version of Final
Cut Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro (part of
Final Cut Studio)
Mac$999Professional product.; beware of sticker shock, but if you need
it, you need it
Pinnacle Studio HD and
Ultimate
Windows$49.99 to $99.99Pros use Avid Pro Tools audio software because of its
superadvanced video tools; the line from Pinnacle is for
consumers
Corel VideoStudio
Express
Windows$39.99A scaled-down version of VideoStudio X3
Corel VideoStudio Pro
X3
Windows$79.99A robust package at a good price
Sony Vegas Movie
Studio HD
Windows$44.95Entry-level movie editing, but good
Sony Vegas Movie
Studio Platinum
Windows$94.95More advanced
Sony Vegas
Pro
Windows$599.95Fantastic audio timeline and integration with video
CyberLink PowerDirector
8
Windows$99.95A powerful package for a good price
Camtasia StudioWindows$299Helpful options to produce videos; good integration with slides
and other graphics
Windows Movie MakerWindowsFreeGood basic package



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