Video Editing Advice

[Valley Ranger]

Hey folks, I've used Windows Movie Maker (last 2 editions) for the last several years for all my MD videos. MS discontinued updates in January and now when I try to produce a new video, I'm just getting a black screen. This seems to be a common problem with no reliable fix. Even though WMM was nothing elaborate, it was easy to use and served my purposes perfectly. I'm having trouble finding a suitable replacement.

Any advice, suggestions?

Thanks!

 

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[Peyton Manning]

for my part, I will say that for us old guys, we don't have a lot of time left in life to watch everyone's 10 minute video ( unless you have pretty girls in it)

make it short or give us pics

 

[TheHunterGT]

Pretty sure he is looking for software suggestions Jeff.

Check out Power Director from Cyberlink. It's way more powerful than WMM...and much faster rendering/processing as well.

About $70...well worth it.

If you insist on free...VSDC would probably be my choice.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Pretty sure he is looking for software suggestions Jeff.

Check out Power Director from Cyberlink. It's way more powerful than WMM...and much faster rendering/processing as well.

About $70...well worth it.

If you insist on free...VSDC would probably be my choice.

Thanks! I looked at Power Director but it looked like a steep learning curve. And I think it's probably more than I need, but I'll keep it in mind. I actually purchased Filmora which comes highly recommended but I'm having issues with it. I have a tech submission into them now. Yes, I downloaded VSDC last night and am checking it out. Lots of options there and they also have a paid version. I like the fact it's open resource and seems to be updated regularly.

Thanks again!

 

[Quin]

Thanks! I looked at Power Director but it looked like a steep learning curve. And I think it's probably more than I need, but I'll keep it in mind. I actually purchased Filmora which comes highly recommended but I'm having issues with it. I have a tech submission into them now. Yes, I downloaded VSDC last night and am checking it out. Lots of options there and they also have a paid version. I like the fact it's open resource and seems to be updated regularly.

Thanks again!

Which one did you end up settling on? I used Filmora a while back and hated it...has it gotten better?

 

[Valley Ranger]

Which one did you end up settling on? I used Filmora a while back and hated it...has it gotten better?

I'm still undecided. I don't like Filmora. Also tried Movavi. Didn't like it either. Sigh, WMM was so easy and did all I needed.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Which one did you end up settling on? I used Filmora a while back and hated it...has it gotten better?

I finally settled on Filmora. I'm just about finished my first video using it and like it a lot. I've still got some things to learn and it's quirky with certain things, but overall I'm happy. Thanks for your suggestions!