Best Video Editor?

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I have researched the threads here on this topic and they are a bit outdated but ...
What is currently the best video editor out there or the best for the buck.

It seems Sony Vegas came up a lot.

I am using camstudio right now but I need ...

To be able to do image blur on certain parts of the page for passwords/emails and sensitive info.

Watermarking.

I would also like the ability to take the video and add audio later while I am watching/editing it.

The other option that would be nice is the ability to add music that would be royalty free and comes with the editor.

Is Sony Vegas capable of all this or is there a better solution. Under 50 US would be nice.

Thanks
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  • I've never tried to blur passwords and stuff on Vegas, but
    for everything else it seriously rocks.

    You can, in Vegas, overlay visual distortions on certain areas. It
    is not, however, really designed for screen-capture video
    and doesn't have the features like easy call-outs and things
    like that you'll find in Camtasia.
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    • It depends on the formats you are starting with and/or what you are planning to do with the final output.

      I have used final cut pro, screenflow, and camtasia for mac.

      Your watermarking and bluring can be done by creating files in something like photoshop. you can make a transparent PNG file with your watermark written at the bottom, and drop it on the timeline over you video.

      Same with making a blur file that you can put over things.

      Royalty free and comes with the editor for under 50 bucks? hmm, not likely - although mac users get garage band which comes with some loops that can be crafted into original stuff.

      You can buy some loops for just a few dollars if you know where to look.

      And if you are stuck on Windows, I dare say you can probably do a lot more with windows movie maker than you know.

      Audio can be recorded with audacity which is free, and for those graphics I mentioned above you can use an old version of photoshop or get a free trial for a month.
  • heard great things about proshow gold but not sure what it can and cant do. Its only around $60 I thing.
  • Sony Vegas is very good. For Mac. Final cut Express is good.
    Once you have lots of money go for Final Cut Pro.
    Adobe Premiere is Ok, but for a few hundred more go for Final Cut Pro.
    Once you get proficient at it, you now have an incredible trade/skill.
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    • I've been happy with Vegas. I record the screen capture in Camstudio first and then import it into Vegas to edit it and overdub any additional audio. Some versions of Vegas do come with royalty free music that you can use.
      I've found the audio quality isn't so great in Camstudio (depends on the microphone etc) so sometimes I've re-recorded the audio in Vegas.
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  • I use Sony Vegas Pro 8 and 9 on my rigs. Awesome features, quick learning curve, and its not resource intense. The consumer versions are really finicky and are not nearly as feature laden, so I would encourage you to find a copy of the pro version.

    If you run a mac I believe Final Cut Express will handle all your looking for.
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    • This is the setup I am considering. What version are you using?



      I take it that you don't mean platinum pro?


      Thanks everyone for the suggestions if you have anymore ideas I would love to hear them.
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  • I've been using Serif MoviePlus for many years now, and have been very happy with it. It's certainly excellent value for money - although it's a bit more than $50.
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  • I keep hearing about Sony Vegas as well but it's quite a bundle.

    Most free softwares lack the features I seek:

    - the ability to mix video files with ease
    - improved audio controls.

    Most are way too basic for audio. I have pro audio softwares, but I'd rather work in one place.

    It seems you and I need The Vegas Movie Studio Platinum Pro Pack
    Sony Creative Software - Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack - Introduction

    $119

    Mmmm
  • Sony Vegas is not anywhere near being the best video editing software. Final Cut Pro is by far the best, but it is for Mac only. For PC, try Adobe Premiere. There is better, but much more expensive.
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    • Vegas can do that. I got a copy of Vegas Movie Studio Platinum for arounfd $35 when Dell was running a special. I don't know how often they do that but some Warriors might have some better intel.

      You can download a fully functioning 30 day trial at the Sony Site.
  • I love Camtasia, but it isn't cheap and it isn't as user-friendly as other programs I've used. But it will do all of the stuff you're looking for, and it gets much faster to use once you get the hang of it.
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    • For the PC - a little bit cheaper but the same features as Vegas is ... snip:

      One of the least mentioned and most underrated editing programs for the PC user is VideoStudio Pro X3 from Corel. I have owned the last 3 updates and this latest one is excellent IMHO.

      Video Editing Software ? Corel VideoStudio Pro X3


      Also, in regards to watermarking, I think that is not your best option really as it just makes the video look messy. It was ok a couple years ago, but now you should be thinking "branding". Branding looks much more professional and yet still cannot be ripped by dubious marketers.

      Watch how often my logo shows up in this video without having a messy watermark:

      YouTube - Holdem Indicator adds HUD
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  • you should check out avs media if you are going to do simple editing jobs
  • The maximum price tag is what worries me. If you are willing to invest some more money, but get a professional solution, I suggest buying Adobe Premiere for small business.
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    • Well I really don't need a full blown program. I just need something cheap to be able to blur or mask sensitive info. Unfortunately camstudio does not do this ...

      If anyone is using a screen capture video software or camstudio pro and it can do bluring or are using windows movie maker and know how to do this without going through a lot of trouble to do it let me know.

      Thanks ...
  • I like camtasia. it does the job for us.
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  • Camtasia has a blur feature.
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    Best Video Editor?

    I have researched the threads here on this topic and they are a bit outdated but ... What is currently the best video editor out there or the best for the buck.