Video editing

[Mudranger1]

Couple questions for guys editing videos. 1) reccomended program for use on windows operating system. 2) say I want to highlight where an animal is in the brush. A highlight circle I guess you'd call it. What would that be classified as on software? I am currently running skysoft video editor and while I can do basic things with I cant figure out the fine tuning

 

[MN Public Hunter]

Vegas Movie Studio. I have not used it for a few years, but liked it when I did. Get the trial and check it out for free.

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-movie-studio-platinum/

 

[GAoutdoors]

If you like free, I use Lightworks. All you have to do is register. It works well for me.

 

[Sytes]

Good thread. Curious myself...

 

[MVRK28]

Adobe Premier is a great editor with tons of resources available.

 

[charliebravo77]

In Premier the method I'd use to highlight an area is to create a matte layer in black with probably 30-40% opacity except for a masked circle around the deer.

 

[wildnfree]

You should use Adobe Premier, but it still depends on your camera the the image quality.

 

[midwesterncrosshair]

If you are looking for free, Shotcut is what I use for video editing. Not sure if it has a highlight though... I'm still learning

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

32 Best Free Video Editing Software Programs in 2024

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[Hilljackoutlaw]

Breaks them all down for you in that article.

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

Adobe Premiere if you want the most editing capabilities

 

[Mudranger1]

Adobe Premiere if you want the most editing capabilities

is it just me or is this $250+ a year?

 

[Rzrbck918]

Premiere is the best I’ve used on a PC. However, you might be able to get by with premiere elements which is substantially cheaper.

 

[Zach]

Cliff, I picked up Adobe Premier. Take me along and I'll edit for free. I've talked to Jason about filming the turkey hunt for his daughter.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Honestly I've had really good luck just using Imovie on my phone... but I'm making short content for friends, family, and myself.

 

[Mudranger1]

I might take you to Kansas with me if I go

 

[Deleted member 28227]

I would at least give iMovie a try if you haven’t used it before, since it’s built to be used on a phone they pretty much idiot proof the software and make it super easy to use.

I made this movie of me and some friends from work skiing, everything was shot using my go pro and our phones, took me 45min to put all the clips together and add music.

It’s not good by any means, but I think this is about the quality you could expect.

 

[iiiNelson]

Try Davinci Resolve. There’s a free version that’s pretty fully featured.

 

[NYyotekiller]

I’ve had great luck using Shotcut as a video editing software. It’s not the best out there, but being free makes it worth checking out.

 

[Sytes]

...I made this movie of me and some friends from work skiing, everything was shot using my go pro and our phones, took me 45min to put all the clips together and add music.

It’s not good by any means, but I think this is about the quality you could expect.

There is something *cool about watching home crafted videos by those I somewhat know via online chit chat.
Enjoyable video, Wllm. Some great skiing. Cheers for sharing. While we agree/disagree on various issues... There is respect for reasonable debate.

Cool.