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Hello,

What software(s) are people using to make videos? I am interested in making my own short documentaries, programs etc. with the intention of hosting a reduced quality format on my website. However I would like to also have a decent quality fit for broadcasting or DVD’s as well.

Way back in 2001 I used to use Adobe Premier, can’t remember which version, but I think they were on version 5 or 6 at that time.

Thank you.

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Several people in this thread already named useful tools (, , , , ). For short documentaries the practical need is the same now as then: a non‑linear editor that handles multitrack timelines, basic motion graphics, solid color grading and exports both a high‑quality master and web‑friendly files. Choice should be driven by final delivery (web, DVD, broadcaster), hardware/OS, and budget.

A current, cost‑aware shortlist: DaVinci Resolve (full editing, color, Fusion motion‑graphics and Fairlight audio with a very capable free edition); Adobe Premiere (Creative Cloud) for those already in Adobe’s ecosystem and who need tight After Effects/Media Encoder integration; Final Cut Pro for macOS users who prioritise performance and background rendering. Each tool targets different workflows and price models — Resolve offers a free pro‑level path, Premiere is subscription, Final Cut is Mac‑only. (blackmagicdesign.com)

A concise practical workflow that works across editors: capture the best possible source, convert heavyweight consumer codecs to an editing intermediate (ProRes is a common mezzanine choice) or enable proxy workflows when disk/CPU is constrained, complete the edit and grading, then export (keep a mezzanine “master” and create web masters as H.264/MP4 or HEVC/MP4 for smaller files). For web uploads, follow platform encoder guidance (container, codec, audio sample rate and bitrate targets) and for broadcast/DVD always confirm the recipient’s specs before final delivery. (support.apple.com)

Quick troubleshooting notes and priorities: use proxies to avoid choppy playback, avoid multiple lossy re‑encodes (always keep a high‑quality master), check audio is 48 kHz for broadcast/web, and prefer two‑pass or constrained VBR for web exports if bandwidth control is important. For low budgets, the free edition of DaVinci Resolve is a strong starting point; add dedicated motion‑graphics tools only when required.

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The stuff that came with the camera.

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The stuff that came with the camera.

What camera you got there?

I was thinking of using moving graphics, since I don't have the equipment for film.

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I have Corel Draw for moving graphics.

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For split, cut, join, crop, resize, watermarking, de-interlece, dvd rip - i'm use VideoChrage. Very good soft.

At work with several files at the best! :-)

http://www.videocharge.com/Index.php

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and microsoft gives u a free software.[lol]
its windows movie maker. and search it u can find it if u use xp or vista.
some example at youtube
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I use ulead mediaStudio. now ulead is purchased by Coral so it may be comes with the name of coral ulead mediaStudio.

coral mainly promote and enhanced coral ulead videoStudio. which is another movee editing software.
but i like mediaStudio.

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