I need a Video Editor for a youtube video. Whats good and (possibly) free?

perfectpencil · Oct 2014

So i recorded myself painting an acrylic painting. I have around 20 hours of footage i need to plug into an editor, edit and then speed up so I can compose a 10minute video of the painting being made. Youtube has a built in editor, but I think i need something on my machine considering the size of the rather numerous files I need to edit.

Without spending much cash, what can I pick up that does a decent job of this? I'd like to put all my work sessions on youtube in the future, but I just need some software that is at least somewhat reliable. Anyone have some suggestions?

(google search leaves me pretty overwhelmed. It seems like there are a million of them out there, but most sites look like malware)

iconoplast · Oct 2014

I use Camtasia for that sort of stuff. Not free, but it does have a 30 day trial with no restrictions last I looked, so that should get you through at least the current project and let you decide if it's worth it to you. There are a couple of open source video editors, but I never saw one that was particularly reliable or straightforward to use.

cryrid · Oct 2014

I think Blender has an NLE. I haven't used it so I can't vouch for it, but it might be something to look into.

passerby · Oct 2014

Really if your just editing a simple video just use what ever your os comes with both windows and osx got a video editor.

Hyena · Oct 2014

If its a basic video for youtube whatever on your computer is probably okay, lightworks is another free one that is pretty good. When I make my animations I use Camtasia for basic showcases and client videos and when I do proper stuff I use Sony Vegas pro and Adobe Premiere depending on what I am given.

AtticusMars · Oct 2014

I use Windows Movie Maker (editing) and Audacity (for narration)

SanderDL · Oct 2014

I use PowerDirector. It used to be quite cheap, but now it has gone a little expensive. Still it's very easy in use and has been very reliable for me so far.

http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-deluxe/features_en_US.html

Maybe too expensive if you are looking for the cheapest solution but you can always try the trial.

DEElekgolo · Oct 2014

For very simple edits you can use VirtualDub. Has a lot of features but might be a little iffy to work around on. It doesn't seem like a conventional non-linear video editor but it will get the job done and has a very versatile encoding feature set

I need a Video Editor for a youtube video. Whats good and (possibly) free?

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