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1. Your Budget First and foremost on my list of factors to
consider when purchasing a video editing package - your budget. If you're a
beginner, I recommend you go for cheaper software like
Movavi or
Corel VideoStudio. I know many people swear by the powerful editing suites
like Adobe Premiere Pro, but for the average user, it is complete overkill. The
cheaper packages save you money and will fulfill most of your video editing
needs. You can always upgrade to better software when you're more experienced. 2. Video File Import and Export Second factor I'd always consider is the
ability to import and export various formats of video files. If you want to
import Quicktime movie files or MP4 video and edit them, check the package
to ensure you can import those video formats. Same thing for exporting video
files - if you want your finished product to be a Windows Media file, ensure the
package supports that feature. 3. Special Effects Third point - the special effects included in
the video editing software. Cheaper software like
Corel VideoStudio will have more 'stock' special effects that do not allow customization. Packages
like Adobe Premiere
Pro will allow you more flexibility in special effects. This
factor is important if you foresee yourself playing with screen transitions and
tilting a lot. 4. Bundled Software (Audio/Music/DVD) Another point is to see what bundled software
comes with the video editing package. Very often, you'll have things like VCD/DVD
authoring packages thrown in (e.g.
Corel DVD MovieFactory). Some products bundle in music creation packages like Sony Acid Pro. These
products can be really good deals as the bundled
software can cost hundreds of dollars if sold separately. 5. Recommended Software OK, now let's see what are the
video editing products I recommend based on the type of user you are - beginner,
intermediate and professional. For the Beginner
For the Intermediate Level User
For the Advanced User
Conclusion All in all, there is a huge range of video editing software in the market. My basic advice is to start simple. Go buy a product like Movavi or Corel VideoStudio and try out its features. Learn the ins and outs, get comfortable with the software. Once you progress and learn more about video editing in general, you can then consider upgrading to better products like Adobe Premiere Pro .
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