Top 10 Video Editing Software

Are you wondering about the software to buy for your video editing?

The following soft wares are the best rated top 10 video editing soft wares in our lists.

(1)     Corel Video Studio Pro X4 Review

www.corel.com Looking for a reliable video editing software need not be a daunting task, especially with the arrival of the Corel Video Studio Pro X4. This user-friendly software can easily meet all of your editing needs. Some people say that the program is too simple to meet the tough and challenging tasks that most video editors go through – however, the program should be able to prove itself worthy of consideration.

Features : The Corel Video Studio Pro X4 comes with a bevy of features that is sure to be appreciated by video editing enthusiasts. There is your standard set of editing tools plus a Movie Wizard feature that allows you to create videos that are as long as whole movies. Full length and full format movies are achievable, but an advanced set of skills are probably more likely to be required in this manner. A wide range of options for outputs are also available for letting other people view your digital creations – you have the option to show it on the computer screen, make use of a TV tuner for a television output, or convert the entire file into a compressed format suited for most mobile video players.   Aside from the basic editing features, there is also an option to add some special effects like movie titles. Musical scoring proved to be quite easy and seamless with its ‘click and transfer’ capabilities. For those who have milder dreams of simply creating simple slideshows, there is a simplified format sans the excessive and complicated set of tools. This feature would most likely benefit students and teachers as they prepare slide presentations for class.

Ease of Use : Perhaps the main selling point of the Corel Video Studio Pro X4 would be the dead easy way of creating high definition or HD format movies and videos. There is more high functioning editing software for video editing out there, but the Corel Video Studio Pro X4 proves to be able to hold its own in this format. Previous users would be glad to know that the older features they have become familiar with are also transferred to this newer version – however, navigation takes some getting used to because of the inclusion of the additional HD format editing features. Nevertheless, Getting used to the new program should not take you more than an hour or so.

Pricing : At $99, this software is a steal. Further research shows that for the kind of features that are present in this software, you would probably spend a little more than over thirty dollars for another brand.

Customer Support and Help : A quick call to the technician via the 1-800 line will quickly connect you to a reliable service support representative who will gladly assist you. For other types, there is website support for driver downloads and an email function, if you wish.

Summary : The Corel Video Studio Pro X4 is one video editing software which will meet the needs of budding video editors and established professionals alike. Though lacking in far sophisticated tools meant for full feature Hollywood-type films, this feature-packed software is more than enough to meet the needs of daily living and working as a student, a professional or a small video editing outfit.

Corel Video Studio Pro X4 WebSite  ( www.corel.com )

Above is our review of Corel Video Studio Pro X4

(2). Adobe Premier Elements Review

http://www.adobe.com In the past two or three years, we have seen the boom in software-assisted technology when it comes to video editing. Many small outfits have seen there is gold to be mined in such a field, especially in one where software is abounded. One such software that has been consistently producing good offerings for more than a decade now is that of Adobe’s. In this review, we put their latest offering, the Adobe Premiere Elements, to the test.

Features : Straight out of the box, you would probably come to see Adobe Premier Elements as yet another offering that will be very straightforward in terms of offerings. An assortment of capabilities is yours for the picking, whether it is burning your home made movie onto a DVD or even publishing it online on a video uploading site such as YouTube. With its simplistic commands, you are practically assured of easy production for as long as your system meets the requirements. Such a feature is definitely appealing to people of all ages and needs. A simple one-touch transfer capability is present for capturing video output straight from a Digital Video or a DV camcorder. The custom range of multiple media offerings such as photo editing, narrative audio and creating DVD menus & multiple transitions are but pleasant bonuses to this software.

Ease of Use : As previously mentioned, the software Adobe Premier Elements’ productivity and ease of use is somehow dependent on the kind of operating system installed on your machine. Perhaps one pressing requirement of this product is a very rigorous computer requirement. Low-tech machines would find that the installation of the program would take some time and might cringe at the system requirement of 2GB of RAM. On a Windows XP format, 2GB of RAM space is fully dedicated, while the same holds true for Vista and 2GB. But frustrations on these requirements aside, you will find that after having achieved this it is going to be smooth sailing all the way. One word of advice though, always remember that to maintain the ease of use of this program make sure there is at least 7 GB of space available for installation and another 5 GB to install contents on your hard drive.

Pricing : For a $99.99 this program is practically considered as a steal for most consumers. The price tag of this software is actually in the normal range, but what sets it apart is the bevy of features that are not present in its competitors. However, you might want to consider souping up your system in order to make sure that this program runs quite smoothly on it.

Customer Support and Help : True to form, customer support of Adobe is top notch as usual. The easiest way for the techies to get back to you is through filling up the customer service form with your information and wait for a response. For other concerns, most of the support drivers are easily available on their website.

Summary : Playing around with the Adobe Premier Elements is pretty much a trip down Adobe memory lane but with several great features that are truly going to make the difference in terms of video editing output. With a good system on your hands, you should be able to make full use of this product. The cash outlay you might need to make for souping up your system should probably be considered as an investment cost, but one that is well worth spending on

Adobe Premier Elements WebSite  ( http://www.adobe.com )

Above is our review of Adobe Premier Elements,

(3) Cyberlink Power Director Review

http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_4_en_US.html The Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 is one software for video editing that is fast gaining the attention of most people in the video editing business. Word had gotten around that this particular offering has got its own unique starting point that is dissimilar to most offerings out on the market today. In today’s review of the Cyberlink PowerDirector 10, we see if the program is actually worthy of consideration and being accepted as a true player in this field.

Features : The main selling point of this software is the import and capture feature. A wide range of simple but functional tools are included in the bundle – everything you will ever need to import media which is already present in your hard drive or capturing media that is from any portable video camera. An added plus of this software is its ability to capture media that comes from DVDs, which is a feature more commonly present in far superior programs. For a “my First Video Editing Software”-type of offering, this point alone surely beats out a lot of other players in the field. Editing is a breeze with the Magic Movie Wizard, which is very consistent with its ‘simplicity comes first’ mantra. Your video clips will be present in an entire library of effects that you can easily personalize and quickly produce into a high quality output. Splitting and Trimming of videos is done in a surprisingly easy manner, as this task is usually met with lots of hair-pulling moments. Another plus factor of the selling point of this software would be the ability to mute the media clip to get rid of some unwanted sounds, which should prove really handy for home video enthusiasts who want a bit of slickness to their output.

Ease of Use : As earlier stated, the CyberLink Power Director program takes on a very simple feel to it. One might wonder if the program took the market of new video editors as its focus, but the great thing about it is that even pros will love the entire look and feel to it. Performing tasks are a breeze and you could very well make full use of your time thanks to its efficiency.

Pricing : The reasonable price tag of $129.95 is surely a bit of steal for most. You get full features without the headache of complications plus a full range of support from CyberLink itself. There are more offerings out on the market, but when you go down to it this program is very much designed to fulfill all the tasks that you have assigned it to do – and not many programs can say the same thing about their features for their price point.

Customer Support and Help : Customer Support is fairly easy to come by thanks to a variety of ways for you to reach their people. For easy concerns, there is a handy FAQ guide on the site and a convenient form for email concerns. For more pressing needs, all you need to do is make one call in order to be connected to a customer service representative ready to assist you at a moment’s notice.

Summary : For an entry-level program, this is proving to be worthy of commendations. Perhaps the best thing about the entire CyberLink Power Director 10 is that you get a feel of the software for only a little below one hundered and thirty dollars. With some good sense and the effort to look for even cheaper offerings of the same kind, you will surely find yourself satisfied with this product.

Cyberlink Power Director WebSite  ( http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_4_en_US.html )

Above is our review of Cyberlink Power Director

(4) Pinnacle Studio Review

http://www.pinnaclesys.com Coming across a video editing software is hardly difficult in this day and age. But if you are just starting out in this profession, you might end up buying a software that is beyond your entire range of skill sets – for the moment. Luckily, Pinnacle Studio will be able to guide you through your learning of how the entire process of video editing goes. This software is intended to make better home movies and personalized outputs designed to produce quality mementos of your life.

Features : Amateur movie editing enthusiasts will salivate over the range of easy to use features of this Pinnacle Studio program. The best thing about this is that the range comes in different formats for each kind of skill set, with Ultimate being the – err, ultimate program for the best and the brightest video editors. However, there are some common features that are present in all versions. For one thing, you get the latest Pinnacle Edition of the BIAS SoundSoap, which is an audio cleaning function which works to provide you with the latest sounds that will go with your video. This may not have the same bells or whistles as industrial software, but it is impressive in its own right and goes to great lengths to improve the overall quality of your video. For more artistic representations, the built in ProDAD VItaScene will create a bevy of special effects designed to enhance your picture. There is also a StageTools Moving Picture edition which is an impressive range of tools that can create better resolution for pans as well as zooms.

Ease of Use : The best thing about Pinnacle Studios is that it is straightforward and self-explanatory: everything you need comes right out of the box. There is a very helpful step by step instruction included in the box and there is also an online version of it. The overall interface may take a bit of getting used to but once mastered you might never want to change programs again.

Pricing : The price point of this product ranges from $59.99 to $129.99. For basic needs, you will be okay with the fifty dollar range. If you aspire to do more and produce competitive output, it is advised to shell out just a bit more and go for the hundred and thirty dollar range.

Customer Support and Help : Being an amateur in this field need not be a problem thanks to full customer support and after sales supervision. You can easily call their helpline and be connected to an operator who will assist you throughout any problems. For other concerns, there is always the very helpful website you can turn to for help.

Summary : Using Pinnacle Studio as your main video editing software is going to be one of the easiest and most seamless times you have spent in this profession. While many detractors say that it is too simple for its own good, this review proves that the simplest things are the most straightforward ones as well. For ease of use and a variety of price points, the Pinnacle Studio program surely surpasses your needs once you allow it to

Pinnacle Studio Website ( http://www.pinnaclesys.com )

(5) Nero Vision Xtra Review

http://www.nero.com/ena/nerovisionextra-introduction.html Touted as the next generation of the best video editing software in the world, Nero Vision Xtra is scaling greater heights and shooting for the stars with its latest offering. It boasts of the latest cutting-edge technology and functionality that is supposedly designed to knock the socks off video editors all over the globe. We find out if they can scale great lengths while keeping their feet on the ground.

Features : Nero Vision Xtra is certainly feature-packed when it comes to offerings. There is a fast method for easy ripping and burning of outputs plus an autobackup feature which will allow you to create safe storage copies of your work. This is very useful especially for systems that tend to crash down or lose material. You can backup as many files as you want onto CDs, DVDs and even on Blu-ray discs as well. With an integrated 3D menu, creating DVDs in professional-quality is as easy as pie. Disseminating your material is easily down with easy to use features that allow you to copy, burn, upload and share your stuff on a wide range of formats. And for those who would like to do more, you can create compressed files of your work fit for iPod and other types of mobile devices. Thanks to Nero, you can tote around your files easily. Watching as well as recording your live Television is an experience worth having since this feature is present in the software. Quality enthusiasts will be thrilled to note that the program is also capable of playing and laying over files that are in AVCHD format and HD format as well.

Ease of Use : Nero Vision Xtra has been very aggressive in promoting its product with the stress on the ease of use. Truly, this is one powerful multimedia suite that allows you to do everything and anything at once. Let yourself go with the freedom to create and edit your work without the entire system bogging down (which is common among most systems). Pretty fast benchmark tests show that it is highly superior in terms of navigation compared to its counterparts –so this is definitely a plus.

Pricing : For the price tag of $67.95, you get more than your money’s worth thanks to the impressive range of features that are present in this system. Nero Vision Xtra makes sure that you have more than you need so you will not need to spend more if you want to take your video editing skills one notch higher.

Customer Support and Help : The website of this product is a good source for basic support as it has its own full-featured Help Center plus an FAQ section to boot. Any sort of specific queries or some questions about the product can be directed to live customer support over the internet or though the phone.

Summary :  Once again, Nero Vision Xtra shows us that they can come up with a quality product that is well below the average industry costs. This feature-packed software is a great investment to your video editing efforts and works to develop with you as you go along further. You will certainly have fun poking around with this system until you master it and get the hang of it in a breezy manner

Nero Vision Xtra WebSite  ( http://www.nero.com/ena/nerovisionextra-introduction.html

(6) Easy Media Creator Review

http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/creator/suite/overview.html With the many video editing software available today, each brand need to have an edge in order to be bought and used by most people. It is important that it is packed with features that users need. Of course, price is another determining factor that could dictate how many people would use it.

Features : At first glance, most people would readily say that the Roxio Easy Media Creator is complete with features. To start with, the Easy Media Creator offers an easy to use and a fast CD burning tool. With this software, you can easily backup all your memories into CD/DVD’s and Blue-Ray discs. What’s even good about it is you can schedule your CD burning and leave them unattended. You can also secure your CDs through passwords and encryption.   Before making a backup CD you can touch up your photos first. And with your photos, you can also make calendars and cards. The Easy Media Creator is more than just a video editing software. You can be creative with your music too and create soundtracks. Creating your own playlists is easy. You can even convert your analog LPs and tapes into digital format. You can also convert audiobook CDs so they can be more portable. As a video editing software the Easy Media Creator also has exciting things to offer. If you only want to produce fun movies, you can easily do it by selecting the videos you want to use, the theme and the music. Then Easy Media Creator would do it for you. It will assemble all the elements and give you a finished movie in no time at all. It also allows you to burn HD videos so you can play them in Blue-Ray players. What’s even more is that you can complete it with stylish covers using existing themes and family photos. One highlight feature, of course, is its ability to burn a 9 GB DVD movie into a standard 4.7 GB DVD.

Ease of Use : Most of all, Easy Media Creator can enable you to edit your videos like a pro. That’s because this editing software provides you with all the flexible tools you’ll ever need. You have the creative transitions and numerous overlay styles. The software also allows timeline editing and so much more. All it takes is imagination and creativity to come up with a very good video.

Pricing : Most of all, Easy Media Creator can enable you to edit your videos like a pro. That’s because this editing software provides you with all the flexible tools you’ll ever need. You have the creative transitions and numerous overlay styles. The software also allows timeline editing and so much more. All it takes is imagination and creativity to come up with a very good video.

Customer Support and Help : For customer support, Roxio offers several articles and how-to’s on their website. There are also some tutorials and discussions groups. So if you need some assistance these are the places to go to.

Summary : Since Easy Media Creator is quite intuitive, it’s relatively easy to use. The good thing about it is it offers a complete solution. With its price, it’s really a good option.

Easy Media Creator WebSite  (http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/creator/suite/overview.html )

(7) DVD Movie Factory Review

http://www.ulead.com/dmf/ More and more people are enjoying the ability to edit their own videos. This is quite expected since more people now take their own home videos. This is, of course, because of the advancement in technology that has made having a consumer end and affordable camcorders a possibility. But in order to enjoy these capabilities, it’s important that you get good video editing software too.

Features : One thing that the DVD Movie Factory boasts of is its ability to burn both Blue-Ray and HD DVD disc formats. While other editing software allows Blue-Ray disc or DVD burning only, this one can do both. This immediately gives you flexibility and a choice to which format you want your videos to be stored in. You can capture HD videos and burn them in Blue-Ray discs easily, for example.  When it comes to video editing this software offers you a chance to get creative through the templates provided. An opening sequence can be created for you. All you have to do is choose the styles and DVD Movie Factory will do its part.   But if you want, you can also customize the templates to your taste. For instance, you can change the titles and the music. You can also tweak the timeline.   In terms of editing, you gain control of the flow of your video through tools like storyboard and timeline modes. You can also enhance and trim your video in order to really polish the flow. To even make it flow smoothly, there are numerous transition effects available for you. You can also put some panning and zooming effects.  Aside from video editing, data burning is very much possible with the DVD Movie Factory. All your files and documents can be burned and backed up in CDs, DVDs or Blue-Ray discs. Copying discs is also possible. You can even protect your files through passwords.   If you want to create music DVDs or music videos, DVD Movie Factory surely can help you. You can even create menus in your DVD’s too. Ripping CDs is not a problem. And if you want to erase some noise in your music records especially in tapes you can also do so.   To complete your DVD Movie Factory, the software also allows you to create labels for your CD’s so not only will you have quality CD’s, DVD’s and Blue-Ray discs, you will also have great looking ones too.

Ease of Use : This software is easy to use even for beginners. However, more advanced features are not as intuitive. Nevertheless, things can be learned as you use the software more often. If you want to do more using the DVD Movie Factory, you actually can but you’d have to develop your own workflow.

Pricing : Considering the amount of features the DVD Movie Factory has, it’s actually worth its price. If you use it more often, it would be money well spent.

Customer Support and Help : If you need help in using the software, you will find a knowledge base in the Ulead website. There you will find answers to possible questions you may have. You may also join the forum to see what fellow users have to say. Of course, you can always contact the company for more questions.

Summary : If your concern is being able to get both HD DVD and Blue-Ray formats, this is definitely the software for you. If you just love to play around with your videos, this is a helpful tool as well. For advanced users, certain tools are offered as well but you would have to learn to work your way around the software to get what you want in your finished product. For its price, you will certainly have nothing to complain.

DVD Movie Factory WebSite  ( http://www.ulead.com/dmf/ )

(8) Arcsoft Review

http://www.arcsoft.com/products/showbiz/ If you wanted to make Hollywood looking videos, you would never go wrong with the Arcsoft Showbiz DVD. As its name implies, Arcsoft promises to give you a cutting-edge video when you use its software functionalities. Despite its simple appearance, Arcsoft is packed with video editing features that professionals will surely find to be very useful. It is made simple enough to take home and embed in your personal computer

Features : The Arcsoft boasts of different video editing features. It can automatically detect scenes with its video capture functionality. It also has the usual timeline ability that lets you cut the video into a series of movie clips and make it easier for you to embed the audio into the scenes. Speaking of scenes, there are also lots of transition effects as well as text animations in the Arcsoft gallery. By using these you can add more flavor and art to your video clips and even turn out to evoke a certain theme. Aside from the usual video clip, you can also craft a slideshow effect for your movie. You can either include this in the whole video clip product or simply refer to it as your draft for the stills of your video. The slideshow feature also comes with a pan and zoom capacity. As you eventually finish editing your video clip, you can take advantage of its quick file rendering compilation as well as turn it into a DVD file with your own customizable menu functions.

Ease of Use : Arcsoft is made easier to transfer because you can conveniently hook up your camcorder into it and then let the video editing begin. You can also use a web cam to capture your video and simply let Arcsoft do the editing work for you. Any device is virtually compatible with Arcsoft. It also makes use of both photos and videos which can be easily dragged and arranged onto the software's storyboard so you can conveniently begin with your video editing process. You can also conveniently put in more functionality in your video. With its easy to use interface, you can add subtitles or animated text embedded right on your clip. You can also utilize its wide array of graphic gallery for additional eye candy on your videos. There are also lots of fun frame features you can use and credits functionality that you can add either at the beginning or end of your video.

Pricing : Although the Arcsoft is a bit great in terms of functionality and a wide range of features, it is a bit hard to swallow in terms of price. The Arcsoft usually retails for $99.99 which can extend to roughly more than a hundred bucks. With this price in mind, it might be a software investment for people who actually make video editing a daily job.

Customer Support and Help : Customer support is diverse for Arcsoft users. You can get the usual dose of technical support and phone support services. Arcsoft also has a return policy made accessible through its website. It also has an online forum and a download center that can also be accessed through Arcsoft's website.

Summary : All in all, Arcsoft is a good product. However, given its hefty price it might be a good investment for professionals but basic video editors might find it a bit too much. All in all, Arcsoft is a good product. However, given its hefty price it might be a good investment for professionals but basic video editors might find it a bit too much.

Arcsoft WebSite  ( http://www.arcsoft.com/products/showbiz/ )
Above is our review of Arcsoft,

(9) The Sony Vegas Studio Premium Review

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/vegasfamily.asp The Sony Vegas Studio Premium takes video editing to a whole new level. Coming from a brand who has always been a pioneer in the video and electronics industry, users will surely find a gem in Sony Vegas Studio Premium. You can also watch out for fun and exciting features coming from this new video offering.

Features : One of the identifying marks of the Sony Vegas Studio Premium is that it takes into account the expertise of the user. You are guaranteed to find the right Vegas product that can enhance your skills or work around it if you are still a newbie. But the Sony Vegas Studio Premium mixes in ease of use for newbie users and takes its video editing features further to enhance skills and to cater to professional video editors as well. Now anybody can enjoy making their own videos through this software platform. One of the winning features of the Sony Vegas Studio Premium is that it recreates a video editing studio right in the comfort of your own home. It also conveniently makes DVD copies of the videos produced and takes it even further with its Blu-ray Disc capacity. Now you can be guaranteed with top-notch images freshly made out of your HD or handy cameras.

Ease of Use : Sony Vegas Movie Studio Premium is easy to transfer from your handy video camera right on your computer. You can also synchronize it with your Sony camera so you can begin making the video settings in place even during the recording per se. As you begin to edit the video right at the comfort of your own computer or laptop, lots of editing functionalities are made possible through slideshow effects complete with transitions, subtitles and title functions, as well as ending credits after the video is completed. In addition to these, the Sony Vegas Movie Studio Premium also boasts of good sound quality. This is actually a consistent trend followed with Sony products. It has a surround sound capacity that allows you to encode your videos with an AC-3 stereo capability. It also embeds a Dolby sound in its software mix.

Pricing : Given all of these benefits plus the fact that this software is made by Sony, it is made available for a price of  $84.95. It's quite a good deal given that the Sony Vegas Movie Studio Premium is already an upgrade of its basic predecessor plus it is a Sony product. Prices are also subject to change depending on where you choose to buy it. Other offers are also made to exist and bundled with every purchase of the Sony Vegas Movie studio Premium so you are getting a good deal.

Customer Support and Help : Support and customer help is also made more diverse with the Sony Vegas Movie Studio Premium. You can always ask for assistance online through technical support. There is also an online forum available through the internet where you can meet fellow users.

Summary : The Sony Vegas Movie Studio Premium is a great find for beginners and advanced movie editors. It's worth your money and with its various features, you are surely getting a treat.

The Sony Vegas Studio Premium WebSite  ( http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/vegasfamily.asp )

(10) Movieplus Review

http://www.serif.com/movieplus/ When it comes to superb video editing, quality and ease of use are among the video editor's top priorities. Features are always an important thing to consider, so is a reliable software partner to come with it. Movieplus lets you enjoy all of these positive features plus more, which is why it is a great find among the roster of software programs you can use for video editing.

Features : The new Movieplus brand makes video editing generally easier for the user with its new screen layout conveniently styled to fit video editing needs such as arranging videos, the editing process, as well as importing and exporting capabilities after videos have been edited. Users are also given the option to either burn the video product into their disc format of choice or easily post in online for public broadcast purposes. Moreover, Movieplus is also connected to the most popular video platforms on the web so you are guaranteed to reach your targeted audience online rather easily.

Ease of Use : Movieplus follows a basic step-by-step process in video editing. Because of this, even non professional editors can easily tinker with their videos using this software platform. As it was with the usual video editing process, Movieplus also makes use of a functional storyboard where sequences can be arranged easily. Videos and handpicked images can also be conveniently combined within a single frame. Trimming and zooming functionalities are also present in the storyboard setup as well as special effects for a cooler video product. The timeline capacity of Movieplus has also been improved from its predecessor. It now has buttons made context sensitive so that users can easily access the most used tools. Also, real-time footage review is now enabled to facilitate skimming over the existing timeline. Frames are also accurately edited and setup for added effects as well as overlaying needs.

Pricing : The Movieplus is a good catch with a selling price of $79. As you buy it, you do not simply get its great capabilities but you also get the chance to operate it more flexibly as it is now made to run on Vista as well. The Movieplus also comes with its own guides printed onscreen for easy access especially if you are a video editing newbie. The added roster of special effects paired with an increase capacity to export videos online makes the Movieplus an easy treat to grab.

Customer Support and Help : The Movieplus is built with its own easy-access guide that users can rely on as they use the software. Aside from that, timely customer support is also available for its users. Users get a warranty that they can find someone to help them with their video editing needs at all costs.

Summary : If you are looking for great video editing software that can be professional yet simple to operate, you will find that and more with Movieplus. It also comes with a reasonable price given its many features.  Indeed this software is not just made for making movies, but plus more.

Movieplus WebSite  ( http://www.serif.com/movieplus/ )

Above is our review of Movieplus,