Before James Cameron or Oliver Stone became popular directors, they spent their pre-blockbuster days making movies on video cameras that were definitely not digital. The days they spent cutting and editing film stock by hand can now be done within an hour thanks to various digital video software. Future filmmakers and grandparents can shoot, create and publish their own high quality videos without a problem. Yes, it's that easy.
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Whether making videos is a personal passion or simply a way to remember your most recent family vacation, you won't have a problem finding digital video software for filmmakers of any skill level.
* '''Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5:''' The latest version of Adobe Premiere allows editors to work faster, thanks to the program's native 64-bit Adobe Mercury Playback Engine. Videographers will be able to create full stories by editing in whatever video format you want. You can also write a script, edit, encode and produce the final copy all with Adobe Premiere. The program also supports DSLR cameras and open workflow used in Final Cut Pro, Avid and Digidesign Pro.
* '''Roxio Easy Media Creator:''' If you're new to the world of digital video editing, don't worry. Roxio's Easy Media Creator will have you combining video, audio and photos within minutes. This software has steptrack video editor. It is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista and Windows 7.
* '''Ulead VideoStudio:''' Edit videos and author your own DVDs with Ulead's VideoStudio. Although it is strictly a PC-based program, users can easily edit with various simple tools or they can let an editing wizard do all of the work. Once your videos are completed, you can share them through email, websites and even upload them to your personal entertainment center.
* '''Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection:''' With over 80 montage templates and motion titling, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection can create professional quality movies and videos. However, Pinnacle's best feature is its stopDVD and more. Runs on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.