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Hi gang
I think its time I get into editing my video's & putting a better effort into a nicer production video. I'm looking for suggestions on a novice video editing program that's fairly simple to use ,but can grow as I learn to use it better. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
Cheers , Bruce.

Bonjour Bruce,

Moreover, you can create shorts
https://www.youtube.com/@rhavrane/shorts

and playlists to help potential fans towards their preferences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91Ju0Peu2Q&list=PLCVcZL8L7sBJ-ILRmMDuBQk9Jz-aOd-AE

Missed this thread Bruce, its summertime here, roasting hot and we've been having some fun swimming and getting sunburned.

I used Wondershare Filmora now, its not that expensive per year for a subscription and you can try it out for free (they will watermark your vids though) -
https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editor/

Doing research its used by an abundant amount of YT'ubers, its very powerful, a bit of a learning curve but NOTHING like learning Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Vegas or Pinnacle Studio (I've used them all and much prefer Filmora).

Like Filmora - Nero Video, Corel Video Studio, Power Director and Adobe Premier Elements are more consumer video editing software (compared to Hollywood blockbuster editing).

There's HEAPS of Youtube instructional videos that you can watch to get you started on any of the programs listed above.....I really think that once you get over the initial hurdles of learning to edit on Filmora (they ALL have a learning curve, some steeper than others) you will like using it.

Hope that's of some help.

I use Windows Movie Maker.

It is very intuitive and works pretty well even as an aged unsupported program that was initially launched in 2000 and was first included in Windows Me, then XP, up through Windows 8 or 10.

I have tried newer Microsoft editors and even bought Pinnacle a few years ago and didn't like them.

Everything else I've tried has been unintuitive with a difficult learning curve.

While my Movie Maker is a bit long in the tooth, it still serves me well.

Jim, I may try the Filmora you mentioned.

Gil

Bonjour Bruce,

I will be happy to have your feedback on the program you will choose.

As you noticed it , I don't use anyone, not feeling the need for it in the niche topic I am sharing.

Would I have more subscribers or views with more sophisticated videos ?

I doubt because of the language I use and I will never be a Keith Appleton as I am not an industrial video maker.

My question will be (without ulterior motive) : Do you really need such a program ?

There is good news if you are willing to download a no longer supported program.

The download is from CNET which has always been a reliable source for me.

Some people have gotten it of the Microsoft server after locating it on the Wayback Machine.

Microsoft has not removed it from their servers.

Here a video by a techie who offers help with this and provides a link.

Thanks folks, much to explore here & just what I was hoping for. Now to dig in 😊

Bruce download DaVinci Resolve, its totally free....this will give you an idea of what a 'real' video editing program is like to use.
They all have a pretty similar interface, but their learning curves can be steep, but at least you can get a 'free' feel for what the programs are like to use. This isn't as easy to learn as Filmora, its professional grade  -

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve