Any suggestions for first timers? Im hearin quicktime 7 pro but then some say only for people in the know.. Thought it best to go to a forum i could trust
Thanks....
Adobe Premiere Pro is about as good as it gets, and is what i use for my editing.
Final Cut Pro would be the option if you were a Mac-head.
wrong forum mate.
try typing that question into your google search box, you will get loads more hits.
you trust this forum?? ha ha! everyone is either frustrated and anxty, hence taking the p*ss and insulting you, or they are delirious from over strenuos wind activities and are likely to give you hair brained lucid advice that also cant be trusted!!!!!
yet we come back for more... 
ps. im in the frustrated group
Adobe premier is good for cutting and editing clips and some effects, but if your just editing to make it look better and do after imaging after effects would suit you better, also there a ton of plug ins you can use
Sony Vegas Movie Studio see details here: www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-movie-studio/?utm_source=sonycreativesoftware&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=redirect&lang=us&prdt=moviestudiopl
Can download a free 30 day trial to see if it suits before purchase
as said above for putting a movie together sony vegas or premiere . For effects etc i use adobe after effects
Cyberlink Power director 8 is very user friendly and got the best rating in the home editing shootout..
I like pinical studio 11 plus.
but havent tried any others to compare except quick time pro,,which I didnt like.
Im a hack,just found studio 11 plus easy to use.
if you're a beginner to editing then avoid premier pro, its too difficult for a novice. Try Premier Elements which is a lighter version.
I have tried a few and can never get it going.
Too complex for me.
Now I use Windows movie maker, it is already on your pc, it is free,it is simple.
Can't go wrong.
Definately not very advance but you can just drag and drop,music,pictures,add effects...
