Best Video Editing Software – Top 5 in July 2011

Last month we decided to take a look at some of the best selling video editing software.  In this follow up post, we will build upon that very article and investigate what software is currently hot for July 2011.

The following software recommendations will be easy to install and use for many beginners and/or keen amateurs, and will be within a reasonably priced budget.

Our aim is to help you save pounds on your next video editing software purchase, or help you you to decide upon the perfect upgrade.

1) Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Suite 11 (PC) – £70.97

Sony Vegas 11 builds upon the foundations laid by its predecessor, which in its own right was a great piece of software.

Vegas 11 allows you to edit video in most formats, including HDV and even 3D MVC.

Sony implies this version of the software integrates improved rendering and movie wizards, alongisde providing simple ‘how to’ tutorials.

With an easy to use interface, Vegas is ideal for novice to professional editors alike.

Key Features

• Edit video in nearly any format including HDV, AVCHD and 3D MVC
• Produce movies with special effects and transitions
• Create DVDs and Blu-ray Discs with custom menus and graphics using DVD Architect Studio software
• Mix and deliver in 5.1 surround sound audio
• Share movies on PSP, iPod, online, and more
• Interactive Show Me How Tutorials for easy learning
• Stereoscopic 3D Editing
• Improved New Project, Render As, and Make Movie wizards
• Animate Texts and Titles with the new Titles & Text plug-in
• Support for 24p, 50p, and 60p video files

Learn more about Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Suite 11 (PC) on Amazon

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2) VHS to DVD Deluxe 5.0 HD (PC) – £26.99

If you are on the market for equipment to transfer your old VHS tapes to a digital archive such as DVD, look no further than VHS to DVD Deluxe 5.0.

Exceptionally priced at only £26.99, you get everything you need including hardware and software to get you going.

The software will run on all versions of windows from XP onwards, and all you need is a USB 2.0 slot for connect the plug and play video capture hardware.

The software also provides easy to follow wizards, which are ideal for beginners. There is also some advanced features such as DVD menu creation and the ability to burn to DVD, Blu-ray or VCD respectively.

Key Feature

• HD Editing
• Various Effects and Menu Creation
• Music conversion
• Watch Video on PSP/iPod
• Upload to YouTube
• DVD Creation

Learn more about VHS to DVD Deluxe 5.0 HD (PC) on Amazon, who have a great offer at the moment

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3) PowerDirector 9 Ultra 64 Edition (PC) – £59.99

Video editing has never been quicker thanks to PowerDirector 9 Ultra 64 edition.

Utilising a new technology known as TrueVelocity, you can take advantage of using PowerDirector 9 64-bit OS support which processes multiple  HD files with ease.

You can also expect an easy to use interface and tools, which provide some professional looking results.

Sharing your video’s is also much easier, with PowerDrector 9 giving you the ability to upload HD video direct to either Facebook or Youtube.

Excellent price for some excellent software.

Key Features

• Turbo-charge HD video production speed with world’s first native 64-bit consumer video editor
• New TrueVelocity Technology speeds up entire video process
• Professional productions with 100 video tracks and powerful editing tools
• Instant video enhancement with TrueTheater Technology
• Download free effects & templates on DirectorZone

Find out more about PowerDirector 9 Ultra 64 Edition (PC) on Amazon

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4) Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 (PC) – £57.64

Corel provide some great entry level software, and Video Studio pro X4 is no exception.

With professional features such as 3D and HD editing, you can’t go wrong with this great piece of software.

Additionally, if you want to try Stop Motion Animation, there is a great built in feature which makes this a whole lot easier.

You can also share you movies directly online to a host of Video Sharing websites.

Video Studio x4 runs on Windows XP upwards.

Key Features

• Stop Motion Animation – create your own animated movie starring people, toys or objects
• Flexible workspace – drag to resize and move panels, even across two monitors
• Time-Lapse Effect – easily and quickly create time-lapse sequences from photos or videos
• Advanced editing – have fun making movies with quick access to professional editing tools
• Export in 3D – turn your 2D video into a 3D movie
• Easy HD sharing – author and burn HD movies directly to DVD and Blu-ray Disc
• Online sharing – upload movies directly to YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, Facebook and other websites

Learn more about Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 (PC) on Amazon

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5) Nero Multimedia Suite 10 (PC) – £35.70

When you think of Nero, you immediately think ease of use, and believe me, Multimedia suite is no different.

With a host of packages built into one, including ‘Vision Xtra’, for editing and file organisation,’ Burning Rom’ for authoring your DVDs and data, and ‘Back it up’ ensures you keep all your files safe.  This makes Multimedia Suite the perfect companion for all your video and audio needs.

On top of this, there is also lots of new features built into suite 10, including media hub, prviding quick and easy access to all of your media files.

A great price and well worth a purchase if you have a lot of Multimedia on your PC.

Key Features

• The complete 3-in-1 multimedia solution for video editing, burning and backup, plus advanced tools
• Create, edit, play back and organize all your video, photo and music files
• Back up and recover all your personal data in a few easy steps
• Reliably burn and copy data, music, photos and videos onto CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc
• Nero StartSmart, Task-oriented command center for accessing video editing, burning, or backup applications based on your standard or advanced requirements
• Nero Recode, Automatically convert and compress DVD-Video or video files while maintaining optimal playback quality
• Nero DiscCopy Gadget, Quickly perform simple disc-copying operations from the desktop
• Nero CoverDesigner, Create custom covers, labels and booklets for CD and DVD cases and more
• Nero SoundTrax, Create 5.1 surround mixes and digitize music from vinyl records or cassette tapes
• Nero Wave Editor, Edit music using various effects and sound enhancement tools

Read and learn more about Nero Multimedia Suite 10 (PC) on Amazon