What is a good beginner program for video editing?

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I need a program for video editing. It needs to be easy to use for beginners or noobs like me lol I need to add a digital video and edit it (cut and paste style of possible) kinda like windows movie maker but better lol it will also have to let me add multiple audio files to a video not just one or two like windows movie maker lol. thanks for the help. oh! and i don’t mind paying for it. thanks again!

What is a good video editing software for a beginner?

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Hey i’m planning on buying a Canon HV40 camcorder soon and i’ve been looking at all the youtube videos shot with HV40 and they list a lot of different video editing programs such as sony vegas 9, adobe elements, CS3, etc. I was wondering which one would you recommend for a first timer that is also under $100. I’m a pretty quick learner with computer software so i don’t want something too elementary. Thank you!

What is a good video editing software for making a movie for a school?

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If my school approves my request, I will be making a movie for Jackson Creek Middle School. I was wondering if any of you yahoo answer-ers would let me know of any good video editing software for something like this, maybe even for effects like plasma weapons, etc., but I’m getting off track. I was looking for something that will let me cut and compile videos, add music in with different volumes, movie-like credits, etc. Thanks! Well, that took a bit to type.

What is a good video-editing software for adding special effects to a video?

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I am going to be working on a short film, and I am going to need to add lasers into it. What is a good video-editing software that allows you to add special effects such as lasers into videos.

For a computer, I have a Windows XP, and for current video-editing software, I have Windows Movie Maker and Pinnacle VideoSpin, but neither of them have what I need.
Please and thanks.

What are good headphones for video Editing?

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What are good headphones for video Editing?
My boyfriend is in television production and management. He does a lot of video editing. I want to get him a good set of headphones for Christmas but I don’t really know what the best deal would be. Quality yet affordable. I will pay as much as $80. (or a little more if needed) any suggestions?