What is the easiest way to edit a video file to only include the footage when there is movement in a defined area?
posted by ben5757 on Dec 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I'd like to make a presumably simple video in the style of a series of opening credits for a tv show. What's my cheapest way to do it, and how? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Nov 23, 2009 - 3 answers

When it comes to editing and producing video, is it the CPU or the GPU the makes all the difference? I've read many different things and I work with video all the time and it seems that CPU power is what makes the difference when doing final processing and transcoding. Only GPU stuff is the GUI during editing. Rest after... [more inside]
posted by tropikal on Oct 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Okay, so how are people making those video remixes that are ever so popular right now? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 15, 2009 - 3 answers

Possibly NSFW links. I need to make preview clips of a LOT of video files. What can I do to take existing WMV and/or MPG files and chop out say 10 seconds for a preview...Automatically. [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I would like to add text annotations and other information to a video clip, as it plays. Other than the very basic YouTube method, is there any other way? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Sep 7, 2009 - 2 answers

Can anyone suggest a simple Non-Linear Video Editing Software for Windows XP? One that can accept and output variety of Formats. For editing together Videos (MJPG) taken on a Canon Digital photo Camera. [more inside]
posted by mary8nne on Aug 24, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I stop iMovie from stretching out my iPhone videos? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Jul 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there software that will "rotate image 90 degrees" for VIDEO ? [more inside]
posted by rexruff on Jun 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Final Cut Nightmare [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Jun 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Please recommend a free, reliable program that will allow me to crop and edit .mp4 videos. [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Jun 5, 2009 - 6 answers

When I import an AVI video file I recorded on a Canon digital camera to Adobe Premiere Pro, it only shows up as a still picture with audio. Why does it do this and how can it be solved? [more inside]
posted by meta.mark on May 31, 2009 - 6 answers

70s style character intro freeze-framey thingie? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on May 16, 2009 - 7 answers

What graphics card do I need? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on May 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a web based video editor that can upload directly to youtube? [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Mar 20, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the easiest way to create HD-quality (1080x) animated maps for use with video? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Mar 19, 2009 - 3 answers

What's a simple to use, inexpensive or free video editing software (PC/Win XP) for a ten year old? [more inside]
posted by lee on Jan 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Would a video/graphics card allow me to be able to edit my avchd (.mts) files from my new Canon HF100 camcorder? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker on Jan 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for software with which I can read and edit raw .m2ts video files and later export them as mpeg/avi/whatever. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Jan 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Challenging Video Editing question: If I wanted to take video from a multiple number of different sources (off DVD's or maybe Blue-Ray) and produce a single video from those sources (say each video has its own quarter of the screen), which editing tool(s) would be best to perform these tasks? Software must be PC. By best, I mean: * relatively simple to learn, * open source, or relatively inexpensive * produces good quality, quad-screen videos in high enough resolution to look good on typical home televisions, not just computer screens. *Makes it easy to add your own music tracks or soundtrack, or it can use audio from any of the 4 videos as well, preferably both.
posted by noir on Jan 21, 2009 - 6 answers

I recorded it using the web cam on my HP Touchsmart PC and the playback makes a distorted, squelch sound every time there is a loud part in the video. What's the best way to keep the original soundtrack, but remove the feedback noise? Also, is there a way to adjust the recording levels to improve audio on future projects?
posted by dthm42 on Dec 28, 2008 - 3 answers

How can my video editing workflow be more efficient and avoid time-consuming conversion between formats? [more inside]
posted by jedicus on Nov 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How much should I charge to create a promo video for a friend? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Nov 12, 2008 - 5 answers

What video editing software is best for me? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a song I composed / recorded / etc. I'd like to make simple video by cutting together fragments of public-domain films with this song. I have a MacBook. How to get to point B? iMovie is crashing on every import. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Oct 29, 2008 - 2 answers

[VideoEditingFilter] Easiest/quickest way to join MANY single-word videos into a whole, full-paragraphes one? [more inside]
posted by XiBe on Oct 27, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best handbook for guiding my Final Cut Pro 5.1 learning curve? [more inside]
posted by philip-random on Oct 8, 2008 - 7 answers

My buddy and I need help making our first video mashup -- we've never done it before. What programs do we need to make this on a Mac? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Sep 21, 2008 - 9 answers

I need to copy a series of scenes from several commercial DVD's and then edit snippets into a single video (with narrations videos I make between the scenes). What software is best to get the actual rips and then what editing software can handle this best without requiring me to be a video editing professional? Is AnyDVD + CloneDVD+??? the answer? You are going to say I need to buy a Mac, aren't you?
posted by libraryman on Aug 4, 2008 - 5 answers

What other programs besides Muvee auto producer match video to the beat of the music automatically? (I realize premiere/vegas/ffc do this manually but I am specifically looking for an auto program) [more inside]
posted by bostonhill on Jul 27, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I add summary data to my video files? [more inside]
posted by verisimilitude on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I looked around and didn't see anything that asked this question. I respect this community and thought it could help, as I feel overwhelmed. I am looking for a desktop PC that will help me edit my home movies. I have Sony Vegas 8 and a HV20 HDV video recorder, both high end stuff. My current PC does not seem to be able to handle the heavy lifting of editing and storing. I have 1200 dollars to spend, and I am not sure what media center type PC works best for what I want to do. Googling the net just gives me varied opinions from thinly disguised salesmen. Thanks for any help or advice.
posted by Senator on Jul 22, 2008 - 16 answers

What are some examples of great slow motion in narrative cinema and experimental video? [more inside]
posted by serial_consign on Jul 10, 2008 - 18 answers

Is there free video editing software that can edit audio as well? If so, how do I remove a specific sound from my video? [more inside]
posted by jluce50 on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

What software are people (most likely) using to create custom videos for Colbert's McCain green screen project?
posted by bingo on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I delete the audio track from an mvi. file? [more inside]
posted by fshgrl on May 11, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me find this NPR story about making movies from video game footage. [more inside]
posted by snowjoe on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me choose newer video editing software for my current situation and needs. [more inside]
posted by forthright on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Trying to make a video in Ulead VideoStudio, but am stymied on a few things. Help? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Feb 19, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I a) crop off the whole bottom half of a video, b) zoom in on my subject after I've already made the video, or c) hide the face of someone in the video? While I'm asking, how about taking a video made on a Canon (designed for stills, so their video actual size is small, which means it pixilates horribly when you put it on youtube) and making it stay actual size when placed on the web? I'm on a windows notebook and hoping any of this is even possible. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by thewhynotgirl on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I edit audio in a MPEG1 without going through a video re-encode? [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Nov 13, 2007 - 7 answers

Best Video-Editing Software for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted by jjsonp on Nov 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Is there a free/cheap program for PC/Mac (preferably PC) that will split a .MOV into separate files? [more inside]
posted by chason on Nov 3, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I build a high-def editing system on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on Jul 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Automatic still image capture of a video file on Windows XP SP2. [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker on Jun 18, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there an easy way to remove the audio track from MPEG2 files? [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker on Jun 4, 2007 - 5 answers

Windows XP / Explorer: MPG and WMV file thumbnails constantly crash Explorer, sometimes taking the entire OS with it. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by bradn on May 11, 2007 - 2 answers

Questions about importing video from various sources into Final Cut Express HD (note: not Pro!) in order to get live render ability... [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Apr 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Photography/video filter: On the American Choppers show, I saw "Mikey" shoot his camera, "what looked like a cannon rebel xti" at like something like 20 frames per second and with some tech help turned it into a short movie. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Apr 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for a video editing 'group' who operated a crazy art-car probably around the late-80s/early 90s. [more inside]
posted by kookywon on Apr 18, 2007 - 6 answers