Do you have HD videos that need editing? This list of HD video editing software programs will help you find the software that best meets your needs.
iMovie is the free video editing software that comes with all new Apple computers. If you have an older version of iMovie you'll need to pay to upgrade to iMovie 09. iMovie 09 is an intuitive program that lets new and experienced video editors watch video clips, edit video and audio, and share videos on the web or on DVD. With iMovie 09 you can edit HD video, but unfortunately Apple doesn't allow you to burn Blu-Ray DVDs.
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 software offers a start-to-finish video production solution that includes Adobe OnLocation CS4 and Encore CS4 software. Using Adobe Premiere Pro you can work with virtually any video format thanks to native editing support for DV, HDV, RED, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, Panasonic P2, and AVCHD. Adobe Premiere Pro is compatible with PCs and Macs making is a flexible editing solution for professionals.
Avid Liquid's powerful SD and HD video editor offers integrated DVD authoring, surround sound audio processing and thousands of powerful real-time effects. Liquid’s integrated tool set provides all of the tools needed to create the highest quality productions and finish to tape, DVD or web streams.
Corel VideoStudio X-2 Pro is an easy-to-use video editing and disc authoring software for creating professional-looking videos. HD video editing and Blu-ray burning is included with Corel VideoStudio. Corel VideoStudio X-2 Pro also includes NewBlue Film Effects filters that allow your video to look like old film.
Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 12 offers affordable, high-quality HD editing software. It’s the perfect introduction into the brave new world of HD video.
Sony Vegas Pro 8 is a top-of-the-line editing suite that includes professional HD video editing, audio editing and DVD authoring software. Sony's Vegas Pro 8 also includes a professional Blu-Ray disc authoring program and Vegas Pro Workflow that allows you to customize your editing station to your needs.
Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum is a PC-based editing software that blends simple, intuitive editing software with cutting-edge HD technology. The major advantages of Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum include Blu-Ray DVD burning and Sony AVCHD capabilities.
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 is video-editing software with real-time HDV, DV or MPEG editing capabilities. Unfortunately you can't burn Blu-Ray disks directly from Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 which can be a drawback if you're working on an HD project.
