Greetings John, Frederick, and list--

On the question of editing pre-recorded video . . .

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  > >The bad thing is, since the VHS recorder was recording from start to
  > >finish, what was converted to VCD format was also from start to finish
  > >video.  Is there any way that I could edit the video, make some changes
  > >with the sequence or flow and/or put some subtitles on it?  I'm quite
  > >irritated looking at the video when we were just walking from the staircase
  > >to the main entrance and other parts which I think could be removed.  I
  > >hope I can hear from you guys, thanks!!
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  > Frederick,
  >

  > I use Pinnacle Studio 8 which is the most intuitive, complete, and easiest
  > to use movie making software available. It has great editing abilities,
  > transitions, and sound capabilities. I hear the new Studio 9 version is
  > even better.  If you are going to get any hardware peripherals soon, (like
  > DVD burners) many include the software with the purchase or you can get it
  > at: http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ListProducts_n.asp?Langue_ID=7&Family=0
  >
> J. Dent
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Generally, I would add my whole-hearted endorsement to the
Pinnacle Micro products. My middle school students have no
trouble using this software to capture, edit, and create
video projects on VHS or as mpg videos. The newer version
(I guess) improves with its ability to burn to DVD. PCWorld
did a review of Studio 9 and found it to be buggy. The review
is at the following URL. (I was disappointed, as I had hoped
to upgrade to this version for my school, but with all the
accessibility and other hoops to jump through, the bugginess
is probably the "nail in the coffin" for my situation.)

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,115352,00.asp

If the URL is too long, highlight, copy, and paste it
in the browser address bar.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert
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