Does anyone know of any good video editing forums? Just some basic amateur stuff? I'm interested in messing around with some dvd clips and homemade videos that I have and want to know where a good source of information is available.

Thanks.

 

this one ain't bad..

http://forum.digital-digest.com/

 

what kind of video editing program did you get?
if you have adobe's go to the tutorials and the forum they have..
http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.1de98ec0
you will need to register

I taught my self the basics by playing around with the program.

 

I don't have any video editing programs just yet. I'm just trying to find some basic newbie information so I know what I can start to look into.

 

ok well adobe premeire is too complex if you are just starting out IMHO you could try Ulead video studio its very simple to use you can find a trial version here
http://www.ulead.com/vs/runme.htm-video editing
http://www.ulead.com/dmf/runme.htm-dvd recording

 

I both agree and disagree with Presidente. Premier is pretty difficult to learn, and probably takes months to master. However, with one of those large 3" computer books, it is possible to create and edit a small program with some basic cuts and edits in a week or so. Naturally a lot of trial and error is necessary. I started this way and stumbled my way with a few short 5 minute video projects.

Then I put it away for three months and forgot everything! Just for kicks, I loaded up Ulead that came with some equipment and tried to fuss around with that. IMO after working with Premier, I found the "user friendly" interface to be much more difficult to use and simply went back to the "fun" of Premier.

 

a mate of mine uses DV Doctor i think