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    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Thom A$$, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. Thom A$$

    Thom A$$ Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,
    My family and I have been on a trip in the US. We have a bunch of photos and 2 hours of video. I'm searching for the best software to create some type of dvd with music/photos and video. I've done one of that kind (without videos though) with iDVD last year and the result was great I'd say. A couple of chapters with different photos and songs. If iDVD is a good option, can I add videos in the presentation easily? My video is uncut for now, all in one piece. If there a software to bring it from the camera to the computer and cut parts I don't want, make chapters (smaller movies) and put em in the presentation with the photos (with music).

    Thank you,

    Thomas
     
    Thom A$$, Mar 17, 2009
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  2. MrMac7

    MrMac7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    iMovie (which comes with the iLife package) is great for doing just that. I prefer iMovie HD rather than the newest iMovie but you can try both since Apple now allows iMovie HD as a free download to iMovie 08/09 users.
     
    MrMac7, Mar 17, 2009
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  3. Thom A$$

    Thom A$$ Notebook Consultant

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    anyone else...?
     
    Thom A$$, Mar 18, 2009
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  4. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use Adobe Premier but that is SERIOUS overkill
     
    crazycanuk, Mar 18, 2009
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  5. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    I thought Apple removed the IM-HD file from their download section upon the release of IL09, but I haven't gone looking for it since then.
     
    ClearSkies, Mar 18, 2009
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd go with iMovie as well, because its simple and relatively quick. There aren't many other good free options.

    If you are willing to spend money, Final Cut Express is great :p.
     
    Sam, Mar 18, 2009
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  7. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    +1 for iMovie. The newest version of iMovie has all the right features to make a great movie! ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 18, 2009
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  8. Thom A$$

    Thom A$$ Notebook Consultant

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    TY guys, i will try out iMovie to see how it works.
     
    Thom A$$, Mar 18, 2009
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