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    Simple Video Editing Software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dragonesse, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    I recently purchased a TV tuner for my desktop, but I lack software to cut out the commercials in what I record. Any recommendations? Free is preferred, of course.
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I haven't done this in awhile, but TMPGE has mpeg tools which allows you to cut and merge mpeg files. It is only a 30 day trial, but the mpeg tools work after the trial expires.
     
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    What format does your tuner record to? I've used Avid Free on and off in the past, but unfortunately it only supports one format - Quicktime. But it is fairly simple and costs $0.00.
     
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  4. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    I'm recording to MPEG-2
     
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    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Im failry sure there are programs that can cut out the adds as you record them, This one might be able to do it it does everything else you can think of :p Its called mytheatre and its webaddress is something like www.dvbcore.com
     
    matt_h1, Apr 10, 2006
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    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    Virtual Dub? Or one of its variants, like VirtualDub-MPEG2. It has a learning curve, but is free.
     
    jimc, Apr 10, 2006
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    Video Re-do is the one that I have heard the most about.

    It converts the ms-dvr files to Mpeg without rendering, and then lets you edit out the commericials.

    http://www.videoredo.com/ (for a free trial version)
     
    John Mahoney, Apr 13, 2006
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    dgkulzer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also have to recommend Video Re-do. It is kind of expensive but it does its job very well and is also very quick. It also has commercial detection which works pretty good.
     
    dgkulzer, Apr 13, 2006
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