What are the best video editing software for under $200 and animation software for under $200?

Teh Hamste

I am looking to make professional videos and animations and am trying to find the right software

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Video Editing:

Lightworks; free alternative to Adobe Premiere and Sony Vegas.
http://lwks.com

Lightworks has been used in the movie industry for more than 20 years. Lightworks also has the fastest workflow in the industry.

Lightworks used to cost more than $1000, but now Lightworks Pro costs $60/year and you can download a free version from their website.

Sony Vegas costs $600 and that's the same price as using Lightworks Pro for 10 years.

Editors using Lightworks have produced numerous internationally renowned and Oscar and Emmy award-winning feature films and television programs, including The King's Speech, The Departed, Mission Impossible, Braveheart, and Pulp Fiction.

And yes! Lightworks is FREE if you don't need pro video codecs and you can use the free version as long as you want.

Lightworks Tutorials
http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCD45705BA08852C0

Color Grading:

Use color grading to make the video "pop to life", to change the mood, or to make it look more like a movie or TV show.

DaVinci Resolve is the best color grading software in the industry.
http://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

You can download a FREE version of DaVinci Resolve from their website.

DaVinci Resolve (Demo)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tAbaIfMYys0

3D Animation and Visual Effects:

Blender for VFX compositing; free alternative to Maya, 3ds Max, and After Effects.
http://blender.org

Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package. Blender has tools for modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rotoscoping, chroma keying (green screen), motion tracking, smoke, fire, and fluid simulation, particles, destruction, physics, color grading, node compositing, and video editing.

After Effects uses "layer-based" compositing. Blender uses "node-based" compositing similar to Nuke; used in the movie industry http://thefoundry.co.uk/products/nuke

Blender has more advanced features but After Effects is easier to use.

The easiest and most detailed tutorial on how to use Blender is Neal Hirsig's tutorial at http://gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html

Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

Blender Artists (community forum)
http://blenderartists.org/forum

Videos made with Blender:

Blender Demo Reel 2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1XZGulDxz9o

Tears of Steel VFX Breakdown
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nawbpZOKpD8

Video editing software?

Charmaine

I'm sure you've some of those cool videos where it's all words and they 'rotate' and appear one at a time? What video editor can be sued to do that?

Answer
Payware:

After Effects
http://adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html

Free software:

Blender for 3D animation and VFX; free alternative to 3ds Max and After Effects.
http://blender.org

Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

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Good free video editing software?

Luv'n Anim

I want to make some youtube videos and i want to see if there is any good, free, software i can find out on the interent that will alow me to cut video, stitch together video, overlay sounds, and such things like this. I'm new to this, in fact pretty much just got the idea in my head. So if this is already avaliable on youtubes editing software please tell me how to do this. Also if you have any links to good editing software please leave them down below. Thanks!

Answer
there are some good free programs,

Windows movie make for simple stuff

Blender (which is the best 3d program that is free btw) that has some video editing capabilites
also they have 3d tracking under development.

Lightworks which is similiar to after effects, use to have to pay fot his but the company recenlty made it free.

i recomend haveing both blender and lightworks so you can bring your stuff into blender add some 3d tracking and add a 3d model of watever than bring it in to lioghtworks and add some color correction and you music and watever. I have both after effects and 3ds max but also use blender and lightworks.

good luck

alienware m14x-r2 - video editing?

Russell Di

looking at getting a portable editing machine to take to uni with me and i've been looking at the alienware m14x-r2 (specs at bottom of page), and i was wondering if a 768p 14" screen is good enough to use softwares like premier pro cs6, after effects cs6, maya, 3ds max and mudbox on with the screen size creating any issues for me

i7 3720qm 2.6ghz (turbo 3.6ghz)
12gb ram
500gb 7200rpm HDD
GT 650m 2gb GDDR5 graphics
1366x768 14" HD monitor

Answer
yes, the i7 3720qm is a quad-core processor that best for video editing program. Also the GT 650m is an extreme graphic card that good for rendering/graphic demanding process. That means this M14x should run premier pro cs6, after effects cs6, maya, 3ds max and mudbox smoothly.

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Blender or Autodesk 3Ds Max ?

Zask

Hey, there guys.
I'm confused a little about these 2 3d modelling softwares: Blender and 3Ds Max.
So, I am gonna learn about 3d modelling, animation, render, visual effects, game development, etc. and please suggest which is good.
I need an advanced software. So, please chose between these 2 (Blender and 3ds max)

Answer
Maya has better animation tools. 3ds Max has better game assets tools.

Blender has better sculpting and UV tools.

Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package. Blender has tools for modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rotoscoping, chroma keying (green screen), motion tracking, smoke, fire, and fluid simulation, particles, destruction, physics, color grading, node compositing, and video editing.

Maya and 3ds Max artists often use many different products; ZBrush, Mudbox, RayFire, RealFlow, Nuke, and so on, in combination with Maya or 3ds Max.

Blender has the most artist friendly and versatile UI of all 3D software; easy to modify for your specific needs. Blender also has the fastest workflow in the industry.

Andrew Price's ArchViz Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJzA0IFR-78

Tears of Steel - VFX Breakdown - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nawbpZOKpD8

The easiest and most detailed tutorial on how to use Blender is Neal Hirsig's tutorial at http://gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html

Start with the first four lessons of Neal Hirsig's tutorial.

Lesson 1: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson01.html
Lesson 2: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson02.html
Lesson 3: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson03.html
Lesson 4: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson04.html

Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

Can i use 3DS max Student Learning Edition for Youtube videos?

Judah

Hi! I'm looking into starting a career of 3D Modeling, Animation and texture editing with Photoshop. I'm only 15, so I am a minor currently. I signed up for the Auto desk Student for the program 3DS Max. I was reading the terms of use and it said i couldn't use it for making money and i can understand that.
But what about YouTube videos? Can i show the world what i have done? As you guys know, Youtube videos can have AD's on them which intern in making you money. Would this destroy the terms of use on the Auto desk product?


Thanks for reading my question! Have a good rest of the week :)

Answer
No due to the students T&C you agree too you cannot sell post or advertise you're models because you're not paying for the license once you have that license then you can do what you want too. You don't buy the software that is autodesk product(s) you rent it from them.

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How much would you pay for this laptop?

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Marcus

I thought about selling my laptop in order to buy a new one. I have a HP Pavilion g6 laptop with

Windows 7 64 bit

Intel Pentium Processor 2.13 GHz

Intel HD Graphics

4 GB of RAM

but it would also come with

Adobe
Photoshop CS4
Flash CS3
After Effects CS5
Premiere Pro CS5
Encore CS5
Audition CS5
Sound booth CS5
and 3DS Max 2012

Answer
If I were looking for a computer with all of this installed, I may pay around $500, depending on which type of computer it was, HDD size, and the actual model of the cpu.

You could also check out cashforlaptops.com . They won't pay for all of the video/photo editing software, but they don't care what's on it, as long as it turns on. I just sold a busted Vaio for $100 with a broken screen, that I got for free.

what program do i need to create interactive 3d landscapes?

Nitelyecho

i'd like to design my own little 3d world that i can interact with, edit however i want with create animated creatures and realistic terrain. kinda like my own rpg world. any suggestions?

Answer
It depends on your hardware and wallet.

The industry standard is Autodesk's Maya and 3ds Max; fully 90% of all video games are built using Maya and 3ds Max. But as you might imagine, the hardware required to run them, and the cost of the software itself, isn't cheap. But if you want the best, that's the way to go.

The other industry favorite is Lightwave 3D, but again, not for the light-on-cash crowd.

For a more modest approach, the old standard that's been around for about 15 years is Bryce and Carrara. Originally develped and released by Metacreations, it's now owned and distributed by Daz3D. In addition, Daz3D also has Carrara and other tools for developing 3D worlds and characters. It's probably your best option to start out with, as the base programs are free. Daz3D makes money off of selling extras to build worlds with (check the Products area), but the prices are modest and won't bankrupt you.

Here's a link to their site:

http://www.daz3d.com/shop/

If you're interested:

Autodesk - http://usa.autodesk.com/

Newtek Lightwave 3D - http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/

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How much would you pay for this laptop?

video editing software 3ds max image

Marcus

I thought about selling my laptop in order to buy a new one. I have a HP Pavilion g6 laptop with

Windows 7 64 bit

Intel Pentium Processor 2.13 GHz

Intel HD Graphics

4 GB of RAM

but it would also come with

Adobe
Photoshop CS4
Flash CS3
After Effects CS5
Premiere Pro CS5
Encore CS5
Audition CS5
Sound booth CS5
and 3DS Max 2012

Answer
If I were looking for a computer with all of this installed, I may pay around $500, depending on which type of computer it was, HDD size, and the actual model of the cpu.

You could also check out cashforlaptops.com . They won't pay for all of the video/photo editing software, but they don't care what's on it, as long as it turns on. I just sold a busted Vaio for $100 with a broken screen, that I got for free.

what program do i need to create interactive 3d landscapes?

Nitelyecho

i'd like to design my own little 3d world that i can interact with, edit however i want with create animated creatures and realistic terrain. kinda like my own rpg world. any suggestions?

Answer
It depends on your hardware and wallet.

The industry standard is Autodesk's Maya and 3ds Max; fully 90% of all video games are built using Maya and 3ds Max. But as you might imagine, the hardware required to run them, and the cost of the software itself, isn't cheap. But if you want the best, that's the way to go.

The other industry favorite is Lightwave 3D, but again, not for the light-on-cash crowd.

For a more modest approach, the old standard that's been around for about 15 years is Bryce and Carrara. Originally develped and released by Metacreations, it's now owned and distributed by Daz3D. In addition, Daz3D also has Carrara and other tools for developing 3D worlds and characters. It's probably your best option to start out with, as the base programs are free. Daz3D makes money off of selling extras to build worlds with (check the Products area), but the prices are modest and won't bankrupt you.

Here's a link to their site:

http://www.daz3d.com/shop/

If you're interested:

Autodesk - http://usa.autodesk.com/

Newtek Lightwave 3D - http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/

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What is the best, FREE video effects software available?

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Q. i am looking for any cool video effects software, or any cool video editing software,
but the catch is that it must be FREE, because i am broke!
it would be nice if it had blue/green screen, and things like video overlay, and like fire and water and lightning effects. i would be very much appreciative!
in your answers please post a link to the software so i can check it out.

Answer
Well... Aries-Films is the way to go.. Its Russian Comminuty.. With section like FILES and GUIDES.. FILE section - over 300 tools for video and audio editing , ONLY working and full versions of software.,...
GUISDES sections - cool video tutorials for sony vegas, after effects, 3ds max and MUCH more..Just google for Aries-Films.

what is the best speacial effects software?

Ok so i am making a movie. And i need a lot of Special effects. So what is the best Special effects software. One that i can add like objects going into a persons body. Where can i get these Special effects software. And what is the best free Special effects software. Can i do the same stuff with a free software as i could with a paid software.

Answer
3ds max, Maya and Blender work good for me as they include both animation & special effects modules. You can also add those effects in the post-production phase through video editing software like Adobe AfterEffects.

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