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Right software changes shutterbug to moviemaker

USA TODAY,  August, 2006  by Jefferson Graham

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You've shot hundreds of video clips on your digital camera or camcorder but don't know what to do with them. Putting them onto a DVD for family and friends seems sweet. Or better yet, how about exploring your inner Spielberg by cutting out the dead parts and creating a mini-production, complete with background music and titles? It's easier than you might think.

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If you own a Windows PC, all you need is a few hours and maybe $50 to $100 in software. New Mac owners get Apple's iMovie free. Here's a look at the many software solutions -- traditional movie-editing software, programs that mix and match photos with video clips for slideshows, and all-around DVD-burning programs -- that can help you join the do-it-yourself video revolution. They'll all help you compile clips and photos to burn to DVD, but some have added bells and whistles that can crowd your computer's ...