Right software changes shutterbug to moviemaker
USA TODAY, August, 2006 by Jefferson Graham
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.
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 ...