Video editing software??

[off-roader]

Did a brief search and didn't see anything on this...

Can anyone recommend a decent Windows video editing software that's free or relatively inexpensive (under say $50 or at most $100??

My requirements are basic cut and paste editing of HD video (.mov), adding music or a voice over track, and converting to other common standard formats.

Nothing more beyond that.

TIA.

 

[jcbrandon]

I think Sony Vegas will do what you want. I've used the high-end version and it works well. A bit too many bells and whistles for a lot of projects.

They offer several versions. I think the Movie Studio platinum level at $85 fits your requirements:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiope

 

[greg mgm]

I've been doing video for a few years and use Adobe Premiere Elements.
It's stable as a brick and intuitive to use.

I highly recommend downloading trial versions of several programs to see which is better for you.

 

[Expedition Pictures]

In that price range I'd have to recommend:

Adobe Premiere Elements 7
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiereel/

Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiope

You can download a free trail of both to see what meets your needs.