What software does one need for amateur movie-making?

Question by ♥ Cute T ♥: What software does one need for amateur movie-making?
In my group, I was given the task of filming videos and editing them. I don’t know much about editing.. so I need an easy software that’s also very good to use. For some odd reason, my computer did not come with Windows Movie Maker even though it’s a Windows. Hmm..
The price range can be anywhere under $ 200. I really need this software and some tips about movie-making if you will. 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by Marco K
You don’t need any if you have Windows XP or better. You already come with Windows Movie Maker. However, whatever camera you have should have come with a CD that you have to put into the computer so that the camera can have its own “TRANSLATER”. But if you want to be really fancy you can check out software that cost a bit at any local Tech place like Office Depot, OfficeMAX, or even Target.
Adobe is a good one. But for beginners just use Windows Movie Maker. Mac has the same thing.

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