http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: premire - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:50:44 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-software-2#post-38165 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:35:16 +0000 ralck 38165@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know there's an editing software section of the forum, but this isn't specifically about one "brand" or version.</p> <p>Right now I'm a student in college and am starting to save up money for some video editing software.  I'm using Avid FreeDV right now.  If I understand it correctly based on the terms of some of these programs, some can only be used for personal use (like home movies), some for students (student licenses), and some for "professional" use where you can legally sell your edited film.</p> <p>What I'm trying to understand is which programs offer the "professional" use?  Does Vegas Pro offer that?  Which version of Premire offers that?  Also, I was told a while back I can buy a student version of Avid Xpress now, and when I graduate I can "upgrade" it to their Media Composer software for "only" $1000, but that's like getting $6000 worth of software for 1300, and gives me the "professional" use.</p> <p>I'm not trying to ask the "which is better" question here, just find out what my options are so I can make the best decision based on what editor I like.  Any help or tips on figuring this stuff out is greatly appreciated.</p>