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[zero09]

i know nothing about filming and editing so where do you buy editing programs and how much do they cost?

[Ifilmhammers]

Online is the best place to get it.

PC

Sony Vegas 6
Price: $449.96
Description: This is the editor that I use primarily. To me, everything is super user friendly, layed out nice, and can do a lot of shit with it.
Avalibility: Link to Sony webpage (http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/Products/ShowProduct.asp?PID=965) Here you can get the free trial, or purchase the whole sh-bang.

Adobe Premire
Price: $849
Description: I have never used this editor, but from other peoples reports, its super 1337.
Availibilty:Avalible for purchase here (http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/)

Adobe After Effects
Price: Professional:$999 Standard: $699
Description: After Effects is the standard for animated effects. Super versitle program, and with a little bit of know how, you can animate basically anything you want.

Mac

Final Cut Studio
Price: $1,299
Description: Best editor. Period. On the best OS. Period. If you have the money to shell out, buy a Mac and Final Cut Studio. Will be the best editing descision you can ever make.
Availibility:Apple Store Online (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/1204000/wo/3h5ynQUYoHVO2AFHLxt1PQahoeS/4.0.19.1.0.8.25.7.11.0.3)

[Skater_goth]

wow those are expensive.
and to think people can get them for free. illegaly!

[bahaha]

you left out final cut express, stripped down version of final cut pro. its like 300 bucks.