Mac and Movies

Annieuk75

We converted to a Mac last year and I am using iphoto for my pictures and imovie for my videos. However, I am really struggling to work with imovie and my (5 years old) Sony video camera. Even when I eventually import the movies, I struggle to work with the program and edit or even watch back the films. Is there any better programmes I can use? Thanks

wapow

You know what i did
Went to google
typed

imovie similar

HEY PRESTO! Lots and Lots of software etc..........

Final Cut Pro i heard is supposed to be good.

it would be nice if you did some searches then maybe asked an opinion on what to use out of the results youve found.

m5rcc

Application to Avoid: iPhoto
Indictment: iPhoto is limited in function, has funky save locations, and is insanely slow.
Superior Alternative(s): Lyn, Picasa

Application to Avoid: iMovie
Indictment: iMovie '06 was awesome but the new versions have lost features, slowed down performance, and added an oddball interface that makes it difficult to use.
Superior Alternative(s): iMovie 06, Avidemux

m5rcc

wapow wrote: »

You know what i did
Went to google
typed

imovie similar

HEY PRESTO! Lots and Lots of software etc..........

Final Cut Pro i heard is supposed to be good.

it would be nice if you did some searches then maybe asked an opinion on what to use out of the results youve found.

You can say that of most questions on here....I've given up on it and just got on with it....

wapow

m5rcc wrote: »

You can say that of most questions on here....I've given up on it and just got on with it....

there was a site where you can put a link in and then post on forums.

When users click on it, its like a video which does the google search for them and then takes them to the search results! Its hilarious! watch the techie board full of me posting that as replies hehehe

Annieuk75

Thanks for your help.Maybe from now on I should just Google and avoid this forum?

wapow

Annieuk75 wrote: »

Thanks for your help.Maybe from now on I should just Google and avoid this forum?

would you also like an answer on how to end your life in a theatrical way and who to pass your inheritance to? me me me me oh wait you just couldnt take the help provided and had to be sarky. typical. not pleased with anything are ya!

wapow

OP = Click for NFO

ada1988

you can find some software to replace your imovie and iphoto.
For iphoto i think you can use the google Picasa to edit your photos.
then you can use a video Editor to edit the videos.

Annieuk75

Thanks ada, I'll check it out. wapow - sorry if you thought I was being sarky, it's just that recently, I have found very sarky comment when asking for help on this forum. I did Google for video software, and as I am not very good with technology, thought I would ask advice here. I just thought someone here would be able to recommend something they are using.

m5rcc

Annieuk75 wrote: »

Thanks ada, I'll check it out. wapow - sorry if you thought I was being sarky, it's just that recently, I have found very sarky comment when asking for help on this forum. I did Google for video software, and as I am not very good with technology, thought I would ask advice here. I just thought someone here would be able to recommend something they are using.

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