[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ Video editing / DVD creation software, Which is best?

[Rogue Znowman]

I bought a DV cam on boxing day (Panasonic PV-GS13), and then went on a week-long snowboarding trip to the mountains. I now have three hours of footage (some of the mountains, but most is a bunch of drunk guys (us) chasing women).

Now I want to:
1) Edit the footage to cut out the crap, group the related scenes together, add music, etc.
2) Create a DVD with the completed product, including menus, bonus features, commentary, etc.

Since I just got the camera now, I have no experience with it yet... therefore I'm not sure which software would complete these tasks the best. Can any of you offer a recommendation?

Thanks.

[Awai]

ditto sproutme really...as you've spent some decent bucks on a camera learning premiere, even in its cut down elements form will definately give you a better grounding than other entry level editing packages.

encores a nice dvd creation program and opens up lots of the dvd design spec. it might be a bit of a leap in the dark to someone new to dvd tho so getting a simple drag and drop program might get you up and running quicker. or if you want to dabble in DVD creation then getting a trial of DVDlab would be my number one recommendation.

Awai.