"Dub" wrote in message
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Hi,

After downloading the trial of Sony Vegas Studio Platinum 9, I eventually
(after some hours) found it won't import sound with avi files:
http://tinyurl.com/5ppn4c

On the basis that I am looking to pay for video editing software that will
actually do the job without being dependant on 3rd party plugs, can anyone
recommend a decent product for under £100.

This will only be used perhaps 6 times a year, so I don't have a need to
learn the ins and outs of every option. Just simple and reliable clipping,
editing etc.


TIA for every personal recommendation suggested.


Based on your last sentence "Just simple and reliable clipping,
editing etc. I would suggest you see if AVI Trimmer
http://www.solveigmm.com/?Products&p=AVITrimmer fulfils your needs and it's
free. Then there is VirtualDub http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net/ and
MPEGStreamclip http://www.squared5.com/ that's worth having also free.