Movie Edit Pro has several things going for it: It's easy to use, it imports video from everything from old VHS tapes to high-definition camcorders -- and everything in between -- and if you're not inclined to spend much time learning how to use its finer points, it will automatically import and edit your home movies, not to mention your cinema verite masterpiece.
You can create soundtracks to match your scenes, fix shaky footage, sharpen and brighten footage, fade in with dozens of special effects, edit in widescreen format, generate titles that would put a Hollywood pro to shame, fix bad soundtracks and even export your masterpiece to your smartphone. And yes, you can create movies for YouTube and your own web page.
There is no shortage of movie-editing software, but for the money, Movie Edit Pro has the advantage of being easy to use and powerful enough for the Spielberg in you. It's great for editing home movies, too.
"Movie Edit Pro 12" works on Windows Vista, XP or 2000. To order, send $29, plus $6 for shipping, to WashingtonCD, P.O. Box 351531, Los Angeles, CA 90035, or online at www.washingtoncd.net .
