free video editing software recommendations

sworks · 8th October 2015, 18:28

I have a new dashcam that I have set to record the length of the journey. I can drop down to 3,5 or 10 minutes but want to keep less files. However, I would like to just extract small clips, like the BMW owner that pulled out on me this morning! Can anybody recommend a free to use piece of software that will allow me to do this?
Thanks

pm77 · 8th October 2015, 21:35

I tend to stay away from windows as much as possible... (I presume you meant for windows, rather than Mac or Linux?) http://www.techradar.com/news/softwa...wnload-1136264 probably has a few to try

sworks · 9th October 2015, 06:24

Yes, Windows. Thanks for the link. I downloaded a Microsoft one so I will try it over the weekend

J1MBO · 9th October 2015, 07:41

Mark, I used to use windows movie maker before buying Sony Vegas, indeed I still use wmm to convert some mp4 formats prior to editing.

jimn · 12th October 2015, 17:42

I'd recommend keeping the files as short as possible, I have mine set to 1 minute, and then use something like Registrator Viewer to view the feed and select the files with the specific incident. If your dashcam has a GPS this can also show your track and speed at the time.

sworks · 14th October 2015, 21:43

Thanks for the help guys, I tried a Windows one that was overly complicated and exported in a file that iTunes wouldn't accept. The dashcam is wifi so I've just reduced the times to 3 minute clips that I can download straight to my phone

8th October 2015, 18:28	#1
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8th October 2015, 21:35	#2
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9th October 2015, 06:24	#3
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,072 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Yes, Windows. Thanks for the link. I downloaded a Microsoft one so I will try it over the weekend __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

12th October 2015, 17:42	#5
jimn Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Amber Valley Posts: 181 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd recommend keeping the files as short as possible, I have mine set to 1 minute, and then use something like Registrator Viewer to view the feed and select the files with the specific incident. If your dashcam has a GPS this can also show your track and speed at the time. __________________ Done Buy Rover 75 Tourer (27th March 2012, 119,473 miles) Replace broken window switches, fit warning triangle, remove mobile phone aerial & wiring, replace boot cover (now includes 'dog' net), new clutch (122,740 miles), Jules' plenum guard, replace Harmony, new Bosch MAF (129,597 miles) To Do Fog lights (bought, to be fitted), aux power (bought, to be fitted)

14th October 2015, 21:43	#6
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,072 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Thanks for the help guys, I tried a Windows one that was overly complicated and exported in a file that iTunes wouldn't accept. The dashcam is wifi so I've just reduced the times to 3 minute clips that I can download straight to my phone __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

9th October 2015, 07:41	#4
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Mark, I used to use windows movie maker before buying Sony Vegas, indeed I still use wmm to convert some mp4 formats prior to editing.