Editing DVD / .ts videos

[RepairingDave]

I've got some files that were recorded onto a memory card, which I would like to put on a DVD.

I've transferred the filed to my PC, but now want to edit/trim the video before hopefully burning them onto a DVD.

So far I've tried avidemux which saves the video as .mkv that I am not familiar with and Microsoft Clipchamp which exports the video as .mp4 and will take ages based on the on I tried.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a simple, free editing software that I can use.

Thanks.

 

[RandomGrinch]

I've recently started using Shotcut...

Shotcut - Home

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

shotcut.org

First impressions are very good, it's powerful and easy to use.
I've also been impressed by being able to experiment with effects in real-time.

I'm afraid I haven't played with DVD authoring, and I know this isn't the simple software you were searching for, but it may be worth a look?

Edit:
Just remembered, Avidemux allows quick edits of MPEG-2 streams (.ts), because it can cut off chunks of video, without having to re-encode the whole lot.
Encoding the video with Shotcut, will possibly take as long as it would with Clipchamp.

 

[RepairingDave]

I've recently started using Shotcut...

Thanks for your suggestion. It is definitely worth a look... I will just have to see how long the encoding takes.

I don't necessarily need simple software, but I want something easy to use to do what I see as a quite simple edit ( i.e. I won't be using the bells and whistles, so it doesn't matter if they are there or not).

 

[mrlennie]

If you’re looking for something easy yet effective for simple video editing tasks, you might want to check out some free tools that offer straightforward options. I’ve had similar experiences trying out various software and getting frustrated with how long encoding takes or how complicated the interface feels. I’ve had luck with programs focusing on ease of use while still getting the job done.

For instance, I found this list handy when searching for free video editing software. It breaks down various tools and their features, helping you find the right fit for your needs. You might find some better alternatives there:https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/free-video-editing-software.html

 

[foxhole]

MKV is one of the most common video files and produces high definition video with a small file size.
Home burned dvd can become unreadable after a few years.

 

[davelx]

Shotcut is good but I prefer KDEnlive.

 

[mattylad]

Make them MKV files and install VLC on your PC, also put the installer on the disk too.

VLC - Features - VideoLAN

www.videolan.org

Being able to find a portable version for on the disk would be better though.

 

[mattylad]

On 2nd thoughts, use the kdenlive standalone version on the disk.

Download - Kdenlive

Download Kdenlive now to start free and open-source powered video editing on Linux, Windows or macOS! Feature rich and production ready.

kdenlive.org

This way, your able to play it on any system that may not have the correct player installed.