Davids65

Does anyone know of a free software to trim the videos into usable file sizes. There must be some sort of video trimmer for a PC without having to buy a software package.

NSC5

You can still download Microsoft Movie Maker for Win 10 (or earlier) at no charge, google it for the Microsoft download site. I have used it and it works although it is a bit clumsy. For a large video count on it taking a while to process the file. My HP twin Xeon CPU engineering workstation took about 10 minutes to prep a 1 hour file I shot during a trip.

Davids65

Can't seem to get it to run not sure why this is very frustrating!
I started the PDR and just let it run for about 30 min but all I want is about a 30 second clip but what a project this is something that should have taken me about 5 min and it's been hours for something that isn't even important! What a waste of time

PapaLeo67

I also use Microsoft Movie Maker

Jay_Davis

I've usually had one as part of various packages I've got, so I haven't tried any of the free ones. Here's a list of some you can try:
http://www.techradar.com/news/softwa...editor-1330136

Z51 John

Go Pro has free software.

Bill Dearborn

Using Win 10 there isn't a lot. MS Movie Maker will not work. There was one nice free version that I tried but it put a big logo in the center of the picture and you had to purchase the full package to get rid of it.

I use the latest version of RaceRender. There is a free version that will work.

The big issue with using any editor that I have found is the embedded data is stripped from the video. You will not be able to take a short clip of a video and then use Cosworth Tool Box to look at vehicle data.

Bill

Davids65

I download VSDC video editor for free it asks you to upgrade but it doesn't make you and it does what I needed which is really just trim the length but it does much more as well.

I found this on youtube not saying it's me but I know the area well

Shadeux

VLC Media player. Free, open source, easy to use.

cheapthrills

I'm using windows 10 and use MS movie maker, works fine for me. Not great software but it will get the job done.

lakemg

Thanks for the info on this software. I downloaded and have been experimenting with it. It seems to be really nice especially for the price...

Davids65

I wish I had this last year for my trip to Tail of the Dragon!
I may have to go back for another go with the new car what a blast it would be.

pickleseimer

I'm aware the OP asked about video editors for a PC, so this is just additional info about possible alternatives. If he has access to a Mac, the included iMovie will perform the desired edits on PDR files from my '15. I also use Garmin's Virb Edit software, available for both Mac and PC/WinTel.

Davids65

For some reason I could not get the file to open on my wife's mac but I'm sure it is something I was doing wrong. I'm not a Mac guy I'm sure my kids could have gotten it to work without an issue but neither are around these days.