If you have experience of editing apps Premiere elements would be my choice,
a cut down version of a pro end app. If you want to get down to quick
editing with minimum fuss I'd look at ulead videostudio 9 or Pinnacle studio
9, both eay to use adn good value.

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> I'm trying to decide between these two lightweight video editors
> before purchase
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> thank you