Greetings, a simple question, what is the best software for editing mpeg 2 files?
Imagine if money was no object which would you recommend?
I use the ever reliable Mpeg Video Wizard which is great for mpeg 2 video however one is unable to place 2 videos on the timeline which is the software’s main letdown.
I have used Sony Vegas 8 Pro which is quite useless with mpeg 2 files and Avid Media Composer which doesn’t handle mpeg 2s.
Am going to give Pinnacle studio ultimate a bash.
I have other options such as Edius at my disposal.
The 2 features I use most are audio time stretch (to overdub HQ audio onto old music videos) and I need to be able to drag at least 2 videos onto the timeline for merging.
But most important I must be left with a good quality rendered mpeg 2 file (without any shimmering).
Any suggestions?


Sony Vegas Pro
Grass Valley EDIUS
Final Cut Studio
Avid Xpress Pro
Avid Media Composer

Have you tried Premiere Pro?

You can get the trial from adobe's website.