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I want to start transferring some home movies to Blu ray, but am a bit overwhelmed by the number of options. I've used iMovie several times in the past to create wedding videos I've shot for friends in conjunction with iDVD, but have had an HD Handycam for a few years now that I want to start utilizing the HD quality for burning home movies.
I have a Sony HD Handycam (HDR-CX130), Samsung Bluray writer (model SE-506), and MBP (late '08 model I think) 2.6Ghz with OSX 10.6.8.
Having used imovie for all my previous stuff, I wish I could continue using it as I have really enjoyed working with it so far, but am aware it doesn't support burning to BD. I have looked at a few software options (Toast 11, Aiseesoft BR Ripper, and FCP). I'd read that Toast was less than desirable with it's menu options, etc, saw good reviews on at least the overall quality and capability of Aiseesoft, but hadn't looked in depth much more at any of the FCPs given the cost, relative to my novice/home enthusiast level at this time.
Given that it doesn't seem possible at least in the near future to utilize iMovie for editing and effectively burning to BD, I'm interested in the most reliable, compatible software anyone has experience with, that is similar to Imovie's ease of use, and has similar similar editing tools (transitions, audio, etc). If Final Cut is really the best option to get the Mac ease of use style, I'll happily pay for it if it will give longevity of use, but if there are cheaper (Toast and Aiseesoft were a fraction of the cost) options, that are as effective on my level, I'd love to pursue those.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
I have a Sony HD Handycam (HDR-CX130), Samsung Bluray writer (model SE-506), and MBP (late '08 model I think) 2.6Ghz with OSX 10.6.8.
Having used imovie for all my previous stuff, I wish I could continue using it as I have really enjoyed working with it so far, but am aware it doesn't support burning to BD. I have looked at a few software options (Toast 11, Aiseesoft BR Ripper, and FCP). I'd read that Toast was less than desirable with it's menu options, etc, saw good reviews on at least the overall quality and capability of Aiseesoft, but hadn't looked in depth much more at any of the FCPs given the cost, relative to my novice/home enthusiast level at this time.
Given that it doesn't seem possible at least in the near future to utilize iMovie for editing and effectively burning to BD, I'm interested in the most reliable, compatible software anyone has experience with, that is similar to Imovie's ease of use, and has similar similar editing tools (transitions, audio, etc). If Final Cut is really the best option to get the Mac ease of use style, I'll happily pay for it if it will give longevity of use, but if there are cheaper (Toast and Aiseesoft were a fraction of the cost) options, that are as effective on my level, I'd love to pursue those.
Thanks for all the suggestions!