Any good free video editing programs?

[Syxx_Killer]

I've been wondering if there are any good free video editing programs that you would recommend? My camera takes video in the AVCHD Lite format (.mts). I really like that format. I'd like an editing program that supports AVCHD Lite files, but I guess I could convert them if need be. Windows Movie Maker just doesn't cut it. For some reason Windows Movie Maker refuses to save the edited video for me. I appreciate any help!

[Penguin]

On this site you can find some freeware editors, you might choose one which fits you best. Personally I like avidemux and virtualdub, not sure if the latter eats avchd vids.
I would recommend converting the edited vids to h.264 though, as this format grants you compatibility/lets you burn it onto disc to watch in a hardware player. Basically a conversion to h.264 only removes the unneccessary crap which avchd includes, so there should be no loss of quality.

[kiwi_2005]

There use to be a free full version of Camtasia studio v7. I dont know if its still available tho.

[sidslotm]

I've been using MoviePlusX3 by Serif, works well. I did buy X5 but have'nt really moved on with it like I did with X3. Why, I'm not sure there both same in truth only X5 is updated.

Note: if you decide to try this link and download, beware, Serif are intense and continually try to get you to upgrade, Hope this helps

http://www.serif.com/free-video-editing-software/

[thewarrior008]

I usually use camtasia studio. It's very easy to use but it is not free though.

[Sailor Steve]

I use AVS. Also not free, but it comes with a whole bunch of video, audio and imaging programs, all for one price. I bought it to edit a video of my band three years ago, and I use it almost every day, mostly for video and audio conversions.