by alexc » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:41 pm
This question really depends on what you are trying to do and what your budget allows and how you intend to deliver the final project. For a reasonable (albeit expensive) editing suite look into Adobe Premiere. When the price tag on that scares you away look at Adobe Premiere Elements, which will do all the basic editing most folks need. This editing is good enough for web streaming, and as long as the source is good, probably good enough for broadcast.
If you want something truly spectacular for video editin, I have always like Avid, but you are looking at pro level software there.
If you use a Mac, the only option is Final Cut Pro. There are others of course, but don't even bother with them.