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I am trying to develop a video tool for health care educators that would have them film a clip or two (some of which could be fast like running) drag mostly preedited clips and place them in a timeline--then render to DVD or VHS. Preview that and give it to a person.

They will value quick rendering time and simple software, oh and stability, stability, stability. It needs to go from Camera to DVD or VHS quickly most of the time with minor editing (slow motion) and sometimes without. Ability to preview the final tape would be handy. All for cheap of course. Video quality does not have to be stellar. Main points are:

1. Nonlinear video editing that is intuitive (these people will want to spend very little time figuring out the program or troubleshooting). What are the best simple video editing programs that allow a drag and drop timeline and one click voiceovers?

2. The final product would be either VHS tape or DVD and the run time of the video for each project will be 30 minutes or less--probably in the 15 minute range.

3. Time is of the essence (rendering time). Film to VHS or DVD quickly. Rendering is predominately RAM isn't it? How much does processor speed weigh in??

Any VCR's out there that would use a LANC connection and be controlled by the computer??
Should I go with a computer or something like the Cassablanca standalone nonPC--any new technology I don't know of?

I am going to possibly need a lot of them--anyone know of volume discount place--cow members?

Sorry that is so long winded. Appreciate your comments and expertise.

Thanks,
John