What is the best simple way to remove parts and trim a movie file that you just downloaded off your camera?

i thought i saw this feature in a blog post but i am trying it with quicktime and it seems like it only works in the pro version.

i dont see this feature at all in windows media player.

this seems like a common pattern:

1. download pics and video from digital camera
2. Play video and realize that there are 10 extra seconds at the end or there is a part in the middle that you want to remove.

What is the best simple way to remove parts and trim a movie file?

Solution 1:

You essentially resort to a simple video editing program supporting clipping or trimming.

Some free options:

• Windows own Movie Maker.
• Pinnacle VideoSpin
• VirtualDub

Solution 2:

I happen to like Avidemux, free and Free.