Basic tools required to enable video editing.

First of all I would suggest the following programs:

1. VLC Media Player.... An alternative to WMP etc (To play back any movie without the problem of having the correct/incorrect Codec for WMP)
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2. DVD Shrink 3.x.... (To copy the DVD onto the HDD, remove any protection and any foreign languages they do not want)
... A tutorial can be found here:
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3. AutoGordianKnot.2.x.... (To convert a DVD into a .avi file, which make it easier for editing).
... A tutorial can be found here:
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4. ? Suitable program to enable modifying the .avi movie. (as yet to be identified)
... If one comes along I will post it.


5. Nero or ConvertXtoDVD.... (To convert the finished .avi into DVD format and burn to disc)
... A tutorial can be found here:
... NOT FREE