The document reviews and compares three video editing software options: Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and Lightworks. Avid Media Composer costs $999 but can be updated for a discounted price and has a similar feature set to Premiere. Lightworks has a free basic version and costs $30-$60 annually for pro versions, though it has a very steep learning curve. Overall, Lightworks is the most affordable, Premiere the easiest for beginners, and each program suits different customers well.