[Rich]

Originally Posted by jchamp

VLC and Handbrake both have functionality to convert video, ... Handbrake requires less command line experience, and is a much easier one to use in general.

I used to use a program called Multiquence back in the day, I had bought a license that removed the shareware limitations on it, but that was back in 2002.
I've heard good reviews about Nero Vision, which I think is now Nero Video, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker.
My drug of choice is Lightworks, which had a strange learning curve due to some bizarre UI choices the developers made, but I had to use it for another project I was on a couple years ago.

If you have the time to learn the interface, I would recommend Lightworks. Otherwise any of the others can do what you need.

I use Handbrake myself -- very familiar with the Mac version of it. Free and works extremely well.