Conclusion
So that's home video editing in a nutshell. Here are some final notes.
Good footage helps.
It makes creating a good video easier because you have more moments to choose from when you're putting together the video.
If the footage is bad (ie, shaky camera, too much background noise, too bright, too dark, etc.), most consumer software don't have features that will allow you to fix these problems.
Editing starts with the shooting. Capture good footage and you can save yourself alot of hassle in the editing process.
Keep at it.
Don't quit because it's taking too long or your video didn't turn out perfect the first time. It gets easier and faster with practice.