I’ve been looking for something like that as well. I’m a complete novice and would like to create a youtube tutorial video using still photos, mp3 audio, text, video and simple fade-in fade-out transitions. I found a list of recommended free software w/ in-depth reviews here: [
www.pcadvisor.co.uk]
I haven’t tried any of them yet but, based on the ratings, Lightworks and VSDS seem promising. There are also sites that let you upload and create videos online (incl. youtube, iirc) but I don’t want to upload my content to an unknown entity. If I take the plunge and try Lightworks and/or VSDS, I’ll let you know my thoughts. I would also be interested in any recommendations by IORRians.