Free Video Editing Software
Say goodbye to crappy looking web videos - Use free video editing software to give your videos a slick, professional look.
So you've got your footage in the can. You can picture the masterpiece forming within your mind. Images of all the Youtube honours you are going to achieve flash past. Excitement builds as you watch over your video footage and see there are some great moments and some beautiful Oscar worthy shots. And, then there's that moment when the tripod fell over during a take. And that moment when you forgot to turn the microphone on. And oh yes, that moment when you realized there was a giant alfalfa sprout stuck in your front teeth. Suddenly despair begins to set in - the images of all those Youtube honours begins to fade into oblivion. But alas, all is not lost.
There is a solution - Editing your video.
- But isn't video editing complicated?
- Time consuming?
- Expensive?
Not any more. It's time to cut the crap - and I mean this in the video editing sense. With the availability of free video editing software there are no longer any excuses. Editing your video allows you to cut the crap – the line fluffs, unsightly camerawork, boring parts and the bloopers (although you may want to keep these for another video) - so you can create a slick, professional, engaging and entertaining video. Free video editing software is incredibly simple and efficient to use. And believe me when I say this, having taught 10 -12 year old boys video skills, anyone can learn how to do it.
So what can you do with free video editing software?
- Edit together footage from different tapes/files
- Add music, sound fx and voiceovers
- Mix photos
- Create titles and credits
- Add Scene Transitions
- Apply simple visual effects
- Export to video tape or Dvd
- Upload directly to the web
So are you getting a little more excited about the creative possibilities for your web videos?
And the great news is that you probably already have free video editing software installed on your computer. Windows usually comes with Movie Maker and Mac with iMovie.Let's take a quick look at some of the free video programs available.
Free Video Editing Software Showcase
Windows Movie Maker - Import video clips directly from your camcorder.
- Wide range of transitions, titles and some visual effects.
- Export to Dvd, the web, or back onto videotape.
- Auto movie feature (great if you're pressed for time).
Apple iMovieHD - Import video from your camcorder
- Features transitions, title templates & visual effects
- Easy integration with itunes, iphoto, garageband & idvd.
- Built for sharing - on the web, iphone, ipods, AppleTV
There are also three other nifty programs available for download on the internet.
 Pinnacle Video Spin - Windows editing tool
- Edits files already on your computer
- Mix videos, photos and music together
- Add transitions and titles
- Easily upload to the web in a snap
 VideoThang - Windows editing tool
- Edits files already on your computer
- Mix videos, photos and music together
- Great online video sharing community
 ZS4 - Both Windows and Mac
- Advanced features
- Many effects including excellent colour keying
- Green screen capabilities
Any of the above editing programs should be flexible enough to get you started, and they are great for learning the techniques of video editing.
There is also a growing array of online video editors popping up on the internet. These sites allow you to edit and remix your web videos online. You can then share them with friends, or embed them on your website.
Stay tuned for video tutorials introducing you to the above free editing programs and the features they offer.
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