There are many free video editing software programs available for download
today, but not all of them are good.
Many programs simply don't do what the manufacturers say that they will do, and
others don't provide enough - or any support.
Of course, most free software does not include the same level or quality of
support that you would expect to find with software that you purchase.
While you should remember that you get what you pay for, there really
is some good free video editing software available. Here are the top five that
we have found:
Already installed on newer computers that are
running Windows XP, Movie Maker has drag and drop features to make creating
and editing your movie easier. Microsoft has many add-ons for this software,
and upgrades are available through the website. This is one of the best free
video editing software programs available.
Apple iMovie is
comparable to Windows Movie Maker, but Apple iMovie is used on the MAC
operating system. Apple iMovie has many advanced features and add-ons.
Unfortunately, the software is only free if you buy a new MAC system. If you
want the software without buying the system, it is available for purchase.
One of the best free video editing programs available for MAC users.
Avid FreeDV is available
for both Windows and MAC operating systems, and includes basic video and
audio editing capabilities, as well as up to two streams of real-time
effects. On the whole, a solid video editing program that is slightly hard
to use, but very powerful once you learn its ins and outs.
Wax is a high performance
and flexible free video editing software program. It
started out as a college project, and has since grown. Wax is good for both
home users and professionals. It can be used as a stand-alone application,
or
as a plug-in to other video editors. The software also features unlimited
video and audio tracks with top-down compositing.
Zwei-Stein is great free
video editing software, but the user interface is
very technical. It is full featured, offering many different effects. It can
edit up to 256 video, audio, and still image clips. There are up to 64
effects, which can be chained serially. An interesting program that's worth
looking at.
Conclusion
Microsoft Movie Maker for
Windows users, and Apple iMovie for MAC users are probably the two easiest to
use free video editing software programs available. Both of the products will
allow you to do what you want to do with your videos. However, trying out the
others, you may find that you are able to add more effects and such to your
videos as well. Of all the available programs out there, these are the top five
free video editing software programs available.
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Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is a video editing
program that could be the answer to your video editing headaches. If you have
trouble creating good-looking home videos, VideoStudio Pro X2 makes
it easy for you. You can edit and produce Hollywood-style videos with a few
mouse clicks. You can also add music, transitions, special effects and text
credits to achieve professional results.
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