Free Video Editing Software
Programs for Beginners
software programs for you to try your hands at video editing.
Advantages of Freeware Video Editing Software
If you want to get a feel of video editing, I think you should try out one of the free video editing software, before you decide to buy something.
It is an inexpensive method of getting used to the various functions/features available. Though it may be of limited capability, you can still play around with the software and learn a lot.
You can download these free video editing software programs from their manufacturer's sites. Just download, install and use the software to help you get a feel of the various features available.
Disadvantages of Freeware Video Editing Software
Though they are freeware video editing software, they could be of limited capability. Some of the features may also not be available though the manufacturer's site may say something else.
Besides, don't expect anything in terms of support. You may have to go through the FAQs to figure out the problems/issues.
List of Free Video Editing Software!
Here is a list of the best freeware video editing software, available for you to use.
Microsoft Movie Maker
Microsoft Movie Maker comes along with windows Vista or above, in almost all the new computers nowadays. It is one of the best free video editing software programs available and the latest upgrades are easily downloadable from Microsoft's website. Windows Movie Maker has many features to help you create/edit your home videos.
Apple iMovie
Another free Video Editing Software which is good but is available only on the MAC operating system...not on Windows. It is the best freeware video editing program for MAC users, but is available free only when you buy a new MAC. Apple iMovie has many advanced features for you to try out.
Avid FreeDV
Another good editing program which includes basic video and audio editing capabilities! Though not as user friendly as Movie Maker/iMovie, Avid FreeDV is till a good option to learn video editing. It is available for both Windows and MAC operating systems.
Wax
An upcoming video editing software program, it has many features which you will find useful. The capabilities seem to be more though it can be made to look more user-friendly. You can use it as a stand-alone application, or as a plug-in within other video editing programs.
Zwei-Stein
Another interesting and free video editing software program that is worth looking at is Zwei-Stein. Though it has got many features, the user interface is bit difficult to use. Give it a try!
Conclusion
If you are an absolute beginner, using the Microsoft Movie Maker (for Windows users) or the Apple iMovie (for MAC users) would be a good option, since they are easy to use and you can find a lot of documentation as well on how to use them. If you are technically strong, and don't want to invest in a good video editor, you can also try out the other freeware options, which will give you more features to use on your videos.
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