People have always been influenced and stimulated by videos which have great effects complementing already excellent content. Be it for home videos, or those to be uploaded to a website, or YouTube, for the whole world to see, now budding producers can create professional quality videos with effects, transitions and multi-format saving thanks to video editing tools which are either open source or free to use.
The following is a list of some of the best free video editing tools:
- Avidemux is a simple free video sequencer and video editor with a great set of complex features. It is totally free. Make home videos like never before with this software, supporting various formats generally used by modern day video cameras to store video.
- Virtualdub is the veteran of all free video editing software on the web. It has been around almost since the very inception of the internet itself. A great set of tools for all levels of video editing expertise with many functions and features. It is especially good for intermediate to advanced users although it may not take much time to learn the features for a regular PC user. Adding effects like morphing, color transitions, adjusting brightness and contrast, saving in various formats are all possible with Virtualdub.
- Vivia exists for both Linux and Windows, and is a free, but simplistic, video editor keeping the beginner and everyday video maker in mind. It is very good for DV videos, to which you can add effects and transitions along with music and other audio. Sequencing, modifying and saving videos in most player compatible formats are also extremely easy to use. It has all the commercial quality software essentials built in for free.
- Wax : Have you ever dreamed of making professional quality video with captivating effects? Here is the answer. Wax is a free and beautifully designed application for performing all the complexities of video editing, but condensed into an amateur friendly environment. It is very good for quick fix video editing requirements but also suitable for complex requirements like effects, transition and sequencing.
- ZS4 Video editing and compositing was a chore until the arrival of ZS4. This software is free and comes with loads of effects and other features for a fully satisfying experience with your video editing requirements.This is one application that gives the power of commercial grade software for free.
Choosing from the above may seem difficult, however, so long as you know what you want to use the video editing software for, it is easy to make a quick selection. Those who need the advanced features offered Virtualdub and Wax will find them a breeze to use, while anyone looking for a quick and easy solution can pick between Vivia and ZS4.
