| So you've seen someone else do it, can you also | | | | be necessary. Your computer will need adequate |
| edit video and make your own move or clips. It | | | | memory to run a video editing program. It is |
| could be easier if you knew what to look for in | | | | important to purchase one that you can |
| video editing software. | | | | effectively run on your computer. |
| Have Some Fun the High Tech Way With Video | | | | Top features to value in video editing software. |
| Editing Software | | | | 1. Easy to operate - Editing can take several |
| Video Editing software is a personal software | | | | steps from start to finish. Give the software a |
| program designed to make editing your movies | | | | test run and make sure it is easy for you to |
| as fun as shooting them! The best video editing | | | | operate. |
| software is user-friendly for capturing, authoring | | | | 2. Broad range of features - You want enough |
| and burning. Capture your life on film. Create your | | | | features to get the job done you are trying to |
| own action movies, your funniest moments or | | | | complete. The higher the number of features, |
| your most special memories with a sound video | | | | may mean the more complex the software |
| editing software program. | | | | program is to operate. |
| What can you do with Video Editing Software? | | | | 3. Very easy to complete installation - Is the |
| Capture your videos | | | | installation process simple to follow and as few of |
| - Upload video files using popular formats such as | | | | steps as possible for the new video editing |
| video from Windows Media Player, Real Video, | | | | person. |
| and Quicktime: | | | | 4. Technical Support - Is there anyone there to |
| - Video from digital recorders the cream of the | | | | return emails or answer the phone. You are going |
| crop video editing software can capture video | | | | to have a question and you want the company to |
| from HDV, DV, analog camcorders, microMV and | | | | be there to help you. |
| from PC and digital cameras | | | | List of features to have. |
| - Capturing video from the traditional | | | | Ability to capture from different sources such as |
| entertainment formats such as TV, or VCR | | | | HDV/DV, Audio CD, Camcorder, VHS, TV Hi8 and |
| recording with the proper hardware. | | | | 8mm. |
| Video Edit | | | | Able to capture and import video and change the |
| - Mix, combine or rearrange video with timeline | | | | size and time limit. |
| editing you are able to drop and drag video clips | | | | Different editing views such as timeline and |
| or flies where you need them. | | | | storyboard. |
| - You can add text, menus and titles to your | | | | Able to split, trim, add text, insert audio tracks |
| videos. Several programs come with a variety of | | | | zoom in and out, loop playback and divide scenes. |
| menus, title templates, and you can also add text | | | | Various effects are needed such as special |
| effects. | | | | effects filters, titles and scrolling credits and add |
| - Add narration, sound effects and music, have a | | | | text animation. |
| good time editing your videos. Let your | | | | Slow motion effects are often used as well as |
| imagination flow by creating sound tracked | | | | the ability to change the contast. |
| wedding or birthday videos. Show off your | | | | Various photo editing tools are also useful. |
| humorous clips, by adding comedic narration and | | | | Audio editing features such as trim/fade, mute, |
| sound effects. | | | | add, mixing and crossfade. |
| Share Videos | | | | Top 3 Video Editing Software Programs |
| - Establish an online video album check out sites | | | | 1. Pinnacle Studio |
| like StashSpace, MyPhotoAlbum or Drop Shots | | | | 2. Power Director |
| which offer family friendly secure accounts. This | | | | 3. VideoWave |
| creates a private online space where everyone | | | | More on Features: |
| can share your videos with friends and family. | | | | The more tools available on a video editing |
| - Show your videos off to the world by posting | | | | program the more difficult it will be to use. A |
| them online. Post to your own video blog (vblog) | | | | good program will have tools that are easy to |
| Google Video, YouTube, or Grouper or any of the | | | | use. |
| other video sites online. | | | | If you purchase a complicated program the |
| - Design video gifts burn them to DVD's. Create | | | | chances of actually implementing it are slim. So |
| marketing presentations or archive your collection | | | | pay attention to the product's ability to recognize |
| onto blu-ray disc. | | | | the camcorder, and the setting up of all software |
| What to Look For in Video Editing Software | | | | capabilities. |
| When shopping for video editing software decide | | | | The video editing program you purchase must be |
| how you want to use the software. The | | | | of good sound quality. So look for tutorials, |
| programs run from very simple to more difficult. | | | | support forums, comprehensive documentation |
| A simple program might only burn DVD's or | | | | and a frequently asked questions section to help |
| convert formats. There are programs that offer | | | | you. |
| very thorough editing tools, such as special | | | | Video editing is a great and exciting way to have |
| effects, complicated templates, and sophisticated | | | | some good old high tech fun! Discover your |
| timeline edits. | | | | imagination all over again with video editing |
| Video editing can put a strain on your computer. | | | | software! |
| This means an upgrade to your computer may | | | | |