Computer Video Products (page 2)

Editing Software

Video editing software is becoming so popular that many standard computer systems now come bundled with simple video editors. Editing software allows you to arrange your footage, add music, narration, special effects and titles. Everything you need to complete a video project. It also allows you to choose various formats for output.
Sometimes the hardware you buy includes editing software. There are software bundles that accompany many digitizing/capture cards and there is always software included with turnkey systems.
The best way to figure out which software is best for you is to assess your editing goals. Do you just want to do basic, no-frills editing for family and friends, or do you want to do some more advanced titling, transitions, effects and be able to layer lots of video and audio tracks? Once you figure these things out, look over the Editing Software grid and compare the abilities of each program. Price is often a good indicator of sophistication. As a rule, the more you pay the more features you get. Though you can accomplish quite a bit with many of the less expensive programs, anything under $400 is generally for beginners or hobby…