Video Editing Software

Digital video editing has opened the door to a vast array of creativity for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced professional video editor. These articles include video editing software buyer's guides and reviews to help you pick the editing software that best fits your skill level and your pocketbook.

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Editing Techniques

In these articles our video editors explain the principles of good editing and will guide you through the editing process.

• How To Make a Slow Motion Video Clip
  January, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Slow motion is when the playback of a video clip appears to be slower than the natural speed of the events. This illusion can be done in several ways.
• 2009 Video Editing Software Programs Buyer's Guide
  November, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  We've seen lots of great updates in editing software this year on both the consumer and professional levels, giving the editor even more options to choose from.
• Basic Video Editing
  October, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  So you've got a camera and you've gone out and shot some video with it. Sooner or later you're going to want to understand how to do Basic Video Editing.
• Editing Video Clips To Remove Unwanted Objects
  October, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  The most common offender is the tip of a shotgun mic that has dipped into the shot from above. We also might see the edge of a light stand or a barndoor
• Editing: Screen Capturing for Everyone
  September, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Companies need promotional & instructional videos created for their software applications, web applications, web stores & other computer-platform…
• Editing: Fool Proof Collaboration for Online Video Producers
  August, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Smart producers are using online video collaboration to get fast feedback from their clients and to make adjustments without needing to meet the client.
• Getting Started With Free Video Editing Software
  June, 2009
  by John Devcic
  If you buy a Macintosh or Windows based system, here are some tips on getting started with the free video editing software that comes with your computer.
• In box: readers' letters
  March, 2009
  by The Editors
  DTV Confusion Cleared a Bit: technical details of what was really happening... A Picture Worth 1000 Words: DIY camera jib ... More Editing Tricks: I hope I…
• Editing Scoping Out Your Video
  October, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  Many editing software programs offer a variety of colorful scopes to help enhance the hue, color, and brilliance, among other editing tweaks. But how do they…

Video Editing Software Reviews

There are many types of editing software available in the market today and, with the right editing application, anyone can edit. These articles will help you compare video editing software to find the best video editing program for you.

• Adobe Premiere Elements 8 Reviewed
  January, 2010
  by Douglas Dixon
  Consumer video editing with impressive automated assists plus advanced features.
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Home Video Editing Software: Magix Video Pro X Video Editing Program Review
  June, 2009
  by Tom Skowronski
  Magix Video Pro X is a good video editing program. It takes beginners up to the next step, and applies that same user-friendly workspace to avoid confusion.
• Review: Serif MoviePuls X3 Video Editing Software
  June, 2009
  by Tom Skowronski
  Serif MoviePlus X3 is a an all around entry level editing program for making professional looking videos and taking your projects to the next level.
• Software Review Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 Video Editing Software
  December, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  Edit Easy... It's interesting that editing software of all levels has gained features unimaginable even a couple of years ago, while becoming easier to use at&h…
• Software Review: Apple Final Cut Express 4 Video Editing Software
  March, 2008
  by Andrew Burke
  When Three Just Isn't Enough
• Video Editing Software
  November, 2007
  by Michael Fitzer
  When someone asks the question "Where should I start?" you might expect the answer to be something as simple as "Start at the beginning." Sounds reasonable…
• What's in Your Editing Software?
  October, 2007
  by Teresa Echazabal
  There are many types of editing software available in the market today and, with the right editing application, anyone can edit.
• Video Editing: What is Multicam Editing?
  July, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
  Shooting performances or group discussions is difficult using one video camera, but it can be a nightmare with several cameras and without good planning.
• AVCHD in the News| New AVCHD camcorders and AVCHD upgrades by major software providers.
  July, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video Industry News Panasonic's new AVCHD camcorders, the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1. Sony adds 3 camcorders: the HDR-CX7, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR5 to their line.

Video Editing Blog Posts

• Elemental Technologies Releases Elemental Server, Reshapes The Economics of Online Video
  Nov 12
• Finding Veterans' Voices through Video
  Nov 11
• Sony Releases Vegas Pro 9.0c Software With New Features For Professional Video Editing Workflows
  Nov 3
• Avid Helps Cultivate the Next Generation of News Professionals with ABC News On Campus Program
  Oct 29

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