Movie Editing Software for Beginners
As technology becomes more available and affordable, myriads of editing software are becoming available for filmmakers and videographers that make shooting and editing footage possible to do without breaking the bank.
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Apple versus Windows
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An important thing to consider is the editing platform: Apple or Windows as it will dictate the software compatibility.
Pinnacle Studio
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Pinnacle Studio HD for easy video editing. There are three types of Pinnacle Studio software for PCs. Prices vary depending on the tools included in the package. Studio HD is the cheapest and simplest with a user-friendly interface, the ability to add music and effects through drag-and-drop. You capture clips from a digital or video camera, phone or computer via a USB cable and then share online.
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Windows Movie Maker 2
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Windows Movie Maker 2 comes standard with Windows XP and can also be downloaded for free. The user can capture and edit video clips through drag-and-drop, add music effects and narration, share movies online or create a DVD.
iMovie from Apple
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iMovie is free software from Apple that has drag-and-drop functionality for easy editing and the ability to import songs from iTunes. It also has a magnified filmstrip view that shows the start and end of each clip for easy trimming.
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References
- Photo Credit movie clapboard image by NataV from Fotolia.com video shooting on the open air party image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
