Video editing programs are software which can be installed on computers to
retouch the videos that have been recorded to make them polished and appealing
for your viewers.
These programs are capable of editing video
clips or full length videos from camcorders, digital cameras and even mobile
phones, which are capable of recording video.
So which is the best
video editing program? In my experience, a good video editing program should give a very intuitive and elegant user
interface and allow you to accomplish editing tasks very quickly. However,
they are also complex enough to let you experiment with advanced video
effects if you so choose.
Let's take a more in-depth look at a list of 10 contenders for best video editing program.
These are the tools I keep turning to as part of my video editing hobby.
1. Corel
Video Studio Pro
One of my perennial favorites,
Corel Video Studio Pro is
one of the best among all the available video editing programs. With a very
simple user interface, the software is capable of completing some complex video
editing tasks with ease.
There are also a number of editing tools which are built-in and accessible
via a feature called the "Movie Wizard". This wizard allows the users to very
quickly put together a video which can be as long as full length movies.
The best part of the Corel VideoStudio is that the output can be saved in a
number of formats which allows the viewers to watch the video on computers, TV
or even video players for mobiles.
In addition, there are some other additional options like adding movie
titles, seamless integration of music as well as creation of simple slide shows.
A great package that can be used by both novice and professional editors with
ease. Check out my Corel
VideoStudio review here.
2. Movavi
I recently came across
Movavi, an amazing piece of software. This is an all-in-one
package of powerful yet easy-to-use tools for any video processing needs: edit,
enhance, convert, burn Blu-ray Disc & DVD.
For starters, you can transfer video and audio between more than 170 media
formats, including DVD and HD. You can also save video to than 180 portable
devices, including the Apple iPod, iPad, iPhone, Sony PSP™, Zune, BlackBerry,
etc.
You can easily create your video masterpiece using a customizable timeline
and powerful collection of video editing tools: split, crop, join, rotate, and
more. You can also enhance the video with built-in special effects.
Capture video into your PC? No problem. Movavi allows you to capture video
straight from DV cameras and or TV-tuners. Save MPEG-2 TS and AVCHD video from
camcorders to PC. Now you have a way to revive your old movie collection and
family videos stored on VHS cassettes.
As for sharing that video of yours, Movavi allows you to quickly burn CD, DVD or
Blu-ray media with video, music and data.
I love Movavi and I'm sure you will too. Check it out here.
3. Cybelink PowerDirector
Cyberlink PowerDirector
is also
a contender for best video editing program. What makes this program
unique is its concept of "import and capture". There is a standard set
of tools present in the programs which allows you to import an existing
video that is already
present on your computer's hard drive or you can capture a video from
portable
camera for video recording.
You can also capture a video straight from a DVD - a feature available only
in high-end video editing programs. Editing is as simple as it gets - you can
tinker with a large number of effects which can be personalized. Want to trim or
split a video? That again is a breeze. On the whole, a simple, extremely
user friendly and value-for-money editing suite.
4. Adobe Premiere Elements
Third in the cue is Adobe Premier Elements and a hot favorite. Besides the
fact that it is from a very trusted name in media software (i.e. Adobe),
Premiere Elements is capable of a whole host of features.
Uploading a video to the Web or burning a home movie on a DVD can be done with simple commands. The program
boasts one-touch transfer which allows you to capture the video output quickly from
a DV camcorder. You can also edit photos, narrate audios and create DVD menus.
Provided your computer has the minimum system requirements, Premiere Elements is
a lot of fun to use and comes highly recommended.
5. Pinnacle
Studio
Beginner or intermediate level user in video editing? Then you are going to love
Pinnacle Studio.
There are formats specified for different skill sets and all that you
need to do is to choose the one that suits you. This is nowhere close of
being an industrial software but the program is definitely good for
home users with lovely features and tools for special effects, panning
and zooming resolution and much more. The usage
of this software is so simple and self-explanatory that you may never
want to shift to other programs when you get used to it!
6. Easy Media Creator
Roxio Easy Media Creator is a video editing program that is fast and easy to use. Creating backups and burning them on
CD, DVD and Blu-Rayis simple - you can even schedule the burning process!
Easy Media Creator allows you to create soundtracks and playlists for your
video. Analog formats can also be converted to digital formats within the
software. I'll admit that Easy Media Creator is not as high quality as Corel
VideoStudio, Adobe Premiere Elements or Movavi, but the program toolset is
certainly still impressive enough. Which is why it makes it to my list of the
top 10 nominees for best video editing program.
7. Corel DVD MovieFactory
If you need to share video files quickly with others with minimal editing, you are going to love
Corel DVD MovieFactory.
MovieFactory focuses on creating a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray disc containing your
video production as quickly as possible. There are built-in templates which can
be customized - you can spend hours playing with these. You can use the timeline
and storyboard to gain control of the video editing process. There's even a nice
option to create music videos.
This is a beginners' level video editing program and is a whole lot of fun to use.
At intermediate or expert levels, the program is does not really make the cut.
8. Arcsoft
The Arcsoft program has a simple appearance but is loaded with features. Hook up
your camcorder to the computer to quickly start the video editing process. The
program can then run a pre-check your imported video can highlight unwanted scenes
to be automatically detected.
Drag and drop the imported clips into the storyboard for better control and
visualization. Videos can then be split into smaller clips, audio can be embedded into scenes,
while specific themes can be added to the videos. You can also create beautiful slideshows.
9. Sony Vegas Studio Premium
Sony Vegas Studio Premium is a great all-round video editing package that it
takes into account the expertise of the user. Whether you are a newbie or
professional video editor, the software has the feature set to support you.
What Sony Vegas Studio Premium does is that it recreates a video editing
studio right in the comfort of your own home. You can conveniently makes DVD or
Blu-ray copies of the videos you produced. Now you can preserve your beautifully
shot HD videos into media and distribute them easily to friends and family.
10. Movieplus
If you're a newbie to video editing, Movieplus is well suited to your needs.
The software follows a guided, step-by-step process to allow you to create your
first video production.
The storyboard allows arranging and sequencing of your clips so that you can
easily include the nice scenes and remove the unwanted ones.
Special effects, zooming and trimming are very well implemented and they
allow you to transform an otherwise boring video into a professional production
complete with solid, crisp effects.
Don't have time to wade through something like Adobe Premiere Pro to create a
nice home video? Well, go for Movieplus because it is great for creating super
videos with ease and without any professional knowledge.
Conclusion
Whether you're a hobbyist shooting a home video, or a professional planning a
formal video production, you absolutely need a robust video editing package.
The above 10 video editing programs are the best of the best and will help
you preserve memories and produce cutting-edge, beautiful looking videos that you can
keep for generations to come. Check out these programs, learn and experiment
with them and make your videos better.
P.S. If you asked me to choose, my favorites out of the ten would be
Corel
VideoStudio,
Adobe
Premiere Elements,
CyberLink
PowerDirector and
Movavi. You
have to experiment to see which one suits you - but based on my experience those
four are the ones I usually turn to.
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