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Free Video Editing Software
There are lots of free video editing software available for download, but for Kindergarten teachers, ease of use is a primary consideration. Here are a few that has been shortlisted for review, not only video editors but also several excellent tools to aid the editing process.
| Application | Windows Movie Maker |
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| Download | http://windows.microsoft.com/en-HK/windows/get-movie-maker-download |
| Description | Windows Movie Maker is still the best. It is supremely easy to use. Just drag and drop a few clips in to the program (most formats are supported) and immediately they're assembled into order; transitions and special effects are just a click away. Windows Movie Maker 2012 is the latest version that runs on Windows 7 and 8. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Remark | Still the best. Easy to use single-track editor. No longer bundled with OS, needs to be download from Microsoft. |
| Application | NCH VideoPad Video Editor (free non-commercial version) |
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| Download | http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/ |
| Description | Designed to be intuitive, VideoPad is a fully featured video editor for creating professional quality videos in minutes. Making movies has never been easier. Drag and drop video clips for easy video editing. Apply effects and transitions, adjust video speed and more. One of the fastest video stream processors on the market. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X, Android 2.3.3, Kindle |
| Remark | True multi-track, non-linear video editor switchable to storyboard mode. 50 visual and transitions effects. Sophisticated audio mixing capability. Extenable suite of application software. Amazing little program. *Performance glitches reported by users. +Highly recommended. |
| Application | VSDC Free Video Editor |
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| Download | http://www.videosoftdev.com/free-video-editor |
| Description | The video editor is intended for editing video files and creating videos of any complexity involving various visual and audio effects. The program offers rich functionality and yet has a simple and intuitive interface, allowing you to create videos with a bare minimum of efforts. Can't afford Adobe Premiere? Then give this a shot. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Remark | Non-linear video editor for those who need something more than Movie Maker. Lack of documentation makes it hard to use, but once mastered it is a capable software. Lots of sophisticated features. Supports virtually all video, image and audio formats and codecs. |
| Application | Ezvid |
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| Download | http://www.ezvid.com/ |
| Description | Ezvid Free Video Editing Software is now gaining a lot of users who are looking for an easy-to-use, fast, simple, drag-n-drop, and hassle-free video editing program. It is thought to be the world's easiest and best video and slideshow creator for Windows, and is 100% Freeware forever. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Remark | This software is designed for silent screen capture and voiceover of anything running on a PC. It does not save finished videos to PC but uploads them to Youtube. *Appeal is limited by Youtube only playback. |
| Application | Avidemux |
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| Download | http://avidemux.sourceforge.net/ |
| Description | Videmux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Major Linux distributions |
| Remark | Essentially a hightech, non re-encoding slicer and joiner for piece-meal editing, with powerful features suitable for intermediate users. Not a true video editor, but a useful tool to prepare video clips for editing later. |
| Application | Kate's Video Toolkit |
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| Description | Kate's Video Toolkit is an extremely easy to use, all in one solution to all your video needs. It can trim files or join them, link two videos with a transition, create a sequence of videos with a custom soundtrack, and there's a simple file format conversion tool as well. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows only (assumed compatibility with Windows 7/8) |
| Remark | Primary functions: Convert, Cut, Join, Mix, Transitions, Player Use it as a piece-meal video editor. Idiot-proof interface. Capable of joining several video files at the same time without transition. |
| Application | Freemake Video Converter |
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| Download | http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/ |
| Description | Not a true video editing tool but a handy tool for converting video to AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, 3GP, DVD, MP3, iPad, iPhone, PSP, Android phones formats. Also video to MP3 with one click, rip and burn DVD, and convert YouTube to MP4, AVI, etc. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Remark | Easy to use. Intuitive interface. Online help. Video tutorials. Good for saving videos to mobile devices. |
| Application | Clip Converter |
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| Download | http://www.clipconverter.cc/ |
| Description | Clip Converter is a free online media conversion application, which allows you to record, convert and download nearly any audio or video URL to common formats. Currently supported services: Direct Download, YouTube (HQ and HD), Dailymotion (HQ) and many more. This free and fast converter allows you to watch your favorite YouTube videos on your cell phone, PSP, iPhone or nearly any other device. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera; Desktop: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X |
| Remark | Extremely easy to use, totally idiot-proof. Web service, browser plug-in or desktop application. +Highly recommended. |
| Application | VLC Media Player |
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| Download | http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html |
| Description | VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Most Linux distributions |
| Remark | A true universal media player, it is capable of playing audio and videos of any format. +Highly recommended. |
One last software worthy of mention is MoviePlus Started Edition.
MoviePlus Started Edition is an inexpensive yet feature-packed video editing software. It can be downloaded for a 14 days trial, after which you must purchase a codec pack for US$8.99 to continue using it. The codec pack will also unlock additional import and export of HD video formats. The starter edition can also be upgraded to the full MoviePlus X6 version for US$69.99. The full version is capable of multi-track non-linear video editing. The cost is on a par with other comparable products, such as Adobe Premiere Elements 12 (US$99.99), CyberLink PowerDirector 12 Ultra (US$84.99) and Corel VideoStudio Pro X6 (US$44.99).
| Application | MoviePlus Started Edition |
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| Download | http://www.serif.com/free-video-editing-software/ |
| Description | MoviePlus is an ideal software package for beginners, but if you're not a beginner don't write it off; it's also capable of some unexpectedly sophisticated results. Import and export files including WMV and AVI, Simple drag and drop tools, Cut and trim with ease, Edit your very own home movies, Enjoy editing effects and tools, So easy to use. (screenshot) |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Remark | Easy to use drag and drop interface. Quickly create sophisticated videos. Dual-track non-linear editing. Attractive upgrade path. Starter edition at US$8.99. +Highly recommended. |