What is a good free video editing program?

Question

It just needs to be able to cut video and add music.

I used Windows Movie Maker, but it kept shutting down.

I also tried Videospin, but for some reason it doesn't play the video all the time just the music.

Please help me!

Answer 1

Hi there - Let's take a look at what's out there shall we?

If you are on a PC there are the following:

1) Jahshaka

Jahshaka is a free multi-use offline editing tool. Although it is still fairly new on the market.

2) T@B ZS4

T2B ZS4 is a free video editing and compositing tool from Zwei-Stein. Its not for everyone, but it could be for you.

3) Wax

A free tool with powerful editing and compositing abilities.

4) Video Spin

Video Spin is the free video editing tool from Avid. You said it has issues playing some of your video. I suspect you're missing a codec for that file. Once the appropriate codec is found it should work

5) Vivia

Vivia is a basic editing software which is currently being developed and is in Beta testing. If you are using Linux or Windows you might want to check this out

6) Avidemux

One of the more stable and complete free tools available.

7) Blender

Blender is a powerful, multi-use editing/compositing and modeling tool. It's one of the best on the market and it's free.

Generally speaking, unless you are only doing very basic things you may need more than one tool to create your final vision. I would recommend something like Avidemux or even Blender (If your after something very powerful and free)

Other than that you're into the 'big guns' such as Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro

Information about these and more can be found on this web site.

Hope this helps

Freevideoman

Answer 2

You may try AVS Video Editor which has many great functions. The features in the official site are below:

1. Direct Transfer to iPod, PSP, Mobiles and Other Portable Players

2. Supports Virtually ALL Video Formats

3. Burn Movie DVDs

4. Capture and Edit Video from External Devices

5. Edit Video and Enhance Your Movies

6. Create Slide Shows

7. Make Perfect Audio for Your Video Editing Tasks

8. Scene Detection

9. Convenient Video Editing Tools and Interface

There is the free download link:

http://www.freedvdripper.org/dvdvideocon...

Also, you can use Photoshop which may be difficult for us:

http://www.adobe.com

Answer 3

Avidemux

Answer 4

You may want to check out videodub you can find a review of it here http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-fre...

Answer 5

unfortunately if you're a windows user, you don't have many free choices, unless you want to get pirated software, which may get you sued, so save up your money, and hopefully buy sony vegas or other software.

Answer 6

You may take a look at this website, it collects many free video editing software, I'm sure you will find one you need.

http://www.freedvdripper.net/free-video-...

Or you may try this all-in-one video editor, my friends recommend it to me, it's not free, but it's easy to use and works pretty well for me, it embeds many special effects. I had made a video with it and the video got award, that's pretty cool.

http://www.freedvdripper.net/software/mo...

If you have any other questions, feel free to email me.