Fast Forward: Be Kind to Your Audience With a Video Editing Program

There are many video editing programs to choose from, and they can all help you to make more professional looking videos that are more enjoyable to watch. It doesn’t matter whether you mainly film family videos of important events, business videos for your website or longer projects like films. Even the most simple videos can benefit from video editing software.

But which program should you choose? Here are some factors to consider when choosing an editing suite for your projects, as well as some of the best that are currently available on the market.

Choosing the Right Software

The first thing to do is decide on a budget. Video editing programs range from completely free to very expensive, and the more costly options tend to come with more advanced features. However, you need to decide whether you actually need all of these added features and are willing to pay for them.

Some editing programs are known for being very simple to use, even for people who have never edited videos before. Others are more complex but may come with more features. A simple interface is useful if you just want to edit the odd family movie, whereas if you are making more serious projects, you may be more willing to spend a long time working out all of the features.

You should not forget the system requirements of each program. Some editing programs may require a very powerful computer. If you don’t have one, this could affect your ability to run the software properly.

Also, don’t forget the level of technical support provided. If you are going to be working on more complex projects, you may want to be able to contact an expert support team to answer your questions, so find out whether you are able to call or email the technical support and receive a speedy response.

Top Editing Software Programs

Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is one of the most comprehensive editing programs available, and it is used for professional level editing. A powerful computer is required to use it properly, and it comes with a huge range of advanced features.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Alternatively, you could choose Adobe Premiere Elements. This is a smaller and simpler version of Premiere Pro, and is more suited to casual home users.

Final Cut Pro

This is a fast and powerful video editing program from Apple that boasts a wide range of features including multi-cam support and a many professional tools for pro users.

iMovie

For Mac users who don’t want to splash out on Final Cut Pro, all new Macs come with Apple’s simpler editing suite, iMovie. This is a very popular video editing program, and one of the main advantages of iMovie is that it is very simple to use. However, although it is excellent for simple tasks like adding music and cropping, it does not have as many advanced features as some of the other more comprehensive programs.

Pinnacle Studio

Pinnacle Studio is an advanced editing program that is aimed at people who are already familiar with video editing rather than complete beginners. It comes with many features and special effects, and it also allows you to upload completed projects directly to various video sharing sites including YouTube. This makes it ideal if you want to share your video, and people can download it from YouTube using a program like YTD.

Corel VideoStudio Pro X6

This program is less expensive than some of the others, but is still very powerful and comes packed full of features, including excellent stop motion controls and more. It is a good option for amateurs who want to get access to a quality product for less.

Find the Right Editing Software for You

If you want to create stunning videos, you will need an editing suite. Choosing one from the many that are available can be difficult, so think over what you really need from your editing program before trying some out. Remember that many of these programs come with free trials so you can try them out for yourself and decide which one works best for you.

Make sure you remember to respect IP when downloading.

Steven Young likes to check out the latest video software and programs. He also likes to report back on his experiences with them to help others make the right choice.