Often there is a need or desire to edit a video. For example, add a couple of effects, adjust the color balance, cut out unsuccessful frames, glue several videos into one whole, etc. A user who has never encountered such tasks will have a logical question: how can this be done? Everything is simple - a special program for video editing will help to cope with all these tasks.
Avidemux
The first video editing program to be discussed is Avidemux. This is a free open source video editor that has quite good functionality.
The interface of the program is simple, it’s easy to understand it even for a beginner. The operating system language is used as the main language.
Working with video files is not very convenient. In order to start doing something, you need to select the codec in the "Video output" menu. Only after that the “Filter” and “Settings” buttons are activated. In the second paragraph, you can play with the settings of the codec, select the quality, bit rate and many other parameters.
But the first paragraph “Filter” just contains all the basic tools for work. For convenience, everything is divided into separate menus. For example, in the “Color” item, you can select tools for adjusting the color rendering, and in order to speed up or slow down some part of the video, you need to go to the “Transformation” item.
Perhaps the biggest drawback of Avidemux can be considered truncated functionality. There are practically no transitions from one video to another, you can’t add titles or just add text, there are no additional effects, etc. Avidemux is the easiest video editing program.
Videopad
The next video editor on the list is VideoPad Video Editor. It must be said right away that the application has a trial period and after 14 days the restriction on video formats is turned on. Videopad will only work with avi-, wmv and asf files. A license is expensive, from $ 20 to $ 35.
VideoPad interface is significantly different from the previous program. It is more complex, but at the same time has great convenience. The language of the editor is selected during installation. A choice of English and Russian versions are available.
VideoPad allows you to glue several videos into one, add subtitles, effects, filters and much more. It is possible to slow down and speed up both certain parts of the video file and the entire video sequence. The program also has extensive tools for working with sound.
The main disadvantages of VideoPad are the trial period and the lack of a separate toolbar, as, for example, in Premiere Pro or Vegas.
"Video Montage"
Another simple program for editing video in Russian is VideoMontage. As in the previous case, there is a trial version with limited functionality and a paid one with additional functions. The cost of the license is $ 15, which is slightly lower than that of competitors.
The editor’s workspace is made as simple and clear as possible. Everything is divided into separate tabs. The first step is to add video and photos to the timeline panel (located below). Then, in step 2, you can edit the material, for example, add titles, effects, slow down or speed up the video, cut out unnecessary parts, carry out color correction, and much more. Steps 3 and 4 let you add transitions and music. And in the last, fifth step, the output settings are set. Everything is done as simple and clear as possible.
The disadvantages of the program include only the trial period and the compulsory purchase of a license for future use.
Movavi video editor
In third place in the list of video editing programs is Movavi Video Editor. This editor also has two types of licenses - free and paid. In the paid version, a number of useful functions are available, for example, animation of various objects or additional media libraries (music, sounds, stickers, etc.). The cost of the license is 1290 rubles.
As for the free version, in addition to limited functionality, you can use it only for 7 days, which, of course, is very small.
Movavi’s capabilities allow you to edit video files in any way you like, adding various effects, transitions, animation elements, titles, text, etc. There is the ability to work with the color gamut of the image, adjust the sound, slow down and speed up the video sequence, glue several files into one and much, much more.
In addition, it is worth noting the ability to quickly edit using the built-in wizard to create clips. It is enough to add all the necessary videos, select the music and click on the "Start" button. The video editing program will cut files on its own, add effects, transitions and save the finished video to your computer.
Movavi has only one drawback - a 7-day free version and a mandatory purchase for future use.
Vegas
Well, the last program for editing video on a computer for today is Sony Vegas. Of all presented today, it is considered the most advanced and has the greatest functionality. The license in this editor is paid, although you can download any trial version (even the most expensive one) for review.
The cost of the license is quite high - from 3,000 to 48,000 rubles.
What, in fact, is notable for the Vegas video editor? Here is a very convenient user interface. Each menu, each tool, button, etc. is in its place, which saves a lot of time when working.
The program allows you to stick together video, slow down and accelerate, add transitions, titles, text, edit audio tracks, apply various filters and much more.
Also in Vegas there are many very cool additional plugins that allow you to get incredible results. For example, you can add lightning or northern lights to the sky or even create your own clouds.
The possibilities of the program are huge. It is used by many users around the world with pleasure, but nevertheless there is one serious drawback with Vegas - the cost of the license. Not everyone can afford to pay 3000 rubles or more for the full version of the program.
Conclusion
Which video editing program is better? Here, everyone must decide for themselves independently, based on their requirements. If you need the simplest functions, you can get by with Avidemux or Video Montage, but if, on the contrary, you want to master the art of editing, then you should look towards Vegas and similar programs.