But you’ll only know if it suits your needs if you try it out. For a free video editor, it seems pretty complete.

That's not difficult, but if you just want something quick and easy then it could be annoying.After taking OpenShot, the open-source video editor, for a spin I bring you an overview and review of its interface, tools, and possibilities. Just be aware, you may have to spend a little time setting it up and learning how everything works.Ĭlick Title > Animated Titles, for instance, and a dialog explains that you must download and install the open-source Blender, then point OpenShot at its executable, before the feature will work. OpenShot is a capable video editor with plenty of features and functionality. Once you've finished, a Profile-based Export dialog helps you choose the best file format and settings for Blu-ray/ AVCHD, DVD, device or web use. Right-clicking a selected clip gives you a quick idea of what can be done, with options including Copy, Paste, Fade, Animate, Rotate, Time (speed or slow the clip), Volume and Slice (trim or cut your movie).Įxperienced editors will appreciate the video transitions, overlays, watermarks, title creators and templates, rotoscoping support, key frame animation, and range of digital effects. There's drag and drop support for importing clips, resizing and repositioning them on the program's multi-track timeline. The program's use of FFmpeg means it's able to properly handle many different video, audio and image formats. OpenShot Video Editor is an open-source editor with many powerful features.

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