Video editing software is application software which used for the editing of video sequences on a computer. It has the ability to import and export video, cut and paste sections of a video clip, and add special effects and transitions; and it sometimes includes the ability to encode the video for creation of a DVD, Web video, mobile phone video, or video podcast. Video editing software generally also allows for some limited editing of the audio clips which accompany the video, or at least the ability to sync the audio with the video.
Below is an “Advanced List of Video Editing Softwares” for those who like to play around with videos .
Adobe After Effects CS3 : Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional software is an essential upgrade. Design vector graphics, create more organic movements, and expedite delivery with new integration and collaboration features.
Adobe Premiere Elements 4 : Create and share great-looking movies in minutes with Adobe Premiere Elements 4 software. Get started quickly with easy movie making options; show your style with amazing audio and video effects; and share your movies virtually anywhere.
Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 : Capture, edit, and deliver video to disc, the web, and mobile devices.
AVE Visual Editor : AVE Visual Editor enables user without any programming experience to use the power of AviSynth. With AVE Visual Editor you simply connect icons with lines and when graph is complete watch the output. Avid Liquid :
Avid Xpress Pro : It’s a complete professional video editing environment in an affordable package combining video, audio, film, encoding tools, and custom music creation software. And it includes both Mac and PC platforms in one integrated package.
AviScript : Convert Video and DVD-Rips to AviSynth script files, convert any audio formats. Cut, Edit, Filter. For VCD, SVCD, XSVCD or DVD creation. Easy-to-use Application with Video Preview, easy-to use frontend to CCE.
Avisynth : It is a powerful tool for video post-production. It provides almost unlimited ways of editing and processing videos. AviSynth works as FrameServer, providing instant and very fast editing without the need for temporary files.
AviTricks : AviTricks is a non-linear, non-destructive AVI video editor with real-time preview. It makes cutting and joining footage easy and includes a wide range of built-in adjustable effects that can be used separately or in combination.
AVSCutter : AVSCutter is a non linear editing tool for AviSynth. It accepts a source video stream described with AviSynth commands.The tool allows you to: create Clips,- assemble Clips to a Film and - specify Transitions between the Clips in the Film. During editing the project can be stored in a project file. Finally an AviSynth script can be generated which describes the edited Film.
AVSEdit : Official editor for avisynth. Requires .net framework 1.1.
avsFilmCutter : Merge your AviSynth video editing, script authoring and encoding tools into a single interface to speed up and enhance your video project.
AvsP : AvsP is a text editor built for AviSynth, a video scripting language.
Blender : Blender, the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback.
BluffTitler : Create dazzling 3D titles for your videos and photos with BluffTitler DX9.
Canopus Edius : For the first time, editors can now seamlessly edit, mix and output DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and uncompressed video with true realtime render-free operation.
CineGobs Keyer : CineGobs Keyer is a freeware color-difference keyer and more, for Windows PC’s using the .net 2.0 framework. Features: Easy to use color difference keyer, Detail matte to add extra details, Mattes can be blurred and shrinked/eroded, Spill suppression, Imports AVI video, AviSynth files & image sequences (PNG/JPG and BMP) of any size
Combustion : Discreet combustion offers the creative tools, speed and interactivity that professionals need and artists crave. Paint, animation, editing and 3D compositing are combined in an integrated environment based on Discreet’s legendary user interface.
Cyberlink PowerDirector : CyberLink PowerDirector, Magic Video Editing for Creating Dynamic Movies, Edit videos and slideshows automatically with stunning titles, effects, and transitions, Quickly fix and improve videos with magic enhancement tools, Achieve the results you want with advanced editing features including key frame PiPs and menu editor, Import from high-def camcorders to create high-def movies, Publish directly to the web on Streamload or YouTube
Jahshaka : OpenSource Video Realtime Editing and Effects System. Designed for editors and other professionals involved in digital content creation, Jahshaka is a post production suite that will ultimately include modules for video and audio editing, compositing, animation, visual effects, graphics and paint.
Magix Movie Edit Pro : A choice of edit screen modes and professional, yet easy-to-use features make it a snap for anyone to transform raw video footage into impressive movies. Watch your movies on TV, share on disc, or post them on the Web.
MainConcept MPEG Pro HD : MPEG Pro HD 3 is MainConcept’s renowned full-featured MPEG and H.264/AVC plug-in editing solution for Adobe Premiere Pro. The latest version includes new features such as Premiere CS3 compliance, Dolby® Digital Audio Stereo and 5.1, as well as AVC-HD support.
MPEG Video Wizard : The Womble MPEG Video Wizard is the latest, multi-dimensional MPEG editor. Whether you are a video professional or a new video enthusiast, we are confident that MVW will meet all of your MPEG editing needs.
MPEG Video Wizard DVD : The Womble MPEG Video Wizard DVD is the latest MPEG editor with DVD authoring and full AC-3 encoder support, and it includes all the features and functionality of its predecessor — the MPEG Video Wizard.
OpenFX : OpenFX is an Open-Source 3D modeling, animation and rendering suite created by Dr. Stuart Ferguson. A powerful feature-set includes a full renderer and raytrace engine, NURBS support, kinematics-based animation, morphing, and an extensive plugin API. Plugin capabilities include image post processor effects such as lens flare, fog and depth of field.
OpenVIP : OpenVIP is a flexible video-processing tool for Unix and Windows. Support for a wide range of multimedia files including AVI, MPEG, MP3. We use codecs from the ffmpeg project and it is also possible to read AVI files using native codecs under Windows.
Pinnacle Studio : Capture and edit DVD Quality MPEG video from your DV, MicroMV or Digital8 camcorder. Import and Edit MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files. Intelligent Rendering renders only the effects, saving you time and space.
SynthEditor : AviSynth is one of the most powerful tools in the world of Video Editing applications but it is, also, the most difficult for everyone that doesn’t know what an AVS script is. At this point, SynthEditor, only performs simple cuts and encodes mpeg2 using QuEnc for audio (AC3 and MP2/MPA) and HC for video.
Ulead COOL 3D : Create 3D titles and animated motion graphics for intros, interstitials, lower-thirds or as subject matter in your video and multimedia productions. Use ready-made shapes or create your own.
Ulead MediaStudio Pro : Ulead MediaStudio Pro is a complete Digital Video Suite, offering Non-linear Video Editing, Real-time MPEG capture, Real-time preview, as well as Real-time output! The inclusion of tools for video painting, CG graphics, audio editing and DVD authoring makes this your solution for powerful content creation - for broadcast, tape, DVD or the Web.
Ulead Videostudio : Ulead VideoStudio is home video editing software that makes editing your movies as fun as shooting them. And, if you’ve never edited a movie before, make one in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode. Share finished projects on DVD, tape, the Web, and mobile devices.
Vegas Movie Studio : Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software offers everything you get with the standard version such as easy drag-and-drop video editing, integrated DVD layout and burning. In addition, Platinum Edition provides added features, advanced editing tools, bonus video effects, and a comprehensive training DVD to speed you through even the most complex movie projects�from fullscreen DV to widescreen HDV.
Vegas Pro: Expertly edit complex SD or HD projects using mouse or keyboard trimming and powerful ripple editing modes. Features include improved video monitoring, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping, improved HDV, SDI and XDCAM support, Cinescore plug-in support, A/V synchronization detect and repair, playhead scrubbing, drag ripple and arrange, source project editing, and auto-frame quantization.
VideoWave : Roxio VideoWave Professional makes it easy to edit and produce Hollywood-style videos complete with music, transitions, special effects, text credits and theater-rich Dolby® Digital sound. Author and burn professional-quality DVDs with animated menus and resizable buttons.
Vivia : Vivia is a video editing program for Linux and Windows that offers very user-friendly editing of DV video material. Vivia is Free Software with a GPL license. Supported input file formats: * Video: PAL DV (avi or dv)
Wax : Wax is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. The idea for Wax is to be very general purpose and flexible in video compositing and effects, so that you can compose your dream video sequence with ease everytime.
Windows Movie Maker : Windows Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun. With Movie Maker 2, you can create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer.
ZS4 : ZS4 is video editing and compositing software which aims to provide media experts with a facility to combine a variety of media types. ZS4 can be used like an object oriented photo-manipulation program with a timeline: things that can be manipulated in a photo (workshop) program can be manipulated in ZS4 using parameters which alter over time.
