What follows is a list of some of the best video editing softwares, most of which are open source that students studying film can use to edit their videos.
Which educational software is the best for students? Before we continue, you need to answer these four questions;
What is the purpose of your video and where are you planning to use it? If you have created a video for the purpose of sharing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or classwork slideshows, then there is no need to install a professional video editing software like Adobe Premier, Avid Media Composer or Final Cut Pro.
What are your laptop or computer specifications? If you are using a computer with Pentium processor, or Windows XP Operating system (OS) or Low ram and No Graphic Card then you need a low memory consuming video editing software
What is the format of your video? There are different video formats depending on the sophistication of the camera. Be sure to find out which video format your camera records and whether the format is compatible with your video editing software. Video formats include;
If you are a student pursuing a Film course, then video editing is an important part of the course. There are many video editing softwares available, therefore we are going to focus on free video editing softwares that can meet the following classwork needs;
Blender is available for all operating systems. Requires some training to understand how to use it.
Editing features
OpenShot is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is simple and quick to learn unlike blender.
Editing features
VideoPad is available for both Windows and Mac.
Editing features.
Freemake Video Converter is only available for Windows.
Editing features.
VirtualDub Only available for Windows.
Editing features
Davinci Resolve is one of the best free video editing softwares that you will ever find. It can handle big video editing projects and competes with paid editing softwares like Adope Premier Pro.
It comes with more features which means you need a machine which has a ram of not less than 8GB ram.
Resolve is ideal for both seasoned professional and beginners. You can find video tutorials on how to use it on Youtube.
