VIDEO EDITING
VIDEO EDITORS
Video editors are far more common these days and a number of resources exist for their use online and through local applications. When editing video, you're likely also combining audio editing, effects, and encoding and distribution, and maybe even coloring, so video editors handle a lot of different tasks and as result, often require considerable more resources.
Just like editing audio, video mixing is a process of layering, arranging sounds with loops and instruments, and adjusting levels, timing and effect.
Whether you are new to this process, or wanting to get more advanced help, this page will help direct you the best resources.
ONLINE VIDEO EDITING
Adobe Express is an excellent online resource for creatings, social media content and graphics. The service is free to use with watermarks, but if you have an Adobe subscription, you can use it without any adobe branding. In addition, it's video editor is VERY simple to use, you can collaborate with others but although its great for beginners, it's very limited and basic in its functionality.
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Using Youtube Studio, you can edit content uploaded and processed to the service all online. In addition, they offer an audio library and a method of collaborating with others to share content.
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LOCAL APPLICATIONS
iMovie is arguably the easiest and most popular application for video editing, and if weren't only available on Apple devices, it'd be the best tool for all beginners.
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Embedded within the Photos app of Windows 10 is a basic video editor, which a limited by easy to use feature-set and the ability to add 3D elements!
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Adobe Rush is an incredibly powerful, simply and device-friendly program to create videos with. The app is designed to work on PCs, Macs, iOS & Android devices and although a subscription is recommended, users can exports a few videos for free on the desktop version, and unlmited exports from the mobile versions.
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PROSUMER APPLICATIONS
Adobe Premiere Pro is argualbly the industry standard for video editing, and has become a powerhouse with respect to features, integrations and versatility. Premiere is accessible via lab stations on campus or by purchasing a subscription.
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Final Cut Pro X is the next step up from iMovie and has many comparable features and integrations as Premiere Pro, however Final Cut Pro is a mac-only application and although it's available in the library video editing lab and O'Leary, it's $300 for purchase.
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Audition is a comprehensive toolset that includes multitrack, waveform, and spectral display for creating, mixing, editing, and restoring audio content. This powerful audio workstation is designed to accelerate video production workflows and audio finishing — and deliver a polished mix with pristine sound.
