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Blender is the best free software video editor across GNU/Linux, Windows and Mac. I've used it to edit a feature length movie. It's not perfect at all, but does

by mattl 9y ago

Blender is the best free software video editor across GNU/Linux, Windows and Mac. I've used it to edit a feature length movie. It's not perfect at all, but doesn't crash and doesn't crap out when you give it a slightly unusual formatted file.

kamranjon 9y ago
Can confirm that blender is incredibly light on resources and in contrast to most NLEs doesn't seem to crash or get unexpectedly bogged down.
oregontechninja 9y ago
I third this. It's one of the best tools out there for video, and it's hidden in what most people refer to as a 3D content creation suite. I've used it professionally to good result.
mrguyorama 9y ago
Looking at the documentation, I was under the impression that all it could do was basic cutting and simple things like cropping. Can it do simple effects, like video overlays?
- oregontechninja 9y ago
  Yea, there are lots of effects and tools hidden in there! I've been able to implement every effect I've ever needed without much effort. I actually have been using blender since I was a kid so I know my way around better than most. I'll edit this comment later with some quick tips or examples.
  - oregontechninja 9y ago
    Sorry for the shortness of this, but I know everybody strapped for time and might find this handy. Things Blender capable of for video: * Advanced graphical node based compositing * "Effects Strips": Essentially generates a strip in the sequence editor that you can layer above the target media strip. Like using a Photoshop layer for one specific effect. * Decent audio mixing capabilities * Fantastic motion tracking (advantage of being built into your creation suite) Pro Tip: Make sure your output frame rate is the same as the videos you are going to import. Otherwise the audio gets out of sync.
- f_g_g 9y ago
  There is a nice tutorial video series (31 videos so far!) here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyuVPBuorqIhlqZtoIvnAVQ3x18sNev4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyuVPBuorqIhlqZtoIvn...
nkkollaw 9y ago
They don't even mention video editing though, only 3D. I wonder why (really, have no idea)?
rawfan 9y ago
I edited lots of screencasts in Blender. Can confirm it's more than suitable and above basic. There is a complete series on Youtube on how to use Blender for video editing.
supernintendo 9y ago
Blender is an amazing piece of software, although I've only used it for the 3D modeling and animation features. The flexibility of the UI is something I wish more software would adopt.

by mattl 9y ago

kamranjon 9y ago

Can confirm that blender is incredibly light on resources and in contrast to most NLEs doesn't seem to crash or get unexpectedly bogged down.

oregontechninja 9y ago

I third this. It's one of the best tools out there for video, and it's hidden in what most people refer to as a 3D content creation suite. I've used it professionally to good result.

mrguyorama 9y ago

Looking at the documentation, I was under the impression that all it could do was basic cutting and simple things like cropping. Can it do simple effects, like video overlays?

oregontechninja 9y ago
Yea, there are lots of effects and tools hidden in there! I've been able to implement every effect I've ever needed without much effort. I actually have been using blender since I was a kid so I know my way around better than most. I'll edit this comment later with some quick tips or examples.
- oregontechninja 9y ago
  Sorry for the shortness of this, but I know everybody strapped for time and might find this handy. Things Blender capable of for video: * Advanced graphical node based compositing * "Effects Strips": Essentially generates a strip in the sequence editor that you can layer above the target media strip. Like using a Photoshop layer for one specific effect. * Decent audio mixing capabilities * Fantastic motion tracking (advantage of being built into your creation suite) Pro Tip: Make sure your output frame rate is the same as the videos you are going to import. Otherwise the audio gets out of sync.
f_g_g 9y ago
There is a nice tutorial video series (31 videos so far!) here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyuVPBuorqIhlqZtoIvnAVQ3x18sNev4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyuVPBuorqIhlqZtoIvn...

nkkollaw 9y ago

They don't even mention video editing though, only 3D. I wonder why (really, have no idea)?

rawfan 9y ago

I edited lots of screencasts in Blender. Can confirm it's more than suitable and above basic. There is a complete series on Youtube on how to use Blender for video editing.

supernintendo 9y ago

Blender is an amazing piece of software, although I've only used it for the 3D modeling and animation features. The flexibility of the UI is something I wish more software would adopt.