March 23, 2013
SUPER for Windows performs video conversion (encoding), file joining, and video recording on a huge number of file types. To date, no free (or paid) video software in its class matches the versatility and broad file-type compatibility of SUPER. The short end is that it will convert, merge and record, almost any video or audio file type around.
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January 25, 2013
Game Your Video is an iOS video editor worth messing with. It is packed with all kinds of awesome features, and it's incredibly easy to use. We all know there are plenty of ways to edit photos directly from your iOS device, but if you want one of the few good ways to edit videos, Game Your Video might be the perfect app for you.
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December 19, 2012
As a former videographer, I'm still amazed that I can pull my iPhone out of my pocket and shoot video with a single tap of a button. I imagine that by now portable camcorders are struggling to survive. But these days even editing videos is nearly as easy as shooting them, particularly when using a new app like, Lumify (free download).
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December 7, 2012
VJing has its roots in the 70s when audio and visual performances began to converge and eventually resulted in music video, a trend kickstarted thanks to MTV. Over the last 40 years technology has improved to the point at which we can now mix video and music in HD resolution on a device we carry around every day.
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October 10, 2012
I was recently searching my hard disk drive looking for a specific video clip recorded at a Christmas party a few years ago. While browsing the resulting clips, I noticed that some wouldn’t play back; others were at the wrong orientation for viewing on a computer, while others needed some serious editing. Fortunately there are many tools available online that can help overcome these problems
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October 8, 2012
It's extremely easy today to record videos, as every smartphone now has the capability to do so. But simply recording may not be the idea, especially when you want to add a couple of extras or crop out boring or other undesirable sections. Among Linux users, the operating system family is well known for not having a professional video editor available for it. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't decent editors available, especially for fairly low-key needs.
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September 24, 2012
For almost every big software name, there's a great free (or even open-source) application alternative. The same is true for video editing software. Yes, we've all heard about Adobe Premier Elements, Pinnacle Studio, Avid Media Composer, and Sony Vegas; amazing software, every last one. Below are a few tools, ranging from simple to advanced, offering a large part of video editing functionality without charge.
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August 17, 2012
It can be hard to find high quality multimedia tools that are free (as in beer). You may be able to find the occasional tool that lets you rip DVDs with ease or a program that effortlessly downloads a video from a website. And then there are audio and video converter programs. But what about a program that combines all of these into one? Prior to discovering Moviebox, Audials was a company that I’d never heard of.
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August 8, 2012
In May of last year, I reviewed Videolicious, one of the first apps of its kind to make editing together video, photo, and sound clips a mere three-step process. But now with the revamped Videolicious 2.0, users get even greater control over the editing process, making productions even easier. Nearly everyday we might view short and long commercials, event videos, documentaries and more.
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August 6, 2012
Online video editors have helped to turn everyone into armchair filmmakers. Most online video editors give you the basic cutting, splicing, and merging tools. Then there are the ubiquitous sharing options. What else do you need to turn your latest vacation, or even your Sunday cooking into a video that others can enjoy? Maybe, just a read through these five free tools for online video editing.
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July 26, 2012
Apple’s computing infrastructure has long been aimed at the creative professional. The only problem with this is that industry-leading software like Adobe Premier, After Effects and Apple’s own Final Cut series isn’t cheap. While nothing is going to match the premium might of Adobe and Apple’s in-house software, there are a few free video editing applications to sink your teeth into.
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July 17, 2012
A while back, Matt wrote an article about the 2010 YouTube Video Editor, and although it doesn't seem that long ago, a lot has changed. Back then, it had a few basic features, but in all honesty, it just wasn't really that functional. However, two years later, it's high time to revisit the video web app. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? First off, I'll say this – the YouTube video editor is functional....to an extent.
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June 15, 2012
There are a multitude of video formats currently in use, both online and in digital cameras and mobile phones. The sheer number of these means that anyone hoping to convert, edit, share online (or all three) any footage recorded in one of the various non-standard video formats has to scrabble around the World Wide Web looking for a suitable converter. MTS is no different.
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May 24, 2012
Shooting a film on an iPhone might not seem like the smartest idea, but for many it’s a viable option for capturing decent HD quality video on the move. Monday’s Stuff to Watch featured a number of productions created using the iPhone, a few specialised apps and some extras which can really make the difference. Today we’ll be exploring the iPhone filmmakers’ toolbox.
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March 10, 2012
Last week, the 2.0 version of Vimeo, was released with significant user interface changes and performance enhancements for iOS devices. If you've never used Vimeo, it is similar to YouTube but with arguably more artistic content than Google's huge down-home, nearly anything goes shared videos.
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