Practical Guide to Editing Film for Free

I. 5 free and practical video editing tools and how to use them

1. Renee Video Editor Pro - a very practical editing software

What is Renee Video Editor Pro ?

Renee Video Editor Pro software It is a video recording and editing tool that integrates computer screen recording, video post-production and format conversion functions. Among them, the computer screen recording function can set the recording area and screen size, and can also set the watermark, cursor style, sound source and saved format, automatic recording plan, etc., whether it is online movies, meeting video records, or game screens, software Operation steps, etc., it can help you record and save to the computer with one click.

In addition, this software can further improve and optimize the video content during video post-production, such as editing or merging video clips, cropping video screens, rotating or flipping videos, adding various types of opening/ending animations, and transition effects. Switch between different filter styles,dubbing the video , add music or remove original sound effects, import or create exclusive subtitles, and more. After the video editing is complete, you can choose to convert the video to various formats you need. This software supports most video and audio formats, such as MXF, AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, M2TS, M4V, AAC, AC3 and other formats, and supports free conversion between video and audio formats.

How to use Renee Video Editor Pro?

Step 1: After downloading and installing, run Renee Video Editor Pro (free trial is supported), and select the (Video Editing Tool) option.

Step 2: Next, find the (Add File) button and import the video file to be edited into Renee Video Editor Pro.

Step 3: After importing the video, you can perform a series of editing operations on the added video file through the editing function provided in the top menu bar, such as (cutting), (rotating and cropping), (special effects), ( Watermark), (Music), (Subtitle), (Intro/Outro), etc. The following is the specific function introduction.

① to cut : You can edit video clips; adjust the playback speed.

② Rotate and crop: You can rotate the video clockwise by 90 degrees/180 degrees/270 degrees, or flip the video upside down or left and right; drag the cropping frame or set a specific cropping area size to crop the video screen.

③ special effects: You can add filter effects, zoom effects or volume effects to the video.

④ watermark: You can add text, pictures, video or graphic watermarks to the video; or remove the watermark from the video.

⑤ music: You can add new background music to the video file, or record the sound and add it to the video; check (remove original video audio) in the lower right corner to delete the original audio of the video.

⑥ subtitle: You can add subtitles to the movie or create new subtitles, and you can customize the position and font of subtitles.

⑦ Opening/Ending : You can add pictures or videos as titles or trailers, set the duration and transition effects of titles and trailers, add text to titles and trailers, and support adjusting the color and font size of text, etc.

Step 4: After editing the video file, you can select the video format in (Output Format) according to different terminal devices or your needs, select the location to save the video in (Output Folder), and click the (Start) button , you can process the video according to the settings and export it to the set location, which is very fast and convenient.

2. Windows Movie Maker - the most easy-to-use software for Windows 7/8

Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing software based on Windows system developed by Microsoft Corporation. It has a history of 20 years, and it provides more practical functions, including video editing, cutting, adding music and special effects to videos, and adjusting the playback speed of videos, etc. In addition, the software is very easy to use and is very suitable for processing some video clips shot by home cameras. Unfortunately, Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows Movie Maker software on January 10, 2017. However, if your computer is installed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 system, then you can still use it to edit your videos.

The software is very convenient to use. After downloading and installing, run the Windows Movie Maker software, and then find the (Add videos and Photos) button in the software operation interface to import the video files to be edited into the software. . After the video file is successfully imported, you can switch the function menu bar at the top of the software to the (Edit) option, and then you can perform a series of editing operations on the added video file. After all content editing is completed, switch the top function menu bar to (File) (File) – (Save file) (Save file) option to save the edited video content to the preset location.

3. Photo application software - the most easy-to-use free video editing tool for Windows 10

In the Windows 10 system, there is a built-in application called “Photos” that can help users edit photos or video content for free. This function is also very convenient to use, the specific operation steps are as follows:

Run the Windows 10 system, directly search for (Photo) in the search box in the lower left corner; or click the (Start) button in the lower left corner, and then search for the Photo (Photo) program in alphabetical order. Click (New video) in the program to create a new video project, and then find the (Add) button to import the video to be edited into the software. You can edit the video through a series of editing functions provided in the functional editing bar in the middle of the program, such as cropping, splitting, filters, etc. After the editing settings are completed, find the (Finish video) button in the top function menu bar, select the video quality you want to output, and then click (Export).

4. iMovie - the best lightweight movie editing tool for Apple devices

iMovie is a video editing tool developed by Apple for Apple devices (including computers, tablets and mobile phones), and users can use it for free. This software has been praised by many Apple users for its simple interface and convenient operation. In this software, most editing operations only need simple clicks and drags to complete. In terms of functional configuration, iMovie provides common functions such as video editing, adding text themes and special effects, inserting music and photos, etc. As one of the pre-installed components of Apple devices, this software can perform a series of personalized editing operations on the video content after you shoot the video, which is very convenient.

Editing movies with iMovie is not difficult, find the (Import) button on the top to import the movie to be edited into the software. At this time, the added video will be directly saved in the (My Movie) module, drag the movie to the editing area below. With the function status bar on the left, you can choose which movie editing functions you want to use. After the video editing is complete, find the export button in the upper right corner, and you can quickly save the edited video to the preset location.

5. FlexClip online video editing tool

As a free online video editing tool, FlexClip will not be affected by the system or terminal equipment, and users can use the tool anytime and anywhere. As an online tool, FlexClip has thousands of design elements that can be added to videos, such as photos, videos, background music, and more. Different from previous online video editing tools, its template customization function can help novice users quickly complete video editing, eliminating the need to add video elements one by one. It offers templates including: Corporate Videos, Wedding Videos, Real Estate Videos, Educational Handout Videos, and more.

This tool is very convenient to use. Use a browser to open FlexClip’s online operating website: https://www.flexclip.com/movie-maker.html, and then use the (Make a Free Movie) button to edit Then you can directly select the template you like, and add the required text and background music and other elements. After the video editing is completed, click the (Publish) button to quickly complete the editing. Video editing operations are very fast and convenient.