Video+Editing+Sofware-+Strenghts+and+Weaknesses

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 *  **Video Editing Software** ||  **Strengths**  ||  **Weaknesses**  ||
 * **Windows Movie Maker** || **This editor is easy to use and has 10 preset images. It is easy to add voice narration or music. It boasts audio effects such as fade in, fade out, and mute. It has 60 different video transitions. My favorites are fade, diagonal cross, and diagonal fade out. It has 28 special effects including slow down half, fade out to white, and film age(you can choose from old, older, and oldest). Moviemaker can import and export 12 different types of video files, 11 types of audio files, and 12 picture files. They can be exported into conventional uncompressed DV-AVI(camcorder or hard drive). It can also export to .wmv formats including the new WMP9 format. With this format, you get great picture quality with a small file size. In addition to a myriad of websites that offer forums and technical guidance, the Moviemaker software offers help on getting started, understanding the Moviemaker interface, and glossary.** || **While it is easy to add voice narration and music, you cannot add both since Moviemaker has only one audio track. There is only one audio control for volume, and you cannot adjust the picture quality.** ||
 * **Video Spin** || **This editor offers ease of use along with several powerful features. It has 15 preset images. It is possible to add sound effects and music to your movie in addition to the audio track that is already coupled with the video. It has 74 video transitions. Video Spin will export and import 11 formats: AVI, Dvix, ipod, mov, mpeg 1, mpeg 2, mpeg 4, real media, wmv, Sony psp, and 3GP. It has comprehensive technical support with online training and help topics.** || **Video Spin does not let you adjust the color. The free version does not support special effects, and it has a simple volume control.** ||
 * **Video Thang** || **This editor is extremely easy to use. It has a comprehensive help menu ranging from tutorials and FAQs to technical info and how to’s. This movie editor is designed to allow the novice user to create and publish movies to the web.** || **Video Thang only has 8 preset images and no pre-installed audio effects. There is only one audio track, and a single volume control. You cannot adjust the color in any way. The program has 3 video transitions- fade out, fade in, and cross fade. It does not support special effects. It will export to a trademark .vpf file or mpeg on your computer, and can be uploaded to YouTube. Files can be uploaded via webcam, websites such as Picasa or face book, and your computer.** ||