Some popular free video editing tools include DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut, and OpenShot.
Some popular free video editing tools include DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut, and OpenShot.
A software tool for creating videos and presentations using Windows.
Windows offers WMM as a reliable alternative, while Linux provides kdenlive or openshot for simpler workflows. EDIT: I've tried all three for school video projects. The Linux versions feel a bit less intuitive with more issues, but kdenlive comes with more advanced tools than Movie Maker and OpenShot.
If you're using Linux, KDEnlive is a solid choice with many useful tools and stable performance. PiTiVi works too, but KDEnlive offers more comprehensive features. On Windows, WMM might be worth trying, though the output quality isn't always ideal; Lightworks could be an alternative if you're open to learning. TechRadar lists ten free video editing options, but I haven't tested all of them: http://www.techradar.com/news/software/a...ad-1136264. For me, nothing matches Adobe Premiere Elements—it's packed with features and includes Premiere Pro acceleration. At around £80 or £60 when bundled with Photoshop Elements (which is also useful), it's a great value. I purchased both for £90 during a sale and was impressed by their quality.
It can seem dull at times, but Windows Movie Maker is functional for simple tasks. Another option is HitFilm 3 Express, which was available for free at one point. It's unclear how long it will remain free, but they used a similar approach with HitFilm 2 Express before its release. I haven't used it myself, but I recommend giving it a try. It feels similar to Sony Vegas, but it handles small edits more quickly and is easier to operate. For additional details, visit the link provided (thanks, @ brownninja97).
For a single project you might want to explore Adobe Premiere and After Effects, AFIK they've extended the free trial to 60 days now. Unfortunately after that period you'll need to pay. The main difference between any open-source tools and Adobe (or Sony Vegas for example) is significant.
It's disappointing that there aren't many solid free tools for video editing. While software like GIMP works well for images, video editing options tend to be limited to basic changes.
I understand your point. Even though I dislike GIMP a lot, I’d really like Adobe to offer a Video Editor suite similar to what they provide for Photography—something like Lightroom and Photoshop but for video at a reasonable price, around $9.99 or about €13 per month.