For my portfolio I've started to research editing software. During my search, I managed to narrow down my with top online video editing packages ordering them from 3 to 1, my last to first choice.
-Accessible from anywhere(web based)
-Ability to lay multiple tracks (both audio and video)
-Ability to strip or mute audio and natural sounds from video.
-Ability to collaborate with other users
-Tutorial and available for help navigating/working the worksite.
-User- friendly
- Free templates
3. Openshot.org
I first started with openshot.org. The website requires for you to make a download before viewing the software. Unfortunately since I conducted my research at school, I was unable to download and view the software. Having to make a download in order to use the editing software could be inconvenient for me. They provided tutorials on the website. I watched a few videos and viewed the screenshots, analyzing the layout of the software. I decided the website looked a bit too complicated for me. It seems advanced for a beginner to use. I would have to look for a tutorial to figure out anything. They also included a features list. Since I couldn't view the software myself, it was nice to see all of the things I would be able to do for my videos. In the features list, it said that users are able to lay multiple video tracks and audio, adjust each audio channel individually, user friendly, has title templates and transitions but I'm unsure if they are free. I wasn't able to find out if they allow team collaboration. It appears to have majority of what I want in an editing software. I'm still unsure how easy the website actually is for me to use. The download is a big downfall for me. I do like the feature the features and the (maybe) free templates. After further conduct my research of the other sites, I decided this website wasn't a good fit for me.
2. Kapwing.com
I next researched Kapwing.com. I'm able to access it from the web and toy around with the software. I absolutely love being able to see the software and exploring the different features so I can familiarize myself. They have lots of tutorials and templates. No features lists but from playing around with the software I'm able to see all the different transitions and titles that are available. It meets my requirements with the audio and the tracks. I love how user friendly it is. I feel like it would be a great fit for me and easy to work with.
3.Clipchamp.com
This is my number 1 choice in editing software. It has everything Kapwing has like the resource page of tutorial, allowed me to view and experiment with the software. The reason I choice this though was because my fellow classmates are all choice clip champ. In order to work in teams it will be easier for everyone to have the same editing software. It meet all of my requires. I enjoys exploring the website. I think this is a great choice for me and my portfolio.
