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Scope of Work
Research video editing software that has (some) the following functionalities, in order of priority:
- A) Cut and splice videos
- B) Add still images
- C) Add/replace audio tracks (for specific frames only)
- D) Transcoding (change the video format, without negatively affecting the audio/video quality)
For each of the Operative System below, test the default software, and search for the "top" recommended free alternatives, and report back:
- If possible (A-D)
- Ease of use
- Quality of end product
- Precision (eg. can you cut from specific frame, or by second?)
- What file formats are supported
PART 1 - In browser tools
- Fastreel
Compress, cut and crop videos, use ready-made templates and much more. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Powerful, but not overly complex.
Excellent quality
Cut from specific frame
MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and WMV with a total size of no more than 500 MB.
- Wevideo
Create anywhere, anytime Prise: FREE
Our cloud-based video editor lets you create on any device from any location: at home, at the office or on the go. Experience total creative freedom on Macs, PCs, Chromebooks and more..
Possible (A-D)
A simple, intuitive editor leaves
High-definition
Cut from specific frame
3GP, 3GPP, AVI, DIVX, DV, FLV, M4V, MJPEG, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, M2TS, MTS, MXF, OGV, WEBM and WMV.
- Clipchamp
Everything you need to work with video in one place. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Simple
Excellent
Cut from specific frame
MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, DIVX, FLV, 3GP, WMV, VOB, DCM and MKV.
PART 2 - MacOS
- Kdenlive
Everything you need to work with video in one place. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
A simple
Excellent quality
Cut from specific frame
DVD, MPEG2, MP4.
- Lightworks
The original, free professional craft video editing software. Built by world-leading editors, used by 5.5 million creatives world-wide. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Simple
Good quality
Cut from specific frame
MPEG4/H. 264.
- DaVinci Resolve
##### A powerful professional-grade video editor. DaVinci Resolve is one of the most powerful video editing suites on the planet Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Professional level (There is training)
High-definition
Cut from specific frame & second
QuickTime, AVI, R3D, MXF, Prores, DNxHD, MXF, DPX, CIN, EXR, etc.
PART 3 - Linux (ubuntu)
- Shotcut
Everything you need to work with video in one place. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Medium difficulty
Excellent quality
Cut from specific frame
MP4, MKV, FLV etc.
- OpenShot
OpenShot is a simple yet complete video editor aimed at novice users. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Simple
Good quality
Cut from specific frame
MP4, MPEG, MKV, MOV etc.
- Cinelerra
Everything you need to work with video in one place. Prise: FREE
Possible (A-D)
Average
Quality
Cut from specific frame
MP4, PRO, M2TS, DVD, F4V, FLV, MKV, WEBM, MPEG, AVI, FLAC etc.
PS The part about the windows, I shared with the curator @igrex