Video Editing Software
These programs allow you to edit your videos by extracting, arranging, and combining video and audio segments and still images with a variety of effects and transitions. They typically also offer chroma-key background (“green screen”) replacement, color correction, and image stabilization among various other features. See the vendors’ pages for specific details.
They also typically come with a 30-day free trial so that you can “test drive” the program before you buy. Different user interfaces appeal to different people, so the exercising the try-before-you-buy option is highly recommended.
| Name | Vendor | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camtasia | TechSmith | Mac, Windows | $99 (Mac) / $299 (Windows); screen recording and video editing |
| Movie Edit Pro | Magix | Windows | $69.99; other versions available |
| PowerDirector Deluxe | Cyberlink | Windows | $69.99; other versions available |
| Premiere Pro CC | Adobe | Cloud (Web) | $19.99 per month subscription; other versions available |
All prices were believed to be accurate on the date of publication (2015-04-21) but are not guaranteed and are subject to change. See the vendors’ product pages for the most current information.