Comments on: Video editing for a ten year old?

Question: Video editing for a ten year old?

lee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:46:50 -0800

What's a simple to use, inexpensive or free video editing software (PC/Win XP) for a ten year old?

He makes these movies, that I love, mostly by himself and is very frustrated that he can't edit them. He uses a Canon powershot digital camera that records AVI files 320 X 240. I know, he should really get a mac, til then what could he use? He has tried Windows Movie Maker and his ten year old self was not impressed. Thanks

By: parilous

parilous — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:57 -0800

Windows Movie Maker has lots of options and effects -- perhaps he didn't see them? I'm surprised he didn't find something that made it fun for him. I found that I had to give my 12-year old niece a quick tutorial before she was able to really make the most of it (adding music, removing background noise, etc).

By: sageleaf

sageleaf — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:23:48 -0800

Heh. Well, he seems to do just fine in one take, and his future is probably in front of the camera instead of editing, but I digress.

What is the editing he's trying to accomplish? He almost certainly can do what he needs in WMM, but might need a little guidance or instruction. There are plenty of tutorials online. The both of you should take a look at some and practice a little.

By: XMLicious

XMLicious — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:34:03 -0800

VirtualDub is free, no frills, and easy to use.

By: mattbucher

mattbucher — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:55:12 -0800

JumpCut?

By: Danniman

Danniman — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:19:43 -0800

Here are a few free video editing tools

Vivia
OpenVIP
Avidemux

By: lee

lee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:13:54 -0800

Thanks, I'll check them all out and show him. (including WMM)

By: lee

lee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:21:49 -0800

JumpCut is not accepting uploads.

Jumpcut Uploaders

We're sorry to announce that we are no longer accepting uploads to Jumpcut.

We will be keeping the Jumpcut site up and running for the foreseeable future so you'll still be able to play, remix and share your existing movies – you just won't be able to upload anything new.

By: fiercecupcake

fiercecupcake — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:11:58 -0800

I think all AskMes should come with YouTube explainery from now on. Thanks. Your kid rocks :]