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This page will let you identify and locate all the currently available free editing packages that are on the market. This includes free versions of major packages, open source software, Mac based software (either bundled or separate), AVI editors and MPEG editors.

If you want information about DVD editing software (both decryption and encryption), then click this link.

If you want to know about conversion software to convert a Flash file to an AVI (for example), then click here.

If you want just those tools available for Linux, click here.

The links below will take you to the appropriate section. Each page has the details of a particular free video editor, along with a review of it (if available), links to other sites where you can download the software and connections to forum pages which will discuss this package if appropriate.

The art of video editing is one that has come down through the ages, from the days when editors used to stand and handle roles of unstable nitrate-based film in California, right down to current days when anyone with a moderately powerful PC can edit his or her own blockbuster in the comfort of their own home. Did you know, films such as '28 Days Later' were shot on prosumer grade camera and films such as 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' were edited on Final Cut Pro - a Mac based editor.

One page to check out as well will be the link to 'Elephants Dream' , a film made completely with open source software, including an open source video editor. Or why not take a look at 'Big Buck Bunny', another film made with free tools

Remember that each of the links below sends you to a page where you will learn about the free video editor under discussion

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If you want to check out some comparative rankings for these packages then this is the page to do it on.

Apple iMovie
iMovie is the main free video editing tool for the Macintosh computers. It comes bundled with the Operating system in a package called 'iLife'. This page deals with the Macintosh free editing applications
To learn about the Apple iMovie editor click here

Jahshaka
Jahshaka is a free multi-use offline editing tool. Although it is still fairly new on the market this page tells you everything currently known about it.
To learn about Jahshaka click here

T@B ZS4
T2B ZS4 is a free video editing and compositing tool from Zwei-Stein. Its not for everyone, but it could be for you. Check it out here.
To learn of T@B ZS4 click here

Wax
A free tool with powerful editing and compositing abilities.
To learn about Wax click here

Avidemux
One of the more stable and complete free tools available.
To learn more about Avidemux click here

AviSynth
A bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Powerful and complex
To learn about AviSynth click here

LiVES
The Linux Video Editing System
To learn about LiVES click here

Cinelerra
It's complex, it's powerful and it's free!
To learn about Cinelerra click here

Movica
A tool to deal with MPG and flash video. It's simple, it's powerful and it's free!
To learn about Movica click here

Windows Movie Maker
The grandaddy of all free video editor software!
To learn more about WMM click here

Blender
Blender is a powerful, multi-use editing/compositing and modeling tool. It's one of the best on the market and it's free.
To learn about Blender click here

Video Spin
Avid are the industry leaders in professional video. Here is their free offering.
To learn about VideoSpin click here

Vivia
Vivia is a basic editing software which is currently being developed and is in Beta testing. If you are using Linux or Windows you might want to check this out
To learn about Vivia click here

VirtualDub
V-Dub is a pre and post -video processor. This means it allows you to take edited video and do amazing things to it.
To learn about VirtualDub click here

HyperEngine-AV
The other Mac free editing system. A trackless timeline and a good interface.
To learn about Hyperengine-AV click here

Kdenlive
Written specifically for Linux. Aims to be the best, but is it?
To learn about Kdenlive click here

DVD Videosoft
A suit of tools especially for dealing with DVD video
To learn about DVD Videosoft click here

If you're looking for free trials of commercially available software this is the page you want

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