Super easy open source video edit software?

[fdeck]

At home, we need to do an extremely simple video edit, like basically splice two segments together. I'd prefer to install something open-source if possible. All of our computers are Windows 10. Any suggestions?

 

[JRA]

VSDC software. there is a free version (the paid version is only $20!). it's pretty amazing --- once you get the hang of it. i've used it for several years to make music videos and 'commercials' for my band's social media.

i know there are other good options available. my recent experience has been with the VSDC video editor. good luck with your project!

 

[Keldog]

Just last week, a friend mentioned the VSDC software.
He's pretty happy with it. And it looks fairly easy to use.

 

[Sanchan]

I had no experience of any kinds of video editing until today. "Openshot" was so surprising easy to start my future projects. Check it out!

 

[Geri O]

If you are on a Mac, iMovie works well. I had my first video project dropped into my lap a week ago and I'm making pretty decent progress with it so far.

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

DaVinci Resolve. Maybe not super easy, but very popular and is around for a while, so for every feature you'll probably find a good explanation.

 

[pcake]

VSDC is as good as many paid video editing programs i've used. i don't find it quite as intuitive as the old sony days of vegas, but it's good, and it's easy to find how-tos for it. one feature i needed was on the pro version, and for $20, it's a steal. btw, i believe you get 2 installs for that $20, or at least that used to be the case.

i don't think it's open source, but it's easy peasy. the only easier might be boilsoft video joiner, but VSDC will let you cross fade between your clips.

 

[Aloe]

well, there's open-source Blender that's also usable as a video editor and compressor.
I wouldn't say it's intuitive or easy to use for that workflow though, but it's a powerful complicated tool.

 

[tothemax]

+1 for Da Vinci Resolve

I was looking for something similar and after a lot of trial and error trying to make a simple tutorial. Spending the time on multiple learning curves, finally ended up going with Da Vinci Resolve (as recommended here). Most of the "easy" products have their own learning curve or are somewhat limited by the free version or resource heavy. I'm not familiar with VSDC, but Da Vinci is a free product and full featured.

As a PC user I found that one requirement was a later model CPU and a decent amount of RAM for the software to function properly. I figured going from DAW to video would be an easy transition, nope...

Good luck with your project

 

[JohnSmith2]

Your Windows 10 instance should come pre-loaded with Video Editor, the successor to Windows Movie Maker. If you really just need to splice two clips together it should work fine with no additional software needed.

Otherwise, another +1 for da Vinci resolve.