Videopad
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VideoPad is a video editing software
developed by NCH Software
for the home and professional market. The software is complemented by the virtual dub plug-ins that work with the software. The software is available to buy or trial run for 14 days from their website after the 14 day trial period you are required to purchase a product activation key to continue using the software further.
VideoPad is part of a suite that integrates with other software created by NCH Software
. These other software include WavePad, a sound editing software.
There is a section underneath and to the left with Media List, Effects, Transitions, and Overlay tabs. The Media List tab allows a user to select a media that has been imported and view it from here it can be added to the timeline/storyboard below via a simple 'Add' Button simulated by a green arrow pointing downwards and also via a 'drag and drop' feature. To the right of this section there is an area for playback from the timeline. Beneath these is the area where clips can be rearranged, transitions can be added and effects effected. There is also two soundtracks available for use where you just drag your audio file over the soundtrack line to add it.
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, but has been noted to not be invulnerable to rendering issues.
Video editing software
Video editing software, is application software which handles the post-production video editing of digital video sequences on a computer non-linear editing systems...
developed by NCH Software
NCH Software
NCH Software is a software development company founded in 1993 in Canberra, Australia. The Denver office was started in April 2008 due to the large U.S. customer base...
for the home and professional market. The software is complemented by the virtual dub plug-ins that work with the software. The software is available to buy or trial run for 14 days from their website after the 14 day trial period you are required to purchase a product activation key to continue using the software further.
VideoPad is part of a suite that integrates with other software created by NCH Software
NCH Software
NCH Software is a software development company founded in 1993 in Canberra, Australia. The Denver office was started in April 2008 due to the large U.S. customer base...
. These other software include WavePad, a sound editing software.
Interface
The VideoPad interface consists of a menu bar across the top of the window that have drop down menus under the headings, File, Edit and Help, under which you can alter the settings, and save the projects that you are working on. Underneath this menu bar are large icons to Add Media, Capture, Insert Blank, Narrate, Subtitles, Preview, Save Movie, Options, Buy Online (Limited to the trial version), and Help.There is a section underneath and to the left with Media List, Effects, Transitions, and Overlay tabs. The Media List tab allows a user to select a media that has been imported and view it from here it can be added to the timeline/storyboard below via a simple 'Add' Button simulated by a green arrow pointing downwards and also via a 'drag and drop' feature. To the right of this section there is an area for playback from the timeline. Beneath these is the area where clips can be rearranged, transitions can be added and effects effected. There is also two soundtracks available for use where you just drag your audio file over the soundtrack line to add it.
Reception
VideoPad has received generally favorable reviews from various websites and aggregators such as CnetCNET
CNET is a tech media website that publishes news articles, blogs, and podcasts on technology and consumer electronics. Originally founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, it was the flagship brand of CNET Networks and became a brand of CBS Interactive through CNET Networks' acquisition...
and TopTenReviews
TopTenReviews
TopTenReviews is a website which aggregates reviews for software, hardware, web services, music, movies and video games from other sites and publications. Founded by Jerry Ropelato in 2003, TTR is, as of May 2008, one of the most popular sites of its kind by size and traffic, with the largest...
, but has been noted to not be invulnerable to rendering issues.
See also
- NCH SoftwareNCH SoftwareNCH Software is a software development company founded in 1993 in Canberra, Australia. The Denver office was started in April 2008 due to the large U.S. customer base...
- Computer softwareComputer softwareComputer software, or just software, is a collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it....
- Video editing softwareVideo editing softwareVideo editing software, is application software which handles the post-production video editing of digital video sequences on a computer non-linear editing systems...
- Comparison of video editing softwareComparison of video editing softwareThis is a comparison of non-linear video editing software applications. See also a more complete list of video editing software.-General information:This table gives basic general information about the different editors:- System requirements :...