video editing / stiching

..couple of decent freebies here.

Free video editor

" Avidemux lets you do just about everything under the sun .."

.and.

" VirtualDub is an impressive Open source package that is regularly updated by its author. "

I prefer Avidemux because of ease of use, ..( for the nearly Brain Dead boomer. )

..cheers.

The effect is called "Transitions".

Most video editing programs include some transition at least. You just choose the one you like and drop it onto the story line between the clips. If your computer is relatively young and the OS is Windows 7 or Vista (not sure about XP) have a look at Windows Movie Maker in your programs list. It works fine.

Video editing can get a bit complicated with trimming and rendering to make a nice DVD, but with a bit of practice I'm sure you will produce something. I use Adobe Premier Elements, but it is quite expensive to purchase. I found the software that came with my camera (Canon ZoomBrowser)) does work but it is a bit clunky. I would take a look at the Freeware as recommended above.

Kingo

Howdy Mate, I've been using Windows Movie Maker and it is very simple and easy to use. All the clips in my later blogs I have put together using movie maker. It's very easy to use (must be if I can do it). As the others have said, "Transitions" is what you want. There is also an effects area as well which lets you fade clips out or in to black, give them sepia tones etc. You just click on the effect you want and drag it to your clip. Easy as.

When you put your clips into the program, drag them into the Story board. You can add the transitions by dragging them to the arrow in between each clip. If you want to trim or shorten the clip, click "Show Timeline" once you have dragged theclips into the order you want on the storyboard. This will then show you them in a time line which you can cut bits of either end, drag effects to or add extra transitions. You can also add credits, or text onto the film. It's all good fun.


Cheers Mick