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OpenShot Video Editor
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Conceptual Change (KAT)  Differentiation (KAT)  Lesson Preparation  
Creating Animation / Interactive Video  Use of audio, video and images.  

 Description

Openshot is one of the most widely-used open-source software tools out there. Being very simple to use, powerful enough, and free of charge, this software, you can do video snapping, trimming, adding watermark, joining, adding transitions, and adding effects. It has a very user-friendly interface, and you can see all the available features within the main window, so you don't have to around looking through the menu to find one particular feature for editing the video or audio that you need. Every primary function that one would need is presented simply to make video editing easy.


 How it works

This is the basic understanding of how OpenShot works. 

1. Import files by drag and drop a few images (*.JPG, *.PNG, etc…) and a music file (most formats will work) from your Desktop to OpenShot.

2. Drag each video onto the timeline.

3. To make your video more interesting, drag music file onto the timeline.

4. Click the Play button to preview your video. 

5. Lastly, export your video and Openshot will convert it into a single video file.


 Features
  • Support for many video, audio, and image formats.
  • Adding titles to your video either using one of our templates, or make your own.
  • Wide range of visual effects/transition presets
  • Unlimited tracks to add your watermarks, background videos, audio tracks to your videos.

 Affordances
  • Simple, intuitive UI lets you get to work right away
  • Fast and easy by drag and drop video, audio, or images from your file manager into OpenShot.
  • Easy way to trim & slice of videos just a few clicks!

 Limitations
  • Can hang/freeze when working with very large video files or complex projects
  • Some advanced options and functionality are hidden behind Properties settings

 Educator Usage
Teachers may use videos to:
  • Show a simulation
  • Cover theoretical content before class
  • Create tutorials for software
  • Produce a narrated virtual tour of information on the Internet
  • Provide video feedback to class on assignments
 
Students may use videos to:
  • Rapidly learn or review a key concept
  • Record an oral presentation
  • Create a tutorial for a study group
  • Review information prior to an exam


Read more on creating online educational experiences with video editing software.


 Platforms Supported
Linux, OS X, and Windows

 Other Resources
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