Best Video Editing Software

You already know that people turn to the Internet when they want to find out about your business. And depending on the nature of your product or service, chances are good that an online video can impart the message you want to convey. That might mean posting a short demo of your latest product, for example. Another idea is to create simple tutorials that show potential customers how to do something, and you just happen to portray your product as the means.
Regardless of the direction you’d like your videos to take, you’ll need video editing software/application to put them together. A video editing software lets you capture video clips from your camera or phone, rearrange and trim them, and put transitions such as fades between them. You’ll be able to add music and/or narration, your own text titles, and even special effects.
And finally, you can save your video as a file, post it online, or burn it to DVD or BD (Blu-ray Disc) with or without navigation menus.
Some video editing software are aimed at consumers, others at professionals or “prosumers,” but each offers a great deal of power for small business and home office users. Read on as we explore a handful of popular titles.

Video Editing Software: Common Features

The video editing apps in this article have the following commonalities, more or less.
Note that some video editors come in more inexpensive editions that may forgo some of these features. (If you need a specific capability that’s fairly recent, such as support for 3D and/or the integrated graphics features in AMD Fusion and second-generation Intel Core processors, make sure that an editing app has it before you buy.)

• HD support
• Proxy editing to help less powerful systems handle HD video
• Hardware acceleration with recent GPUs and new CPUs
• Surround sound . 3D
• Titling
• Photo slideshows with transitions, effects, and music
• BD and DVD burning
• Export to file formats for mobile de¬vices and popular sites
• Simplified uploading to YouTube, Facebook, and/or others

Video Editing Software Buying Tips:

• To most users, ease of use in a video editing software may be more important than bells and whistles. Likewise, if you need to do advanced tasks such as animation, you shouldn’t assume from the description that an application will do exactly what you want. Several editors come in trial versions, so take advantage of them to find software that’s easy to use and suitable for your needs.
• Many video editing apps offer content packs with additional stock footage, images, menus, templates, and more. If you download and install these up front, you might avoid feeling creatively limited in the middle of a time-sensitive project.
• Time is money in the business world. You can cut your rendering time by running your video editing software on a PC with a fast graphics card, processor, and hard drive. We also suggest 4GB of RAM or more (to make use of which you’ll need 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7) and a Full HD (1080p) widescreen monitor or two.
• If you’re planning to edit in 3D, don’t forget that you’ll need a compatible monitor(s) and eyewear, as applicable. Likewise, surround-sound editing behooves you to buy a good sound card and quality multichannel speakers.

Here's our list of top 5 Video Editing Softwares.

5 Best Video Editing Softwares At A Glance

Corel VideoStudio Pro X4

Price: $49.99
Company: Corel
OS Compatibility: WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Movable/resizable panels let you customize your workspace, even over two monitors

CyberLink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64

Price: $89.95
OS Compatibility: WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Native 64-bit operation in an app priced for consumers

LoiLoScope 2 (beta)

Price: $88
WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
A zoomable, draggable, “yes, it’s that easy” workspace with powerful capabilities

Magix Video Pro X3

Price: $399.99
WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Pro-level software for pro-level video production

Nero Video Premium HD

Price: $69.99
WinXP (32-bit); Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
An inviting, friendly interface promotes easy learning