Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Import Sony RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to FCP

Sony has just announced its latest flagship point-and-shoot camera the RX10 IV to extend its Cyber-Shot line-up. With the camera, you can shoot UHD 4K video at 30/24 fps with exceptional clarity. The advanced XAVC S format also assists you to record at a high bit rates up to 100 Mbps. For Mac users, when the shooting work is completed, you can import Sony RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to Final Cut Pro - Apple's signature professional video editing software for doing some doing some precise and intuitive timeline editing. The following article will talk about the workflow of RX10 IV 4K XAVC S with FCP.

Can FCP natively import RX10 4K XAVC S video?

The previous version of FCP, version 7, is not compatible with XAVC or XAVC S. Only the latest version - Final Cut Pro 10.1 (Final Cut Pro X) adds general QuickTime support for XAVC. For Mac OS X 10.9 and later users, you can download a special plug-in (PDZK-LT2 V.1.2) created by Sony for faster and fluid workflow of XAVC S footage with Final Cut Pro X 10.1 and later.

To install the plug-in and ingest XAVC S material into FCP X:
- Insure that the version of FCP supports the chosen XAVC mode
- Install the XAVC/XDCAM plug-in for FCP (PDZK-LT2 V.1.2).
- Click the Import button on the left-hand side of Project.
- Locate the footage from card (SxS, XQD or SD) in Devices.  
- Click on any of the clips and choose Import Selected.
- Confirm in the new window to:
Copy files in Final Cut Events folder (to work with native XAVC files)

Best workflow of RX10 IV 4K XAVC S with FCP 7

For users who are still using FCP 7 or previous version which lacks the ability to directly ingest XAVC S, you will need to perform a format transcoding process. Here, you can get the job easily done with our best Mac XAVC S Converter - Pavtube Video Converter for Mac. Which can assist you to easily transcode RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to FCP 7 best favorable editing codec - Apple Prores, which is intended for using during video editing. This intermediate codec retains high quality then end-user codec while still requiring much less expensive disk systems compared to uncompressed video.

In addition, as 4K video editing is only available for Final Cut Pro X 10.1 via HDMI on certain Mac computers. Therefore, to get a smooth workflow of 4K video with FCP 7, it would be much ideal for you to compress 4K to 1080p by changing the output file resolution as "1980*1020" in the program's "Profile Settings" window.

How to to Convert and Compress X10 IV 4K XAVC S to 1080p Prores for FCP Editing?

Step 1: Load RX10 IV 4K XAVC S video.

Download the free trial version of the program. Launch it on your computer. Click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or click the "Add Video" button on the top tool bar to import RX10 IV 4K XAVC S video files into the program.

Load RX10 IV 4K XAVC S video

Step 2: Define the output format.

Clicking the Format bar, from its drop-down list, select Final Cut Pro 7 native compatible editing codec "Apple Prores 422(*.mov)" under "Final Cut Pro" main category.

Choose FCP 7 best favorable editing codec

Step 3: Compress 4K to 1080p.

Click "Settings" on the main interface to open "Profile Settings" window, from "Size(pix)" drop-down list, select "1980*1020" to compress 4K to 1080p.

Compress 4K to 1080p

Step 4: Start the final conversion process.

After all setting is completed, hit the "Convert" button at the right bottom of the main interface to begin to transcode and compress Sony RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to FCP 7 smooth editing 1080p Apple Prores format.

When the conversion is finished, click "Open Output Folder" icon on the main interface to open the folder with generated files. Then feel free to import video to Final Cut Pro for the further professional post editing workflow.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Best VirtualDub Alternatives

As a free and open-source video capture and video processing utility for Microsoft Windows, VirtualDub is mainly designed to perform the basic functions of editing and encoding instead of going with highly advanced level of tasks. In addition, VirtualDub was made to operate exclusively on AVI files. For those people who are looking for a cross-platform editing software with more powerful editing tools and enhanced media importing capability, you will definitely wish to find some VirtualDub alternative. The following will share you 5 best VirtualDub alternatives.

Best VirtualDub Alternatives

Top 1: Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

As a cross-platform video editing software, Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is not only available on Windows 10/8.1/8/7, but also has perfect compatibility with the new macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, Mac OS X El Capitan, Mac OS X Yosemite, Mac OS X Mavericks, etc (get Mac version). The program has full support for various media types including commercial 3D/2D Blu-ray disc and DVD disc and also 4K/2K/HD/SD digital video in virtually any file formats including H.265/HEVC, Prores, MXF, XAVC/XAVC S, TS, H.264, AVCHD (MTS/M2TS), etc.

With this beneficial video editing tool, you can complete the following video editing work:
- Flip video horizontally or vertically, rotate video clock-wise or counter clock-wise
- Trim or cut video to leave only the specific parts that you want
- Crop video to remove black bars or unwanted size area
- Add video/image/transparent text watermark to video
- Apply special rendering effects such as Gray, Flip Color, Aged Film, etc
- Change video picture effect such as brightness, contrast and saturation
- Deinterlace interlaced video into progressive form
- Remove/replace audio in video
- Add external SRT/ASS/SSA subtitle to video
- Merge separate video into one file
- Split large video into smaller parts by file size, count or length

The program supports batch conversion mode, so that you can load multiple video into the program for editing at one time. What's more, it supports various digital format options and also devices and applications preset profile formats. Therefore, you can better playing, editing, share the exported editing video.

Top 2: Avidemux

Avidemux  is very close to VirtualDub on the basis of functions. It even runs on more platforms including Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. It's designed for simple video cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports more file types than VirtualdDub, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting.

Top 3: AVS Video Editor

AVS Video Editor can be an optimal alternative to Windows movie maker, given that you prefer a solution that lacks professional features but lets you perform the video creation task in a few minutes or so. AVS Video Editor supports a wide range of media formats, as both input and output and there is a wide codec support too. The interface is very similar to movie maker that you can start editing videos without any kind of preparation or related stuff. It also has a good level of support for native media formats and you can work well with your popular cameras and devices. It also helps you to share your output videos through several platforms such as Facebook and Flickr. Going further, you'd find multi-lingual support, Blu-ray video authoring, etc. In short, it's good to go for AVS Video Editor.

Top 4: Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing software for Windows. You can easily edit, edit and share your videos with a few simple drag-n-drops. The editing features include adding video effects, transitions, titles/credits, audio track, narration and more. When the editing is done, you can directly share your video via the web, email or CD.

Top 5: Pitivi

Pitivi is the name of a free and open source video editor for the Linux operating systems and devices. Pitivi is based on the state of the art and open source editing technologies that will make you able to collaborate with the artists across the globe in addition to simple editing and touching.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Edit Panasoni GH5 4K with Avid Media Composer

The Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera from Panasonic has the ability to shot 4K MOV or MP4 video with H.264 compression codec at up to 60 fps. When loading the Panasonic GH5 4K video to Avid, a lot of people complain that they can't get a smooth GH5 4K workflow with Avid Media Composer. The following article will illustrate this issue and offer the detailed solutions for you.

Can Avid Media Composer handle 4K video?

Avid has enhanced the ability to edit 4K resolutions video to Media Composer 8.31. But all previous version, including version 8, can only edit at up to HD resolutions. In addition, Avid's 4K playback is not as good as Premiere Pro or Grass Valley EDIUS if you are using native footage (ie footage which has not been converted to Avid's format). What's more, Avid's system requirements for 4K editing at quite high. You should have a dual 10 core Xeon system as an "entry level" 4K editing suite and ideally a faster computer for more 4K editing. For those people who wish to get the best editing workflow of 4K with Avid, it would be much ideal for you to use Avid's own 4K codec - DNxHR, which can perfectly handle 4K file sizes. Alternatively, you can choose to edit with the Proxy modes, which helps to drop your footage to a resolution which your system can cope with.

Best workflow of GH5 4K with Avid Media Composer

Obviously that a lot of computer that people currently use may not meet the high requirements for Avid Media Composer to handle 4K resolution video. Since it is not sensible for you to switch to a powerful computer at once, therefore, it would be a good option for you to compress 4K to 1080p for creating a smaller Proxy file so that you can get a smooth post editing workflow even if your computer is a little old or slow. For those people who wish to get the best HD editing workflow with Avid Media Composer, we highly recommend you to use the DNxHD codec, a lossy high-definition video post-production codec developed by Avid for creating mastering-quality media with reduced storage and bandwidth requirements.

Transcode and compress GH5 4K to Avid 1080p DNxHD codec

To produce Avid best compatible 1080p DNxHD codec, we highly recommend you to download Pavtube Video Converter for Mac, a powerful 4K Video Converter with perfect importing support for Panasonic GH5 4K MOV and MP4 files. The program supports batch conversion mode, so that you can load multiple GH5 4K video into the application for conversion at one time. With just few clicks, you can then efficiently transcode Panasonic GH5 4K to Avid Media Composer most favorable 1080p DNxHD codec with perfect quality and super fast conversion speed.

Pavtube Video Converter for Mac has full OS compatibility with the new macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, Mac OS X El Capitan, Mac OS X Yosemite, Mac OS X Mavericks, etc. In addition, it is also accompanied by an up-to-date Windows version - Pavtube Video Converter for Windows 10/8.1/8/7.

Step by Step to Convert and Compress Panasonic GH5 4K to Avid Media Composer

Step 1: Load Panasonic GH5 4K video.

Download the free trial version of the program. Launch it on your computer. Click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or click the "Add Video" button on the top tool bar to import Panasonic GH5 4K video files into the program.

Load Panasonic GH5 4K video

Step 2: Define the output format.

Clicking the Format bar, from its drop-down list, select Avid Media Composer best compatible editing codec "Avid DNxHD(*.mov)" under "Avid Media Composer" main category.

Output Avid Media Composer supported editing codec

Step 3: Compress 4K to 1080p.

Click "Settings" on the main interface to open "Profile Settings" window, from "Size(pix)" drop-down list, choose "1980*1020" or "1020*720" to compress 4K to 1080p or 720p for smooth editing workflow with Avid on old or slow computer.

Step 4: Begin the conversion process.

After all setting is completed, hit the "Convert" button at the right bottom of the main interface to begin the conversion process from Panasonic GH5 4K to Avid Media Composer 1080p DNxHD codec.

When the conversion is finished, click "Open Output Folder" icon on the main interface to open the folder with generated files. Then you can get a smooth workflow of Panasonic GH5 4K with Avid Media Composer.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Import Sony RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to Avid Media Composer

The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV from Sony is a compact solution for the multimedia image-makers. With the camera, you can record UHD 4K video at 30/24 fps, which helps to produce movies with exceptional clarity. When the shooting is done, you may wonder the possibility of using the RX10 IV 4K XAVC S in Avid Media Composer directly for post editing workflow without using a third-party application. The following article will illustrate this issue for you with great details.

Workflow of 4K XAVC S with Avid Media Composer

For faster and fluid workflow, Sony has created a special free of charge AMA plug-in for AVID (PDZK-MA2 V.3.4). This software for Microsoft Windows and MAC OS X operating systems provides support for XAVC and XDCAM / XDCAM HD files in Avid Media Composer. The bad news is that XAVC S is not currently supported natively by Avid Media Composer. To import XAVC S into Avid for smooth editing, a third-party software is required to convert XAVC S to DNxHD, an editing codec developed by Avid to create mastering-quality media at reduced file sizes, shattering the barriers to real-time productivity, whether using local storage or in real-time collaborative workflows.

Transcode RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to DNxHD for Avid

To get the best editing workflow of 4K XAVC S with Avid, then it is essential for you to encode RX10 IV 4K XAVC S to Avid Media Composer most favorable DNxHD codec. Here, you can get the job easily completed with our powerful yet simple to use application Pavtube Video Converter for Mac (review). The program has perfect compatibility with the 4K XAVC S video shot with Sony RX10 IV. Thanks to its batch conversion mode, you can load multiple video into the application for conversion at one time.

With the program, you can easily produce Avid Media Composer specially optimized high quality and high performance editing codec - DNxHD from Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S with perfect quality and super fast conversion speed.

Edit 4K XAVC S with built-in editing options

Before loading the camera footage into Avid for some professional post editing workflow, you can complete some simple editing work with the program's built-in editing functions. You can trim or cut video to remove the unwanted parts from the video, crop video to remove the black bars or unwanted size area, add video/image/transparent text watermark, apply special rendering effect, deinterlaced interlaced video into progressive form, add external srt/ass/ssa subtitle to video, etc.

For Windows users, you can download Pavtube Video Converter to complete the conversion on Windows 10/8.1/8/7.

Step by Step to Convert Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S to DNxHD for Avid Media Composer

Step 1: Load Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S video.

Download the free trial version of the program. Launch it on your computer. Click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or click the "Add Video" button on the top tool bar to import Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S files into the program.

Load Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S video

Step 2: Define the output format.

Clicking the Format bar, from its drop-down list, select Avid Media Composer best compatible "Avid DNxHD(*.mov)" under "Avid Media Composer" main category.

Output Avid Media Composer best supported editing codec

Tips: Click "Settings" on the main interface to open "Profile Settings" window, here, you can flexibly adjust the output profile parameters including video codec, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec, bit rate, sample rate, channels, etc as you like to get better output video and audio quality.

Adjust output profile parameters

Step 3: Edit Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S video.

By default the Edit icon is grayed out. To activate the Edit menu, you have to select an item first. When a video or movie is selected, click the pencil like Edit icon on the left top tool bar to open the video editor window, here, you can play and preview the original video and output effects. Trim video length, crop video file size, add transparent watermark, apply special effect, insert external subtitle.

Edit Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S video

Step 4: Start the conversion process.

After all settings is over, go back to the main interface and hit right-bottom "Convert" button to start Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S to Avid Media Composer 1080p DNxHD conversion process.

When the conversion is finished, click "Open Output Folder" icon on the main interface to open the folder with generated files. Then you can get a smooth and high quality workflow of Sony RX IV 4K XAVC S with Avid Media Composer.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Edit AVCHD with Windows Movie Maker

Have shot some high definition AVCHD video with your Sony, Canon, Panasonic or JVC camcorder and wish to load them into the free video editing software Windows Movie Maker by adding some titles, effects and transitions. The bad news is that AVCHD video mts/m2ts is not the supported editing formats for Windows Movie Maker. The following article will show you how to convert AVCHD to Windows Movie Maker supported file formats.

Convert AVCHD for Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker supported file formats

To convert AVCHD to Windows Movie Maker, you should first be clear of supported file formats by Windows Movie Maker. After searching online, we get the following tablets:

Best tool to convert AVCHD to Windows Movie Maker

If you are looking for powerful yet simple to use application to get the job done, we highly recommend Pavtube Video Converter to you. The program has full support for both AVCHD MTS or M2TS files. Thanks to its batch conversion mode, you can load multiple AVCHD video into the program for conversion at one time. With this remarkable application, you can easily convert AVCHD to Windows Movie Maker compatible editing formats AVI, WMV, etc. To get better output quality, you can flexibly adjust output profile parameters including video codec, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec, bit rate, sample rate, channels, etc as you like.

Edit AVCHD with built-in editing tools

Before converting AVCHD video for Windows Movie Maker, you can also use the program to complete some simple editing work. You can trim or cut video to remove unwanted parts or segments, crop video to remove the black bars or unwanted size area, apply special rendering effect to video, flip or rotate video, deinterlace interlaced video into progressive form, split large video into small parts by file size, count or length, merge multiple separate video into one file, add external subtitle to video, etc.

Step by Step to Convert AVCHD for Windows Movie Maker Editing

Step 1: Load AVCHD into the application.

Download the free trial version of the program. Launch it on your computer. Click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or click the "Add Video" button on the top tool bar to import source AVCHD video files into the program.

Load AVCHD video into the program

Step 2: Choose output file formats.

Clicking the Format bar, from its drop-down list, select Windows Movie Maker supported "WMV HD(*.wmv)" under "HD Video" main category.

Output Windows Movie Maker supported file formats

Tips: Click "Settings" on the main interface to open "Profile Settings" window, here, you can flexibly choose or specify exactly the profile parameters including video codec, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec, bit rate, sample rate, channels, etc as you like to get better output video and audio quality.

Step 3: Edit AVCHD video.

By default the Edit icon is grayed out. To activate the Edit menu, you have to select an item first. When a video or movie is selected, click the pencil like Edit icon on the left top tool bar to open the video editor window, here, you can play and preview the original video and output effects. Also you can flip or rotate video, trim, crop, add watermark, apply special effect, edit audio or insert external.

Edit AVCHD video

Step 4: Start the final conversion process.

Simply click the "Convert" button to start converting AVCHD video to Windows Movie Maker friendly video formats, Within several minutes, you can find the converted file on your computer by clicking the "Open Folder" button. And then you can import the converted WMV file into Windows Movie Maker by clicking "File" > "Import" to select the converted files.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Edit GoPro MP4 with Windows Movie Maker

Have shot some MP4 footage with your GoPro Hero camera and when you try to load the footage into Windows Movie Maker, the default video editing software for Windows, you are disappointed to find that the editing software doesn't import MP4 files. The following article will show you why Windows Movie Maker not import GoPro Hero MP4 files and how to fix this problem with ease.

Why Windows Movie Maker not import GoPro MP4 video?

To find answer for this question, we should be clear what Windows Movie Maker supported file formats and the specific compression codec used by GoPro MP4 camera. After searching online, we find that Windows Movie Maker has included native importing support for MP4 files, however, only MP4 files compressed with MPEG-4 compression codec can be loaded into it. In addition, some MPEG 4 video files can not be used when you're using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows Vista if the necessary audio and video codecs are not installed.

As for the specific tech information of GoPro Hero camera, we get the information that the GoPro Hero camera records footage in MP4 container format with H.264 compression codec, which is not the native importing codec for Windows Movie Maker.

Related article: Edit 4K video with Windows Movie Maker | Convert Windows Movie Maker to MP4

Fix Windows Movie Maker not edit GoPro MP4 video

To successfully import GoPro Hero MP4 video into Windows Movie Maker, a codec transcoding process is essential. Here, you can get the job easily done with our powerful yet simple to use application - Pavtube Video Converter. The program supports batch conversion mode, so that you can load multiple GoPro Hero MP4 video into the application for conversion at one time. The program is pretty simple to use, you can easily complete the whole conversion with just few clicks. Just load the GoPro MP4 video into the application, choose Windows Movie Maker native compatible editing formats such as WMV format. Then hit the conversion button in the right bottom.

For those people who wish to get better output video and audio quality, you can flexibly adjust output video and audio profile parameters such as video codec, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec, bit rate, sample rate, channels, etc as you like.

Step by Step to Convert GoPro Hero MP4 for Windows Movie Maker Editing

Step 1: Load GoPro Hero MP4 video.

Download the free trial version of the program. Launch it on your computer. Click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or click the "Add Video" button on the top tool bar to import GoPro Hero MP4 files into the program.

Load GoPro Hero MP4 video

Step 2: Output Windows Movie Maker supported editing formats.

Click the Format bar, from its drop-down list, select Windows Movie Maker supported editing formats "WMV HD(*.wmv)" under "HD Video" main category.

Output Windows Movie Maker supported file formats

Step 3: Edit video(optional).

The program can also function as an alternative to Windows Movie Maker to assist you to do some simple video editing work. You can trim video length, crop video black bars, add watermark, apply special rendering effect, remove/replace audio in video, add external subtitle to video, etc.

Edit video with built-in editing tools

Step 4: Begin the conversion process.

After all setting is completed, hit the "Convert" button at the right bottom of the main interface to begin the conversion process from GoPro Hero MP4 to Windows Movie Maker supported WMV HD editing formats.

When the conversion is finished, click "Open Output Folder" icon on the main interface to open the folder with generated files. Then you will have no problem to edit GoPro Hero MP4 video with Windows Movie Maker.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Best Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

Why need to find Windows Movie Maker alternative?

As a part of Windows Essentials software suite, Windows Movie Maker was officially discontinued. Microsoft removed the installer from its website earlier this year, and has deleted all references to a potential new version for Windows 10. The good news is that there are still some excellent powerful, easy to use yet free editing software that can substitutes Windows Movie Maker to assist you to create great-looking video. The following article has listed top 5 best alternatives to Windows Movie Maker for you as a reference.

Best 5 Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

Top 1: Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

Why we ranked Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate as the best alternative to Windows Movie Maker is due to its friendly and easy to navigate interface, perfect Windows 10 compatibility, various input and output format options and versatile video editing functions. It can perfectly satisfy all great basic editing demand to create professional looking video in just few clicks.

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Unlike Windows Movie Maker that only support limited file formats for inputting, Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate has full support for not only 4K/2K/HD/SD 4K video in virtually any file formats bt also commercial Blu-ray or DVD disc. Whats more, the program supports batch conversion mode, so that you can load multiple digital video into the program for conversion at one time to save your precious time. As for the core editing function, you can use our program to easily complete the following simple editing work:
- Trim or cut video to leave only your unwanted specific parts
- Crop video to remove black edges or unwanted size area
- Add video/image/transparent text watermark to video
- Apply special rendering effect to video
- Change video picture effect such as brightness, contrast or saturation
- Deinterlace interlaced video into progressive form
- Flip video horizontally, vertically, rotate video clock-wise or counter-clockwise
- Remove/replace audio in video
- Add external SRT/ASS/SSA subtitle to video
- Merge multiple separate video clips into one file (WMM only allows you to join contiguous video into one file)
- Split large video into smaller parts by file size, count or length

When the editing work is completed, you can use our program to export the edited video to various popular file formats, device or editing program preset profile formats for conveniently viewing on computer with media player software, transfer to portable devices, upload and share on popular video sharing sites, etc.

The program is available on Windows 10/8.1/8/7. The program is quite simple to use, anyone can learn to use it in minutes. Whats more, the program is 100% clean, there is no spyware, no malware, no adware and no virus.

Top 2: Avidemux (for Windows)

For those people who only used Windows Movie Maker for basic video editing tasks, Avidemux is well worth a look. It doesnt offer a fancy interface or direct sharing to social media, but if you take a little time to peruse its menus, youll find its surprisingly capable. Avidemux offers preset profiles for different output devices, video and audio filters, fades, subtitles, and lots of customizable encoding options.

The main downside of Avidemux is that you cant join videos together with different heights or widths. This wont matter if your footage are shot with the same smartphone or screen tool, but can be inconvenient if your media come from different sources. To fix this problem, you have to resize each clip separately, export it, then make a new project. Although its not a serious issue, but the developers are aware and it should be resolved in a future update.

Top 3: VSDC Free Video Editor (for Windows)

As a friendly-looking video editor, the The VSDC Free Video Editor starts off with a bunch of options such as a blank project, creating a slideshow, importing content, capturing video, or capturing a screen.

Most of the features you need for your project are under the Editor tab. This includes various filters, video effects, audio effects, add music, trim videos, and add text or subtitles. One thing that's really nice about VSDC is that it's easy to shift the point at which your music track starts. So if you want it to start a few seconds after the video is running, you just have to click and drag the bar representing the audio file.

Once you've got your project set-up the way you like it, head over to the Export project tab where you can easily export it using a specific video format, as well as modify the resolution for specific screen sizes such as the PC, iPhone, Web, DVD, and so on.

VSDC lacks the in-app uploads for various web services so you'll have to do that the old fashioned way: through each website's manual upload system.

Top 4: VirtualDub

This open-source software program runs smoothly with Windows 10. It has a very user-friendly interface makes navigating the program easy for those with a little experience in video editing. Your files can even be extended using third-party video filters and it supports batch processing which means it is possible to handle multiple videos at the same time. Unfortunately, even with its friendly interface, this program can be a little difficult to understand for beginners.

Top 5: VideoPad Video Editor

If youve ever used Windows Movie Maker, VideoPad Video Editor will look immediately familiar. Simply load your video clips, images and sound files that you want to include in your project, then drag them into the timeline to start cutting them together.

Theres an excellent selection of transitional effects for moving between clips and images, plus a collection of filters to give them a whole new look. You can preview the various filters with a single click, combine several to create a custom effect, and decide how long transitions should last.

There are also manual settings for refining brightness, saturation and color - ideal if youre using video clips that were shot in different lighting conditions and want to give them a consistent look.
The export functions are extensive, too. Burn your finished videos to DVD, save them to your hard drive in one of several available formats or share them directly to YouTube or Facebook. There are also compatible presets available for selected smartphones and mobile video players.

Conclusion:

Based on above reviews and comparisons, if you are looking for a powerful, simple to use yet safe alternative to Windows Movie Maker, there is no better choice than Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate.