Product: AVIDemux
Version: 2.4
Platform: Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows (reviewed)
Description: Non-Linear Video Editor
License: GNU General Public License
Rating: 80%
URL: http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/
When it comes to video editing -particularly the creation of MPEG-4 files from DVD movies- no program is as indispensable as VirtualDub. The simple non-linear editor has been central to video preparation/encoding as both a standalone application and as a tool called by automated video encoding tools. The attraction is simple: VirtualDub is easy to use, remains extendable for new codecs through its support for VFW (Video for Windows) and boasts a dizzying array of 3rd party plug-ins that perform various tasks, ranging from color correction to image stabilization. That VirtualDub is absolutely free, as are most of its plug-ins, does not hurt either.
Alas, “VDub” has been showing its age over the past couple of years – the original program cannot handle variable bit rates when importing MP3 audio and is generally unreliable at encoding its own audio. Only the AVI container is supported when exporting and MPEG-2 is out of the question. Derivative programs, such as VirtualDubMod and VirtualDubMPEG2, have addressed some of these issues but as of now it is difficult to create an entire movie using VirtualDub alone.
Enter AVIDemux, VirtualDub’s first serious competition in the freeware video editing arena. While the visual similarities between the applications are obvious, AVIDemux aims to be more universal and self-contained. The package comes bundled with video codecs, audio codecs, AVISynth support, support for multiple containers and a generous helping of filters.
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