After we dropped our chosen clips onto the timeline, we used the unlinking button to separate the link between the audio and video then delete the part we didn’t want. We did find that if you double-click a clip in the media window it opens another window which allows you to shorten the clip to the desired spot or length, but there was no way to import just the video or just the audio. We navigated with the explorer tab, selected the files, and then right-clicked and clicked on “add to project.”Īs we mentioned before, all the editing is done on the timeline, since there is no viewer window to modify clips, it can be a bit cluttered. Then we went to add pictures and songs from our computer and we found that navigating in the media window was straightforward and quick. The missing frames didn’t make a huge difference to the final outcome of the video. We found that importing video was easy but it did drop a few frames. The simplicity of this program lies in the media window because that is where you get everything you need.

Underneath both windows is the timeline where all the editing takes place. On the top are two windows, the video preview window with the media window next to it. Here you will see a simple three window setup. When you choose to start a new project under the create section – it dives into the program. It opens a wizard that simply asks “What do you want to do?” then gives you three options, create, open or learn.

When you first open Serif’s MoviePlus X6 you notice a simple quality about it.

Not only can you edit your videos, with the software, you can burn them to DVD and share them with friends. Included in this product is DVD authoring which is a great add-on feature. Like all beginner software it doesn’t have all the tools the big boys in Hollywood do but you can make a slick video with what you do have. With simple yet effective menus and an easy to understand timeline, this would be a great tool for the beginner editor. This is a simple introductory editing software straight from across the pond – the United Kingdom.

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