Get Started With Desktop Video
By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com Guide
Creating videos using your computer and other digital technology is becoming easier and more accessible than ever. If you're interested in desktop video as a hobby or for your work, you'll need to make sure that you have the right equipment and technology to get started.
The articles on this page will help you get equipped to shoot, edit and share your digital videos. Learn about buying camcorders, computer equipment, editing software and Web video applications.
Camcorders
Digital camcorders come in multiple formats, and can be stripped down or souped up. If you understand how the different recording formats work, and what the various features do, you'll be able to make a more informed camcorder purchase.
Buying Computer Equipment
Having the right equipment will make video editing and dvd burning a smooth and easy process.
Video Editing Software
Some software is free and simple, some expensive and complex. You'll need to find a program that fits your editing style and your budget.
- Choosing the Right Video Editing Software
- Free Video Editing Software
- Online Editing Software
- Intermediate Video Editing Software
- Professional Video Editing Software
- HD Video Editing Software
- Cell Phone Video Editing Software
- DVD Editing Software
- Video Editing Software for PCs
- Video Editing Software for Macs
Web Video Applications
The most advanced way to share your finished videos is over the web. It's easy to save and upload your videos to the web -- the hard part is deciding which of hundreds of video sharing web sites to use.