Gimp (Still Image Manipulator):
Audacity (Audio Manipulator):
Filmora (Moving Media Manipulator):
Friday, February 10, 2017
Mixed Digital Media Critique
Below I review the three tools in order of Gimp, Audacity, and Filmora. I don't know if you guys can tell, but I used Filmora to touch up all three videos and put them into a uniform file format. It's subtle. Add that to one additional item for the 'con' column of that program. That said, go ahead and check out the three screencast reviews below for various tools. They go in order as I actually use successive tools to edit screencasts of the previous tools, but the most ridiculous one is the third. If you only watch one of these, watch that one. On a side note, I only used Audacity to clean up the audio track of the first screencast so see for yourself if it makes much of a noticeable difference.
Gimp (Still Image Manipulator):
Audacity (Audio Manipulator):
Filmora (Moving Media Manipulator):
Gimp (Still Image Manipulator):
Audacity (Audio Manipulator):
Filmora (Moving Media Manipulator):
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Chad - Thank you for showing the good, the bad and the ugly of GIMP! It does look like drawing lines is more complicated than it needs to be, and it seems like GIMP has a lot of features - which can be good and bad! I feel like the more robust tools require such a large learning curve, but I tend to use them more once I am comfortable with them. Thanks for showcasing this tool!
ReplyDeleteI agree on the learning curve, especially on the path tool. It sucked to figure out how to use it in the first place but once I figured out how to I found I could do amazing things with it. It's really great for ensuring symmetry and I based my entire first mini art school entry on that tool this week. That said, that tool is the only one with such a horrible learning curve. All the other tools are much easier to figure out.
DeleteHi Chad,
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Filmora, but all I have to say is WOW, what a great tool! The editing features are terrific especially since they are free. I couldn't help but think that it seems really challenging to use, and it probably would have been even more overwhelming had I not watched your screencast first. I can definitely see a number of ways teachers can use this tool, but they would certainly have to use a lot of time trying to figure out all of the options. Are there any tutorials or a frequently asked questions window on the site that can trouble shoot for the users? I will definitely play around on this site and let you know what I come up with.
Thanks for sharing,
Shon
Search for Filmora tutorials and you'll find plenty.
DeleteChad, I watched you tutorial on Filmora. I can tell this is a program you are very knowledgeable about. To be honest I cannot imagine myself ever using this tool but it's nice to know what's out there! Good job.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I actually had very little idea of what I was doing in that screencast. It just looks like I knew exactly what I was doing because I was able to edit it after the fact.
DeleteHi Chad,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your video critique on Filmora. I have never used the program, but I am glad to have learned more about it. It seems like a really great tool is you are interested in creating movies or some type of moving media that requires special effects. It might be too advanced to have any real value in the classroom for educational purposes, however, it would be great for a media class.
Hi Chad - I am SO glad I found your screen cast on Filmora. My undergraduate degree is in television production, and I have been looking for a user friendly editing program like this for years! It's reminiscent of the Media 100 programs we used to use with VHS films. I agree with previous posters that many classroom teachers will consider this to be far too complicated, but this is truly an awesome program for people willing to invest time to master it. Thank you!
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I recommend also looking into Lightworks. It's not quite as user friendly, but doesn't slap a huge watermark on your result if you don't pay for the program either.
DeleteHi Chad,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review of Filmora. I enjoyed listening to you speak about the tool. I also enjoyed watching you navigate the program. You were very clear in your presentation of this tool. I look forward to reading your MMP. Thanks for being so patient and cognizant. It seems like the Gimp is your all time favorite!