Introduction to OpenShot! Flashcards
(10 cards)
Why do we edit images, and what do we use to do so?
We edit images to enhance them using image editing software like Photoshop, GIMP, etc.
Why do we edit videos, and what do we use to do so?
Videos are edited to add special effects by using movie editing software.
What are some of the popular software programs used to edit videos?
There are several popular software program for editing videos like Final Cut, Microsoft Movie Maker, Apple iMovie, Adobe Premiere, KineMaster, Lightworks, OpenShot, etc.
What is OpenShot and what can you do in it?
OpenShot is a free, open-shot video editing software available for all platforms like Windows, Linux, and macOs. You can easily combine multiple images, video clips, and audio clips into a single file, and then export the combined video to many common video formats.
What kind of editing software in OpenShot, and what does this mean?
OpenShot is a non-linear video editing software, meaning it does not modify the original files from your hard drive at all—instead, it works with copies, keeping your source files unchanged.
How does OpenShot let you create several movies from the same source file?
OpenShot creates a separate project file for editing, allowing users to create multiple different videos from the same original source files without altering them.
Is OpenShot Video Editor pre-installed on computers?
No, OpenShot is not pre-installed; it must be downloaded and installed manually.
Where can you download OpenShot Video Editor?
You can download it from https://www.openshot.org.
What must you do after downloading OpenShot?
You need to install it on your computer.
How do you open OpenShot Video Editor in Windows 10?
Click the Start icon (or press the Windows key) to open Start menu, scroll through the list of installed programs, and click on “OpenShot Video Editor” to launch it.
