Avidemux - free and open-source video editing software
Do you need to edit some of your videos but you don't have the proper software? Don't worry - here comes Avidemux to the rescue.
Avidemux is an open-source video editor software which allows you to digitize/capture video files using FireWire, cut clips, add filters & effects, fix colors and do so much more.
With Avidemux, making your own home movies or editing your simple movie and video projects is as easy as 1-2-3. And best of all? You get it for free.
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