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Learn Open Source Software: Best Guides

Shotcut

Shotcut is our chosen open-source video editor. It is simple and intuitive to use. Great for starting and growing your skills.

Shotcut Website

GIMP

GIMP is our chosen open-source image editor. It is used for enhancing, editing and manipulating photos and images.

GIMP Website

Audacity

Audacity is our chosen open-source audio editor. It is simple and helps create professional quality audio for your videos.

Audacity Website

Most Recently Published Guides

• How to use Layers (Tracks) in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  6 May, 2021
  Learn Shotcut today by watching all the tutorials in my playlist. However, if you just want to learn about Tracks and Layers. Here you go!
• How to Reduce Lag in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  29 April, 2021
  If you have been stuggling to use Shotcut, or you are experiencing issues in Shotcut. Try using a Proxy. This creates a lower quality video file for you to use and the preview pane generally runs much smoother. This video…
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  How to Zoom In and Out in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  22 April, 2021
  If you are just starting on your video editing journey then it is highly likely you are going to want to zoom in and out in Shotcut. Shotcut has several ways to achieve this, and in this tutorial we cover…
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  How to Add Text to Videos in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  15 April, 2021
  Are you looking to liven up your videos? Add some simple text to narrate the content? Want to make on-screen sub titles? Want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite YouTuber that produces great special effects and text transitions?…
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  How to Create Voice Overs in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  8 April, 2021
  Have you always wondered how to narrate over images or video? Have you got a peice of content that needs a voice over adding to it? Well you are in luck! Shotcut has the ability to create voice overs without…
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  How to Change Speed of Video in Shotcut
  by Joe Cullen
  1 April, 2021
  Just starting out with video editing? Looking for a simple video editor to use? Need to speed up or slow down video clips? Shotcut is definitely the right choice! And this guide tells you exactly how to change the speed…