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As the name implies, Avid Free DV can be [http://www.avid.com/freeDV/index.asp downloaded for free], although users are required to complete a short survey on the [http://www.avid.com/ Avid website] before they are given a download link. Each time the software is downloaded, a new, free serial number is issued which is used to unlock the software; the software will not work without the serial number, although it is possible to obtain a serial number from another source. |
As the name implies, Avid Free DV can be [http://www.avid.com/freeDV/index.asp downloaded for free], although users are required to complete a short survey on the [http://www.avid.com/ Avid website] before they are given a download link. Each time the software is downloaded, a new, free serial number is issued which is used to unlock the software; the software will not work without the serial number, although it is possible to obtain a serial number from another source. |
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Also note that while the registration page clearly states that "you must enter a valid email address to receive your Avid Free DV unlock key", this is a lie; a key is provided as soon as the registration is completed, regardless of the validity of the entered details. |
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When compared with other consumer-end non-linear editors such as [[iMovie]], it sports more powerful video processing tools, but lacks the ease-of-use and shallow [[learning curve]] emphasized in similar programs due to the fact that it is the full interface of the professional Avid system. However, Avid does offer a number of [http://www.avid.com/freedv/tutorials flash-based tutorials] to help new users learn how to use the program for capturing, editing, processing, and outputting audio/video, amongst other things. |
When compared with other consumer-end non-linear editors such as [[iMovie]], it sports more powerful video processing tools, but lacks the ease-of-use and shallow [[learning curve]] emphasized in similar programs due to the fact that it is the full interface of the professional Avid system. However, Avid does offer a number of [http://www.avid.com/freedv/tutorials flash-based tutorials] to help new users learn how to use the program for capturing, editing, processing, and outputting audio/video, amongst other things. |
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Revision as of 10:30, 7 October 2006
| File:Avid free dv screenshot.PNG Though a powerful editing tool, Avid Free DV is glitchy on some systems. | |
| Developer(s) | Avid Technology |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 1.8 (OSX)
/ 1.6 (Win) |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Type | Video editing software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Avid Free DV Overview |
Avid Free DV is a Non-linear editing program made by Avid Technology. Compared with other Avid products it is relatively minimal, and since it is based on Avid software which is designed to run on purpose-built hardware, the software has glitches when run on some systems.
As the name implies, Avid Free DV can be downloaded for free, although users are required to complete a short survey on the Avid website before they are given a download link. Each time the software is downloaded, a new, free serial number is issued which is used to unlock the software; the software will not work without the serial number, although it is possible to obtain a serial number from another source. Also note that while the registration page clearly states that "you must enter a valid email address to receive your Avid Free DV unlock key", this is a lie; a key is provided as soon as the registration is completed, regardless of the validity of the entered details.
When compared with other consumer-end non-linear editors such as iMovie, it sports more powerful video processing tools, but lacks the ease-of-use and shallow learning curve emphasized in similar programs due to the fact that it is the full interface of the professional Avid system. However, Avid does offer a number of flash-based tutorials to help new users learn how to use the program for capturing, editing, processing, and outputting audio/video, amongst other things.
Due to the similarity between Free DV and the rest of the Avid product line in terms of interface and methods of operation, Free DV can be used to evaluate the Avid system. It can also act as a stepping stone for people wishing to learn to use Avid's other editing products, such as Xpress Pro, Media Composer and Adrenaline. While additional skills and techniques are necessary to use these professional-geared systems, the basic operation remains the same.
Avid Free DV is available for Windows XP and Mac OS X.
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