need free video edit program

[chrislognshot]

took some video today where photo back lit. and need to be able improve exposure on them to make them brighter. i also post video in video from my facebook page you see 4k video i took on Z6 but programs i have will not let me make them brighter for some reason light room see them but can not develop them to make brighter

[BrickHaus]

Me too. Ive yet to find one for free that is worth a damn.

ive used filmora wondershare which is a free software, but the free version watermarks your video, so imo its not free. Just a trial so you can test the base functions of the software.

I have since given up on a free version and video editing all together as I wasnt willing to invest in the big boys for video editing.

[Euphie]

If you are talking about video editing software on the PC I use DaVinchi Resolve the free version is great, it can do about anything you could want. If you want open source I like Kdenlive. Resolve has some of the best color grading tools that exist, but be warned if your video isn't in a very detailed codec there will be serious limits to how much you can raise the exposure on it before it gets lots of noise and color shifts.

[chrislognshot]

If you are talking about video editing software on the PC I use DaVinchi Resolve the free version is great, it can do about anything you could want. If you want open source I like Kdenlive. Resolve has some of the best color grading tools that exist, but be warned if your video isn't in a very detailed codec there will be serious limits to how much you can raise the exposure on it before it gets lots of noise and color shifts.

issue i have i need to make so video not back lit do to what sun was causing my photo and video to dark on subjet

[goofyman23]

Doesnt solve your immediate problem, but might want to invest in some ND filters.

[chrislognshot]

If you are talking about video editing software on the PC I use DaVinchi Resolve the free version is great, it can do about anything you could want. If you want open source I like Kdenlive. Resolve has some of the best color grading tools that exist, but be warned if your video isn't in a very detailed codec there will be serious limits to how much you can raise the exposure on it before it gets lots of noise and color shifts.

if can give tips i would like it. i need to make few clips less the 40 second be more brighter and so dark hard to understand this program. do to learning disability

[Seajay]

DaVinci Resolve is a very good editor, if you have time to learn it. It does everything.
Windows Movie Maker is also pretty good if you are just looking for simple editing.

You need to use the original recording file to get the best edit options. If you download a video from another source that already has converted and compressed it, like Facebook or Youtube, you will be very limited on further rendering effects and quality.

I was using Sony Movie Studio, and Hitfilm when I was doing more video stuff.

[chrislognshot]

just need program to make so i can make it brighter so can get rid of black lighting. i do not do sound since no mic on in camera

[punkncat]

I was also going to suggest Davinci Resolve. It is very full featured and works well, loads of support online for it, how to on the tube, etc.

[Euphie]

if can give tips i would like it. i need to make few clips less the 40 second be more brighter and so dark hard to understand this program. do to learning disability

this is a basic overview of exposure controls in Resolve, at the very simplest though you will want to go to the color wheels and move the shadows up, and the highlights down, but the overall contrast in the scene will decline, but there isn't much else you can do to correct a backlit situation. Next time you can select centerweight metering for your gopro or camera and get better exposure on your centered subject at least.