Windows Movie Maker Tutorial: Editing Videos Like a Pro

How to Edit Videos in Windows Live Movie Maker

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Microsoft has released Windows Live Movie Maker on August 19, 2009 as part of a refresh to their Windows Live Essentials download. Windows Live Movie Maker is the first application designed for Windows 7 and is built to make beautiful movies from your photos and videos. And the latest version is Windows Live Movie Maker 2011.

Update in 2017: Microsoft has stopped the Windows Essentials Suite support on January 10, 2017. It is claimed that it is no longer available for download. If you are looking for an alternative to windows essentials movie maker, or windows movie maker, try Filmora video editor, which is available on both Windows7, Windows8 and Windows 10.

---

Part 1: Best Alternative to Windows Movie Maker: Filmora [Windows7/8/10 & Mac]

Windows Live Movie Maker is a little bit limiting for video editing. In most cases, you need to run Windows 7. Fortunately, you do have other options. There is plenty of software which will do the same thing but better than Windows Live Movie Maker for you to edit your videos and burn videos to DVD. Among many of them, we recommend one Wondershare Filmora. You may wonder what’s so special with this Video Editor. First of all, it supports almost all kinds of video formats, such as AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, DAT, MOV, MKV and HD video formats: MTS, M2TS(AVCHD ), TS(MPEG-2), HD MKV(, MPEG-2 HD), HD WMV(VC-1), and HD MOV(, MPEG-4). Secondly, it provides powerful video editing function, such as crop, trim, adjust video effect, add watermark, etc. Also, there are various title and text templates, filter/transition and effects presets for you to choose from. Thirdly, Windows Live Movie Maker can only generate WMV files directly, but this video editor supports burn video to DVD disc, DVD Folder and ISO file or save the video to most of the popular formats.

---

Part 2: How to Edit Videos in Windows Live Movie Maker [Step by Step]

1.Add Videos and Photos

While you are adding videos to Windows Live Movie Maker, you may encounter a problem like 3GP files can’t be added to Windows Live Movie Maker. Or it can’t be played in Window Live Movie Maker. And many other video files as well, such as RM, RMVB, DAT and HD video formats: MTS, TS, HD MKV, HD WMV, and HD MOV, etc. It’s quite necessary to get familiar with what all those files that could be imported to Windows Live Movie Maker.

Notes

• Video and music files that are protected with digital rights management (DRM) can’t be used in Windows Live Movie Maker.
• Support for using MPEG-2 and Microsoft Recorded TV Show video files in your movie is available only if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7: Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• AVCHD video files that contain Dolby Digital audio can be used in Windows Live Movie Maker if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• MPEG-4 video files that contain audio can be used if you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows 7.
• Some MPEG-4 video files can be used when you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows Vista if the necessary audio and video codecs are installed.

After adding your photos or videos, you can also add audio or background music to your video clips by clicking the Add music option.

Learn details about How to Add and Edit Music in Windows Movie Maker

2. Video Editing

As we said before, Windows Live Movie Maker (later named Windows Movie Maker) is a simple and easy video editing software for Windows, it can complete some basic video editing and become a good choice for novices. Here, I will share with you about the basic video editing tutorial in the Movie Maker.

Cut & Trim & Split video in Windows Movie Maker

After adding videos and photos to the storyboard, you can now keep the useful sections and remove unwanted parts. To trim video, just place the playhead to the target position and right click the clip to select the Trim Set Start Point and move the playhead again to then end point and right click to select Set End Point. You can also go to the Edit tab and click the Split menu to split the video into parts. You can then delete and cut out unwanted sections or move it to the proper position.

Add Audio to Video: Record and add voiceover or Music

Windows Movie Maker also allows you to add narrations and background music to video footage. Just click the Add Music option and you can add music from online music libraries such as AudioMicro, Free Music Archive, and Vimeo or add music from the computer.

Add auto movie themes to Video

There is a built-in AutoMovie themes library in Movie Maker. You can use some popular themes such as Contemporary, Cinematic, Fade, Pan and Zoom, Black and White and Sepia.

Add texts &titles to Video

You can add titles, captions, and credits to video with windows movie maker, but it seems hard to add subtitles and customize its position. For more details about the text and title editing, check

Learn more details about How to Add Text to Video with Windows Movie Maker

Apply transitions & animations to video

The Movie Maker features lots of transitions under Animations tab. You can choose from wipes, cinematics, shatters, sweeps and curls, patterns and shapes, reveals, diagonals and dissolves.

Note: if you use the default themes, you won’t see all these transitions. Check the detailed steps about How to Add Transitions in Windows Movie Maker

Apply visual effects to video

We’ve introduced some of the best visual effects software before, but in Windows Movie Maker, you can also add effects such as 3D Ripple, Black and White, Blur, pixelate, mirrors, motions and fade effects.

Change video speed of video

The Movie Maker Edit tab allows you to adjust video volume, add fade in and fade out effects to video, or change video speed.

Learn more details about How to Speed Up Video in Windows Movie Maker

3. Save Video

After finish editing, you can upload your video clips to Facebook, YouTube, and other social media, or burn your videos to DVD with Windows DVD maker. You can also save your video clips on your computer.

You may also like: Windows Movie Maker VS Windows Live Movie Maker: What’s the Difference

While, if you find the windows movie maker editing features are limited based on your editing skills, you can try Wondershare Filmora. Below is a video tutorial about how to edit videos with Filmora.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Microsoft has released Windows Live Movie Maker on August 19, 2009 as part of a refresh to their Windows Live Essentials download. Windows Live Movie Maker is the first application designed for Windows 7 and is built to make beautiful movies from your photos and videos. And the latest version is Windows Live Movie Maker 2011.

Update in 2017: Microsoft has stopped the Windows Essentials Suite support on January 10, 2017. It is claimed that it is no longer available for download. If you are looking for an alternative to windows essentials movie maker, or windows movie maker, try Filmora video editor, which is available on both Windows7, Windows8 and Windows 10.

---

Part 1: Best Alternative to Windows Movie Maker: Filmora [Windows7/8/10 & Mac]

Windows Live Movie Maker is a little bit limiting for video editing. In most cases, you need to run Windows 7. Fortunately, you do have other options. There is plenty of software which will do the same thing but better than Windows Live Movie Maker for you to edit your videos and burn videos to DVD. Among many of them, we recommend one Wondershare Filmora. You may wonder what’s so special with this Video Editor. First of all, it supports almost all kinds of video formats, such as AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, DAT, MOV, MKV and HD video formats: MTS, M2TS(AVCHD ), TS(MPEG-2), HD MKV(, MPEG-2 HD), HD WMV(VC-1), and HD MOV(, MPEG-4). Secondly, it provides powerful video editing function, such as crop, trim, adjust video effect, add watermark, etc. Also, there are various title and text templates, filter/transition and effects presets for you to choose from. Thirdly, Windows Live Movie Maker can only generate WMV files directly, but this video editor supports burn video to DVD disc, DVD Folder and ISO file or save the video to most of the popular formats.

---

Part 2: How to Edit Videos in Windows Live Movie Maker [Step by Step]

1.Add Videos and Photos

While you are adding videos to Windows Live Movie Maker, you may encounter a problem like 3GP files can’t be added to Windows Live Movie Maker. Or it can’t be played in Window Live Movie Maker. And many other video files as well, such as RM, RMVB, DAT and HD video formats: MTS, TS, HD MKV, HD WMV, and HD MOV, etc. It’s quite necessary to get familiar with what all those files that could be imported to Windows Live Movie Maker.

Notes

• Video and music files that are protected with digital rights management (DRM) can’t be used in Windows Live Movie Maker.
• Support for using MPEG-2 and Microsoft Recorded TV Show video files in your movie is available only if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7: Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• AVCHD video files that contain Dolby Digital audio can be used in Windows Live Movie Maker if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• MPEG-4 video files that contain audio can be used if you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows 7.
• Some MPEG-4 video files can be used when you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows Vista if the necessary audio and video codecs are installed.

After adding your photos or videos, you can also add audio or background music to your video clips by clicking the Add music option.

Learn details about How to Add and Edit Music in Windows Movie Maker

2. Video Editing

As we said before, Windows Live Movie Maker (later named Windows Movie Maker) is a simple and easy video editing software for Windows, it can complete some basic video editing and become a good choice for novices. Here, I will share with you about the basic video editing tutorial in the Movie Maker.

Cut & Trim & Split video in Windows Movie Maker

After adding videos and photos to the storyboard, you can now keep the useful sections and remove unwanted parts. To trim video, just place the playhead to the target position and right click the clip to select the Trim Set Start Point and move the playhead again to then end point and right click to select Set End Point. You can also go to the Edit tab and click the Split menu to split the video into parts. You can then delete and cut out unwanted sections or move it to the proper position.

Add Audio to Video: Record and add voiceover or Music

Windows Movie Maker also allows you to add narrations and background music to video footage. Just click the Add Music option and you can add music from online music libraries such as AudioMicro, Free Music Archive, and Vimeo or add music from the computer.

Add auto movie themes to Video

There is a built-in AutoMovie themes library in Movie Maker. You can use some popular themes such as Contemporary, Cinematic, Fade, Pan and Zoom, Black and White and Sepia.

Add texts &titles to Video

You can add titles, captions, and credits to video with windows movie maker, but it seems hard to add subtitles and customize its position. For more details about the text and title editing, check

Learn more details about How to Add Text to Video with Windows Movie Maker

Apply transitions & animations to video

The Movie Maker features lots of transitions under Animations tab. You can choose from wipes, cinematics, shatters, sweeps and curls, patterns and shapes, reveals, diagonals and dissolves.

Note: if you use the default themes, you won’t see all these transitions. Check the detailed steps about How to Add Transitions in Windows Movie Maker

Apply visual effects to video

We’ve introduced some of the best visual effects software before, but in Windows Movie Maker, you can also add effects such as 3D Ripple, Black and White, Blur, pixelate, mirrors, motions and fade effects.

Change video speed of video

The Movie Maker Edit tab allows you to adjust video volume, add fade in and fade out effects to video, or change video speed.

Learn more details about How to Speed Up Video in Windows Movie Maker

3. Save Video

After finish editing, you can upload your video clips to Facebook, YouTube, and other social media, or burn your videos to DVD with Windows DVD maker. You can also save your video clips on your computer.

You may also like: Windows Movie Maker VS Windows Live Movie Maker: What’s the Difference

While, if you find the windows movie maker editing features are limited based on your editing skills, you can try Wondershare Filmora. Below is a video tutorial about how to edit videos with Filmora.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Microsoft has released Windows Live Movie Maker on August 19, 2009 as part of a refresh to their Windows Live Essentials download. Windows Live Movie Maker is the first application designed for Windows 7 and is built to make beautiful movies from your photos and videos. And the latest version is Windows Live Movie Maker 2011.

Update in 2017: Microsoft has stopped the Windows Essentials Suite support on January 10, 2017. It is claimed that it is no longer available for download. If you are looking for an alternative to windows essentials movie maker, or windows movie maker, try Filmora video editor, which is available on both Windows7, Windows8 and Windows 10.

---

Part 1: Best Alternative to Windows Movie Maker: Filmora [Windows7/8/10 & Mac]

Windows Live Movie Maker is a little bit limiting for video editing. In most cases, you need to run Windows 7. Fortunately, you do have other options. There is plenty of software which will do the same thing but better than Windows Live Movie Maker for you to edit your videos and burn videos to DVD. Among many of them, we recommend one Wondershare Filmora. You may wonder what’s so special with this Video Editor. First of all, it supports almost all kinds of video formats, such as AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, DAT, MOV, MKV and HD video formats: MTS, M2TS(AVCHD ), TS(MPEG-2), HD MKV(, MPEG-2 HD), HD WMV(VC-1), and HD MOV(, MPEG-4). Secondly, it provides powerful video editing function, such as crop, trim, adjust video effect, add watermark, etc. Also, there are various title and text templates, filter/transition and effects presets for you to choose from. Thirdly, Windows Live Movie Maker can only generate WMV files directly, but this video editor supports burn video to DVD disc, DVD Folder and ISO file or save the video to most of the popular formats.

---

Part 2: How to Edit Videos in Windows Live Movie Maker [Step by Step]

1.Add Videos and Photos

While you are adding videos to Windows Live Movie Maker, you may encounter a problem like 3GP files can’t be added to Windows Live Movie Maker. Or it can’t be played in Window Live Movie Maker. And many other video files as well, such as RM, RMVB, DAT and HD video formats: MTS, TS, HD MKV, HD WMV, and HD MOV, etc. It’s quite necessary to get familiar with what all those files that could be imported to Windows Live Movie Maker.

Notes

• Video and music files that are protected with digital rights management (DRM) can’t be used in Windows Live Movie Maker.
• Support for using MPEG-2 and Microsoft Recorded TV Show video files in your movie is available only if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7: Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• AVCHD video files that contain Dolby Digital audio can be used in Windows Live Movie Maker if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• MPEG-4 video files that contain audio can be used if you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows 7.
• Some MPEG-4 video files can be used when you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows Vista if the necessary audio and video codecs are installed.

After adding your photos or videos, you can also add audio or background music to your video clips by clicking the Add music option.

Learn details about How to Add and Edit Music in Windows Movie Maker

2. Video Editing

As we said before, Windows Live Movie Maker (later named Windows Movie Maker) is a simple and easy video editing software for Windows, it can complete some basic video editing and become a good choice for novices. Here, I will share with you about the basic video editing tutorial in the Movie Maker.

Cut & Trim & Split video in Windows Movie Maker

After adding videos and photos to the storyboard, you can now keep the useful sections and remove unwanted parts. To trim video, just place the playhead to the target position and right click the clip to select the Trim Set Start Point and move the playhead again to then end point and right click to select Set End Point. You can also go to the Edit tab and click the Split menu to split the video into parts. You can then delete and cut out unwanted sections or move it to the proper position.

Add Audio to Video: Record and add voiceover or Music

Windows Movie Maker also allows you to add narrations and background music to video footage. Just click the Add Music option and you can add music from online music libraries such as AudioMicro, Free Music Archive, and Vimeo or add music from the computer.

Add auto movie themes to Video

There is a built-in AutoMovie themes library in Movie Maker. You can use some popular themes such as Contemporary, Cinematic, Fade, Pan and Zoom, Black and White and Sepia.

Add texts &titles to Video

You can add titles, captions, and credits to video with windows movie maker, but it seems hard to add subtitles and customize its position. For more details about the text and title editing, check

Learn more details about How to Add Text to Video with Windows Movie Maker

Apply transitions & animations to video

The Movie Maker features lots of transitions under Animations tab. You can choose from wipes, cinematics, shatters, sweeps and curls, patterns and shapes, reveals, diagonals and dissolves.

Note: if you use the default themes, you won’t see all these transitions. Check the detailed steps about How to Add Transitions in Windows Movie Maker

Apply visual effects to video

We’ve introduced some of the best visual effects software before, but in Windows Movie Maker, you can also add effects such as 3D Ripple, Black and White, Blur, pixelate, mirrors, motions and fade effects.

Change video speed of video

The Movie Maker Edit tab allows you to adjust video volume, add fade in and fade out effects to video, or change video speed.

Learn more details about How to Speed Up Video in Windows Movie Maker

3. Save Video

After finish editing, you can upload your video clips to Facebook, YouTube, and other social media, or burn your videos to DVD with Windows DVD maker. You can also save your video clips on your computer.

You may also like: Windows Movie Maker VS Windows Live Movie Maker: What’s the Difference

While, if you find the windows movie maker editing features are limited based on your editing skills, you can try Wondershare Filmora. Below is a video tutorial about how to edit videos with Filmora.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Microsoft has released Windows Live Movie Maker on August 19, 2009 as part of a refresh to their Windows Live Essentials download. Windows Live Movie Maker is the first application designed for Windows 7 and is built to make beautiful movies from your photos and videos. And the latest version is Windows Live Movie Maker 2011.

Update in 2017: Microsoft has stopped the Windows Essentials Suite support on January 10, 2017. It is claimed that it is no longer available for download. If you are looking for an alternative to windows essentials movie maker, or windows movie maker, try Filmora video editor, which is available on both Windows7, Windows8 and Windows 10.

---

Part 1: Best Alternative to Windows Movie Maker: Filmora [Windows7/8/10 & Mac]

Windows Live Movie Maker is a little bit limiting for video editing. In most cases, you need to run Windows 7. Fortunately, you do have other options. There is plenty of software which will do the same thing but better than Windows Live Movie Maker for you to edit your videos and burn videos to DVD. Among many of them, we recommend one Wondershare Filmora. You may wonder what’s so special with this Video Editor. First of all, it supports almost all kinds of video formats, such as AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, DAT, MOV, MKV and HD video formats: MTS, M2TS(AVCHD ), TS(MPEG-2), HD MKV(, MPEG-2 HD), HD WMV(VC-1), and HD MOV(, MPEG-4). Secondly, it provides powerful video editing function, such as crop, trim, adjust video effect, add watermark, etc. Also, there are various title and text templates, filter/transition and effects presets for you to choose from. Thirdly, Windows Live Movie Maker can only generate WMV files directly, but this video editor supports burn video to DVD disc, DVD Folder and ISO file or save the video to most of the popular formats.

---

Part 2: How to Edit Videos in Windows Live Movie Maker [Step by Step]

1.Add Videos and Photos

While you are adding videos to Windows Live Movie Maker, you may encounter a problem like 3GP files can’t be added to Windows Live Movie Maker. Or it can’t be played in Window Live Movie Maker. And many other video files as well, such as RM, RMVB, DAT and HD video formats: MTS, TS, HD MKV, HD WMV, and HD MOV, etc. It’s quite necessary to get familiar with what all those files that could be imported to Windows Live Movie Maker.

Notes

• Video and music files that are protected with digital rights management (DRM) can’t be used in Windows Live Movie Maker.
• Support for using MPEG-2 and Microsoft Recorded TV Show video files in your movie is available only if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7: Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• AVCHD video files that contain Dolby Digital audio can be used in Windows Live Movie Maker if your computer is running one of the following editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, or Windows 7 Ultimate.
• MPEG-4 video files that contain audio can be used if you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows 7.
• Some MPEG-4 video files can be used when you’re using Movie Maker on a computer running Windows Vista if the necessary audio and video codecs are installed.

After adding your photos or videos, you can also add audio or background music to your video clips by clicking the Add music option.

Learn details about How to Add and Edit Music in Windows Movie Maker

2. Video Editing

As we said before, Windows Live Movie Maker (later named Windows Movie Maker) is a simple and easy video editing software for Windows, it can complete some basic video editing and become a good choice for novices. Here, I will share with you about the basic video editing tutorial in the Movie Maker.

Cut & Trim & Split video in Windows Movie Maker

After adding videos and photos to the storyboard, you can now keep the useful sections and remove unwanted parts. To trim video, just place the playhead to the target position and right click the clip to select the Trim Set Start Point and move the playhead again to then end point and right click to select Set End Point. You can also go to the Edit tab and click the Split menu to split the video into parts. You can then delete and cut out unwanted sections or move it to the proper position.

Add Audio to Video: Record and add voiceover or Music

Windows Movie Maker also allows you to add narrations and background music to video footage. Just click the Add Music option and you can add music from online music libraries such as AudioMicro, Free Music Archive, and Vimeo or add music from the computer.

Add auto movie themes to Video

There is a built-in AutoMovie themes library in Movie Maker. You can use some popular themes such as Contemporary, Cinematic, Fade, Pan and Zoom, Black and White and Sepia.

Add texts &titles to Video

You can add titles, captions, and credits to video with windows movie maker, but it seems hard to add subtitles and customize its position. For more details about the text and title editing, check

Learn more details about How to Add Text to Video with Windows Movie Maker

Apply transitions & animations to video

The Movie Maker features lots of transitions under Animations tab. You can choose from wipes, cinematics, shatters, sweeps and curls, patterns and shapes, reveals, diagonals and dissolves.

Note: if you use the default themes, you won’t see all these transitions. Check the detailed steps about How to Add Transitions in Windows Movie Maker

Apply visual effects to video

We’ve introduced some of the best visual effects software before, but in Windows Movie Maker, you can also add effects such as 3D Ripple, Black and White, Blur, pixelate, mirrors, motions and fade effects.

Change video speed of video

The Movie Maker Edit tab allows you to adjust video volume, add fade in and fade out effects to video, or change video speed.

Learn more details about How to Speed Up Video in Windows Movie Maker

3. Save Video

After finish editing, you can upload your video clips to Facebook, YouTube, and other social media, or burn your videos to DVD with Windows DVD maker. You can also save your video clips on your computer.

You may also like: Windows Movie Maker VS Windows Live Movie Maker: What’s the Difference

While, if you find the windows movie maker editing features are limited based on your editing skills, you can try Wondershare Filmora. Below is a video tutorial about how to edit videos with Filmora.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Make a Killer Gaming Intro: Top Software for PC and Mac Users

An intro of your video is like a business card that creates the first impression of your business or channel. It helps the audience decide whether they want to continue watching the clip or not while catching the viewers’ attention.

Creating an existing gaming intro is essential to stand out as a pro gamer since it is the sole thing that differentiates your gaming channel from others.

New to the gaming industry and have no idea what gaming intro maker to choose? Here, we have compiled a list of the best software for Windows and Mac to carry out the task appropriately.

Top 10 Best Gaming Intro Makers for Windows and Mac [Fee and Paid]

With plenty of gaming intro makers around, choosing an option that meets your requirement without costing a fortune might be intimidating. Hence, we have put together a list of the best gaming intro maker free and paid. Keep on reading and choose whatever fits best your budget and preferences.

1. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora video editor is a reliable and powerful video editing software on Windows and Mac that creates an interesting and eye-catching gaming intro. It simplifies advanced features to save your time and effort. This video editor features a speed control feature that fasts forward to the good part and slows down a special moment.

Filmora video editor is compatible with Windows 7/ 8/ 10/ 11 (64-bit), and Macs in macOS v10.14 and later versions. It also has a low requirement in the hardware which makes it one of the best video editors for a low-end PC .

What makes Filmora video editor as one of the best gaming intro maker? The answer is it has lots of title templates and video effects for the gaming niche. You can search gaming in the search bar at the top, and then you will find gaming related titles, transitions, effects, and elements.

Besides, it is comptabile with Filmstock effect store, which means you can download more video effect packs for Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor also features a built-in screen recorder that allows you to record the gameplay on Windows/ Mac screen, so you can record the video in Filmora directly and edit it later without looking for another screen recorder.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor is a freemium program, which means you can use most features in the program for free. But there will be a watermark at the export video if you don’t subscribe it. To remove the watermark in Filmora video editor , you need to subscribe or purchase the perpetual plan accordingly.

2. Wondershare DemoCreator

The next best gaming intro maker on the list is the Wondershare DemoCreator. It is a hassle-free screen recorder and video editor software for making professional-looking gaming videos and intros.

It is compatible with both Windows and Mac. The supported OS for Windows is Windows 7/ Windows 10/ Windows 11 (64-bit OS) and for Mac is macOS v10.13 and later versions.

DemoCreator screen recorder comes with tons of drag and drops characters, props, and audio assets to make your gaming videos interesting. You can instantly turn scripts into animated videos with one click on the Wondershare DemoCreator.

DemoCreator is also a freemium program, which allows you to record up to 10 minutes and do some basic editings in the free plan, and if you need more features, you need to pay 45.99 / year.

3. AVS Video Editor

Ideally created for Windows, AVS Video Editor can work with all key formats and HD videos. It can process video in any resolution, including Full HD, 2K Quad HD, DCI 4K, and more. The tool can easily transfer video from DV/ HDV cameras and webcams while giving a new life to old VHS tapes.

Since AVS Video Editor is compatible with Windows only, the supported OS for this tool is Windows 11/ Windows 10/ Windows8.1/ Windows 7/ Windows XP/ Windows Vista.

This gaming intro maker comes with 300+ innovative effects, transitions, and overlays to make your gaming intro videos exciting. It allows you to record your PC screen so you can capture your gaming progress to make the video look more realistic. The tool also offers special effects and filters. You can subscribe at $39/year.

4. CyberLink PowerDirector

If you are looking forward to making professional-level edits to your gaming videos, try adding CyberLink PowerDirector to your collection and make your intros stand out.

This software is available for both Windows and Mac. The supported OS requirements for Windows are Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, 7 (64-bit OS only). CyberLink PowerDirector also supports Mac OSX 10.14.

PowerDirector features 3000+ effects and templates to modify the look of your intros. The tool also provides access to 8,000,000+ videos images and music tracks from Shutterstock and iStock. You can use its screen recorder option to add a more authentic touch to your gaming videos. PowerDirector provides a monthly plan which costs $19.99 and an annual plan at $51.99.

5. Movavi Video Editor Plus

This gaming intro maker is a perfect tool to bring your creative ideas to life. It is an intuitive yet powerful video editing software for both Windows and Mac users. Add this tool to your collection and make your videos stand out with special effects and ready-made intros.

It is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OSX 10.13.6 or higher. A minimum space of 400MB is required for installation and 600MB for ongoing operation.

Movavi Video Editor Plus allows you to choose a ready-made intro video and customize it with special effects. Moreover, this editor lets you save intros for later use so you can either save it as a draft or add it to all your gaming videos. You can purchase the yearly plan at $39.99.

6. Magix Video Easy

If you are looking for a gaming intro maker with excellent lighting features, MAGIX Video Easy might be a perfect choice. This tool is fast and super easy to use with plenty of effect choices to make your gaming videos appealing.

MAGIX Video Easy is created for Windows only. It is fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 10 and requires 2.5GB of available space for program installation.

It has over 20 blur image effects with no shortage of lighting choices. It is also equipped with some nifty slow-mo features to make your intros mind-blowing and stand out. You can enjoy the services of the MAGIX Video Editor at $29.40 per year.

7. Blender

Searching for a gaming intro maker free? Add Blender to your app drawer and create attention-grabbing and visually pleasing gaming videos in no time. This 3D animation developing program is ideal for fussy YouTubers who want to outshine their competitors with awesome video intros.

Blender supports both Windows and Mac. It is available for Windows 8.1 and above and Mac OS X 10.13 or higher.

It is a pipeline-friendly tool that allows you to draw 2D and 3D pipelines and lets you produce any kind of animation and rigging. The tool also offers custom properties to add an authentic touch to the videos. Blender has no price tag and it’s a totally free and open-source gaming intro maker.

8. HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a prominent video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make an appealing gaming intro. The easy-to-use interface of this software allows you to create snappy gaming montages or cinematic edits in no time.

It is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and supports macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Cataline, and macOS 10.14 Mojave. A minimum of 2GB video memory and 8GB RAM is required to install the software.

HitFilm Express offers a clip and track labeling feature to color-code your shots freely. You can capture the best gaming moments with its screen recording feature and add them to your videos.

HitFilm Express is free to use with some features limitations, if you want to export videos to 8K , or use Boris FX 3D Objects plugins, you can upgrade to the HitFilm Pro version, which costs $349.

9. Adobe After Effects

After Effects is a big name in post production, which is a motion graphics and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems to facilitate gamers all around the world. It helps create cinematic intros and adds interesting after-effects to bring all your imagination to life.

This tool is compatible with both Windows and macOS. The minimum OS requirements for Windows are Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bit) or later and for the Mac are macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or above.

Adobe After Effects lets you animate titles, credits, and lower thirds . It allows you to set anything in motion with keyframes or expressions. You can choose from hundreds of presets and effects to add life to your gaming intro.

After Effects provides a 7-day free trial for individuals, and after trail you can pay $31.49/month, or susbcribe year plan and billed monthly at $20.99.

10. Final Cut Pro

Last but not least is the Final Cut Pro. It is designed to offer the most advanced organizing tools to make your gaming intros out-of-the-ordinary. It uses powerful machine learning to identify faces and objects and then match their movement with effects and titles.

This tool is available for Apple devices only and supports macOS 11.5.1 or later. A minimum space of 3.8GB disk space, 4GB RAM, and 1GB VRAM is required to install and run the application.

Final Cut Pro lets you edit more complex gaming projects and easily works with large frame sizes, more effects, and higher frame rates. The magnetic timeline of the application allows you to experiment with intro story ideas without collisions.

The software is available to purchase from Mac App Store for $299.99 for a lifetime license.

Conclusion

That’s all about the guide to the best gaming intro maker options. We hope this article has narrowed down the choices and lets you choose the rightmost option for your project. An intro maker is your best companion to create a gaming intro you are dreaming about. So, bookmark the page right away turn your videos creative and worth watching.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora video editor is a reliable and powerful video editing software on Windows and Mac that creates an interesting and eye-catching gaming intro. It simplifies advanced features to save your time and effort. This video editor features a speed control feature that fasts forward to the good part and slows down a special moment.

Filmora video editor is compatible with Windows 7/ 8/ 10/ 11 (64-bit), and Macs in macOS v10.14 and later versions. It also has a low requirement in the hardware which makes it one of the best video editors for a low-end PC .

What makes Filmora video editor as one of the best gaming intro maker? The answer is it has lots of title templates and video effects for the gaming niche. You can search gaming in the search bar at the top, and then you will find gaming related titles, transitions, effects, and elements.

Besides, it is comptabile with Filmstock effect store, which means you can download more video effect packs for Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor also features a built-in screen recorder that allows you to record the gameplay on Windows/ Mac screen, so you can record the video in Filmora directly and edit it later without looking for another screen recorder.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor is a freemium program, which means you can use most features in the program for free. But there will be a watermark at the export video if you don’t subscribe it. To remove the watermark in Filmora video editor , you need to subscribe or purchase the perpetual plan accordingly.

2. Wondershare DemoCreator

The next best gaming intro maker on the list is the Wondershare DemoCreator. It is a hassle-free screen recorder and video editor software for making professional-looking gaming videos and intros.

It is compatible with both Windows and Mac. The supported OS for Windows is Windows 7/ Windows 10/ Windows 11 (64-bit OS) and for Mac is macOS v10.13 and later versions.

DemoCreator screen recorder comes with tons of drag and drops characters, props, and audio assets to make your gaming videos interesting. You can instantly turn scripts into animated videos with one click on the Wondershare DemoCreator.

DemoCreator is also a freemium program, which allows you to record up to 10 minutes and do some basic editings in the free plan, and if you need more features, you need to pay 45.99 / year.

3. AVS Video Editor

Ideally created for Windows, AVS Video Editor can work with all key formats and HD videos. It can process video in any resolution, including Full HD, 2K Quad HD, DCI 4K, and more. The tool can easily transfer video from DV/ HDV cameras and webcams while giving a new life to old VHS tapes.

Since AVS Video Editor is compatible with Windows only, the supported OS for this tool is Windows 11/ Windows 10/ Windows8.1/ Windows 7/ Windows XP/ Windows Vista.

This gaming intro maker comes with 300+ innovative effects, transitions, and overlays to make your gaming intro videos exciting. It allows you to record your PC screen so you can capture your gaming progress to make the video look more realistic. The tool also offers special effects and filters. You can subscribe at $39/year.

4. CyberLink PowerDirector

If you are looking forward to making professional-level edits to your gaming videos, try adding CyberLink PowerDirector to your collection and make your intros stand out.

This software is available for both Windows and Mac. The supported OS requirements for Windows are Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, 7 (64-bit OS only). CyberLink PowerDirector also supports Mac OSX 10.14.

PowerDirector features 3000+ effects and templates to modify the look of your intros. The tool also provides access to 8,000,000+ videos images and music tracks from Shutterstock and iStock. You can use its screen recorder option to add a more authentic touch to your gaming videos. PowerDirector provides a monthly plan which costs $19.99 and an annual plan at $51.99.

5. Movavi Video Editor Plus

This gaming intro maker is a perfect tool to bring your creative ideas to life. It is an intuitive yet powerful video editing software for both Windows and Mac users. Add this tool to your collection and make your videos stand out with special effects and ready-made intros.

It is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OSX 10.13.6 or higher. A minimum space of 400MB is required for installation and 600MB for ongoing operation.

Movavi Video Editor Plus allows you to choose a ready-made intro video and customize it with special effects. Moreover, this editor lets you save intros for later use so you can either save it as a draft or add it to all your gaming videos. You can purchase the yearly plan at $39.99.

6. Magix Video Easy

If you are looking for a gaming intro maker with excellent lighting features, MAGIX Video Easy might be a perfect choice. This tool is fast and super easy to use with plenty of effect choices to make your gaming videos appealing.

MAGIX Video Easy is created for Windows only. It is fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 10 and requires 2.5GB of available space for program installation.

It has over 20 blur image effects with no shortage of lighting choices. It is also equipped with some nifty slow-mo features to make your intros mind-blowing and stand out. You can enjoy the services of the MAGIX Video Editor at $29.40 per year.

7. Blender

Searching for a gaming intro maker free? Add Blender to your app drawer and create attention-grabbing and visually pleasing gaming videos in no time. This 3D animation developing program is ideal for fussy YouTubers who want to outshine their competitors with awesome video intros.

Blender supports both Windows and Mac. It is available for Windows 8.1 and above and Mac OS X 10.13 or higher.

It is a pipeline-friendly tool that allows you to draw 2D and 3D pipelines and lets you produce any kind of animation and rigging. The tool also offers custom properties to add an authentic touch to the videos. Blender has no price tag and it’s a totally free and open-source gaming intro maker.

8. HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a prominent video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make an appealing gaming intro. The easy-to-use interface of this software allows you to create snappy gaming montages or cinematic edits in no time.

It is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and supports macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Cataline, and macOS 10.14 Mojave. A minimum of 2GB video memory and 8GB RAM is required to install the software.

HitFilm Express offers a clip and track labeling feature to color-code your shots freely. You can capture the best gaming moments with its screen recording feature and add them to your videos.

HitFilm Express is free to use with some features limitations, if you want to export videos to 8K , or use Boris FX 3D Objects plugins, you can upgrade to the HitFilm Pro version, which costs $349.

9. Adobe After Effects

After Effects is a big name in post production, which is a motion graphics and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems to facilitate gamers all around the world. It helps create cinematic intros and adds interesting after-effects to bring all your imagination to life.

This tool is compatible with both Windows and macOS. The minimum OS requirements for Windows are Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bit) or later and for the Mac are macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or above.

Adobe After Effects lets you animate titles, credits, and lower thirds . It allows you to set anything in motion with keyframes or expressions. You can choose from hundreds of presets and effects to add life to your gaming intro.

After Effects provides a 7-day free trial for individuals, and after trail you can pay $31.49/month, or susbcribe year plan and billed monthly at $20.99.

10. Final Cut Pro

Last but not least is the Final Cut Pro. It is designed to offer the most advanced organizing tools to make your gaming intros out-of-the-ordinary. It uses powerful machine learning to identify faces and objects and then match their movement with effects and titles.

This tool is available for Apple devices only and supports macOS 11.5.1 or later. A minimum space of 3.8GB disk space, 4GB RAM, and 1GB VRAM is required to install and run the application.

Final Cut Pro lets you edit more complex gaming projects and easily works with large frame sizes, more effects, and higher frame rates. The magnetic timeline of the application allows you to experiment with intro story ideas without collisions.

The software is available to purchase from Mac App Store for $299.99 for a lifetime license.

Conclusion

That’s all about the guide to the best gaming intro maker options. We hope this article has narrowed down the choices and lets you choose the rightmost option for your project. An intro maker is your best companion to create a gaming intro you are dreaming about. So, bookmark the page right away turn your videos creative and worth watching.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora video editor is a reliable and powerful video editing software on Windows and Mac that creates an interesting and eye-catching gaming intro. It simplifies advanced features to save your time and effort. This video editor features a speed control feature that fasts forward to the good part and slows down a special moment.

Filmora video editor is compatible with Windows 7/ 8/ 10/ 11 (64-bit), and Macs in macOS v10.14 and later versions. It also has a low requirement in the hardware which makes it one of the best video editors for a low-end PC .

What makes Filmora video editor as one of the best gaming intro maker? The answer is it has lots of title templates and video effects for the gaming niche. You can search gaming in the search bar at the top, and then you will find gaming related titles, transitions, effects, and elements.

Besides, it is comptabile with Filmstock effect store, which means you can download more video effect packs for Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor also features a built-in screen recorder that allows you to record the gameplay on Windows/ Mac screen, so you can record the video in Filmora directly and edit it later without looking for another screen recorder.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor is a freemium program, which means you can use most features in the program for free. But there will be a watermark at the export video if you don’t subscribe it. To remove the watermark in Filmora video editor , you need to subscribe or purchase the perpetual plan accordingly.

2. Wondershare DemoCreator

The next best gaming intro maker on the list is the Wondershare DemoCreator. It is a hassle-free screen recorder and video editor software for making professional-looking gaming videos and intros.

It is compatible with both Windows and Mac. The supported OS for Windows is Windows 7/ Windows 10/ Windows 11 (64-bit OS) and for Mac is macOS v10.13 and later versions.

DemoCreator screen recorder comes with tons of drag and drops characters, props, and audio assets to make your gaming videos interesting. You can instantly turn scripts into animated videos with one click on the Wondershare DemoCreator.

DemoCreator is also a freemium program, which allows you to record up to 10 minutes and do some basic editings in the free plan, and if you need more features, you need to pay 45.99 / year.

3. AVS Video Editor

Ideally created for Windows, AVS Video Editor can work with all key formats and HD videos. It can process video in any resolution, including Full HD, 2K Quad HD, DCI 4K, and more. The tool can easily transfer video from DV/ HDV cameras and webcams while giving a new life to old VHS tapes.

Since AVS Video Editor is compatible with Windows only, the supported OS for this tool is Windows 11/ Windows 10/ Windows8.1/ Windows 7/ Windows XP/ Windows Vista.

This gaming intro maker comes with 300+ innovative effects, transitions, and overlays to make your gaming intro videos exciting. It allows you to record your PC screen so you can capture your gaming progress to make the video look more realistic. The tool also offers special effects and filters. You can subscribe at $39/year.

4. CyberLink PowerDirector

If you are looking forward to making professional-level edits to your gaming videos, try adding CyberLink PowerDirector to your collection and make your intros stand out.

This software is available for both Windows and Mac. The supported OS requirements for Windows are Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, 7 (64-bit OS only). CyberLink PowerDirector also supports Mac OSX 10.14.

PowerDirector features 3000+ effects and templates to modify the look of your intros. The tool also provides access to 8,000,000+ videos images and music tracks from Shutterstock and iStock. You can use its screen recorder option to add a more authentic touch to your gaming videos. PowerDirector provides a monthly plan which costs $19.99 and an annual plan at $51.99.

5. Movavi Video Editor Plus

This gaming intro maker is a perfect tool to bring your creative ideas to life. It is an intuitive yet powerful video editing software for both Windows and Mac users. Add this tool to your collection and make your videos stand out with special effects and ready-made intros.

It is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OSX 10.13.6 or higher. A minimum space of 400MB is required for installation and 600MB for ongoing operation.

Movavi Video Editor Plus allows you to choose a ready-made intro video and customize it with special effects. Moreover, this editor lets you save intros for later use so you can either save it as a draft or add it to all your gaming videos. You can purchase the yearly plan at $39.99.

6. Magix Video Easy

If you are looking for a gaming intro maker with excellent lighting features, MAGIX Video Easy might be a perfect choice. This tool is fast and super easy to use with plenty of effect choices to make your gaming videos appealing.

MAGIX Video Easy is created for Windows only. It is fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 10 and requires 2.5GB of available space for program installation.

It has over 20 blur image effects with no shortage of lighting choices. It is also equipped with some nifty slow-mo features to make your intros mind-blowing and stand out. You can enjoy the services of the MAGIX Video Editor at $29.40 per year.

7. Blender

Searching for a gaming intro maker free? Add Blender to your app drawer and create attention-grabbing and visually pleasing gaming videos in no time. This 3D animation developing program is ideal for fussy YouTubers who want to outshine their competitors with awesome video intros.

Blender supports both Windows and Mac. It is available for Windows 8.1 and above and Mac OS X 10.13 or higher.

It is a pipeline-friendly tool that allows you to draw 2D and 3D pipelines and lets you produce any kind of animation and rigging. The tool also offers custom properties to add an authentic touch to the videos. Blender has no price tag and it’s a totally free and open-source gaming intro maker.

8. HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a prominent video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make an appealing gaming intro. The easy-to-use interface of this software allows you to create snappy gaming montages or cinematic edits in no time.

It is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and supports macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Cataline, and macOS 10.14 Mojave. A minimum of 2GB video memory and 8GB RAM is required to install the software.

HitFilm Express offers a clip and track labeling feature to color-code your shots freely. You can capture the best gaming moments with its screen recording feature and add them to your videos.

HitFilm Express is free to use with some features limitations, if you want to export videos to 8K , or use Boris FX 3D Objects plugins, you can upgrade to the HitFilm Pro version, which costs $349.

9. Adobe After Effects

After Effects is a big name in post production, which is a motion graphics and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems to facilitate gamers all around the world. It helps create cinematic intros and adds interesting after-effects to bring all your imagination to life.

This tool is compatible with both Windows and macOS. The minimum OS requirements for Windows are Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bit) or later and for the Mac are macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or above.

Adobe After Effects lets you animate titles, credits, and lower thirds . It allows you to set anything in motion with keyframes or expressions. You can choose from hundreds of presets and effects to add life to your gaming intro.

After Effects provides a 7-day free trial for individuals, and after trail you can pay $31.49/month, or susbcribe year plan and billed monthly at $20.99.

10. Final Cut Pro

Last but not least is the Final Cut Pro. It is designed to offer the most advanced organizing tools to make your gaming intros out-of-the-ordinary. It uses powerful machine learning to identify faces and objects and then match their movement with effects and titles.

This tool is available for Apple devices only and supports macOS 11.5.1 or later. A minimum space of 3.8GB disk space, 4GB RAM, and 1GB VRAM is required to install and run the application.

Final Cut Pro lets you edit more complex gaming projects and easily works with large frame sizes, more effects, and higher frame rates. The magnetic timeline of the application allows you to experiment with intro story ideas without collisions.

The software is available to purchase from Mac App Store for $299.99 for a lifetime license.

Conclusion

That’s all about the guide to the best gaming intro maker options. We hope this article has narrowed down the choices and lets you choose the rightmost option for your project. An intro maker is your best companion to create a gaming intro you are dreaming about. So, bookmark the page right away turn your videos creative and worth watching.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora video editor is a reliable and powerful video editing software on Windows and Mac that creates an interesting and eye-catching gaming intro. It simplifies advanced features to save your time and effort. This video editor features a speed control feature that fasts forward to the good part and slows down a special moment.

Filmora video editor is compatible with Windows 7/ 8/ 10/ 11 (64-bit), and Macs in macOS v10.14 and later versions. It also has a low requirement in the hardware which makes it one of the best video editors for a low-end PC .

What makes Filmora video editor as one of the best gaming intro maker? The answer is it has lots of title templates and video effects for the gaming niche. You can search gaming in the search bar at the top, and then you will find gaming related titles, transitions, effects, and elements.

Besides, it is comptabile with Filmstock effect store, which means you can download more video effect packs for Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor also features a built-in screen recorder that allows you to record the gameplay on Windows/ Mac screen, so you can record the video in Filmora directly and edit it later without looking for another screen recorder.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora video editor is a freemium program, which means you can use most features in the program for free. But there will be a watermark at the export video if you don’t subscribe it. To remove the watermark in Filmora video editor , you need to subscribe or purchase the perpetual plan accordingly.

2. Wondershare DemoCreator

The next best gaming intro maker on the list is the Wondershare DemoCreator. It is a hassle-free screen recorder and video editor software for making professional-looking gaming videos and intros.

It is compatible with both Windows and Mac. The supported OS for Windows is Windows 7/ Windows 10/ Windows 11 (64-bit OS) and for Mac is macOS v10.13 and later versions.

DemoCreator screen recorder comes with tons of drag and drops characters, props, and audio assets to make your gaming videos interesting. You can instantly turn scripts into animated videos with one click on the Wondershare DemoCreator.

DemoCreator is also a freemium program, which allows you to record up to 10 minutes and do some basic editings in the free plan, and if you need more features, you need to pay 45.99 / year.

3. AVS Video Editor

Ideally created for Windows, AVS Video Editor can work with all key formats and HD videos. It can process video in any resolution, including Full HD, 2K Quad HD, DCI 4K, and more. The tool can easily transfer video from DV/ HDV cameras and webcams while giving a new life to old VHS tapes.

Since AVS Video Editor is compatible with Windows only, the supported OS for this tool is Windows 11/ Windows 10/ Windows8.1/ Windows 7/ Windows XP/ Windows Vista.

This gaming intro maker comes with 300+ innovative effects, transitions, and overlays to make your gaming intro videos exciting. It allows you to record your PC screen so you can capture your gaming progress to make the video look more realistic. The tool also offers special effects and filters. You can subscribe at $39/year.

4. CyberLink PowerDirector

If you are looking forward to making professional-level edits to your gaming videos, try adding CyberLink PowerDirector to your collection and make your intros stand out.

This software is available for both Windows and Mac. The supported OS requirements for Windows are Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, 7 (64-bit OS only). CyberLink PowerDirector also supports Mac OSX 10.14.

PowerDirector features 3000+ effects and templates to modify the look of your intros. The tool also provides access to 8,000,000+ videos images and music tracks from Shutterstock and iStock. You can use its screen recorder option to add a more authentic touch to your gaming videos. PowerDirector provides a monthly plan which costs $19.99 and an annual plan at $51.99.

5. Movavi Video Editor Plus

This gaming intro maker is a perfect tool to bring your creative ideas to life. It is an intuitive yet powerful video editing software for both Windows and Mac users. Add this tool to your collection and make your videos stand out with special effects and ready-made intros.

It is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OSX 10.13.6 or higher. A minimum space of 400MB is required for installation and 600MB for ongoing operation.

Movavi Video Editor Plus allows you to choose a ready-made intro video and customize it with special effects. Moreover, this editor lets you save intros for later use so you can either save it as a draft or add it to all your gaming videos. You can purchase the yearly plan at $39.99.

6. Magix Video Easy

If you are looking for a gaming intro maker with excellent lighting features, MAGIX Video Easy might be a perfect choice. This tool is fast and super easy to use with plenty of effect choices to make your gaming videos appealing.

MAGIX Video Easy is created for Windows only. It is fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 10 and requires 2.5GB of available space for program installation.

It has over 20 blur image effects with no shortage of lighting choices. It is also equipped with some nifty slow-mo features to make your intros mind-blowing and stand out. You can enjoy the services of the MAGIX Video Editor at $29.40 per year.

7. Blender

Searching for a gaming intro maker free? Add Blender to your app drawer and create attention-grabbing and visually pleasing gaming videos in no time. This 3D animation developing program is ideal for fussy YouTubers who want to outshine their competitors with awesome video intros.

Blender supports both Windows and Mac. It is available for Windows 8.1 and above and Mac OS X 10.13 or higher.

It is a pipeline-friendly tool that allows you to draw 2D and 3D pipelines and lets you produce any kind of animation and rigging. The tool also offers custom properties to add an authentic touch to the videos. Blender has no price tag and it’s a totally free and open-source gaming intro maker.

8. HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a prominent video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make an appealing gaming intro. The easy-to-use interface of this software allows you to create snappy gaming montages or cinematic edits in no time.

It is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and supports macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Cataline, and macOS 10.14 Mojave. A minimum of 2GB video memory and 8GB RAM is required to install the software.

HitFilm Express offers a clip and track labeling feature to color-code your shots freely. You can capture the best gaming moments with its screen recording feature and add them to your videos.

HitFilm Express is free to use with some features limitations, if you want to export videos to 8K , or use Boris FX 3D Objects plugins, you can upgrade to the HitFilm Pro version, which costs $349.

9. Adobe After Effects

After Effects is a big name in post production, which is a motion graphics and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems to facilitate gamers all around the world. It helps create cinematic intros and adds interesting after-effects to bring all your imagination to life.

This tool is compatible with both Windows and macOS. The minimum OS requirements for Windows are Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bit) or later and for the Mac are macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or above.

Adobe After Effects lets you animate titles, credits, and lower thirds . It allows you to set anything in motion with keyframes or expressions. You can choose from hundreds of presets and effects to add life to your gaming intro.

After Effects provides a 7-day free trial for individuals, and after trail you can pay $31.49/month, or susbcribe year plan and billed monthly at $20.99.

10. Final Cut Pro

Last but not least is the Final Cut Pro. It is designed to offer the most advanced organizing tools to make your gaming intros out-of-the-ordinary. It uses powerful machine learning to identify faces and objects and then match their movement with effects and titles.

This tool is available for Apple devices only and supports macOS 11.5.1 or later. A minimum space of 3.8GB disk space, 4GB RAM, and 1GB VRAM is required to install and run the application.

Final Cut Pro lets you edit more complex gaming projects and easily works with large frame sizes, more effects, and higher frame rates. The magnetic timeline of the application allows you to experiment with intro story ideas without collisions.

The software is available to purchase from Mac App Store for $299.99 for a lifetime license.

Conclusion

That’s all about the guide to the best gaming intro maker options. We hope this article has narrowed down the choices and lets you choose the rightmost option for your project. An intro maker is your best companion to create a gaming intro you are dreaming about. So, bookmark the page right away turn your videos creative and worth watching.

Download YouTube Audio Like a Pro: Expert Tips and Tricks

The Stunning Guide on YouTube Audio Download

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Top 10 Famous Movies Made By Final Cut Pro

Top 10 Famous Movies Made By Final Cut Pro

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

---

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

---

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

---

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Developed as video editing software that has been developed by Apple, Final Cut Pro began life as software designed to made simple video editing accessible for video hobbyists and independent filmmakers. However, in recent years the capabilities of Final Cut Pro have evolved significantly and we are now seeing major Hollywood movies also being edited with this software.

Do you want to turn your own video into a Hollywood film-like video? Check this guide on How to make big-budget cinematic look video with Final Cut Pro.

You may also like: 8 Best Movie Trailer Template for After Effects

Top 10 Movies Made by Final Cut Pro

Let’s take a look at ten major movies that have been edited using Final Cut Pro.

1. The Social Network (2010)

Based on the rise of the phenomenon that we now know as Facebook, The Social Network starred Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. The movie performed well at the box office and was also positively received by movie critics.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Editing, collected by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall. They used Final Cut Pro to edit the film, and one of the things they really like about the software is the ability to do multiple timelines. Final Cut Pro was also used in this movie to enable face replacement in a number of scenes. Two of the key characters in the movie are twins, and so the scenes were filmed with actors (who weren’t twins) and then the editing software was used to create the illusion that they were twins. Digital matte paintings was another feature of this movie that relied on the functionality of Final Cut Pro.

---

2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This was the US adaptation of the earlier Swedish film of the same name - based on the novel by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the story is a crime thriller trying to uncover the secrets surrounding the disappearance of a young girl from a wealthy family.

One of the challenges with this movie was that there were a lot of invisible effects throughout the film. Final Cut Pro was used to achieve the shot stabilization and the visual enhancements - everything from matte painting to creating seasonal elements such as snow.

---

3. John Carter (2011)

A science fiction adventure, this film performed so badly at the box office that it caused major financial problems for its studio Disney.

The editing of the John Carter movie was a particular challenge as a lot of the action was shot twice during the troubled production. The editor Eric Zumbrunnen used Final Cut Pro to piece the various elements together. With a huge range of CGI and creature effects to deal with, the editing process on this movie was extremely complex. Final Cut Pro was used to create a lot of the background detail need to bring the green screen scenes to life.

---

4. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

This was a cute, quirky romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Editing on the movie was by Alan Edward Bell in DVCPro HD format on Final Cut Pro. Because the storyline of the movie unfolds in a non-linear timeline, the workflow feature of Final Cut Pro made it easier to manage the sequencing of the different scenes. There were also 250 invisible effects which were created using Final Cut Pro’s editing features.

---

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Continuing the X-Men franchise, this installment traces Wolverine’s childhood and the relationship with his brother. It didn’t really appeal to X-Men fans or movie critics.

Editing on the movie was by Nicolas De Toth and Megan Gill. There were a number of continuity glitches identified during the production of this movie but De Toth and Gill used Final Pro Cut to keep a consistent flow to the narrative. What is interesting about the editing on this movie is that all the cutting of the scenes required was done on Final Cut Pro 5, taking advantage of the software’s HD abilities and also the multi-clip features.

---

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

A black comedy from the talented brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, they wrote, produced, edited, and directed the movie.

The Coen brothers used Final Cut Pro on this movie because it was simple and easy to use - they were blocking together the rough cuts as the scenes were being shot, and Final Cut Pro gave them the flexibility that they needed to edit quickly. On this movie most of the action was shot using Sony cameras but there were several scenes on which a RED camera was added when an additional camera was needed. Even though there is a significantly different workflow between the two types of camera, the RED material was able to be integrated smoothly with the Sony footage.

---

7. No Country for Old Men (2007)

A neo-Western thriller from Coen brothers. They directed, wrote, and edited this production.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing for editor Roderick Jaynes (a pseudonym for Joel and Ethan Coen).

Directing and editing a movie brings the two processes a lot closer together for the Coen brothers. An easy to use product such as Final Cut Pro ensures that they can construct the movie’s narrative using the timeline features of the product. This movie marked a chance in approach for the Coen brothers, who took advantage of the better resolution DVCPRO HD for their cutting process compared to earlier films that were cut at DV resolution.

---

8. 300 (2007)

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, this is the fictionalized retelling of the Battle Termopylae - part of the Persian Wars. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was filmed with a super-imposition chroma key technique to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book. Editing on the movie was by William Hoy.

To capture the graphic novel look and feel of the film’s images, editor Hoy used a number of the key Final Cut Pro features such as the adjustment layer and blending modes to create depth and mood. With the look and feel of this movie so dependent on the effects created, editor Hoy spent a lot of time debating what was being added visually to each shot and how this would impact the length and continuity of each scene.

---

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

With big name stars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law), this was an unusual film that used digital artists to build multi-layered 2D and 3D backgrounds for live action footage, with hand-drawn storyboards recreated as computer-generated 3D animatics. Critically it was well received but didn’t set the box office alight.

Editing on the movie was by Sabrina Plisco.

Final Cut Pro was particularly critical to create a scene between two characters that was shot in a physical set (unlike the digital soundstage that was used for the rest of the movie). Final Cut Pro allowed the filmmakers to line up the animatics with the live onstage footage. One of the challenges with this movie is that the editors had to manually assign time-codes to each take - the clips were then rendered out and sorted so that they could be used on a Final Cut Pro SD workstation. This approach was also used to create the master off-line cut. Batch lists of the cuts were then imported into Final Cut Pro.

---

10. Cold Mountain (2003)

This is an epic Civil War drama based on the novel by Charles Frazier. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger this was critically acclaimed and performed reasonably well at the box office.

The movie was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing let by editor Walter Murch.

This was really seen as the breakthrough movie for the use of Final Cut Pro in Hollywood Movies. An entire book has been produced analysing how editor Murch used Final Cut Pro to edit the movie and analysis its impact on future cinema productions. Editor Murch believes that the use of Final Cut Pro on this movie indirected affected the ultimate creative outcome. In particular, the use of the DVD authoring capabilities on Final Cut Pro meant that the editing team was able to look at the material more often, sharing it with more people, and changing the way that they looked at certain scenes.

---

While Hollywood movies require editing tools of the highest order, the range of effects that you can achieve using Final Cut Pro is impressive - as well as the standard ripple, roll, slip, slide, scrub, razor blade and time remapping edit functions, Final Cut Pro also comes with a range of video transitions and a range of video and audio filters that will take your film project to the next level.

It is clear that Final Cut Pro is definitely now a star in the editing of Hollywood movies, it is time to make it a star in editing your movies as well.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Also read: