Info about VideoPad Video Editor: Official game description: Designed to be intuitive, **VideoPad is a fully featured video editor** for creating professional quality videos in minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Drag and drop video clips for easy video editing * Apply effects and transitions, adjust video speed and more * One of the fastest video stream processors on the market Edit Video From Any Device -------------------------- Capture video from a DV camcorder, VHS, webcam, or import most any video file format including avi, wmv, mpv and divx. * Fine-tune color and other visual effects * Slow down, speed up or reverse video clip playback * Reduce camera shake with video stabilization * Add photos and digital images to your sequences * Plugin support to add thousands of tools and effects * Optimize AVI or MPEG video files with VideoPad Movie Maker Full Of Transitions and Visual Effects -------------------------------------- Over 50 visual and transition effects to add a professional touch to your movies. * Choose from a wide range of video clip transitions * 3D video editing and 2D to 3D stereoscopic conversion * Customize the duration of applied transitions * Overlay text for captions and movie credits * Chroma key green screen video production Create videos for DVD, HD, YouTube and more ------------------------------------------- Burn movies to DVD for playback on TV, or as a standalone video file to share online or put on portable devices. * Burn to DVD and watch on your TV * Save for YouTube and share online * Save to PSP, iPod, iPhone or 3GP mobile phone * Export movies in multiple resolutions including full HD, 2K and 4K (720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p and more) * Easily share finished videos with family and friends Amazing audio tools ------------------- * Import and Mix Music Tracks Like A Pro * Record your own narrations with the click of a button * Use sound effects from the free Sound Effect Library * VideoPad mpeg editor and movie maker allows you to mix a soundtrack for your movie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Release date: Dec 19, 2016 Categories: Video Editing, Plugin Support, Drag-and-Drop Interface, Audio Editing, UI Customization, Customization, Content Creation, Productivity Tool - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 1.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provided gives some insight into the playtime metrics. The quote 'took about an hour to understand how everything works' suggests a session length of about an hour for learning the software. The quote 'As a piece of software its great, or else I wouldnt use it for so many hours' implies significant usage time but does not provide specific numbers for game completion, story completion, or endgame metrics. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: - Beginner-Friendly Editor (buy) - Motivation: Ease of use and reliability - Playstyle: Uses Videopad for simple, lightweight video editing tasks. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: beginner; new user - Reference games: N/A - Budget-Conscious Light Editor (sale) - Motivation: Cost-effectiveness and simplicity - Playstyle: Uses Videopad for light editing tasks and budget projects. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: budget-conscious; light editor - Reference games: N/A Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Versatile video editing (weight 0.96): The software is suitable for a wide range of video editing tasks, from simple edits to more complex projects, including music videos and YouTube content. - User-friendly and intuitive (weight 0.85): The software is praised for its ease of use, intuitive interface, and simplicity, making it accessible for beginners and those familiar with other editing programs like iMovie. - Lightweight and reliable (weight 0.46): The software is noted for being lightweight, uncluttered, and reliable for various tasks, making it suitable for low-spec PCs without a dedicated GPU. - Fun and enjoyable to use (weight 0.34): Once familiar with the software, users find it fun and enjoyable to use, with features like drag-and-drop functionality and the ability to play around with layers. - Available on Steam (weight 0.33): The software is available on Steam, with features like automatic updates, occasional discounts, and a free version with full functionality. - One-time payment (weight 0.3): Users appreciate the one-time payment model instead of a subscription-based service, making it cost-effective in the long run. - Effective updates and bug fixes (weight 0.27): The software receives regular updates with reasonable update times and effective bug fixes, improving its functionality over time. - Cross-platform compatibility (weight 0.23): The software works on multiple platforms, including Linux and Windows 10, and supports various video formats like .webm and .mkv. - Specialized uses (weight 0.21): The software is ideal for specific tasks like making analog horror and offers unique features like frame-by-frame operation and the ability to add GIFs. - Positive user sentiment (weight 0.2): Users express positive sentiments towards the software, including loving the software and finding it practical and error-free. - Miscellaneous features (weight 0.14): The software offers various additional features like helpful tips, good output, and the ability to manage transitions, adding to its overall functionality. Common complaints: - Update-related issues (weight 0.47): Updates often introduce new problems, such as breaking files, making the software harder to use, or causing GPU to run at 100%. Some updates fail to register or don't add meaningful improvements. - Performance issues (weight 0.41): The software is described as incredibly slow and painfully slow, with frequent freezes and crashes. Video processing uses CPU instead of GPU, leading to inefficiencies. - Frequent export errors and crashes (weight 0.37): Users report random and inexplicable export errors, as well as crashes during the export process. This includes issues where the software destroys projects during export. - Version and update inconsistencies (weight 0.33): Users report issues with different versions of the software, version downgrades without notice, and delayed updates on Steam. - User interface and appearance issues (weight 0.32): The software has a dark theme that is inconvenient, UI items that are very small, and text that is very blurry. There are also issues with cutting in and out of light and dark mode. - Timeline and editing bugs (weight 0.3): The software has a buggy timeline and various editing issues, such as video freezing during editing and problems with the preview window. - Display and rendering issues (weight 0.3): Users experience seconds of black screens, missing images, and various rendering problems. There are also issues with resolution and black bars. - General bugs and glitches (weight 0.3): The software is plagued with frequent bugs and glitches, including random crashes and freezes, and various other issues that make it difficult to use. - High cost and pricing issues (weight 0.23): The software is considered quite expensive, with predatory pricing for updates. Some users feel it is expensive for the options provided. - File and compatibility issues (weight 0.23): The software has problems with certain video files, such as MKV files larger in size, and issues with saved files not being recognized by YouTube. - Lacks advanced features (weight 0.18): The software is not suitable for complex projects with multiple layers and lacks advanced features like automatic object tracking or a cloud masking system. - Outdated software (weight 0.17): The software has not been updated in a long time, with some users noting that there haven't been updates since 2019. - Audio and effect issues (weight 0.17): The software does not apply effects as intended, often requiring users to start over. There are also issues with audio at the end of a clip being automatically lowered. - License and support issues (weight 0.17): There are issues with licenses running out with no way to fix them and poor customer support. - Advertisements and non-functional features (weight 0.16): Users report endless advertisements for other NCH products and the presence of non-functional features. - Complex and unclear specifications (weight 0.1): The software has complex and unclear specifications that require significant training to use effectively. Gameplay feedback: No gameplaypoints Performance notes: - Freezing and crashing (weight 0.32): The game frequently freezes during video editing and loading, sometimes requiring a PC restart. Random crashes are also reported. - GPU not utilized properly (weight 0.25): The game fails to use GPU for rendering and video processing, relying heavily on the CPU instead. - Slow editing process (weight 0.24): Users report that the editing process is incredibly slow, making it difficult to work efficiently. - Black screens and missing images (weight 0.17): Users experience seconds of black screens and missing images, disrupting the workflow. - MKV file problems (weight 0.08): There are specific problems reported with handling MKV files. Recommendations: - Not recommended for purchase (weight 0.25): Multiple reviews advise against buying the game due to various issues and poor quality, suggesting it may only be suitable for budget school projects. - Fast rendering speed (weight 0.09): Some users recommend the game for those who prioritize fast rendering speed. Other player notes: - Add Turkish language support (weight 0.1): Players have requested the addition of Turkish language support to make the game more accessible to Turkish-speaking users. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.27): Players are frustrated due to the software's complexity, unclear specifications, and multiple bugs. Issues such as the program breaking randomly, updates causing file compatibility problems, and difficulties with specific file types like MKV contribute to this frustration. - Satisfaction (weight 0.22): Users are satisfied with the software's ease of use, comprehensive functionality, and fast rendering speed. The one-time payment model and overall positive experience, including effective bug fixes and updates, add to their satisfaction. - Anger (weight 0.17): Players express anger due to the software's poor performance, functionality issues after updates, and lack of support. Predatory pricing and receiving an older version than purchased further exacerbate this anger. - Disappointment (weight 0.05): Users feel disappointed due to the software's video freezing issue and overall reliability problems. Despite its past reliability, the program suffers in too many areas, leading to disappointment. - Love (weight 0.05): Users love the software for its ease of use and suitability for specific video editing tasks. The functionality and user-friendly interface make it a favorite for many. - Annoyance (weight 0.02): Players are annoyed by the software's unreliable performance. This inconsistency leads to a frustrating user experience. - Angry (weight 0.02): Users are angry due to receiving a version downgrade and poor customer support. These issues contribute to a negative experience with the software. - Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated by the constant issues with the software. These persistent problems hinder the user experience and productivity. - Excitement (weight 0.02): Users are excited about the ability to create multi-layered videos. This feature enhances their creative possibilities and overall experience with the software.}