iThought: Shotcut Free Video Editing Software Can Help Students In Their Video Projects

          According to the DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015, Section 2, part of the students' assessment are these performance tasks which will cater and showcase what they know and do it in diverse ways. These performance-based tasks may include skills demonstration, group presentations, oral work, multimedia presentations, and research projects/defense. In these times, most of the teachers require their students to venture into multimedia presentations especially video projects in their respective lessons. These presentations will allow them to think creatively where they can show what project is asked. In that sense, students are in need of some applications or software that will help them in these kinds of performance task.

          MLT Shotcut  is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. This free open source software can be a great substitute or alternative for Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, and etc.  Moreover, Shotcut consists of the best tools in editing such as quick filters for audio and video (which are non-destructive and can be layered to achieve different effects), advanced white balancing, wipes and other transitions, color grading, click-and-drag import, and straightforward trimming and compositing of clips. A techradar review by Cat Ellis in 2018, denotes that Shotcut is a remarkable free video editor that makes even advanced editing straightforward and it is a brilliant tool for novice or beginner videographers. Furthermore, it was described as a top-notch video editor doesn't have to cost a fortune. In just a few easy steps, you can use Shotcut cut your video footage to a specified length before converting it to a format of your choice. You can also edit your projects with a selection of filters and effects. 

           As I have study its use in the Philippines, it is evident that it is not yet popularly known for there are only few Filipinos whop uses it. However, the software can be readily be downloaded for free on their site which the students or even other Filipinos might access it. This software will definitely help Filipinos who are currently searching for an editor that is free and has the same features like those proprietaries. This would allow the students to edit conveniently and creatively that will eventually result to better outputs for their performance tasks.

          MLT Shotcut can be downloaded through its website, https://shotcut.org/