Audio/Video Software Recommendations

Screen Recording

Video Encoding

Handbrake

We recommend Handbrake for encoding and converting videos. HandBrake is a free, cross-platform tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. You can download Handbrake from https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

​Video Editing

OpenShot Video Editor

We recommend using OpenShot to edit video. OpenShot is a free, cross-platform, easy to use, quick to learn, and surprisingly powerful video editor. You can download OpenShot Video editor from https://www.openshot.org/download/

Panopto

If you upload your video to Panopto, you can do simple linear editing directly in your browser. Linear cuts consists of simply cutting out portions of the video, without rearranging portions of the video. The remaining video stays in the same order as it was recorded. Visit the how to edit your Panopto video​ page​ for more information.

Audio Editing

Audacity

We recommend using Audacity. Audacity is a free, open source, cross-platform audio software. You can download Audacity from https://www.audacityteam.org/download/

Media Player

VLC Player

We recommend using VLC PLayer. VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. You can download VLC Player from https://www.videolan.org/vlc/