Does anyone know of any free software that adds special effects to a movie like one that you filmed yourself?

Question

...like movie maker but can blur things out, add a sparkle or a pic, change the background...that kind of stuff....even if it isnt free can you still tell me??

Answer 1

sony vegas or ulead media studio ... those are a couple of hundred ... then adobe premier is the next step up ..

Answer 2

Low-Cost Alternative:

Blender; $0 or $10/month
http://blender.org

Ask yourself: Is Blender good enough?

After Effects uses "layer-based" compositing. Blender uses "node-based" compositing. Blender has more features, but After Effects is easier to use.

Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package.

In Blender you get tools similar to Maya (animation), 3ds Max (modifiers), ZBrush (sculpting), FumeFX (fire and smoke), RealFlow (fluids), RayFire (destruction), Mocha (planar tracking), Boujou (3D tracking), Arnold (rendering), After Effects (motion graphics), and Nuke (compositing).

All of these tools are far from perfect, but they're getting better every day.

Motion Tracking in Blender: A short tutorial by Sebastian Koenig.
http://vimeo.com/79032879

Blender is FREE with full functionality and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

Only you know if Blender is good enough for your projects needs and requirements.

Blender Cycles Reel 2015
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wDRTjzLNK0g

Answer 3

I like adobes CS3 master collection that comes with all the adobe software. Premiere is the video editer that I like the more along with the after effects program that allows you to add lighting to videos.

Answer 4

Pinnacle, Studio Plus works for me.

Answer 5

I use Adobe Premiere Elements, although that's not free.

Answer 6

If you have windows use windows movie maker.