There are two types of video editing which you can get with your HD camcorder , one is standalone editing and the other are editing software.Standalone video editing is inbuilt software which comes within the camcorder itself , camcorders such as the flip camcorders family has this  inbuilt  editing software and editing software which  you get when you buy your camcorder as with the Panasonic HD camcorders

Software Review : Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1

Panasonic’s camcorder range for 2010 ships with HD writer video editing Software for simple editing and easy uploading of movie clips to YouTube

The HD writer AE 2.1 software is ideally suited to copying movies from your camcorder to a computer, and for creating DVD and Blu-ray disc direct from the camcorder’s footage , however, features such as face recognition, smart wizard and an incredibly straightforward YouTube upload function allow you to add a little bit more and creativity to the editing process.

Having a Youtube account is a must

The smart wizard is a great hand holder as it appears as soon as you connect your camcorder to a computer. Then by simply following the instructions in the smart wizard windows, you’ll be guided through how to copy captured video to a computer or to disc. This is a software which has YouTube in mind  and other video networks , AE 2.1 allows for ultra quick loading

Ease of Use

A mixture of the step by step smart wizard and a pictorially leads editing and effects/titiles setup means using the HD writer AE 2.1 program is generally a fuss free process. It is aimed at beginners and so majors on the kind of drag and drop simplicity most computer users are comfortable with – and it is pleasing to report that not only will it satisfy all inexperienced users but it is also engaging enough to have them using all aspects of the software’s editing palette.

You’ll find that trimming dividing or deleting scenes is usually a two click process at most and that a task such as creating photos from movie footage involves only a three step approach

  Key Features of   Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1

• Windows PC editing
• Add effects and titles
• Highlight playback function
• Easy YouTube upload
• Video playback on PC
• Smart wizard
• Conversion assist
• Face recognition

 Performance Capability of    AE 2.1 

A software which is ideal for any beginnners  with some smart features included.

By choosing to focus on the simple things, the HD writer AE 2.1 software sees success in most areas. It is smart, intuitive and in no way is it intimidating .

Software design for a new user to get involved with you can easily attempt the basics of editing such as shortening a clip, dividing a scene or adding titles and credits. AE2.1 software allows the user to share video online  , by using the YouTube function .

The interface  could be little more engaging   , but in having so few visual distractions you can focus on the clips you want to edit, share or delete . The only downside could be that after editing a few home movies on this kind of software you may well have the editing bug and want to look for a more complex and powerful editor.

HD Writer AE 2.1 Verdict

GOOD POINTS

Drag and drop simplicity, easy sharing online clips with you Tube function. Face recognition technology .

BAD POINTS Of Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1

Only really offers basic editing options, interface can seem a little dull and unengaging

OVERALLVerdict On The AE 2.1Final Analysis on Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1

A solid stable and very easy to use software program that should help usher in the inexperienced user to the world of simple cuts and online sharing of movies

Unlike Flipshare TV , the  Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1  does have it’s limitation , but for a overall video editing software it doe score high , it’s free and does have a very good drag and drop operation which allows any beginner to be able to uploading video clips of holidays , freinds ,family and wedding with the AE 2.1 ultra quick youtube function.

As with many quality hd camcorders panasonic diliver the wright product for there customers