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Tool: Kdenlive - How to Create the Warp Effect Description: Test out some creative uses of the Defish effect in Kdenlive and see how to invert the lens correction to make realistic space-bending, warp effects, just like in Star Trek! Walk through the layers and how this can be created in about four minutes.  Review: https://youtu.be/SukHxnhKz_4 Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 2

Tool: Kdenlive - Floating Apple Special Effect With No Greenscreen Description: Learn how to use Kdenlive to create the realistic floating apple special effect, using a traditional approach to special effects and powerful masking and keyframe animation features! The technique is simple, but very effective with a little planning and patience. See every step needed, including how to compose the shot and what to watch out for when creating the effect.  Review: https://youtu.be/S1kTzl-WNa4 Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3

Tool: Kdenlive - New Ways to Use Dynamic Text Description: Did you know that video files have attributes (meta data) included within that describe the file? These can be used to include customized text information that can be read, stylized, even animated with Kdenlive! See how to get the most use out of the Dynamic Text effect and make it work to your advantage using other free tools to compliment the process, like VLC and Atomic Parsley! Review: https://youtu.be/Quz_exBYczk           Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3

Tool: Kdenlive - Three Useful Effects Description: Three super-useful effects that are powerful, but easy to miss! Learn where they are and how to use them to create stunning visual elements and improve editing workflow! Review: https://youtu.be/E_dybJDNyIc Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3

      Tool: Kdenlive - Changes to Effects Controls Description: Kdenlive tutorial to explain new effects controls Review: https://youtu.be/_wvsmYl5cRA Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3  

Tool: KDEnlive - How to Create the Big Head Effect Description: A tutorial for creating the "Big Head" effect using KDEnlive Review: https://youtu.be/xWtHgAQC8Gw Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3

      Tool: Adobe Premiere Pro Description: Edit footage in any format, from 8K to virtual reality. Native file support, lightweight proxy workflows, and faster ProRes HDR let you work the way you want with your media, even on mobile workstations. Premiere Pro works seamlessly with other apps and services, including Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Stock. Open a Motion Graphics template from After Effects, customize one from Adobe Stock, or integrate with hundreds of third-party extensions. Platform: Windows, Mac Download: https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html Review: https://youtu.be/7mvnGiLS7dU Ease of Use: Scale of 1 to 5; 1 being easiest, 5 being hardest 3 Costs: Monthly License