Hannover  - Video editing has long since moved beyond the Windows-and-Macs-only realm. Amateur filmmakers can enjoy a wide range of free Open Source software available for Linux as well.

Programs like Kino and Avidemux are especially good for simple video editing, reports Hannover-based c't magazine in its special Linux kompakt edition. Users who want to draw on the benefits of a large user community in case of problems should use Kdenlive. Professional work and HD videos are best handled using Cinelerra.

Internet: www.kinodv.org; http://avidemux.org; www.kdenlive.org; http://cinelerra.org. (dpa)