about AviUtl and AviUtl2

Table of Contents

 * What is AviUtl?

   1.1 Features of AviUtl

   1.2 Challenges of AviUtl

 * What is AviUtl2 (AviUtl ExEdit2 beta1)?

   2.1 Features of AviUtl2

   2.2 Evolutionary Points of AviUtl2

   2.3 Challenges of AviUtl2

 * Comparison of AviUtl and AviUtl2

 * FAQ

 * Summary

   5.1 Recommended Usage Scenarios

   5.2 Points to Note

 * References

1. What is AviUtl?

AviUtl is a free video editing software for Windows, developed by "KEN-kun" since 1997. Despite being freeware, it offers advanced editing capabilities and is widely used on video sharing platforms like Niconico Douga and YouTube.

1.1 Features of AviUtl

 * Lightweight Operation: Runs smoothly even on low-spec PCs, with quick startup and editing.

 * High Extensibility: Functions can be greatly expanded with official and third-party plugins and scripts.

 * Basic Functions:

   * Cutting, trimming, and concatenating videos.

   * Compositing text and images, adding subtitles.

   * Effects (e.g., mosaic, glow, transitions).

   * Color correction, noise reduction.

   * Encoding using various codecs.