With a surge of 3D movies available in theaters, you may be wondering if you can get a piece of this action. There are quite a few video editing software applications available on the market that let you work with 3D movies. Some of these include CyberLink PowerDirector, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 and MAGIX Movie Edit Pro. Although the quality of these homemade 3D movies won't compare with the quality of professional films, the effects will be eye popping and will impress your friends and family nonetheless.

One of the important things to note is that the majority of video editors are equipped for the type of 3D effects that require cyan and red glasses. This has the problem of distorting the colors but otherwise works quite well. If you have ever wondered why 3D images look fuzzy without the glasses, it is because there are two images laid on top of one another. One image has a cyan tint, and one has a red tint. The 3D glasses then filter out the colors so that one eye will see the cyan image and the other eye will see the red image, giving a perception of depth.

There are two methods for creating 3D movies using video editing software, and the majority of the applications aren't equipped to handle both. The first and most common method takes one image, duplicates it and offsets the two slightly. This is all done automatically. This is a quick and easy way, but it also doesn't give you any options for editing the final film in any particular way, so however the application decides to do it, that is the way it will be.

The other method is to film the movie in 3D from the beginning. There are some cameras available with 3D-filming technology. These devices are essentially two cameras in one. By filming from two different angles, you can capture the sense of depth. These videos are then compiled and coded so that one eye will see one version while the other eye will see the other version, once again using some kind of filter and glasses. Currently, there aren't many video editing software applications that are capable or working with simultaneous video.

Now comes the real question, should you make your movie 3D? There are two reasons to consider making your movie 3D. The first is for the startle and thrill factor. This type of movie is what you see at amusement parks when the audience is flinching because things are flying at them. These movies are great for putting people in the middle of the action. The other reason to make a movie in 3D is the added depth. This will let you showcase the scenery and immerse people in your memories.

Whether you are looking to make your friends and family jump with all of the adventures in your film or you just want to immerse them in the location, 3D is a great way to add extra life to your movies. Either way, the video editing software we reviewed has exactly what you need to make dazzling videos in snazzy 3D.

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