Here is a list of wonderful programs that will help you will a lot of things. And best of all, they are free! All of these programs are associated with Windows however, and will not work on a mac. Mac users can probably find these programs elsewhere. Click on the picture or the link to begin download. You can also right click on any picture or link, and choose: SAVE AS. A description of the program is below each picture.
Wax is an amazing program that associates a 3D environment into video making. It is a little hard to get use to, but once you do get use to it, it becomes a very powerful tool for video editing.
Virtual Dub is a great program for video editing. It enables you to import footage, then edit it as needed. It is not a timeline editing program, but applies nice effects to your footage very fast and easy.
Blender is a complex 3D environment program. It allows users to create real 3D objects, and control them as necessary. It is hard to learn, but if you do learn it, it can benefit you a ton: allowing effects such as the bullet time, flying objects, and any 3D scene or animation.
O how I love Gimp! Gimp is a very very powerful photo editing tool. It allows most of the basic features that Adobe Photoshop provides, and is very easy to get used to.
Frost Wire is a great program if you use it right. It allows you to share files with other people who have the program. You can get movie tracks, sound effects, and even video and programs! However, the program is also very dangerous. It allows you to download illegal copyrighted material, as well as viruses, so be very careful when downloading, and check the licenses.
Audio flash is great for you website builders. It lets you record any audio, then directly convert it to a flash file. This is great if you keep an audio update or pod cast on your website.
Cam Studio is truly a good program. It lets you record your screen. It gives you a ton of different output options, as well as resolutions and area fits. Both versions work fine. I dont really know what the lossiness codec version does, but you might know, so there it is.
One of my favorite free programs! Celestia allows you to browse through the universe in a 3D environment. The objects are placed according to the real objects. Browse out to other planets, solar systems, and even other galaxies! Shows you how small we really are!
Ahh.. Google Earth. If you don't have this program already, it is a must get! Google Earth supplies a virtual 3D earth, with real images on its surface. You can zoom up from satellite view on real pictures of real places. It also has a sky feature in which you can see incredible in-depth features of space. Beats out a telescope for sure.
Having problems with porn in your family? Or do you just want to prevent porn all together? X3watch is an awesome free program that gives users accountability for what they look at online. It always runs on your computer, and accountability partners will receive reports through email of the questionable sites you visited, or if you have turned the program off at any time.