Filmora X is the next generation video editor

Many users record video on their devices: phones, tablets, laptops or desktop PCs. In most cases, the recorded video needs editing.

With the help of editing, effects, filters and transitions are added to the video file, unnecessary frames and fragments are trimmed, and other necessary operations are performed. Finally, the finished video is saved in one of the supported formats, which can be viewed on various devices.

To perform the necessary editing work, you need a special program – a video editor. Developed by one of the most popular software providers in the world, Wondershare Filmora X video editor allows users to turn their footage into video clips with fewer clicks than the competition.

Wondershare Filmora X (Filmora 10) officially launched in the CIS in November 2020, the video editor comes with a lot of updated features, perfect for new content creators and users who want to find their way to extraordinary videos. Wondershare Filmora X (pronounced “ten”) is a long-awaited major update, specially designed for video users looking for advanced animation and editing features such as motion tracking and keyframing without complicated training and high cost.

“We are committed to simplifying the video creation process so that our users can free up time for creativity,” says Toby Wu, CEO of Wondershare. “Whether you’re a YouTube video maker, a small business owner, or just making great videos for your friends and family, the new Wondershare Filmora X will change the way users interact with video editing.”

Newcomers to the field of video editing often come across some products on the market that are difficult to learn and expensive to acquire. Wondershare Filmora X has improved its intuitive interface, and coupled with a large set of drag-and-drop features, this ease-of-use application helps develop a creative approach to video editing. Now anyone can easily create video projects with clip layers, cool animations and fun effects.

Founded in 2003, Wondershare is a global leader in software development and an innovator in digital creativity. With powerful technology, the solutions offered are simple and convenient, making Wondershare a trusted partner for millions of people in over 150 countries. All products of the company are available on the official website: www.wondershare.com .

In this article, we will look at the new features that have appeared in the Filmora X version of the program, and also use one of the many features of the application as an example: using the face blur effect on video.

New Features of Filmora X Video Editor

In the Wondershare Filmora X version of the app, excessive, repetitive tasks have been removed and new features have been added. The application interface remained similar to the previous one used in the Filmora9 version of the program.

Based on the great user success of Filmora9, which was launched in December 2018,  the following new features have been added to Wondershare Filmora X :

1. Motion Tracking : Intuitive tracking that’s perfect for beginners and advanced editors. Tracking is easily accessible from the main interface of Filmora X.
2. Keyframes : Apply one-click presets for easier keyframing, or simply animate as you see fit – the choice is yours. Editable presets make this process easy to use.
3. Color Matching: Save time by applying color correction settings to multiple clips at once. Take color adjustments from a single clip and then easily apply them to a batch of clips.
4. Audio fade: use the background music’s quick fade feature to make your dialogue stand out. One click of the mouse is enough to turn one audio track into another.
5. Dark/Light skin switch interface: Edit in any environment, in light or dark mode for a more comfortable experience.
6. Customize Keyboard Shortcuts: Perform quick editing using keyboard shortcuts.
7. Mac touchpad support: A faster way to preview the timeline.

These new features, in addition to Filmora’s proven video editing toolkit, make Wondershare Filmora X a great choice for content creators looking for a simple and powerful video editor.

Pricing and Compatibility

Wondershare Filmora X is available for Windows and Mac (macOS) operating systems. The app costs $79.99 for a perpetual license (during Black Friday , the price of the app is reduced to $59.99).

The program is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (64-bit Windows operating systems are supported), and macOS 10.15, macOS 10.14, macOS 10.13, macOS 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11.

How to blur face on video in Filmora X

Sometimes, there are situations when it is necessary to hide the face on the video, making it blurry. In this case, the rest of the objects in the video movie will remain unchanged. This is often necessary for privacy or other reasons.

Now, we will see how to solve this task in Fillmore 10 video editor. You will need to go through the following steps:

1. Add the original video to the Wondershare Filmora X window.

There are several ways to do this: click on the “Import media files here” button located in the central area of ​​​​the application, then select the desired video in the Explorer window, or do it easier – use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl” + “I”.

2. Drag and drop the media file onto the video timeline with the mouse.
3. On the top panel of the program, click on the “Consequences” button.
4. Select Utilities from the side menu.
5. Select the face-off tool. The program will automatically download the necessary files necessary for this effect to work.
6. Drag the effect image onto the video timeline with the mouse.
7. In the built-in player, you will see that the face of the person in the frame has become blurry.
8. To change the preset image superimposed on the face, double-click the “Face-off” filter on the timeline with the left mouse button.
9. The program window will display the available effects that can be applied to hide the face of a person in the frame. Filmora X has various funny images to use as a preset face.
10. After all the necessary operations have been completed, watch the created video in the built-in media player. Click on the corresponding button in the built-in media player to start playback, on one of the items in the “View” menu, or on the “Space” (space) key.

The Face-off effect performs the function of blurring a face in motion when a person moves in the frame. The effect of a mosaic or a funny image is also applied to a still face.

11. Click on the “Export” button to save the finished video. The following project export options are available in the application:

• Create Video – saves a video based on user-selected options.
• Export to device – save the project for playback on a specific device – iPhone, iPad, SmartTV, Apple TV, Xbox one, PlayStation 4, Samsung Galaxy or other devices.
• Upload to YouTube – Upload your video directly to a popular video hosting site.
• Upload to Vimeo – Upload a video to a well-known video hosting site.
• Burn to DVD – burn video to a DVD disc according to the specified parameters.

12. Select the appropriate encoding format, give the file a name, select the save location, adjust the resolution and other video quality settings.
13. To start encoding, click on the “Export” button.
14. Next, the program processes the video for some time.
15. After encoding is complete, launch the finished video file on your computer or other device for viewing.

Article Conclusions

Wondershare Filmora X is a powerful video editing software with a simple and intuitive interface. The program has a large number of presets, effects, filters and transitions that can be applied to a video clip. With Filmora X, you can save a video with the specified parameters in the required quality on your computer, choose the appropriate settings for saving a file for a mobile device, upload a video clip to YouTube or Vimeo, or burn it to a DVD.