When I was a young woman, I was sure that the revolution would not be televised. It would be videotaped. The video camera was the savior of humanity as far as I was concerned.

"If you are a beginning adult content producer you're lucky to be here at a time when there are so many wonderful editing programs available."

Imagine it. Anyone with a few hundred dollars could become a filmmaker. No need for studios or unions. No hanging out in darkrooms, waiting for the celluloid to develop. Point and shoot and show. Immediate, instant motion pictures.

The music business got quite the bump from video technology. Those shorts with their quirky shots and multi-edits set to music, helped legitimize the genre. The only problem was that nobody wanted to shell out the bucks just to bring music movies into their homes. Even fewer were willing to pay $50.00 for a 2-hour movie that they could watch on cable. The real hero of the video revolution was the porn industry. XXX filmmakers embraced the medium and produced numerous quickie smut flicks. Adults flocked to the adult video shops in order to bring porn out of seedy backrooms and into the safety and comfort of their homes. Like much of modern entertainment technology, the road testing was done by pornographers.

The dream of theatrical release smut died with Caligula and for a while, it seemed as if nothing could stop the video sex market. Millionaires were made and porn stars were born. Hollywood was suddenly competing for an audience share with the likes of Seka and Savannha. Chatsworth California turned into the porn capitol of the world and all the doors closed to the little guy, just trying to make a living from slap and tickle and cumshots. Then, from the most unlikely of sources -the US Department of Defense and Steve Job’s parent’s basement- came the new technologies. The Personal computer and the Internet. Another evolution was at hand and the pornographers led the way.

Even before there was broadband, there were webmasters, scanning pics and video into digital format. Along the way, the connections got faster and the hardware got better. Today, a lot of web porn is still shot with film and video but one must still turn that product into moving imagery fit for Internet consumption.

If you are a beginning adult content producer you’re lucky to be here at a time when there are so many wonderful editing programs available. You don’t need an expensive studio or a million-dollar budget. All you need is a good camera, willing models, a decent computer and video editing software.

Cozy Frog has got you covered. We’ve tried them all and have come up with a list of the very best, most recommended video editing packages for you. Whether you’re at the beginning of starting a full-fledged production company or you’re just a sexually healthy couple, wanting to share your dirty deeds with the planet, there is an application that will fit in your budget. These are complete tool sets that can be used by anyone:

Adobe Premiere
(http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere)
When it comes to imagery, Adobe is the gold standard. Capture any format. Edit every frame. Create video that’s clear, crisp and just begging for download.

CyberLink’s Power Director
(http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/...)
Post your clips to Video Blogs. Create content for P2P Ipod and DVD. Edit at lightning speed with tools like Magic Cut and Magic Fix.

Ulead VideoStudio
(http://www.ulead.com/vs)
With a DV to DVD wizard, you’ll have your nasty acts burned to disk in no time. 45 auto-filters allow you to save time. Use the Chroma Key to put your actors in any type background you desire.

Sony Vegas
(http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/products/...)
A favorite among adult webmasters, Vegas Video is still a champ and now Sony’s got it. If you own a Sony Handycam, you’ll discover an ease of use like never before. Save as QuickTime. Save as Window’s Media. Save your brain a lot of headache!

Apple Final Cut
(http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro)
You didn’t think we’d forget you Macintosh fans did you? We know how dedicated your are to your hardware and so does Apple. Edit from DV, SD, HD or film. Adjust frame rate and image quality in Real Time. Make menus and Titles and special effects. There’s always a world of wealth with Apple software.

The video revolution seems a lifetime ago. The digital revolution is just beginning its stride. Use there programs to bring your visions to life. Start your own revolution, today!