Which programming language to learn when developing a video software program?

Hey I don't think this is a duplicate question, and I apologize if it is.

I'm a beginner to programming (I've never program before) but I have a stellar idea for a video editing software. I have plenty of time to develop it and would like to do so on my own.

I'm not really sure where to start so I need to know which program I will need to learn.

Any other resources (books, blogs, sites, apps) would also be greatly appreciated.

 

This is tough to answer... If you are looking to make software for Video Editing you would probably be interested in learning C++. But you could also use C# and Java too with the right components. In either case, you really should just learn the fundamentals of programming before you set out to try to make a Video Editing application. On a scale of 1-10 for complexity you are looking at an 8+.

I have been programming for over 16 years and this would be a project that would force me to go back to learn uncharted territories... and it would NOT be easy for me.

 

c# is good.

 

Learning a language and building video editor are two different learning curves. Also developing the user interface for editor and what happens in background are two separate tasks.

In order to develop it you need to understand different stages/processes of what actually happens in background when we perform some action in a video editing software. http://www.videolan.org/vlmc/ may have some resources related to it. This is most important.

Then comes choice of programming language depends on those processes and learning curve associated with it. May be you might need more than one technology. Say, you could use any existing library, if it's available, for achieving some part of it instead of writing it.

I guess Java would be preferred language if you want to begin programming and there are some libraries available related to http://stackoverflow.com/questions/809646/libraries-tutorials-for-manipulating-video-in-java

You could take a look at code of any opensource video editor - http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/ProductReviews/Software/5-best-open-source-video-editors-for-small-business.html

http://www.videolan.org/vlmc/ seems to use C language.

 

You need to learn both C# and Java to fulfill this purpose.

 

What makes you think he needs to learn BOTH C# or Java to accomplish this?

You don't.

If I had to pick a language to learn solely for this task I would pick Java BECAUSE there are frameworks that will allow me to do this "more easily". I use quotations because it's NOT simple.

You won't need to know 2 separate languages like ethansamuel suggested.

 

isn't java a bit slow for a video editor? i'd go with C#, it's free like java.

 

This makes little sense.

Visual C# is not free. Java being slow for a Video Editor but C# being more ideal in performance also makes zero sense.

 

Last time I checked, one could use C# for free and develop apps with it for free and even sell these apps without getting a C# paid license.
And it's a heck of a lot faster than java, indeed.

 

The use of C# for free is something I did not know.

As for being faster than Java...I've seen several tests proving otherwise. Either way it doesn't matter both languages are not suitable for high performance software.

 

So which ones are suitable for high performance software, in your view, netstar?

 

Not just in my personal view but C++ would obviously be the ideal choice to make such software.

 

Hi all.

On the same subject ,how difficult or costly would it be to create a program for a very basic video editor ,i don't need all the bells and whistles ,just an editor where you can import video's and audio tracks and synchronize them accurately,finishing with a split screen video.

Alot of these video editors are too bulky for most computers .It would be nice to have something thats not going to bring your laptop to it's knees.

Thnx
Jamaway

 

I use native AVFoundation framework when creating software for IOS.
Read Video Editing Software Development: Tips and Tricks You Need To Know - https://applikeysolutions.com/blog/video-editing-app-development-tips-and-tricks-you-need-to-know, you can find something useful for your item there.

 

I recommend to learn Java, since you can use different libraries and tutorials, which are quite a lot, as for C++. I found some useful information on site and on GitHub (https://github.com/shamanDevel/SimpleVideoEditor) a simple video editor written in Java. Therefore, you can use it for your project.

 

Hi all!
It is necessary to differentiate what the application will be used for - recording, processing, transfer. What additional functions will there be, whether you need to build in the ability to share videos. This guide (https://yalantis.com/blog/video-recording-and-video-editing-app-development-top-performers/) talks about video software for real estate, education, and other apps. It is also important to understand on which platform this application will be used. Java is the best option for the desktop, while Swift and Kotlin are the best for iOS and Android, respectively.

 

Hi All,
The last time I looked, one could use C# for free and develop apps with it for free and even sell these apps without getting a C# paid license.
And it's a heck of a lot faster than java, You may also browse https://www.maintecsolutions.com/java-technologies

 

I believe that C# will be the ideal programming language for that as it is really fast. However, the project is very difficult to implement, so, you'd better start with something easier. I would actually suggest you to watch youtube videos about different programming languages in order to understand their strong and weak points and maybe you will find some projects which will be more interesting to you.