FWsim

FWsim is a software tool that enables you to create a virtual firework display with music, export the resulting clips to the HDD using an AVI format, as well as upload them directly to YouTube or Facebook.

After a quick and seamless setup process, you are met with a straightforward interface. It consists of a menu bar, two panes in which to view an uploaded image and added elements, as well as a tabbed panel in which you can customize item properties. Online tutorials are available and thus all types of users can easily learn how to handle FWsim, without encountering any kind of issues.

In addition to that, you should know that a few demo shows are also included, so that you can have a better picture how this utility works. You can use the FWS proprietary format to save and upload projects, as well as export your clip using an AVI extension and upload it to YouTube or Facebook.

For the background it is possible to use the 3D night sky provided by the developers, as well as a JPG, PNG, BMP or DDS of your choice. The ground can be show or hidden, while you can also adjust its brightness with the help of a slider bar.

Multiple fireworks are incorporated in this program, the camera can be static or moving, while the font can be customized with ease. Each and every firework contains multiple customizable properties, such as color, size, duration and timing.

Last but not least, it is possible to upload an audio track to your project using a file browser and WAV, MP3, OGG, AIFF, MP2 and MP1 extensions. Screenshots can be taken with just a click of the button, yet you should know that they are automatically saved to “My Documents,” and you cannot change the output directory.

The system’s performance is not going to be affected seeing that the app does not require large amounts of resources in order to function fully. The number of options is quite satisfactory and the program did not pop any errors, hang or freeze in our tests.

FWsim is a handy piece of software for creating virtual firework shows, export and upload them to YouTube or Facebook. However, you should know that the response time sometimes leaves a lot to be desired.