Video Editing Software

[Mr. Salty]

I'm using Davinci Resolve (Studio, because of the 4k option mostly) as well. The workflow of Davinci Resolve really kickstarted me, a noob, into video editing, color correction and grading, noise reduction (combined with Neat Video). Standard edition is free (no 4K), and Studio edition is "only" 300 dollar which is far less than Premiere Pro for example. You could probably try out the standard edition and upgrade later if you really like it or need the 4k option.

According to the DaVinci Resolve website, 4K support is now included in the free version.

 

[hspallek]

Adobe Premiere Pro

 

[mikeGR]

Just made the jump to an iMac after a ZILLION YEARS on a PC! Was cutting video for the last 12 years with Adobe Premiere ... I thought it was great .. UNTIL ... I made the move to Final Cut Pro X. I am ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT, and it's WAAAAAY faster to edit with FGCPX than with Premiere! I'm a convert!

Really tempted to ask which iMac model you bought. I have always had PC and now started thinking that an iMac might make more sense when I want to edit videos (because of FCPX). Looked at both 21.5 and 27 inch models and can't decide which one to pick. I am leaning towards 27", but then, will the basic model do the job (edit 4K + color grade), maybe with a RAM upgrade, or do I need the top-of-range one with the Radeon 580 (8GB dedicated graphics)/512SSD and maybe a better processor?

 

[Chahk]

... or need the 4k option.

Standard free edition also doesn't have lens correction, which is a must of you also edit videos by action cams like GoPro for example, and need fisheye removal.

 

[Paul7seven]

Hi
I'm using Movavi 4.Works for me.$30. Just need more music files.
Cheers.

 

[iMario]

According to the DaVinci Resolve website, 4K support is now included in the free version.

You seem to be right. From their website:

Revolutionary new tools for editing, color correction and professional audio post production for SD, HD and Ultra HD, all in a single application!

Free

 

[lcw1982]

For Mac users, here's a quick tutorial to get started using iMovie:

 

[Magic_Magnificent_Mavic]

Hit film
Get express for free and you can buy add ons like denoise *ahem 1 inch mavic 2*

 

[virtualscribe]

Nobody on After Effects? I find for 3D text on geography Adobe After Effects is very smooth. No numbers like some of yours, but 35k views on this one:

Fb.com/onlinefilmapp/videos/981838581934719

Another has about 52 thousand views, no effects but both of these were before the Mavic. They were filmed on a first generation Parrot Bebop, which came out 3 or 4 years ago, with old specs: 1080p, Wi-Fi transmission

 

[dvarapala]

i like Adobe Premiere Pro

I like it too, but I can't afford it.

But Premiere Elements is adequate for my needs.

 

[VortexSpin]

For Mac users, here's a quick tutorial to get started using iMovie:

Nicely done. Thanks [emoji106]

 

[jaysrmc]

Hey Guys,

Whats the best video editing software out there...PAID or FREE.

What do you guys use and what does some of your compilations look like....

I use adobe premier pro and I love it. You can do anything with it. It takes some time to learn but it is worth it.

 

[mdw]

DaVinci Resolve is probably the most capable editor that is available for free at the moment. And it is the industry standard for color corrections/grading. And version 14 even includes the Fairlight audio postprocessing package.

 

[Anna Blade]

I started to make and edit my videos 4 months ago, so I'm just a beginner. That was difficult for me to use Final Cut, for example. Then I found Movavi Video Editor ([Official] Video Editor | Video Editing Software by Movavi), it is simple and saves quality of my videos.

 

[MikeJ]

There is a good article about free video editors for Windows OS - http://geeksclub.ru/top-videoredaktorov-dlya-kompyutera/ .
You can download everything for free and use them to create good drone-videos!

 

[forsythem]

You seem to be right. From their website:

I'm currently using the DaVinci Resolve 15 Beta (Free), and it definitely does 4K.

 

[zorr0]

Hey Guys,

Whats the best video editing software out there...PAID or FREE.

What do you guys use and what does some of your compilations look like....

LOtsa folks use imovie BUt I wanted to mention a great playback vehicle..its called 5kplayer. At 5kplayer.com. Many videos that had trembled and jittered with VLC, Quicktime etc..played smooth on this. Very versatile app.

 

[caspian]

I like it too, but I can't afford it.

afford? software?

 

[BIGDAVE]

I keep a list of video editing apps commonly recommended by members here.

wow, its members like you that make this a great place to be. thanks a lot!!

 

[Dman2012]

For a cheap, easy, quick, and basic (it has enough features to make good videos but it's very easy to use and does everything nice and quick) video editor, I use "Filmora" by "WonderShare"

Filmora.wondershare.com