Video editing software capable of 10 bit 4K60: which to purchase?

[BenThe]

Hello all,

I am looking to purchase a video editing software that is capable of editing 10 bit 4k60 footage from an Air 3S. I am not looking to make a Hollywood film out of it, just trying to see what color grading and time-lapses are all about.

I tried Davinci Resolve, and while I could edit Mini 4K footage with it, it looks like 4K60 10bit video is for the paid Studio only, which is rather expensive $299 USD / about $450 CAD and probably way too much for a random dude not yet doing this professionally. I see Vegas Pro Suite is $175 CAD on sale, is that any good? Should I stick with Davinci Resolve and get their Speed editor for an extra $100 CAD (total $550 CAD) which includes DR Studio licence, or I look or something much cheaper or even free?

I do want the software to be subscription free, and does not have any T&C that e.g. claims copyright to my videos etc.


Any advice is much appreciated!

 

[AeroJ]

Yes it's understandable but frustrating that DVR free won't do 10 bit. But DaVinci Resolve full version is actually priced very reasonably, and in a world increasingly heading in the direction of subs-only it remains rare that they are not doing that ! So that is still my primary recommendation for anyone editing video. I believe there are other less expensive options though (no free ones that can immediately think of that cope with 10 bit H.265 etc) but have no XP with those I will leave it to others to recommend any specifically.

 

[Felix le Chat]

Yes it's understandable but frustrating that DVR free won't do 10 bit. But DaVinci Resolve full version is actually priced very reasonably, and in a world increasingly heading in the direction of subs-only it remains rare that they are not doing that ! So that is still my primary recommendation for anyone editing video. I believe there are other less expensive options though (no free ones that can immediately think of that cope with 10 bit H.265 etc) but have no XP with those I will leave it to others to recommend any specifically.

Agree 100%.
For what you get under the hood: Resolve is by far the best bang for buck. Especially when you compare it dollar for dollar with the likes of Adobe bloatware. The fully licensed version will earn it's keep.

 

[Ridgeback65]

Agreed. DR is the best bang for the buck and the easiest to use/learn IMO. Also, what you are using for a computer matters. Processing power. Mac Mini Studio for me.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

To echo what everyone else has said, Da Vinci Resolve is on of the best values out there for what it does. If you buy many of the Black Magic accessories or cameras, you get it for free, like their speed editor or Black Magic 6k cinema camera so you get to add hardware and get the full studio software for free.

 

[Cafguy]

Resolve is quickly becoming the industry standard the price tag will make you hesitate a little but its worth every penny!

 

[mavic3usa]

Your timing might also be good since if there is any time DR Studio would ever get discounted, tomorrow would be it!