Video Editing Software

[bogieman456]

Hi..can anyone recommend an easy-to-learn video editing software package? I have a Mac..just looking to produce
a vid using a decent array of tools and add music and narration in separate tracks. Newbie to this obviously...going to
shoot in RAW with my new Mavic 2 Pro..

 

[ShermanFlyer]

I use LumaFusion on my iPad, decent features, works well, easy to use and it's only $20.

 

[RTKD]

I did my first Mavic edits in iMovie. It's easy, but obviously limited (and I doubt it'll take those raw files)
Now I'm using DaVinci Resolve. It's robust and free(!) but it can be a rabbit hole. It's great for color correction.

 

[msinger]

You can find a list of commonly used video editors here. Check out YouTube for how-to videos on the video editor of your choice.

 

[RonanCork]

Hey.

I've been using 'da vinci resolve' for Windows. I'm sure theres a mac os version. It's great. Just Google some YouTube videos on how to use it. Took me about 1 or 2 hours of playing with it before I was able to edit, trim, speed up clips segments, reverse etc. Love it. Make my videos look professional.

Thanks Ronan

 

[theDRONEranger]

You can find a list of commonly used video editors here. Check out YouTube for how-to videos on the video editor of your choice.

Isn't this, like, you know, a weekly question!

 

[msinger]

Isn't this, like, you know, a weekly question!

Yep! Many questions are. That's why I made a list

 

[theDRONEranger]

Yep! Many questions are. That's why I made a list

And, I for one love that list. I keep it bookmarked for reference. But, still, a lot of times I also use the SEARCH function here on the forums. Maybe it's just me, but isn't that what SEARCH is for??

 

[paulatkin73]

Hi..can anyone recommend an easy-to-learn video editing software package? I have a Mac..just looking to produce
a vid using a decent array of tools and add music and narration in separate tracks. Newbie to this obviously...going to
shoot in RAW with my new Mavic 2 Pro..

so, if you use M2P, and will start shooting 4K video using dlog-m colorspace, you will need to reprocess your feed to apply a LUT profile to convert dlog-m into rec.709.
LUTs are for download at the DJI site. they also have a pdf manual there on how to do it. on PC i use free Davinci Resolve v15 - a very good editor. on Mac - not sure, i think the final cut pro x is the only choice.

 

[ElGuapo]

Hi..can anyone recommend an easy-to-learn video editing software package? I have a Mac..just looking to produce
a vid using a decent array of tools and add music and narration in separate tracks. Newbie to this obviously...going to
shoot in RAW with my new Mavic 2 Pro..

I use Final Cut Pro X in my Mac, you can try for free for 30 days. Alternatively you can use DaVinci Resolve for Mac, I have not used it myself, but a lot people in this forum use it with great results. I think it all depends on how much time you want to invest to develop your process flow and learn editing techniques, post process flow.

 

[bogieman456]

so, if you use M2P, and will start shooting 4K video using dlog-m colorspace, you will need to reprocess your feed to apply a LUT profile to convert dlog-m into rec.709.
LUTs are for download at the DJI site. they also have a pdf manual there on how to do it. on PC i use free Davinci Resolve v15 - a very good editor. on Mac - not sure, i think the final cut pro x is the only choice.

Hey thanks very much paulatkin73..will check out final cut pro x..