Which video editing software?

Cimriver · Feb 3, 2017

I'm trying Davinci Resolve 12.5. Definitely a learning curve, but very capable. Best of all there is a free version that seems to be pretty much the same as the full version with exception of collaborative features.

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Oyibo VFX · Feb 3, 2017

I use Final Cut Pro X full version with a lot of Apps (specially the Coremelt pack). Nothing beats this.... But Mac only

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Chris J · Feb 3, 2017

One thing I did notice about Davinici resolve 12.5 (free version), when I first started uploading clips it asked me if I wanted my project to be low res, HD, or UHD (something to that effect, anyway). I know I've read in several places that UHD equates to 2.7k and not 4k. Is that incorrect? I know the Davinci software is supposed to do 4k video.

Strafe1 · Feb 3, 2017

Chris J said:
One thing I did notice about Davinici resolve 12.5 (free version), when I first started uploading clips it asked me if I wanted my project to be low res, HD, or UHD (something to that effect, anyway). I know I've read in several places that UHD equates to 2.7k and not 4k. Is that incorrect? I know the Davinci software is supposed to do 4k video.

That is incorrect. When using davinci, you will see the full resolution pixel count with your option.

Chris J · Feb 3, 2017

Glad to hear, thanks.

WolfgangStiller · Feb 3, 2017

MavicGuy said:
CyberLink 15 here! Love it! Still learning a bit. But very capable for decent price.

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I'll second that recommendation. I moved from Resolve (which was great until I needed to edit 4k videos). It's actually PowerDirector 15 made by Cyberlink.

Boog0822 · Feb 3, 2017

Daskid said:
I use Adobe Premiere Pro. Seems complicated at first but very short learning curve due to tutorials found on Youtube.

Is Adobe Premier Elements 15 any good?

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Chris J · Feb 3, 2017

WolfgangStiller said:
I'll second that recommendation. I moved from Resolve (which was great until I needed to edit 4k videos). It's actually PowerDirector 15 made by Cyberlink.

Why was Resolve not good for 4k video?

AlanTheBeast · Feb 3, 2017

I've DL'd Davinci and "played with it". I haven't exported a "work" yet. But it is obviously capable.

Strafe1 · Feb 3, 2017

Chris J said:
Why was Resolve not good for 4k video?

The free version only supports up to UHD. Since I shoot in 3840 x 2160, this is perfect for me.

Chris J · Feb 3, 2017

You guys are killing me. I don't know what to believe anymore regarding max resolution capability of Resolve. I'll just try it myself and see what it can do.

zodrone · Feb 3, 2017

Sony Vegas 13 is what I use. Works great

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cd419 · Feb 3, 2017

UHD is the 16x9 (1.77:1) version of 4k and it's frame size is 3840x2160. DCI 4k is academy aspect ratio (1.9:1) and its frame size is 4096x2160. Both are "2160p" which is double the vertical lines of resolution of HD(1920x1080). In most cases unless you are working on something to be shown in a movie theater you will be watching on a 16x9 UHD TV or Monitor so Resolves limitation of UHD on the free version won't impact you.

TL;DR UHD is 4k for consumer TVs.

Viper · Feb 3, 2017

Adobe Premier Pro & Final cut Pro X I use both running on a custom built Hakintosh.

adamsweeting · Feb 4, 2017

Another DaVinci Resolve user here..... It's awesome

Boog0822 · Feb 4, 2017

Viper said:
Adobe Premier Pro & Final cut Pro X I use both running on a custom built Hakintosh.

Adobe Premier Elements any good? Was thinking about getting that.

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Viper · Feb 5, 2017

Boog0822 said:
Adobe Premier Elements any good? Was thinking about getting that.

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Yes Premier Elements is fine Premier Pro requires a monthly subscription fee Elements does not .

Cimriver · Feb 5, 2017

Boog0822 said:
Is Adobe Premier Elements 15 any good?

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I have tried several versions of Adobe Premiere Elements. At least on a Windows platform is seems a bit buggy to me.

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UrbanPhotoSniper · Feb 5, 2017

Adobe Premier Pro CC here but I find it's a bit sluggish and I have a beast of a PC I just can't seem to get it to run smooth. Anyone have any suggestions?

cd419 · Feb 5, 2017

UrbanPhotoSniper said:
Adobe Premier Pro CC here but I find it's a bit sluggish and I have a beast of a PC I just can't seem to get it to run smooth. Anyone have any suggestions?

Are you trying to cut with the camera original files from the mavic? You should generate proxies and cut with those. GoPro Cineform works well or DNX HR LB.

Trying to edit with the h.264 won't work well no matter how beefy a system you have. The codec wasn't designed for editing.

Luckily premiere has a pretty good proxy feature. Just right click your clips and choose generate proxy.

If you guys have any editing questions just let me know.

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