If not Premiere, then what?

[sitecre8r]

Hi,

What video editing package should I get?

- I'm learning - but I'm quick!
- output will be for web use, but needs to be good as clients will be paying for it
- I don't want to use Adobe Premiere, as I don't want a monthly fee
- would rather a one-off license fee, that I can pgrade in the future, if I want to

So far, I like Filmora - pretty cheap, quick to learn, and so far ok...but I think it will constrain me quite quickly.

Thanks,

SC

 

[spazmonaut]

Hi,

What video editing package should I get?

- I'm learning - but I'm quick!
- output will be for web use, but needs to be good as clients will be paying for it
- I don't want to use Adobe Premiere, as I don't want a monthly fee
- would rather a one-off license fee, that I can pgrade in the future, if I want to

So far, I like Filmora - pretty cheap, quick to learn, and so far ok...but I think it will constrain me quite quickly.

Thanks,

SC

If on Mac then I highly recommend Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) - one time payment of around $200-300 and can be used over multiple devices you own. Been using for years and love it - I haven’t kept pace with PC editing software but from what I’ve glanced over the options have been growing.

 

[Dalenn001]

Of the free versions, Da Vinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer First are among those available, and the price for full Resolve Studio is not bad either. From what I have seen Da Vinci Resolve seems to be a favorite on the forums. I currently use Premiere Pro, but am I am also moving to Resolve because of Adobe's pricing plan.

 

[spazmonaut]

I haven't looked at Resolve for years, but after a quick look at the new features just then, wow.. they've added heaps! I'm definitely giving it a shot. Nice.

 

[Erised]

Da Vinci Resolve is nice but you need lot and lots of hoohas to run it well and has a steep learning curve. I have Corel video studio ultimate 2018, one time fee under 100 bucks. Does way more than I need. They have a few cheaper versions that run very well also, you can download free trials.

 

[Videojim]

You could try Vegas from sony. Movie Maker from Microsoft extrememly basic.

 

[sitecre8r]

Sorry! I did mean to mention I'm on Windows 10. Thanks for all hour input. Is the DaVinci free version ok?

Thanks.

 

[sitecre8r]

FWIW...In the end I went with Cyberlink PowerDirector Ultra and ColorDirector, also from Cyberlink.

After a lot of research, it seemed like the best combination of TOTAL cost of ownership, ease of use and functionality.

 

[gudgeman]

I’m a premiere guy but I’ve used Sony movie studio (not Vegas)- it’s fairly easy to use but I remember having resolution output size problems- the other software suggestions above are solid- best of luck