Final Cut VS Resolve as a Professional Video Editor

[@fullpowervideojapan]

No idea how your content isn’t getting more reach. Love your style, love your content and am probably going to get my team to make the switch from Final Cut to DaVinci in the near future for an upcoming project. Your course will be a lifesaver. Looking forward to it. Keep it up!!!!

[@jakefelzien]

Let me know if you guys need any help or have any workflow or “team” questions 😊

[@stephanwieser]

Good content, keep up the good work! Hard core Final Cut user here. If resolve decides to add magnetic timeline, i am sold.

[@jakefelzien]

Stephen thank you so much!! 👏 I think there may be a patent around the magnetic timeline unfortunately 😬 been meaning to do a dive on that to share with everyone. Would kinda suck if they do

[@adamesq]

RIGHT! Stuck with FCPx through the transition from 7...because of that magnetic timeline and the incredible efficiency in getting projects done.

[@fuatdomanic]

This is by far the best and most honest comparison of those editors I’ve encountered so far and I’ve encountered a lot… Thanks a lot🖖

[@jakefelzien]

Wow, that means a ton. Thank you so much! This channel is here fore the nitty gritty. I use both, I don't "say i use both" and go high level. I like to go deep on things that actually matter as I use them on a regular basis :)

[@mattrobinson-filmmaker3209]

Great video again…. ‘Live timeline scrubbing’ is definitely another massive plus for FCP….. resolve only does the audio

[@jakefelzien]

Yeah for sure. That isn’t usually something that makes me pick one over the other, but it is an invaluable feature and I love it in Final Cut

[@rano12321]

9:14 you can press CTRL + R to change the clip UI to intuitively change the speed of the clip in Resolve but If you just wanna adjust the speed of an audio, you can do it much better in the fairlight page or in the edit page just right click and select change clip speed.

[@jakefelzien]

CTRL R would be amazing for audio tho

[@Kleslye2]

Thank you! I was seeking some info about the hybrid use of FCPX and DR. Not much content, so please continue with this type content ;)

[@jakefelzien]

For sure! 🫡🫡

[@chennyye28]

Thanks for your explain. I mostly use Final Cut Pro now, want to learn Davinci Resolve but have not a lot of motivation yet, one reason is I don't actually need something crazy, just want the simply cut, in this case the Final Cut Pro does quite well, another reason is I am using a laptop, which Final Cut Pro can have a really friendly UI and show the video viewer in HUGE size, while Davinci Resolve will be kind of cramp if you are not link to a 27 inch monitor. My best hope is to have magnetic timeline in perhaps the cut page or a new page, this function is really attractive to me.

[@jakefelzien]

I always preach this. If you are happy. Don’t change. Or don’t switch. Switch if you’re curious. Switch if you’re frustrated. Switch if you need tools. KEEP CRUSHING IT if it’s working for you 🤓🤓

[@akyhne]

9:11 Open the keyboard shortcut editor and search for keyframe. Under "Mark" -> "Keyframe", the default shortcut is Ctrl+[. I can't use that in my language, but on an American keyboard, you can, I think. Or change it. Use Ctrl+R to open the Retime Controls panel. Add keyframes (speed points) on the clip, by dragging the playhead, then click Ctrl+[ where you want speed points. Drag the speedpoints to your liking, just as you do in FCP. It's a bit cumbersome, as you need to drag the playhead, but the rest works as in FCP. It's easiest to do, in the top of the speed points. You can use elastic wave to stretch parts of an audio clip, but only in Fairlight.

[@jakefelzien]

yeah. all of this works. but none of it works as well as FCP does it haha

[@BenCaesar]

Resolve cut page is magnetic timeline ish isnt it?

[@jakefelzien]

Ish yes. Might make a follow up video talking about why it still isn’t as fast 🤷‍♂️

[@BenCaesar]

@@jakefelzien hahaha ok fair, i saw my frined use FCPX and laughed at them, but your video made me take it more seriously actually. I think video software is in an awkward place of pro grade and social media optimized and no product is killing it on both sides.

[@AlexandreLopesMuc]

Thanks, great explanation, really loved it. helped my decision.

[@jakefelzien]

Where did you land?

[@AlexandreLopesMuc]

@@jakefelzien on Resolve... Been using Capcut and since I am also changing from Windows to Apple IOS, was looking for best options for me for the full transition... With your video decided to make the move as well to Davinci Resolve on top of Win to IOS. Thanks for the video.

[@jakefelzien]

@@AlexandreLopesMuc that all sounds like a great choice!!! :)

[@TheBikeFather]

I wonder which one of them will add first and when a vertical editing experience/layout similar to Premier.

[@jakefelzien]

Yes I have been wondering this as well

[@cevisuals]

I've bounced back and forth recently with both and as much as I like Resolve (Free Version) on my desktop, Resolve for iPad is still buggy and frustrating to use as the interface glitches for me quite a bit on my M1 iPad Pro. Final Cut just works as you pointed out. Since my original background as a photojournalist, documentary and street photographer, unscripted is the defacto in my work having transitioned to shooting more video. I shoot and edit solo with no collaboration. Final Cut handles footage really well on both my Desktop/laptop and iPad Pro. My only issue is handing off only goes one way for project files - ie; Final Cut for iPad project files can be handed off to desktop version but not the other way around. Resolve can do two way project hand off no problem via their cloud service or as I like to do, archiving the project to my NAS and downloading that to an external SSD using my iPad Pro to continue editing and then back for finishing on my desktop if needed Hopefully Apple can figure out a way to enable two way project handling so that FCP can be used no matter which device. If that becomes a reality, I'll probably uninstall Resolve as it's a huge program and I only need a handful of their tool set.

[@jakefelzien]

on this channel we love the right tool for the right job :) Final Cut is an AMAZING tool. don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@cevisuals]

@@jakefelzien I agree on using the right tool for sure. As a self contained shooter/editor, I need the tools necessary to produce and deliver my work. I've been experimenting more and more with reducing what I need to edit. I have both M1 Macbook AIr and 11" iPad Pro - love the size and less weight of the iPad Pro but again, this comes down to issues with actual stability/usability for me at least. The mobile versions of both apps have their pros an cons as much as I've tested round tripping with both. Resolve is an amazing tool - especially what you get with the free version. Again, it feels incomplete on the iPad even though shortcut keys can open the other tabs they are buggy. For me, Final Cut on the iPad is only missing 2 things - Stabilization and true project interchange back and forth is basically all I need from FCP mobile. Maybe you or someone else has insights from your more in depth experiences about using Resolve on the iPad that I"m missing. I've watched numerous videos here on KZbin and they all basically say the same thing, yet my experience doesn't fully bear them out 🤷‍♂

[@blake_pearson]

As a complete beginner, would your recommendation go to Final Cut or davinci what’s easiest for a beginner to learn on with out getting totally overwhelmed

[@jakefelzien]

FCP. BUT. Resolve has a much higher ceiling once you get good. So keep that in mind

[@user-xenfluence]

What a wonderful review. As a creator its best for me to go with FCP as it accepts the multitude of trending plugins whereas Davnci does not. I am also a beginner so FCP is an easier road in. It may be Ill play with Davinci in the future.

[@jakefelzien]

Both are great and just use whatever works for you 😊

[@nahlene1973]

Can't agree more. I started with Premiere and developed my career with FCPX. But FCPX is getting more and more like a rough-cut stage tool for me these days. The lack of convenient file exchange between different 'hats' is wasting so much time. And DR is the champion in that. That being said, I still love Finalcut so much when i just start the post production, coz everything is so smooth in final cut, your brain doesn't have to wait for the hands, it's like an extension of my body.

[@jakefelzien]

With enough time I promise there is the ability to have resolve feel “mostly” that was as well. My guess is the more time the more I’ll even get there. That being said I agree. The fundamental UI design and magnetic aspect makes me think it will struggle to get to 100%. I want to keep pushing though. Resolve is just TOO GOOD at so much right now

[@notsocasualYT]

Great video! The only thing that is kinda off missing in comparison is media management and how much media they do create for renders.

[@jakefelzien]

Which way and what?

[@notsocasualYT]

@@jakefelzien you know how final cut always creates rendered files? Will be great to compare how much does resolve. Also, I've seen that Resolve has many playback options, while FCPX only proxy/optimized and original. Would be interesting to see the difference and how much improvement in performance can have reolve(or FCPX) over it. Is just something that's been recently tempting me to make a switch from FCPX as I've been really getting out of data with 4k footage for proxy workflow. P.S. Sorry for long message, hopefully it makes sense =)

[@jakefelzien]

@@notsocasualYT In general I have found rendered content in Resolve to be MASSIVELY SMALLER if you set it up right. Also hate to say it... but in general playback has been snappier on Resolve for me for a while.... it is really nice. Again. If you are happy with FCP, don't switch. but if you are having friction points Resolve is almost better in just about every way and is worth learning and looking into. I would buy the studio version if you can afford it to make sure to get the highest performance as well.

[@notsocasualYT]

@@jakefelzien thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I was looking into as I've been getting recently awful performance issues with FCPX. Will give it a try for my next project resolve. Magnetic timeline will be the only thing that I'll miss - after 10+ years editing with it is hard to change habbits 😅

[@jakefelzien]

@@notsocasualYT it is a big adjustment. but give it time. and give yourself patience. once you learn it it is just as easy. just a different way to do it.

[@matrodmedia]

“POWERFUL” lol but really, great video. I’ve been wanting to just go ahead and buy resolve studio to have alongside fcp and learn it through and through, especially in the unfortunate event that Apple kills off (abandons) FCPX, which at the moment honestly feels like a 50/50 shot that that happens.

[@jakefelzien]

haha what is the "powerful" part? i forget lol. yeah. i think at this point if you are a final cut pro editor, I just recommend to everyone to at least learn DaVinci. I know it is so hard to carve out time to learn a new software, but I really do think that it is one of those "worth it" type things. Even if you end up not liking it or using it that much, it is still good to learn and see how other things are working and kinda makes you think about things differently. I am at the point now where I just use whichever tool is the right one for the job. not always clear cut, but i find more an dmore that it is easier to make it that way the more i learn both.

[@Jaskair]

Thinking about finally learning DVR and using both like you do. For the obvious reasons you just pointed out :) What about doing the raw edit in FCP which is good for multicams, overall magnetic timeline stuff etc... and then open it up in DVR via XML? Do multicam clips (done in FCP) open without issues in DCR when done via XML? Or does one need to export it (as ProRes) and open it (as a solid video) in DVR? Just thinking about the pariased stabilazion of DVR. If one has to export the FCP edit (and not use clips via XML) then one will lose quite a bit of headroom for the stabilazion, as the original clips wont be available...

[@jakefelzien]

I would definitely jump into it. It is hard to give exact recommendations as each one has pieces that im sure you would like differently than me. You may even find that you just want to use Resolve and stay there the whole time. In general right now, Final Cut is my place for the "final cut". The story is made there. And then resolve acts as my "after effects" (if i can't make a graphic or something of that nature in final cut; magic mask is a great example) And then resolve also acts as my finisher: export the edit. export the audio roles. do a final audio mix in resolve and a color grade in resolve. This changes. And not every project gets this treatment, but this is a big part of how i do things right now.

[@Jaskair]

That has been my vision too - at least so far: snip snap edit fast with FPC and learn to polish with DVR 🤓

[@red2000films]

Do you find it more complicated using the nodes in DaVinci compared to Final Cut's simpler color grading? I have been a Final Cut Pro user for many years and am on the fence about moving to Resolve because of the learning curve associated with mastering the nodes. Do you have any advice or maybe stick with FCP?

[@jakefelzien]

Depends on your goals. If you want really good grades, Resolve is the best tool. No question. But if you are happy with your grades, why change? And you have lots of other things to learn. In general I only tell people to switch if it makes sense or they are needing something FCP can’t give them

[@ademmercan1214]

Hi, which one would you recommend for someone new to video editing? Please just an honest answer...

[@jakefelzien]

New to editing? If you can afford it Final Cut. Way easier to learn. But if you can’t, resolve has a free option and free is hard to not recommend to newbies ☺️

[@DanKapil]

As a new editor and student, would you recommend going all in on Resolve or using free resolve plus final cut? (I ask because I get a discount as a student on Final cut but would need to wait a long while before I could buy Resolve.)

[@jakefelzien]

How good of a discount is the student discount? Also. What are you editing?

[@TedMattos]

Hey Jake, thanks for this video. I'm so torn between the two as a ROOKIE of video editing. I have REALLY enjoyed CapCut, but with rumors that the U.S. is going to ban TikTok, and therefore possibly other products of the mother company (incl. CapCut) I am unsure if I want to invest my time and money into that program. It's a shame, because I really like CapCut, as I've said. FCP does cost money and DR is free, so there's that. Anyway, just wanted to voice my opinion. Thank you for your comparison.

[@jakefelzien]

FCP does have a free trial. It’s kind of hidden. Could be worth a shot. I have a hard time recommending it in general over Resolve right now (resolve is just so good to learn) unless you try FCP in the free trial and fall in love with it.

[@TedMattos]

@@jakefelzien Thanks for taking the time to respond. As a retired teacher on a pension, I'm more inclined to head towards DaVinci Resolve. I'm grateful for the many tutorials out there!

[@ajohnsonstudio]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@jakefelzien]

Of course!!! 😊

[@dunnadidit]

Just go ahead and delete Final Cut. ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

[@jakefelzien]

If they go subscription for 11 there’s a pretty high chance it goes 😂 But I hope they let me keep 10 even if they do that

[@adamesq]

Haha! Isn't this how we ended up with nearly every talking head having an SM7B, a camera chair, and and an Elgato mic arm?

[@DominicCarterTV]

Bro you really should make a playlist that highlights the best videos for switchers or people considering switching because you really hit so many points on the head but I feel like there will be context missing if people only watch one." I Use Both & one sucks: DaVinci vs. Final Cut" (Parts 1 & 2 aka Final Cut Can't Compete With DaVinci (part 2)), "Final Cut Editors Should Switch To DaVinci Resolve?!", "I made Resolve feel like Final Cut", When I Use Final Cut & When I Use Resolve As A Professional Video Editor"? And these are the ones from this past year or less. Would be a great playlist BUT maaaan the excitement from your first switching videos are very informative as well. But playlists would really help a lot of people looking to get all the best information possible. No one competes with your delivery, logic, and definitive reasons on what you love about both!

[@jakefelzien]

Great idea!!! I’ll make a playlist.

[@esotericfrequency96]

Im looking to starts editing. Which should I learn in you opinion?

[@jakefelzien]

Resolve has a free version. It’s hard to argue with free when you’re starting out 🤙

[@esotericfrequency96]

What if free wasn’t an issue. Also thank you for replying!

[@jakefelzien]

@@esotericfrequency96 Resolve is gaining so much traction it’s hard to not recommend. Final Cut is easier to learn. But I always recommend Resolve to new people currently

[@esotericfrequency96]

Thanks!

[@iposypayko]

Oh u good! Cheers for a convincing video!

[@jakefelzien]

Hey thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it :)

[@PspkCz]

I dont know but im strugling with final cut a lot

[@jakefelzien]

struggling in what way? are you thinking about switching to Resolve?

[@PspkCz]

@@jakefelzien with magnetic time line IM getting crazy or im always want to click on something and it doesnt work like zooming ...i dont know but for me is not easy ...but im trying still

[@PspkCz]

@@jakefelzien I hate Final cut its bullshit

[@jakefelzien]

then just use Resolve? I guess I am not understanding the context here. If FCP is your first Video Editor, give it time, keep learning it, it is awesome. If you are trying to learn it coming from track based, yeah it is confusing and weird and strange. But eventually it will feel awesome :) but if you don't want to take the time to do that THAT IS ALSO FINE :) I always say over and over again "use the right tool for the right job!" :)

[@mfjae]

Love it❤

[@jakefelzien]

Thanks so much! :) appreciate the feedback

[@nightstringers]

awesome video my friend .. I use Vegas pro and I want to find something better.

[@jakefelzien]

What kind of stuff are you editing?

[@nightstringers]

@@jakefelzien Most likely going to go with resolve after watching lots of youtube vids

[@jakefelzien]

@@nightstringers I’m guessing that is likely a good decision 🤙

[@adamesq]

Wow! I actually haven't heard anyone mention Vegas in a while...that was really popular for a bit.

[@nightstringers]

@@adamesq lol you can say it. Back in the day . I've used it for so many years you know what it is you just get used to stuff. I have da Vinci studio is just their stuff is so well hidden. Like their templates I have some old stuff that's 1440x1080 . And I can't really find templates for that, considering they have it for tiktok which as far as I'm concerned is useless. I'm also using it on a mac m2 pro

[@NursesToRiches]

I love your videos and I think if you worked on better titles you would get more clicks because you totally deserve them. This video could have been renamed something like: "The Confusing Truth Of Editing Videos" or something to that effect and just made a thumbnail where you had Davinci resolve in a boxing vs Final Cut.

[@jakefelzien]

Not a bad idea! 😌 probably could be workshopped! Although feels like I need the software in the title?… that’s what the video is about?

[@jakefelzien]

I also rambled way too much in this video.

[@NursesToRiches]

​@@jakefelzienthe problem you'll face is that the names of the two editing programs will take up most of the title and it won't leave you much room to create a title that builds curiosity. So, you could mention the programs in your description and youtube will also pick up on what the video is about, because it has audio and text detection features, and will push it out to viewers searching for DR and FCP.