HitFilm Subscription Plans Explained

[@BACKLIGHT]

I learned the art of filmmaking using Hitfilm Express 3 back in 2015. Its features were shockingly rich for a free editing program, and the pricing of Hitfilm Pro really set it apart as a reasonably priced, feature-rich alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud suite. I upgraded to Hitfilm Pro in 2018, and have upgraded to every new version since. I've been an avid supporter of FXhome as a company, and I've probably recommended Hitfilm and Imerge hundreds of times. I was optimistic when Artlist announced that they'd be acquiring FXhome, but this is super disappointing. The arbitrary fragmentation between Hitfilm Express and Hitfilm Free will do nothing other than confuse potential customers. And what about people who have purchased add-ons for Hitfilm Express and wish to transfer them over to the new subscription model? And I don't doubt that support for perpetual licenses will eventually disappear in an effort to encourage use of the subscription model. I'm hoping for the best, but I really don't see this transition ending well.

[@HeavyInstinct]

Due to the changes at FXhome I am currently in the process of learning to edit in DaVinci Resolve. I'm finding that it's not nearly as difficult to learn as I had previously feared, based on comments I've seen some creators make about it. Basically it was just the kick in the ass I needed to make the move. So thanks guys.

[@rheteriq]

Oh, cool! You guys chose not to carry purchased add-ons over to the new software, while also discontinuing the software it was initially purchased for! This is the perfect time for me to upgrade...to DaVinci Resolve 18.

[@HeavyInstinct]

My thoughts exactly!

[@SeamusWood]

i spent over 100 pounds….

[@rheteriq]

@@SeamusWood I'm sorry to hear it. They definitely did us dirty 😔

[@GalaxyMii]

Yeah it would have been nice to keep the add ons and this new system, probably gonna start learning davinci...

[@el-xy1tq]

"You were supposed to destroy the After Effects pricing... not join them!"

[@victorfinngall3911]

I don't mind paying a subscription for a service, but it has to be an actual service not a product.

[@gamesgames7665]

I agree, when Hitfilm 3 & 4 originally came out there were no monthly services there were buy a product, you get 12 months of free updates. There motto were free software with what you need but, if yo professional and need more pay for the Pro. Then, it moved to the same thing but, with less free stuff in the free version getting rid of the free black mode, having issues with watermark. Etc. Idk. Then, they added monthly services in Hitfilm Pro like Adobe. My advice is to use a different software unless you already have older software of Hitfilm or already using Hitfilm.

[@johnseven3695]

@@gamesgames7665 or just pirate the latest "value subscription" version, well done Hitfilm from a once payer of "perpetual license"

[@charlespellens]

Subscription models only work for the company - not the end user.

[@deuswulf6193]

Bingo

[@williamroeben]

I no longer recommend this program to anyone ever since you took this wrong turn

[@Sidkriken]

I use Hitfilm Express for majority of all my motion graphics and sometimes for client work since I found it to be the perfect alternative to After Effects. After this update it's virtually made all of my previously working projects null and void slapped with a watermark over them. A good amount of the add on packs that I also SPENT MONEY on to use in my projects are now suddenly locked behind a subscription. It's unfortunate that I have to find a different VFX software to use that I'd rather spend money on ONCE and never have to pay monthly for as this current service model is INCREDIBLY counter productive for creatives like myself that use and even PAYED for some of these add ons and products. I do wish the folks at FXHome the best of luck in their future endeavors but this is incredibly frustrating to see and hear.

[@Snadegg]

I was excited given the previous videos on this subject but this... this is not the way. Artificially removing features from the free version while making the perpetual license less attractive is a very clear indicator that FXhome (or Artlist) is pushing Hitfilm to a subscription-only model. Hitfilm has always sought to be like Premiere and After Effects. Unfortunately it looks like that's finally happening. I was patiently waiting for Ignite to come back but at this point I think I should take my business elsewhere. Incredibly disappointing.

[@HeavyInstinct]

Same here. I have already downloaded DaVinci Resolve. I will never support a company that embraces the subscription model.

[@Chochy1000]

ngl the way you're hiding perpetual plans on the site and stuff already gives me a bad vibe, the button is tiny and grey, like you want people not to find it. the most important difference from hitfilm to other services was that you get to keep it with the year subscription if you run out, it's saved me as a student when i couldnt afford to upgrade for a while, this change and the restrictions on free kinda seem like the very things that made me reccomend it including express' modularity are all in danger just for the prioritisation of subscription based income

[@Elmerbaby]

I’ve been using the hitfilm express for years and I must say, I’m not very happy with exporting limitations. It doesn’t make sense to me why things were *removed* from the free version. I can no longer export anything in vertical format 1080x1920 because it’s “over the free limit”

[@Reyfox1]

They have to have money to continue to improve the program. Nothing is stopping you from using the old version.

[@FXhome]

We're looking into removing the watermark for this vertical resolution in the next update.

[@LuisAcosta65]

@@FXhome and also put back the add-on store for those who need that. No subscription!

[@FSCFilms]

I’m quitting HitFilm. -Fennett

[@starabit]

Me too. -Me

[@MG_]

Hitfilm was appealing to me because I can have the license for a long time without being punished for maybe taking a break or having to stop production. Subscriptions have a nasty habit of being forgetten about when active, and I don't want it to be dripping out of my finances. I support your choice, but I can't commit to that. It only gets worse when support for the older versions of express drop, and now options that were available to get effects separately are cut off from me.

[@NDPProductions]

They still have their older perpetual pricing (pay for 12 months of updates and keep what you got to) available for Pro on the site.

[@FratDede]

Yes subscriptions are very bad that i just want to free my mind from one another payment monthly. Sad that all companies going at other side.

[@dewbzki]

@@FratDede I mean they still have their perpetual plans

[@FratDede]

@@dewbzki Yes today they have but soon they will abandon as other software companies making same. Or they will stop supporting in time. That's expected things.

[@FeeAur]

That's... I'm just, I'm probably now gonna learn Resolve

[@Lathkens]

Sadly, looks like we need to part ways. Im stuck either to old app with stuff that I paid for but without any further updates or to new free version without my plugins or subscription plan that is uncompetitive. I feel cheated.

[@Cantersoft]

HitFilm has always been that way. And they still sell the perpetual licenses-- it's just a little hidden on the website in small text. I'm hoping they'll run a discount on the perpetual license version so I could afford it.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

feel the same,

[@LuisAcosta65]

I don't want a subscription. Just wanted to buy the add-ons I use

[@FXhome]

If you purchased HitFilm Express add-ons, they're still available in your version of HitFilm Express, we haven't removed your access to them 😊 If you'd like to see what comes with the Free plan of HitFilm, and what you can get access to in the other plans, check out this article: bit.ly/3OxwRZu - Oli

[@carrotman]

@@FXhome guys. If you're watermarking what we've paid for then you haven't let us keep it.

[@NDPProductions]

@@carrotman They're saying that the add ons that you bought in the previous version of Hitfilm Express is still available to you and you aren't being forced to update and that you can still download and activate previous versions of the software that you owned from your FXhome account. I hope this clears things up! 😃

[@LuisAcosta65]

@@FXhome Thanks. But last week I was looking for the store to buy one additional add-on that I needed and I couldn't find it.

[@HeavyInstinct]

​@@LuisAcosta65 Yeah sadly it looks like that option is gone forever.

[@PlayerIGN]

I learned most about editing through tinkering with Hitfilm, and have been using the software 7 years now). Last week I found out that FXhome was switching to a new subscription model. Awesome. No problem. But when I went to look to purchase a new Hitfilm Add-On, I discovered that the Add-On's system was removed and any Add-On's you previously purchased does not carry over to the NEW Hitfilm. If I was allowed to keep previously purchased Add-Ons in the NEW Hitfilm, opting into the new Subscription would have been a no brainer for me. However, because I lose all the previous add-ons that I purchased in Hitfilm Express: I am now left with the dilemma of deciding whether or not to finally re-learn a new editing software.

[@JonMcPhalen]

How long before we get the, "Well, Adobe charges $50/month, so that's where we're going."? I see that my nervousness over HitFilm being sold to another company is justified.

[@Noelzilla1]

The reason why I used Hitfilm was because it was free and I was able to do the things and export the videos I needed to export in different dimensions, especially when I composite them. Ever since the switch of the Subscription based plan, I don't feel as if Hitfilm is actually right for me but you guys keep up your grind though I'm just not into the switch, no offense. 😊 Edit: You guys have gotten very far in your careers in developing a nice video editor. Hope it continues to bless you guys.

[@FSCFilms]

I agree with this. Everything being free at your fingertips was a blessing, so I’m quite disappointed. HitFilm isn’t right for me either now. There’s thousands of other applications that will work wonders with no cost at all, so why pay? -Fennett

[@georgefilmanimation]

I'm keeping the old versions, they still fit me. I'm also pretty sure there's a page where you can download all previous versions of Hitfilm too. I agree with you on everything here though.

[@KingBlandyn]

Clearly you didn’t even watch even half the video. They still have the free version.

[@KingBlandyn]

@@FSCFilms they still have the free version

[@FSCFilms]

@@KingBlandyn And when you try to use assets from the free version, such as the green screen tool which I use quite a bit, they put a watermark over your video when you export it, something clearly mentioned in the video. -Fennett

[@Nitwitz321]

I don't understand... I brought Hitfilm Pro over a year ago and never updated just to find out today I can't use certain effects...

[@MindofHeyyoayedee]

FXHOME JUST SCREWED US TO STAY IN YOUR WALLET!

[@tendarb]

Wow, you've just destroyed Hitfilm's appeal. Well done.... *slow clap.

[@lowfastracing]

OK, i understand if the 4K export is a paid extra. But the 1440p? Why?

[@Zentle]

This is beyond frustrating as a user and as someone who has sung the praises of your software and was considering buying many of the add-on packs to help support your endeavors away from subscription models..this feels like a complete 180. I will refuse to update my software from my pre-subscription model version, and it is genuinely sad it is going this way. I love the layout and feel of Hitfilm and will continue to use it, but...I won't share you anymore with friends. I won't recommend you in my videos. Thanks Hitfilm for everything you've done to help the video editing community, but I'm afraid many of us are either leaving or staying on older versions.

[@ccjmusic]

As a long-time user of HitFilm Express with most of the add-ons, where does this leave me? I refuse to use any software that is subscription based. I ditched Adobe because of that. I am happy with what I have now with HitFilm Express. How long will I still be able to use it before you pull the plug. That is the BIG problem with any software that is connected online to use. We are at the mercy of corporation whims. I don't see why I should have to pay a perpetual license to get software that is less capable than I have now, and that I have already paid for. The FREE version is too limiting. I don't care about templates, assets, music, tutorials etc. I just want what I have to continue. I know I can't be alone in this. At the very least you should make it so that HitFilm Express is not tied to your servers somehow, so existing users don't feel like you have dumped on them from a great height.

[@FXhome]

You are free to use your version of HitFilm Express forever.

[@ccjmusic]

@@FXhome That is good to know. I have been burned before, so you can understand my concern.

[@d-zone]

So you now want me to pay you to use the FX that I purchased from you less than 2 months ago as I did before? Who do I speak to about getting a refund on my purchase please?

[@NDPProductions]

You still have access to previous versions of Hitfilm Express and all add-ons bought for it that you owned from your FXhome account. You aren't being forced to update as Hitfilm (with the subscription tiers) and Hitfilm Express (the one with add ons) are separate applications on your computer (I have Hitfilm Express, Hitfilm Pro and Hitfilm all installed at the same time). I hope this clears things up! 😃

[@Zycthe]

So, My Pro has gone after fully paying for it before?

[@funkyzockt4917]

You were supposed to destroy the subscription software, not join them

[@dandare6865]

Exactly, i bought and upgraded every year (i didn't have to wink wink) because i thought it was a great product that didn't force "only $20 a month real value" BS on us.

[@Rjstubbs]

Well that's a shame but can't say you didn't see it coming. Usually what happens when a company gets bought out... oh well I'll stick with the version of express I have for now as it still works for what I need. Good luck with your future endeavors, FXhome. Wish you all the best!

[@emlik6789]

I much preferred the add on store as I hate subscription services and one time purchases are much more appealing to me. I don't know if I'm going to continue to use this software at this point.

[@landonp629]

On a month to month plan, After Affects is now only about $5 more expensive - and as much as I like hitfilm, it isn’t after effects. In the world when you can buy Resolve for $300, charging $16 a month for Hitfilm is a little, tough to justify.

[@Spioszek]

Hitfilm Express with additional purchased extras was great. This version of what has come out with the subscription model now sucks. You couldn't do worse. Please continue purchasing the Express version with add-ons (even for a limited time). Otherwise, from the best video editing program, you have turned into the worst.

[@daabomb114]

The irony is pretty hilarious with the free version. It shows you that you can export 1080p but you can't even render out vertical portrait mode as you are showing stock footage for portrait mode....

[@FXhome]

Thanks Dane, we're aware of this and the development team are looking into it as we speak. - Oli

[@HitfilmUniversity]

FFS Dane, we've discussed thus on the forum, Kirstie mentioned on the forum they were looking at this, so you come to KZbin to make the sane complaint a few days later and get the same answer, but from Oli this time? Good spyresca impersonation, dude.

[@daabomb114]

Mike, there is no imitation here. People like to speak their mind here. I'm not going to pretend that I am a huge fan boy of the software. It isn't always sunshine and Rainbow Mike

[@aditya3984]

time to install da vinc resolve.

[@SeanMather]

Well that’s highly disappointing. I’m all for monetization for your product, but limits to exportation and watermarks make your software useless for a lot of people, and the free tier is now basically a glorified demo. No subscriptions was what got my attention after not wanting a subscription to Creative Cloud. I hope this ultimately works out for you, as I always liked HitFilm, but it’s no longer for me.

[@FXhome]

The development teams are currently looking into some exportation limitations, although 4K export was removed because it was used by an extremely small percentage of users. What effects did you have access to in HitFilm Express that you need access to in the Free plan for HitFilm? - Oli

[@nfried4877]

@@FXhome I think it’s important to have that as a feature for free users regardless of usage because 4K video is important for specific use cases. Not having it as an option anymore feels very limiting and disappointing.

[@daabomb114]

@@nfried4877 Its utter crap that they are getting rid of things because only a small number of people use them.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

spot on, very disappointing

[@jorgeluisaguillon3313]

Do we get the 12 months of updates after purshasing perpetual licenses? Am I getting the current version of hitfilm as of right now on perpetual license? Have so many questions as I see perpetual licenses almost practicly hidden on your web page 😔 I hope I'm not getting a downgraded version of the software now that I'm about to upgrade 😔

[@RealBaldnold]

My best strategy is to use the free version not upgrade never touch the subscription, and to look elsewhere. Sorry, Hitfilm, but with the way the world is going in terms of cash, bills rising and the such, I don't want to spend any more money atm.

[@johnseven3695]

Funny how you have more thumbs down than up, hmmm wonder why.

[@Moosekeg]

Well, there goes the appeal of spending any more money on Hit Film. Ill stay with my old version of express and purchased add-ons until you pull some other BS and feel the need to force a subscription for those too.

[@3DJapan]

I don't see this perpetual license option anywhere on the website.

[@FXhome]

Perpetual licenses can be found here: legacy.fxhome.com/store

[@elainajourney]

Horribly disappointing to learn you are switching to a subscription model. Guess it is back to Adobe for me.

[@dandare6865]

back to a torrent site for a free full version, yup they shot themselves in the foot.

[@coalzilla8567]

This sucks. I used to use Hitfilm Express all the time to make some dumb movies with my friends. None of them were any good, but I had fun making them. I always hate it when these old programs I used to use for free with tons of features now all eventually succumb to the subscription-payment model in order for you to get something useful. I hope this same thing doesn't happen to a program like Krita too, another free software I love using. It sucks to see the original intention behind something get sucked out in favor of monetary gain. Hitfilm was supposed to be the common person's access to video making or movie making. Now its not anything special at all, affordable to elites like every other software.

[@victorfinngall3911]

I don't mind paying a subscription for a service, but it has to be an actual service. Not artificially restricted. Customer support doesn't count, you should do that anyway. Access to assets are irrelevant and should be marketed separately. Otherwise it's just like cable where you had to pay for a bunch of channels that you don't want so they can artificially raise the price.

[@FXhome]

Our perpetual licenses are still available! You can find them here: fxhome.com/store. Subscription is just one more pricing option to give ultimate flexibility to our community.

[@HeavyInstinct]

​@@FXhome Yes but is it the same product? does it include updates or do I get to pay for those too?

[@sasaawd1]

@@HeavyInstinct no, you pay for a year worth of updates, after that, you have to REBUY the program (at a discount price) or stick to the most udpated version. If you want to have a 1 time purchase and a good free starting point, i would recommend davinci resolve. You start with an already rich free version and then if u need something more advanced u do a 1 time purchase (even cheaper than Hitfilm Pro on ur first purchase) It has a steeper learning curve when u wanna learn fusion and the sys requirement are higher but u get more bank for your buck overall

[@HeavyInstinct]

@@sasaawd1 Yes I am already in the process of learning DaVinci Resolve and finding it more intuitive than I was expecting based on things I had heard about it. Thanks for your input. I am done with hitfilm based on the anti-consumer business model they have adopted.

[@viskj]

Please add manual bezier keyframes to mask pathing. It is always constant ketframe.

[@alphacat4927]

I was actually about to upgrade my pro when i found this out guess I'll be moving to DaVinci Resolve don't see this being a good move guys.

[@FXhome]

Our perpetual licenses are still available! You can find them here: fxhome.com/store. Subscription is just one more pricing option to give ultimate flexibility to our community.

[@alphacat4927]

@@FXhome ?? that link only shows subscriptions.

[@alphacat4927]

@@FXhome I found it kinda hard to find but I found it

[@ejpilot3725]

@@alphacat4927 were is it?

[@alphacat4927]

@@ejpilot3725 it was in another link in that link that said view perpetual plans they made it harder to find makes me wonder if it was so people wouldn't buy that and pay for the subscriptions instead.

[@foofightfox]

Ive used hitfilm for 5 years now...so disappointing. Moving to davinci :P

[@Trilient]

I don't know much about resolve other than it has really good color grading. Is resolve even comparable when it comes to compositing and VFX?

[@foofightfox]

@@Trilient yes definitely, I'm also looking into nuke

[@Trilient]

@@foofightfox cool thanks. Looked a bit more into Resolve and it looks really good actually, and they have a perpetual lifetime license for the software, including updates. Kind of wish I started there lol. Node based compositing seems interesting, thanks for the recommendation.

[@foofightfox]

@@Trilient no worries 👍 (also you can get a free lifetime nuke licence as long as it's not for commercial use)

[@4ki543]

I still remember when I first installed hitfilm 4 express on an old dusty 2gb RAM windows 7. At that time, my 14 years-old-self had tried several “free’ softwares (A.K.A: scams full of fatal viruses) until presented with the final solution for my no budget short film projects. I watched one of the short films that Hitfilm would create for each program launch, this time partnering with FilmRiot for “portal combat”, and was thrilled by how great and easy it was to follow along the tutorials of my favourite filmmakers. It packed a ton of pro features entirely for free, which ultimately led to my purchasing the pro product. Since then, HF has seen me grow and develop as an aspiring filmmaker. I almost no longer utilise Hitfilm now, but still it has left its mark in my life and still has a place on my windows 11 desktop. To the HF team: KEEP being a genuine small yet creative team (no matter how tempting joining the big “subscription-based” companies may be); KEEP creating short films for each product launch, KEEP inspiring guerrilla filmmaking and overall KEEP, PROTECT and CHERISH the great community you have, don’t let them down. After all, HF started out as a community-supposed dream that has come true

[@carrotman]

I guess there's always blender and davinci.

[@Cotygeek]

This is kind of a bummer.

[@LiamBrazier]

Yes, but which tier to get the X-wing pilot’s helmet? :-)

[@FXhome]

Haha great question! Maybe we can do a giveaway some time... 👀 - Oli

[@SparkShiftYT]

So what if you want the old version of Hitfilm express? You're no longer giving out licenses for it. The new free hitfilm is literally a downgrade from the old free version, in terms of features and limitations.

[@FXhome]

The Free plan gives you access to 127 great effects! Upgrading to the Creator plan will give you 186 effects and the Pro plan gives you all our software, effects, and assets. For a full comparison, visit www.fxhome.com/pricing

[@HeavyInstinct]

​@@FXhome Yeah... So like he said it's a downgrade. Way to not even address his concerns Adobe. Err... I mean FXhome.

[@deuswulf6193]

Software as a service is not good for regular users. Its better for studios who might need to use it for a quick project, but that's it, and that is hardly Hitfilm's target audience. Lets try not to pass the software as a service model as some great move you guys are making. If its boiling down to subscriptions, users might as well just go with Adobe's creative cloud at that point. What's with the changes to the website as well? Before the acquisition, it was obvious that the product was a video editor and compositor. Now it looks like some advertising agency offering their services for youtubers. Its a huge downgrade in marketing.

[@dandare6865]

I used to upgrade every year cos i wanted to but sorry the slippery slop to "subscription only" has made me NOT upgrade.. yes i know "we still do the old licences" but im betting that will soon be "sorry we got a great new sub only product that's only $20 a month (but stop paying and we disable your software).. cheap as chips"

[@amateur87]

Very disappointed, can edit in UHD for free but have to pay to export UHD

[@Aszarot]

So wait, you removed hitfilm express and replaced it with "free" but now it has a watermark on export?

[@triforcefx]

Only if you use non-free effects or export above 1080p. The effects available are the same as they were in the base version of Express.

[@Aszarot]

@@triforcefx I see, thanks

[@TICSTUDIOSLLC]

I bought HitFilm Pro perpetual license late last year- does this mean I will stop receiving updates?

[@gvanaco]

Your question is the reason that I not gone buy the Pro on the moment.

[@jedex3188]

I am really quite torn, I attempted to pick up a few more addons for the express version and discovered it is no longer an option. hate the idea of having to pay for features I don't want to use...also hate the idea of having to relearn a program and possibly losing the assets I have created. Luckily its not to many as I am still new to vfx. So say I sub for a year, what happens if I chose not to renew, do I lose access to the program and everything I created or do I no longer get updates but can still use the program I had paid for for the last 12 months? When i hear subscription I think subbing to a magazine, if I unsub I still get the magazines I had already received but no more new stuff unless I resub.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

is my purchased version 14 of hitfilm pro going to be disabled?

[@triforcefx]

Absolutely not! You’re welcome to use Pro 14 for as long as you have a computer that supports it!

[@brainiac75]

Hmm. Is it just me or did the upgrade to an already owned perpetual version increased a lot in price? Was the upgrade price increased to make the subscription plans appear cheaper? I want to be sure that important software I use in my workflow is something I actually own and can keep on using. Without being forced to pay a subscription fee every month no matter how little you upgrade the software. I am left with the feeling that it is only a matter of time before the perpetual version will not be updated anymore... Honestly feeling a bit sad. I love using HitFilm but with the new high prices there really has to be some good upgrades to the software to make it worth the price of the upgrade (the renewal price is almost as high as buying the software from new!). Hoping for a massive upgrade soon when you are done with this Artlist takeover and start focusing on developing the software again.

[@Poilichon]

I feel exactly the same way. I was saying to a friend the express version is the best way to beguine and now I feel like a liar. I telling every people I met that I love Hitfilm, now I will say that I can't recommend them the system of pricing.

[@triforcefx]

A Pro License Renewal is the same price it’s been for years (other than sale prices).

[@3DJapan]

I don't have an upgrade option. My account only says "Subscribe" instead of upgrade.

[@ZealousJudoka]

I have a full subscription to Artlist and I bought the last version of Hitfilm. I honestly feel like there should have been something for myself and other folks alike. The way you're not promoting perpetual license is really disheartening. I love Hitfilm and will continue to use my current version. I am conflicted and pretty sure, most of your supporters feel the same.

[@Pavel-ir7hm]

Лучший видеоредактор, спасибо разработчикам.

[@crashx1011]

Is there a way to cancel the subscription plan on the website, or is contacting customer support mandatory? I can’t even seem to manage my seats for my hitfilm pro perpetual plan on the website like I used to… am I missing something here or is the website still a work in progress?

[@BeaverZer0]

How is picture in picture a effect or feature. Are people so bad at editing they need it to make them a little box to drop the other footage in?

[@mrphilbert1]

TURN THE MUSIC DOWN!!!

[@odanesi8031]

Oh no... You too?

[@ShiningHourPop]

Are the new versions configured to use on Apple M1/Big Sur/Monterey computers please?

[@triforcefx]

Yes, Apple Silicon is now officially supported through Rosetta 2!

[@NadeTK]

I left Hitfilm a long time ago because it's too limited. All about compositing and VFX and when you need to edit and to be fast and to optimize your workflow it seems like you are stucked to windows movie maker. For example Davinci Resolve is free and has A LOT more then Hitfilm. Create presets without any efforts or without the need of too many workarounds (like create a composit to save a presets about just a PiP) when you know.. premiere pro -> right click on transform and save preset | Davinci Resolve -> Save still and re apply by just clicking the middle mouse button. i would LOVE to use Hitfilm, for real. I even bought in 2019 hitfilm pro, but oh boys... I even contacted you to help you out about looking for those features that can improve life quality for your content creators but i got ignored.

[@catseye10000]

hello I woudl just like to buy the software for a one time fee and not perpetually pay for software I store on my system

[@HitfilmUniversity]

Ok, well you can still buy perpetual plans for Hitfilm Pro. You're in luck.

[@NDPProductions]

The perpetual plans aren't the same as the subscription, so by buying the perpetual plan, you get a year of updates then keep whatever version your software gets to (basically a one time fee if you weren't too bothered about updates) without having to pay after the year unless you wanted to get another year of updates. This is very similar to a lot of software companies (like Affinity) and it's the older pricing plan.

[@IbnAbdssalam]

1:39 it's not free then

[@FXhome]

It is. Select effects will trigger the watermark as they're reserved for the Creator or Pro editions of HitFilm, and can be found here: fxhome.com/news/compare-features-and-effects-in-hitfilm-subscription-plans-free-creator-and-pro

[@SketchRBTB]

Free version doesn't give me the packages I purchased on express, no point to move over to this new model of the software.

[@takahitautu5876]

Nice knowing ya… bye

[@LomseVT]

I stick to the older version or completely changing to adobe if you guys making changes like these, you guys fell off hard.

[@zenyfilmsrambo]

i was happy with hitfilms .. But now i hate it .... they always start well at the end they unseat one with that of their memberships I wanted to buy the perpetual license but you can't since 2 years these hitfilms lost a lot of people for thinking that everything is like the others.... i love now my final cut pro

[@TxKINGpapi]

Hi fxhome I am a KZbin gamer and I we need to put more tutorials on gaming like who to make your face cam a circle and put a white png like coryxkenshin

[@FXhome]

Great suggestion! We know that loads of the awesome HitFilm community are gamers too, so we'd love to create more content around creating gaming channel videos in the future! 🙌 - Oli

[@TxKINGpapi]

Thanks very much

[@daabomb114]

Artlist music add on is a joke. Why random tracks? If I want my own music I just would go that route. Not just random tracks and graphics. Artists are very select these days.

[@SubH2O]

I not understand this marketing choice and maybe never i Will not use hitfilm for my Jobs..i preferre the olds Planes and i purchased some add-on that now i Lost definitely..i m Sorry but it s true

[@NDPProductions]

You still have access to the previous version of Hitfilm Express with the add-on packs that you bought, it's available through your FXhome account. You aren't being forced to upgrade to the new version. I hope this clears things up! 😀

[@rudyevans7176]

The shittiest thing they've ever done

[@thenerdcave9075]

Well guess it's time for me to find a new program. I loved HitFilm seeing I don't use visual software everyday it was great not having to pay a monthly fee ( the reason I no longer use After Effects). Now it looks like you're trying to be like the big boys and just want money. Wish I hadn't wasted so much money on some of the add ons.

[@ejpilot3725]

This is very bad!!!

[@birdedex]

This SUCKS! I want the money I spent on my addons back since they're basically useless now!

[@FXhome]

While we no longer sell add-ons, your existing version of HitFilm Express will not be affected - you can still access your add-ons via HitFilm Express.

[@grimmjowjagerjacques9144]

Hitfilm Express way WAAAAAAAAAAAAY better. I could buy only the assets i needed and the main reason i left Adobe after Effects alone. Now Hitfilm is going in the same route? Guess im going have to find another editing software😐😒

[@austinsummersofficial631]

I mean, I'm sold. I bought hitfilm back in 2016 and I'm finally coming back. I'm actually really happy to see a sub. If you keep updating, I'm totally happy with this. You're definitely a crap tonne better than premiere in many ways. I'll be honest. It just is what it is. I just got myself a super powerful computer, ryzen 5950x with an nvidia 3080rtx and 64gb of ram. I'm sure your software will run great on it.

[@canadacitypreppers]

I been using the free one, I want to get the software but it takes hours to export a video of 10 min

[@KingBlandyn]

I love the subscription because I don’t use video editors all year long.

[@victorfinngall3911]

Everything's a f*ck#en subscription nowadays. Sucks that my old PC died cause I had the old version on there.

[@nevylle]

I've been using Hitfilm Pro for several years and also imerge Pro, I decided the subscription deal was the cheapest option... I'm editing my latest short Sci-fi mini series at the moment, no problems here...

[@FXhome]

We appreciate the support and wish you luck with your mini series!

[@dewbzki]

They literally still have perpetual licenses available. Why is everyone freaking out? Pay for Netflix or streaming services no problem. Pay Fxhome 9.99 a month and people go crazy. Again…. there’s still the perpetual licenses soo why is everyone freaking out? Blackmagic can afford to offer a one time payment for their software because they make sales in hardware as well. Same as Apple. But companies that ONLY offer software services need subscriptions to keep afloat. I got started on Hitfilm. I use other software now working with brands that do commercial work that require me to use their system but if you guys are complaining about the OPTION to buy a subscription plan (most don’t even give u the option) then you really should leave cuz what the hell? Grow up

[@Chochy1000]

im mainly bugged that the perpetual page is preeety hidden, and it's not clear if you go to subscription from perpetual if you lose being able to keep it if your sub expires, which was a major benefit of the original setup, you could upgrade only when you are able to

[@carrotman]

Because they've removed the free option many people use. A lot of people had the free version and bought upgrades and they feel betrayed by the company as they'll likely not be able to use the software they paid to upgrades for. Some people who paid for pro are also concerned this new system might see an end to their licences too.

[@NDPProductions]

@@carrotman You still have access to all previous versions of FXhome software that you owned through your FXhome account. And they have not stopped anyone who previously owned Hitfilm Express from using it. I hope this clears things up! 😃

[@dewbzki]

@Tumcan Zimri I guess it’s the difference between a working professional and a hobbyist looking for a free handout. You probably pay more than 9.99 on things you don’t even need in a day let alone a whole month. What is that, less than 3 dollars a week for a HitFilm subscription? Oh and guess what, they still have a perpetual license available for those that like one time payments. I use Blender, Resolve, Adobe, etc. in my workflow because those are what work for me but I’m not going to be ignorant and pretend like 9.99 is gonna break me. At my poorest I’d still be able to afford this and I’ve come from the very bottom in life. Companies like FXhome have allowed me the career that I have now and if you can’t appreciate them to at least support them for all the years of free things they’ve given you then you probably aren’t their target audience anyway

[@HitfilmUniversity]

@@carrotman except they did NOT remove the free option.