I Tested The World's Hardest Editing Software

Could Avid Media Composer beat Premiere Pro to become the ultimate editing software for KZbinrs? Let's find out. I'm going to put the world's hardest video editor through its paces, and in the process, a certain someone's making a BIG return to the channel...
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[@epicleaf]

There's always that one dude on the internet with all the solutions to your hyper specific problem and didn't get paid a cent for it. These people need to celebrated lol

[@Doemeth]

For Real!

[@BobySingh-nc3bl]

The Indian tutorial dudes are the real ones.

[@BLACKLIGHTzone]

After working with AVID during my internship at a trailer company, I started saying, "AVID doesn't work with you; you need to work with AVID." I understand why it’s the industry standard for movies, but I had such a hard time using it.

[@finzar]

Hah. That saying makes so much sense to me 😂 nice man.

[@Onlison]

@@finzarHey friend, I reached out over the past couple days; I don’t see the software I’m using offered in your bundles packs. Is there a way I can dialogue what my needs are and maybe you can see if this is something you can offer [or futuristically offer?] Please let me know the best way to reach out. Thanks for considering, Onlison 🦁

[@Wertys]

I currently work at a trailer company myself. By the grace of the gods, I work on the ONE editorial team here that works in Adobe. The other 90% of the company is in Avid lol.

[@birds_adorb]

It is way harder than Davinci resolve.

[@birds_adorb]

​@@finzarcan you make a 30 day challenge editing in Davinci resolve?

[@SamRichardsonImage]

So many memories of being forced to use it when I did filmmaking at university. I remember the lecturers threatening us that we will drop a grade in our first year project if we don't use avid. So I edited in premiere and photoshopped it into an avid timeline. Lecturers never said anything and I got an A.

[@ethangilbertmedia]

Wow total arseholes for threatening that. Good thinking though

[@ArcticSkyWolf]

Ah good ol' Avid Media Composer, I remember using it back in college and almost everyone in the editing class hated it at first. Like any program, it takes time to get used to using it. It's considered an industry standard because it's been around for ages, longer than most other softwares that other people use today. And all of the big name film and TV editors use it too. It's hard to get people to use other software when they've used it for their entire careers.

[@dyzzolve]

Yeah, it’s one of those things that’s almost purely a result of generational familiarity (and industry monopoly), not because it’s actually a great software. Once Adobe can figure out efficient, reliable multi editor systems, Avid will slowly dissolve away.

[@harshitakulsaini3944]

Dude, Your legendary editing has some video sprinkled on it

[@yashueditz]

😂

[@frost_y_6166]

bro I'm convinced that these softwares are just so that when a director of a movie gets frustrated with the editor and looks at the software, they are just met with the biggest "you need that editor bc this is way too complicated".

[@WDWelly]

I simply don't understand the complexity of these softwares that the "industry" uses. That being said, the past year I have been using the Davinci Studio version as I have to color grade every project I create at work. It auto saves and never crashes...literally ever, at least for me. I won't ever go back to Premier or other unstable editing software that doesn't auto save. It makes a huge difference in quality of life.

[@jccabe]

i just recently got davinci (free version), and my only issue with it is how resource intensive it is compared to premiere. but honestly, the UI is really simple in conparison and im happy with it. maybe when i really begin to feel limited by my hardware when using davinci, maybe ill upgrade... someday.

[@AdamArborough]

I feel vicariously overwhelmed. Thank you.

[@thinkcontent442]

Now, you should do a video on the world's easiest editing software

[@Onlison]

Windows Click Champ. Cut, crop, export. Lol

[@TayyJayyPlush]

CapCut on mobile or kinemaster, I love kinemaster it has nice audio features like effects and presets and thumbnails maker in it

[@LinuxPlayer9]

@@TayyJayyPlush Finzar already edited a video on CapCut on mobile.

[@sonosempreonline]

CapCut

[@Celestial_878]

Video shop

[@crazysmile8127]

Oh man this video stepped out of the line 👊😎

[@christophmeech]

Underrated video. Loved watching this!

[@OgiVolta]

I love watching your videos ! Your the reason that i started editing videos, my first premiere pro tutorial was from you ! Thanks for everything !

[@icyjaam]

loved the film ngl, good dialogues and story

[@quadirkhan6751]

12:56 The writing is at its peak!!! The foreshadowing at its peak!!!

[@gangstacat235]

DETECTIVE FIN!!!!!!!!!

[@youngsandwich1754]

I study film at uni, and im forced to use avid. I've been using it for a little over 2 years, and the software is still ass. Big conpanies use it not because it's a good or convenient editing software. They use it because it allows multiple editors to be working on the same project simultaneously. So dont get it twisted. Just because big companies use it doesn't mean it's any more powerful than something like premiere in terms of editing ability. When im finished my uni, im going straight back to premiere..

[@A-n-e-ss__offc]

conpanies? Ok.

[@TayyJayyPlush]

That's sad your forced to work with a editor software when it isn't realistic to what actually is consistent and have more features like Adobe premiere

[@maybe-its-Fred]

@@TayyJayyPlush Same as 3D modelling etc. Its taught in Maya, which for one is 4000 dollars a year once you're out of uni, and secondly everyone just uses blender now. EDIT: ok so it is actually JUST 2000 dollars a year my bad for being so far off

[@dyzzolve]

Same bro, I used Avid for my editing classes and I was like hell no-Premiere is just better for every scenario other than multi-editor feature films.

[@moisesmattout]

Same here. Avid is a pain in the ass. I always say that it takes away the magic to editing. You have to have a very specific (and simple) plan in mind. There’s no room for experimenting. Also, it’s insane that I had to go into premiere to make the credits. Not even a simple thing like that can be done (and I’m talking roll, not even the fancy stuff)

[@layshowastaken]

that shooting scene was really cool. It got the vibe of those old movies just right. I really liked it, cool video.

[@Cloutboifx]

As someone that had to take CLASSES just to use Avid, this video really surprised me. I cant wait to see all the old people fill up your comments!

[@vixok]

clout!????

[@Cloutboifx]

@vixok yeah? Lol

[@ATMedia-Germany]

Finzar every time i watch your videos it seems like your skills level up every single video 💪🏻Nice Work, much love from germany

[@RetroSwarm]

Fin, you're one of the few cultured editors that use the Skyrim soundtrack - and it's beautiful.

[@slatas5310]

Fin, have you ever thought about getting into movie editing? Your skills are insane, and I feel like your work deserves way more recognition!

[@Zahoops]

Bro that was amazing! 😂🎉 It's one of those rare moments where I wish I could like a video twice

[@haarisajmeri9811]

Holy S*** the last noire style thing you did the animation and transition was awesome now i am curious how did you managed to make that keyframe do that like did you just cut the clips or maybe something different.

[@LtEddyHS]

Oh man, you’ve resurfaced a ton of painful memories for me lmao. I worked with Avid for years solely because it was/is the industry standard. It’s really meant for several editors working on the same project at once, and having most effects done at a different production house. That said, not recommended for a solo editor or content creators 💀

[@jamescody7440]

I'm a solo editor. I learned Avid just this past year. Now it's my main editor and I'm never going back.

[@arlenb]

Hey there, I noticed that u tried AVID, Maybe you get this thing in process, im writing this along with the video. 1, You can delete folders you need to right-click or press once on it and delete - don't click on the name. If it crashes there is a thing called Avid Attic, It is kinda hard process to get it back but it should take away like 15 minutes of work - depending on settings. Also in the keyboard setting, you could easily change it to PremiePro so a basic shortcut would work for you. In avid most of the time you're not splitting the clips, you basically take in point and out point then delete it(depends on key binds I got it on X) split is by default I think on H. Also a lot of the time, you have someone to do VFX, so you don't need to mask and animate in AVID it's almost impossible, not like in PP and AE. Anyway, good job in learning such a complex program in a short period.

[@ToCompetitive]

Finzar! I freaking LOVE ur presets pack! I use it with all my clients!

[@tristannijs]

Holy shit you absolutely killed that short film I also feel your struggles, i'm in film school and we're obliged to use avid 😭

[@IgnasJump]

3:40 your watch is a bit loose man

[@tryli0x905]

I used to work on AVID at school and the teacher told us "AVID have his own language u have to speak it otherwise u will not have a good relationship" and it was the case ahaha

[@moisesmattout]

Very true. I myself never got the hang of it (i had it for only a year and then I started my minor in sound) so now I use pro tools instead and the same applies there. Without knowing the shortcuts you’re screwed. But once you know them… you realise how powerful it is.

[@MySirr]

you really get the job done congrats 🎉

[@SimonLeClimbs]

Working in Avid at uni, I share your pain but I also had a good laugh when you imported all the footage 😂

[@doozawastaken]

Holy cow! Another EPIC editing challenge from the Goat ❤

[@sam_woods]

So glad we got another detective fin

[@AwesomeSecretChannel]

8:28 - The Avid Attic backs up you bins. You might have been able to find you lost work in there. But I agree with you, the software is brutal, and Premiere Pro or Resolve are much better for KZbinrs. Where Avid shines is it's shared workspace capabilities, which makes it useful for film and tv editing where there's multiple users in the same project.

[@finzar]

Yup. You got it 🫡

[@dennypilot9856]

Lately I have been experimenting with Davinci Network Collaboration and I just want to say that for smaller teams it's very convenient and allows to do very much. Definitely worth it to get into Davinci if you are solo or a company that is on a smaller size but with multiple post-people. Of course not for huge post-production houses, AVID is king there.

[@EiYadanarHlaing-e2h]

I love watching your videos! so fun to watch!

[@Co11inwood]

Avid Media been real quiet since this dropped...

[@K-popKingdom]

Seeing AVID made me appreciate AE,Caput and other editing apps

[@WorldOfWonder_WOW_01]

amazing result 👏👏👏

[@NorKiz]

This is such a good video!

[@backroomserklärt]

The result is actually amazing

[@abdulquaiyum8747]

Yooo that movies was epic !

[@Ganeshthegreat]

Ending was masterpiece 😁

[@SubhanArchived]

That was actually awesome

[@BYYTET]

In my filmschool they wanted us to get "Avid certificates" We could use between Pro Tools and Media Composer, I wasnt keen on editing back so I chose Pro Tools. But now I kinda regret it now that I love editing in premiere.

[@CollectorBlox]

I finally got a recommended video by him again after 2025 🐢🔥🔥

[@elismart13]

As a TV & Media Production student who used it mainly for editing for the the first 3 years of my course so far... YEAH its slower and the ONLY reason it exists and is popular for editing films, is simply because the software and hardware combo has stuck around.. and "old people" use it, aka it stuck around cause its more expensive and annoying to switch for pros who job it is to edit films etc.. which means the company has had little reason to improve its software...

[@ImHorribleAtMusicLOL]

Using Avid in college has made me cry 3 times

[@norajartan]

I don’t hate a lot of things in this life, but Avid has absolutely earned its spot. 😂 I tried not to be a hater when I had to use it in college but this software made it really difficult!

[@overseergamesyt]

hey finny, just bought the ultimate plus pack. support was great, they gave me animation 2 pack free of cost since i already owned the essentials

[@jamescody7440]

For those who are serious about wanting to learn Avid, look up the concept of round tripping. Do your edit in Avid, color it in Resolve, audio in Pro Tools. It will be one of the most rewarding things you've ever done. Or just stay confortable. Up to you.

[@brankobogado6851]

12:03 love to see the Everything Everything album cover!

[@framesinha]

Im very interested in seeing a full movie of that noir bit

[@chrischamp8596]

Bruh, three hours without savin’ Finzar? Ain’t no way. I got that OCD-PTSD combo-CTRL+S every 3 minutes like it’s a nervous tick. Pleaz do Bolex 16mm and Steenbeck table next! That used to be the industry standard!!!!!💀😆

[@rano12321]

You should edit with Blender next.

[@unifpier]

Yeah, i remeber that video where you tried flame, that was so frickin confusing to use

[@Andreas.Haffner]

funniest stuff i've see all February

[@Andreas.Haffner]

*subscribed*

[@L1thfn]

That was absolute cinema

[@PINTADOPLAYS]

actually its very comfortable and nice the look of this short movie, and interesting, i would like to see more! i dare you to make it a full movie!

[@AzlanPlayz1]

love ur vids , another banger

[@just_mdd4]

Detective Fin gets the job done.

[@voodoolew]

Ironically, the detective didn’t get the job done

[@Lombzi]

I wanna replay LA Noire now. What a time that was when it released

[@Denden-mx9gl]

As an employee for this company, I can feel your pain.

[@ankitgadhvi]

You have to use perplexity in pro mode when you are stuck. It gives you the solution right away. Helped me a lot when I recently switched to davinci resolve from premiere pro.

[@iphoneblood]

I had to use this for a class once and it was just an absolute nightmare

[@EghosaUgbo]

currently making a 15 minute documentary on avid for uni and have never felt the urge to smash my PC so much

[@labhamjain3915]

Try editing video from tapes using hands scissors and filter them with colors

[@Grifter]

The autosave feature is called "Avid Attic" i guess.

[@vosiekip]

Avid works in one specific way only, this is perfect for the movie industry. Anyone that understands the program can take over your work.

[@CrypticCyber]

This is absolute finema 🤌🤌

[@yaboikyle709]

Had to learn this for one term in college. I thought I eventually got the hang of it, but eventually experienced what I like to call the avid effect. Nothing works the way you want it too, crash here crash there. It's safe to say everyone in my class hated this software and just continued using premiere. I'm also pretty sure (In the US) only the east coast, primarily New England use this as the standard lol.

[@yaboikyle709]

Pro tools being integrated is the only plus

[@_D_avid]

Absolute cinema

[@IAmDecimus]

I used Avid in College. What a throwback.

[@ArghalStories]

This is amazing

[@mountcn6941]

I'm a student at highschool, i always loved making and editing videos, i notice and appreciate a good montage when i see it. But the question is: as someone that kinda knows how premier works, is it worth to learn even AVID... I mean, is difficult for a reason or now is just better to use newer programs ?

[@perzival5821]

Well now you felt the same way I feel with Adobe Premiere

[@RicksonYT]

I did an internship at a place that only used Avid, couldn’t even really do anything editing related because all I knew was Adobe😔

[@educatics_shorts]

Good, But then you realise, That avid Media composer is just a software, and its Finzar having God Tier skills. 🎉

[@pelicanpeppers]

crazy to think that one of the best films ever was edited on a program that acts you and it are twice divorced partners fighting over the child’s development

[@teygocraft3581]

Love ur vids❤

[@DJ_Wolfy5]

I think the reason people that make scripted and non-scripted TV use Avid is because they are used to it, and maybe because apparently it is a stable software.

[@007wars6]

Avid is only great for studio projects because it easily allows multiple people to work in the same project, and it’s what’s been used since computers were invented. It’s meant to work as part of a team, not as a multitool. The main focus as far as I know is picture editing and bringing EVERYTHING together in the end. It’s outdated, clunky, and weird. I hate that it’s the industry standard, but hey Everything Everywhere All At Once was edited on Premiere so maybe we’re on the right track

[@RayxnandMineo]

Next time try making a video with windows movie maker

[@Futto343]

Lets go

[@ask1421]

U should really make a video on animation 😅❤

[@DamianYMATI]

bro's so tall he almost hits his head with the border of the door

[@Ayoub_Effect]

وحش🔥

[@CatRonz]

I'd have to disagree with la noire, Wii sports and SpongeBob soundtracks are still on top Thanks for enduring the struggle for science

[@finzar]

Hell yeah dude. Red dead 2, Skyrim, Wii sports, LA noire, Ape Escape… the list goes on 😎

[@UltimateYafet]

HOW'D U DO THAT THAT'S CRAZZY

[@007wars6]

I’m currently at film school in the editing program and we started working in AVID last semester. It is TOUGH to get a hang of, and I still haven’t grasped a lot of it yet. Premiere Pro >>>>>>>

[@NikodemCh.]

so it not autodesk anymore ?

[@patriciovenezia8605]

Oh yeah they teach me at the university, Its hard art first but when you learn how to use it you dont wanna come back to premiere

[@keljukojootti]

absolute f'n cinema my guy xD

[@Its_officialy_Me]

Of course the Avid product is a nightmare, thought it was only protools😂

[@EditorHariharan]

AVID is only for cutting keeping only film professionals in mind where the sound, color, vfx is done by other departments. I've used AVID for 10 years and it's still best for cutting scenes and montages especially when you are intuitive the Asymmetrical Trimming is fantastic but it won't be of any help for KZbinrs who do edit, color, sound, VFX in edit software itself. I later switched to fcpx to premiere/after effects to Davinci resolve currently that's the best for my level of edit, VFX, Color and complex sound Design + Mix. recently I tried filmora and capcut as well but to be honest nothing is as intuitive as cutting in AVID which sadly doesn't live upto today's expectations where editing is more about VFX, motion graphics animation roto tracking etc

[@Prodirex]

Big projects use avid because it can have multiple people working on the same project from different computers. And being big projects, most things like vfx and color correction are done by other teams working on other programs

[@cinestillsamurai]

Media Composer is definitely cumbersome. But it is a different beast because I can have a 192min timeline and not worry about the thing crashing. But this doesn't mean I like the software, the dynamic trimming is nice though, which I could cherry pick that into every other NLE.

[@squeeze_b]

We use THIS in the University.........

[@SamuelJayMedia]

It's crazy to me that Avid is still the industry standard when it comes to TV, Film and Music. I havent used media composer, but I've used Pro Tools a lot and the user experience is just so bad compared to it's competitors.

[@ojtiv]

its mainly because of how tanky avid is, like you could put 20 cameras each with 4k footage on the timeline + multiple people working on the project at once and it will still scrub through like a normal timeline. but yeah i agree i have no idea why tf people havnt switched when its so inefficient in literally EVERYTHING ELSE

[@OhTyZer]

I don't know what is harder: Editing using AVID or editing using only using a trackpad... somehow you manged to do both😂

[@ZenNakashima]

Fin, do you edit your own videos??

[@gangstacat235]

He has his own editors im pretty sure

[@finzar]

I do at the moment, yes!