The Software You Should Use to Edit!!!

[@kingtutspro]

FCPX for life!

[@GARRICKQUICK]

+KingTutsPro TUT whats good homie? Learned a lot on from you FCPX tip videos.

[@AlexEatonPDPIGaming]

YES

[@CalvinKrause]

heyy!

[@alyssatalb]

+KingTutsPro amen to that

[@wahyuwidiyatmika]

+KingTutsPro yay!

[@BernhardMonsignore]

I started with final cut 7. When final cut X came out, i didn't switch to it, because, like Devin said, it was just for beginners. But now you can use final cut X as a professional too because it has developed to a real good editing software. You have to buy it for 300€ and then you own it and get all the updates for free. So for me it is much cheeper to use final cut X. More people use adobe premiere thats right, but I think the final cut X community is growing.

[@WarfareHD1]

The problem with Adobe premiere is that it's not very well optimized. You need to have a $2K plus PC with a really good graphics card just to run 4K smoothly. With Final Cut Pro X you get amazing optimization and with my MacBook I can edit 4K footage without lag unless I add a bunch of effects. Final Cut Pro X has evolved and I think the user friendly interface is a lot for intuitive to use then the mess of tiny icons that premiere has. There is also a bunch of Final Cut Pro X plugins that are super simple to install and use. And you also have to pay just once and you will get free updates for life

[@JeroendeWit]

+AirsoftWarfareHD I totally agree. If the timeline would be 'normal' (as in premiere pro) it would be the best software for me!

[@N2CatCrew]

Awesome video, can you talk about your computer set up, like using proxies and rendering to multiple computers and multiple people editing the same project from different locations?

[@isaaccarlton]

If you don't want to spend money, I would recommend DaVinci Resolve. But if you can, get Premiere.

[@RJMaker]

+Isaac Carlton Yep, Blackmagic has really put some serious R&D into Resolve. The improvements that have been made are quite good, it's astonishing that there is that much power for free, and 1K for their studio version.

[@HoStevie]

Thanks for the advice, I might switch over from FCPX

[@VStrizzy]

What about windows movie maker?

[@Andreapancrazi]

hahahah

[@LevinBe]

+VStrizzy Heard James Cameron edited his footage for avatar which was filmed with an Iphone 4 on it.

[@VStrizzy]

+Levin Be I thought they used an iPhone 5

[@LevinBe]

VStrizzy If so, he must have had pretty good conections to have an Iphone 5 in 2009 when not even the 4 was out lol

[@allenfierte2493]

Best software EU.

[@qwello8710]

Final Cut Pro X FTW!!

[@mathewabello9219]

+Qwello i use both i agree with devin

[@BandithThach]

FCPX squad is going strong

[@mitchbahnsen7712]

FCPX FTW

[@ThatsPhoKingAwesome]

TY FOR SAYING WHICH ONE TO USE AT THE START OF THE VIDEO AND GETTING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. I hate it when people drag out videos, gave a like just for that

[@Chanseit]

I learned FCP7 a few years ago. I use Premiere Pro CC now and I absolutely love it! I honestly believe the best way to learn a software is to get some sample footage and click random buttons. Sounds silly but that's how I have taught myself all the editing softwares I know like Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, FCP etc... Also KZbin tutorials will be your best friend when learning new software. Loved the video Devin!

[@MySupercarLife]

I've been using Premiere Pro for about 3 months and it's really easy to pick up. I love how easy it is to sync external audio. This feature alone is worth every penny, plus like you said you can mix footage resolutions and framerates and Premiere just gets on with it.

[@lowlightstudios3464]

Devin you are my big inspiration. Thank´s for your tutorials.

[@JannikPitt]

I use it too for my videos and I have to say that Premiere Pro is just perfect - I love it! :D

[@user-zl1xw6nb1c]

Me too!

[@zuheb]

me three

[@JannikPitt]

techland Haha ;D

[@savusergiu7912]

Hello David , i like your "tutorials" because are very useful .I'm a young guy from Romania who loves filmmaking and everything related to the video production and I learned a lot from you and your videos . Now , in 2016 I started to create video content for different school competitions (short films and documentations) . So you helped me a lot , thank you and keep going .... !!

[@Mrmarcboltify]

DaVinci Resolve is probably the best editor you can get for free. It is fairly complicated but once you get the hang of it, it is fantastic.

[@TechnationXyz]

I was taught to edit (at school) with Final Cut Pro X and I now use Premiere Pro CC. Let me tell you, the way Premiere edits is soo much better than FCPX. I now want to master Avid.

[@EricNietofilms]

I'm editing with Premiere but I have read a lot of good things about the editor of davinci resolve, I'll try it, because it can be nice, most of all because it is free. If you are a profesional, they also have the "studio" version that gives you some more advantadges like noise reduction and more hardware profits, but the free version is really powerfull and most of all it is really good in color correction

[@KieranLehaneJ]

I really do like these videos Devin! Your videos from both channels have really pushed me to vlog, my first one turned out very well. I got ran over by a car and got it on camera. It's funny but hurt ahah. Great video once again mate!

[@KJayHD]

+Kieran Lehane Wow, seriously good content bro

[@Baseballbjj]

+Kieran Lehane Now that's how you get people to go and look at your channel. ;)

[@KieranLehaneJ]

What do you mean?

[@williambill2728]

I use both Sony Vegas and adobe premiere, the reason I think people like premiere more because it has a much more simple interface that is a lot easier to learn, it also does essentially the same things as Vegas, but I like Vegas more because that is what I learned how to edit on, there is no editing software that is the best, it's all preference. If you a beginner I suggest you try the free trials to see what you are comfortable with I have been doing freelance photography for 10 years and that's basically what I feel on editing software

[@ThePhliphip]

+william bill I have used both and now I am only working with Adobe Premiere CC. They do essentially the same but Adobes usability allows a way faster editing process and Sony Vegas Preview needs a lot more resources.

[@JordanRants]

Film school was so useless for me. I went into film school with more knowledge about Adobe Premiere and After Effects than my tutors did and so I left after the first month! Good video btw :)

This s similiar to my story, started with *Pinnacle studio* (didn't know it went out of business! :( ), and then about 8-9 years ago i got hooked to *Adobe Premiere* and am not switching from it! I LOVE it!! :D

[@travisdenny9106]

The best opening to any "What should I use" video.

[@NoobTube2013]

Love that you're doing these tutorial videos devin! Thanks!!!

[@gregberzinski]

Started off on Final Cut Pro 6 - definitely a good one to learn and entry industry-grade software. Now the majority of the industry has switched over to Premiere Pro, but it definitely made my transition into Premiere Pro that much easier. Plus, if you know BOTH Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, it'll make it that much easier to land a job whether freelance, or salaried.

[@BlakesGarage]

I love Adobe Premier CC !!!

[@FjantNIL64001]

Me 2, it's so awesome, and the connection to AE and audition is fantastic

[@blacknightstudios]

Loved the little history lesson on the software releases. I was in school around the same time and had a similar experience with switching between Final Cut and Premiere. I thought I was the only one that couldn't get Final Cut X to work for me!

[@Baseballbjj]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro CC and I love it. I also use Adobe After Effects.

[@adamrickman2461]

I love Adobe. I use it every day for work. Primarily I am a graphic designer but I've taken more video classes than most of my college classmates. I primarily use photoshop, illustrator, and indesign. But I use after effects, premiere pro, and audition. The one thing I never really heard you say was how well they all work together. I love how you can be working in premiere and decide to take something to after effects and right click and go straight into it. Oh I want something from these layers of illustrator in after effects. Boom drop it in. They just do so well together I work with two other people who are defaulted to do video. One uses final cut and the other uses avid. The one using avid isn't a designer or videographer by any means but he is technical. He has started talking about using premiere pro lately and I have recommended that he does.

[@alaschgari]

Editing tutorials? YES!!! Looking forward to it!

[@kirillvoloshin2065]

you forgot to mention that Adobe didn't pay to say that)

[@adrianfurlan9530]

Maybeeeee they paid (insert suspect eyes)

[@kirillvoloshin2065]

Adrian Furlan hmmmm

[@SoundMediaVibes]

+K V - Sounds like a commercial to me! :)

[@CarwynMonck]

Well Premere Pro is really good so mabey they didnt

[@MaleekLoyd97]

It depends on how proficient you are with whatever editing software you use. My friend uses final cut pro x and by watching him edit I noticed how much more you could do with premiere. But I also know professionals who use fcpx who make really quality stuff so it all depends.

[@EdEditz]

I always loved Adobe software. Premiere Pro CC2015 is amazing, especially with the new 'Morph Cut' transition they put in. That is a god-send for editors to cover up unwanted jump cuts in a conversation. I can't wait for the updates that are coming soon!

[@archirider3631]

Cannot wait for the editing tutorials. Always love learning more and you know if its from Devin it will be good. Hopefully up with the quality of Phlearn.

[@vijaymahar]

Glad you are back

[@ASTZDomidragon]

Resolve 12! It's free, it's big it has almost everything! I don't like Premiere cause of its handling and performance...

[@dodgethishemi]

Awesome video. I can't wait for some of the tutorials to come. I have been on the edge between FCP and Adobe for some time now. Think I am going to give Adobe a try especially since I miss Photoshop and Lightroom on my new Mac.

[@tonylouisvisionvideography3469]

I got the Adobe Premier pro CS 6 with after effects & creative cloud. I'm new to this but am going to dedicate myself to mastering using this software. I really appreciate your videos. What a great talent you are

[@SVInLikeFlynn]

I respect everything you preach about editing software but I'm guessing Adobe Premier is way more than any of your subscribers need. I've been a half ass vlogger since iMovie HD in 2006 and the bottom line is shooting video and putting it up! I'm still amazed at Neistat Brothers iPod video shot in 2003 and edited in the most basic iMovie at the time. Storytelling is everything. Or as they taught in photo class, lighting is everything.

[@ZaccoBrooks]

Personally; I have used Adobe Premiere Pro CC since the release of creative cloud! I have loved it so much!!! Although going straight from imovie it is a big jump and will take a couple of weeks to get used to, but once you have overcome that learning curve you will never go back! the possibilities are endless!!!

[@Easyendeavour]

Nice, I use sony Vegas pro 13 and it does everything I need it to do

[@NimithChanceson]

+Easy Endeavour I used to be like you. But since Vegas can't handle playback really well, I've switched to premiere

[@Easyendeavour]

Nimith Chanceson Yeah I've noticed that and if I import gopro 4k footage it doesn't cope very well.

[@stiffilms8154]

i use Sony Vegas pro 13 its so good! what you think about it Devin? when are you going to upload glide cam tutorial?

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I started with iMovie on iPhone to iMovie on the Mac. I tried the trial version of Final Cut Pro X which seems pretty great. I also tried Hitfilm not a lot but I like it. I don't think there is a perfect editing program because iMovie is quick and simple and your able to edit a lot quicker. But when you need to color grade and composite there is Hitfilm. :)

[@CalMusicCovers]

When I started using Premiere Pro I found it easy to learn and to use. After years of editing with Premiere Pro I think this is the best editing software and I definately recommend it to beginner editors :)

[@HannahLee01]

yes omg I'm so excited for those tutorials!! thank you so much already! :)

[@jameswills8061]

Devin could we see best tripod gear to buy and use? Would be awesome as I'm looking to purchase a new one and it would be great to have some help! :)

[@larrybothe8246]

Over the course of my career in media I've edited on Avid, FCP 2-7, FCP X, Premiere, and Premiere Pro. I have colleagues who have also used Vegas. Pinnacle and Moviemaker are more for simple, home use. For practical purposes Devin is right, PP is the best digital editing software for many filmmakers, even though I'm most familiar and experienced on Avid. I'm sure that Avid sti far exceeds PP when it comes to editing feature films and network TV shows. As difficult as learning Avid may be, it can be your ticket to higher editing jobs. That being said, I would still recommend PP. The per month cloud subscription price is reasonable and you're not locked into a long-term contract. Remember, editing software is just a tool to tell stories. Develop the editing skill regardless of platform or software!

[@TheNoobtuber27]

+Larry Bothe Avid's still the best!!! although for home use it's rather uncomfortable but nevertheless.... its THE shit

[@parooweu]

Premiere is super cool if you have the money, but It's worth mentioning that "industry standard" in color grading - DaVinci Resolve 12.5 has pretty much all editing tools (I mean everything related to editing that you can do in Premiere you can also do in Resolve) and is FREE. And you also get node-based grading, which is handy.

[@orangeyellowstones4807]

I bought Adobe Premiere CC a half a year ago and I have to say that's the best editing software ever.

[@jerrybacker1]

Can't wait for more videos about how you edit and what tricks you use in Adobe Premiere Pro. Please post more videos on this topic :) Thanks

[@pedrocardoso7732]

Great video as always Devin!

[@nelsonfibra6646]

The most Important feature for me is the compatibility inside the creative cloud. Premiere can read Photoshop files and so on

[@TommyStarssonfilm]

Personally I think video editing software is really about personal preferences. I've used several softwares for editing. I've tried adobe premier several times, its just not for me... Fcpx feels natural, (haven't had any problems, importing my video files) and has a great flow, no lag, compared to adobe premier, which just always seems to lag when scrolling left to right. I know there are ways to create proxy files, but it simply felt like a steeper curve.

[@TBrianOnline]

I've been using Vegas for years and I'm mighty satisfied with it, it's fast and it can do everything I need. It's cheap but yeah, if you do too complicated stuff it's inclined to crashing which is the only downside I could find with it.

[@wbrtill291]

i use adobe cc for years now and i love it

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

They actually came out with Pinnacle 19.5 recently so they're still in business. Although nobody is really using them, I used to as well but now using Adobe products.

[@Swiftstyle]

Great video Devin...But have you tried FCPX lately? The rendering and export time on files will make your head spin. I am a creative cloud guy as well and will admit the layout in FCPX does look a bit elementary but once I experienced the time difference, it was a no brainer. TIME IS MONEY!

[@LiveWrightWithMe]

+Swiftstyle I was gonna say the same thing bro but you stole the words out of my mouth! I actually prefer adobe but the workflow and render time is key for me as im a vlogger.

[@YisraelGrimes]

I'm with you guys. I love the adobes workflow with after effects and audition but fcpx is soooooo much faster to work in. I can work with 4K video and render it out almost instantly with fcpx. In premiere, just 1080 was a nightmare at times. If fcpx would play well with Ae and Au then there would be no question for me.

[@YisraelGrimes]

+Yisrael Grimes silly typos. iPad typing is hard.

[@hapyjac6713]

Howdy; I use and have always used Sony Media Software. First was Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 7.0 with DVD Architect Studio 4.0. Now I use Movie Studio 12.0 with Architect 5.0 and it seems to work fairly well. I have a Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K and have the camera set at 1080P for the video and burn them on DVDs for family and friends. Keep Flyin'...

[@willrho]

FCPx can also handle multiple formats "on the fly" without converting, .....etc.

[@visualwreck2759]

Try DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Video Editor + Colour Grading Software which is COMPLETLY FREE !! BETTER THAN any editing software right now....I use ADOBE PREMIERE CREATIVE CLOUD but for Colour grading I use DaVinci Resolve !! Well any working EDITOR is familiar with what I am saying

[@stefanvojvodic2758]

+VISUAL WRECK Also for editing and compositing HitFilm4Express is free and amazing

[@aaronchamberlain4698]

+VISUAL WRECK Truth, but it does have semi-high hardware requirements....

[@Snitzel123123]

I agree with you 100% I've tried them all and Premiere is by far the best

[@antontadek7919]

First time for me to comment on your Videos. buuut I am soooo excited for your Premiere Pro tutorials!! awesome!

[@iJosiLoren]

I stared on Windows movie make as a child learning to connect pictures and video to music. then I went to Sony editing softwares because they had free trials and each year you could try the updated software as well. then I had a film class and it was Mac based so we used final cut pro. right now I use imovie for basic KZbin videos. I love the multiple time lines on Sony.

[@ThePhliphip]

+iJosieLoren Try Premiere. It's absolutely amazing!

[@HiItsJonny]

Premiere is the BEST! I love how simple its layout is as well as being able to tinker with my audio right in the software. And if you have Audition, no worries on transferring the audio to that to edit. :)

[@ZequiHouseRD]

I'm all the way agree, I started with Sony Vegas wich I still use for simple stuff, but the playback, effects, compatibility with photoshop, audition, and after effects makes adobe the one super software to go, premiere doesn't have a user friendly interface, but once you learn it is awesome

[@TheUncontainedChastains]

Haha, I started out with Pinnacle Studio too and I am still using it. No they did not go out of business and they are currently on version 22. I am currently using Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate Edition. It is definitely a good affordable starter editing software, however I have known for years that Adobe Premiere is one of the best out there, if not the best. This video definitely helps with making my decision to switch to Adobe Premiere, because I have already run into some limitations with Pinnacle, but at this point I am not shooting and editing enough video to justify the cost right now for Premiere. I'm hoping that changes.

[@Tripbisagasa]

Thank you Devin ... you are awesome

[@nicokwan7003]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! NOW FINALLY I CAN EDIT MY VIDEOS FOR MY SCHOOL PROJECT!

[@ClimbingCaed]

Could you go through a quick run down of Adobe? I know how to edit, but I want to see what type of layout it is and how much different it is from Imovie etc. Thanks for the great and helpful tips!

[@brycedavis5265]

I go to film school yet I have learned more from you than I ever have there. Thanks Dev ;)

[@r3dfella]

+Bryce Davis Quit film school and just start making movies. You'll regret it if you don't!

[@BensWanderlust]

Can't wait for the tutorials, especially the different stages =)

[@kennethhuang4353]

thanks Devin for doing this

[@goommenter]

It took me roughly 6 months from 0 to advanced from Adobe premier so it is quite fast to learn but still learning out many tweeks here and there every week.

[@captianzanzey]

I can't wait for the tutorial videos in editing, I might be starting a job where I need to do a very small amount of video editing.

[@SILASJP]

I think there's no best editing software out there, the best editing software is the one you can work with the best, it's also depending on what you want to make

[@Martt6]

Can't wait for the edit tutorials!

[@jake5265]

I used to use Windows Movie Maker, also tried pinnacle but hated it. Then I got a mac so i could use Final Cut 7. I actually started using iMovie and then exporting the edit and just using FCP7 to colour correct and grade because I was still learning it. Used FCP7 7 professionally and loved it but it's become a bit obsolete. I now use Premier Pro CC 2015. I love it but there are still somethings it can't do that FCP7 could.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

I remember when FCP 7 was $1,000. We used it a lot in TV News, when I left news FCPX came out, my friends tell me that's when most pros bailed on FCP and went to Avid or Adobe. I told my wife I would own FPC7 one day - I never could afford it, now I edit everything on Adobe Premiere Pro CC! I love too, man how times have changed!! I remember Linear editing too - that's what I learned on (tape to tape). BTW Avid bought Pinnacle Studio, then sold it to Corel. It's still around. I do own FCPX too, it's easier for my kids to pick up than Adobe. It is still a very powerful software, it keys out a green screen really well. When my kids start editing with me professionally I'll move them to Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

[@samkleinsasser359]

dope man. looking forward to the tutorials. trying to learn as much as possible

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Yes! Tutorials on PP CC would be awesome!

[@RemoteTactical]

The Adobe suite is the standard for creatives. The four Devin listed are the core elements we use too :) Learned Premiere at The Art Institute

[@Trymie98]

Thank you for these. Really. You are helping me so much! I really appreciate it!

[@MatReynolds]

Fortunate enough to have full Creative Cloud software at work.... Love After Effects and Premiere Pro

[@wegger7stars]

Thanks for doing all these videos +Devingraham ! Are you going to be doing something on After Effects? Because I use Premiere now and I know it pretty well, but every time I try and use After Effects I run into issues - i.e. my computer freezes, heats up, etc... Any thoughts? (I am using a MacBook pro from 2012 with 16 GB Ram, 2.3 GHz, and Intel Core i7). Thanks again for all these great videos!

[@travisminneapolis]

Davinci Resolve Lite (Free for 1080p video) is a bit more complicated but also more powerful. Worth trying out for beginners.

[@chestnut250]

That is what I just downloaded and am about to try out. From what I've heard it is used by many professional studios and is free, as you stated if you don't intend to do 4k. I basically want something far better than what I made the mistake of buying (Cyberlink PowerDirector). PowerDirector is a joke and I can't stand it. Glitchy, crashy, a video can look great until you produce it and it suddenly gets jerky... just horrible software!

[@letzUploadit]

VEGAS PRO for life

[@MasterShikari]

+letzUploadit Cracked*

[@tha_oz]

HAHAAHA I LOVE YOUR PRANKS

[@breezzyproductions]

I can't wait to get into detail editing tutorial

[@agnieszkapajor8990]

In my opinion, Adobe PP works for professionals. For beginners or semi advanced filmmakers it might be expensive to run the subscription (since they don't use it too often). I agree with Devin, it's a great tool but for people who can use it not loose it. I'm curious about DaVinci editing software, heard good stuff about it.

[@Eric_DiRisio]

Devin, I wanna see uncompressed non KZbin footage of some of your shots, they must be awesome

[@PalmaPalmowa]

I hate Adobe as a company from day 1, but hell, you just convinced me to give them a 100th chance :D

[@sarahpowell7598]

I'm a beginner film maker I been using imovie and making little video with some friends but it's fun sometimes and I would like to make bigger videos like u do on KZbin one day your videos are amazing lol keep up the good work 😊

[@lampree]

I remember years ago when everybody (amateurs at least) were just saying Vegas Pro Vegas Pro Vegas Pro! I gave it a try but it looked so outdated and was pretty shit. Always been a fan of Premiere, couldn't agree with you more Devin. I feel FCPX has improved a lot though!

[@ethanlung]

I find that Adobe Premiere pro is no efficient and every time you want to play a clip it always has to render the red bar on the top, and until it's green it becomes playable. What are the main benefits toward Premiere and Final cut pro, because I think final cut is a lot faster in my opinion, however I really like lightroom and after effects. You should show us your color grading.

[@CharlieCreated]

Avid can get pretty annoying, it's really powerful and in depth but there are a lot of bugs. It's often so powerful and uses so much computing power that if you get on a roll and keep editing for more than like 6 hours it has the tendency to crash. Rendering also has to be done manually for the most part for any effects you add. But if you really want to use the "industry standard" program known as Avid, I'd highly recommend taking a class on it.

[@TheTalleys]

Pinnacle Studio is still very much in existence! I use Pinnacle Studio 18 to release my own videos weekly! The problem I have is that i'm currently looking for a job in the video production field and everyone wants me to be able to use Final Cut Pro and I hate Final Cut because it requires a mac computer..

[@thebarcodestv]

It would be great to show your actual setup so newbies like us can understand what you really need to get going if shit get real. Visualizing what you need down the line is VERY IMPORTANT. Hope you can show your actual setup [SSD's, monitors etc...]

[@brooksodell3949]

Hey just want you to know you are a boss for doing this. Tremendous help.

[@mikkepalvanen]

Pinnacle studio is still up and running and I reckon they're actually a part of the whole Avid enterprise...

[@MrAngelRipped]

i started final cut x and it was alright, but apple was not for me... so i switched over to an msi windows laptop and i am so happy i can edit 4k with out sacrificing my dogs food on a mac, i am glad i switched over to windows and learned to use adobe premier and i am learning after effects now, thank you bro, next video can you teach us something on premier pr0

[@sick_as_frick]

I agree! Adobe Premiere Pro CC is the best! (the whole Creative Suit is)

[@Orincaby]

I disagree! Adobe Premiere Pro CC is overpriced! (the whole Creative Suite is)

[@aaronchamberlain4698]

There's other alternatives.... Premiere CC is now $240 a year if you get it legally. Final Cut Pro while not as shiny is $300 and is permanent. Also if you don't have any money at all why not try Lightworks? It's been used on handfuls of Hollywood Films and even has a free version who's only limitation is that it only exports 720p. So why not use that until you are actually making money from your videos and then spring for better software?