I’d love to know what everyone here is using to edit their photos or videos. I’ve heard a lot about Adobe Premiere and Final Cut… but wondering if there are other good choices. I’m thinking about getting the new MacBook Pro and wondering if it’s worth it to buy Final Cut along with it. Any thoughts?
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I use DaVinci Resolve mostly. Final Cut is decent too but didn’t use it much. Resolve has a really good free version, and you can pay once for the full version if you decide to upgrade. No monthly fees, which is great. Plus, Final Cut has a 90-day free trial, so you can try both before you decide.
Personally, I like DaVinci Resolve. It’s great for color grading and has everything you’d need in one place. It’s also cross-platform, so you can use it on more than just Mac. The free version is really solid, too. Final Cut is good, but Resolve gives way more control, especially with colors and effects.
Haven’t tried Final Cut, but I have a Lightroom subscription for photos. Adobe can take you far, but the costs add up with the subscription. Final Cut is a one-time buy, so that’s a plus.
I use Final Cut, and it’s worth the one-time payment for a lifetime of editing.
Raven said:
I use Final Cut, and it’s worth the one-time payment for a lifetime of editing.
Do you use it for photos too, or is it mainly for videos?
Raven said:
I use Final Cut, and it’s worth the one-time payment for a lifetime of editing.
Do you use it for photos too, or is it mainly for videos?
Mostly for video editing.
Raven said:
I use Final Cut, and it’s worth the one-time payment for a lifetime of editing.
Do you use it for photos too, or is it mainly for videos?
It’s just for video, but you can add photos into your projects. It has some nice effects like the Ken Burns effect. It’s similar to DaVinci Resolve, which has a free version, but I find Final Cut easier to use.
If you’re not making pro movies or TV, you might want to look into options besides Final Cut and Premiere.
For beginners, getting into editing might feel frustrating, so try out simpler tools first if that’s you.
@Maverick
Haha, don’t worry, I don’t have a short temper! Part of why I’m considering those two is because they have a lot of tutorials online, which makes it easier to learn.
Tate said:
@Maverick
Haha, don’t worry, I don’t have a short temper! Part of why I’m considering those two is because they have a lot of tutorials online, which makes it easier to learn.
Good point! Those programs have lots of tutorials, which helps a lot. I’ve gotten frustrated with lesser-known programs that have no guides at all.
All about DaVinci Resolve here! You get most of the features for free, and if you want more, it’s a one-time $300 for the Studio version. It includes everything you need—FX, audio, great color grading (it’s why movies use it). It even has an amazing sound editor. It’s all in one app, so no need to jump between different programs.
Filmora is my first choice, Capcut is my second.
I use Premiere Pro because I already pay for the Adobe Creative Suite. It’s easy to learn, especially with all the tutorials out there.
If you’re getting a MacBook, I’d say go for Final Cut. Adobe is good too, but you own Final Cut outright.
Sidney said:
If you’re getting a MacBook, I’d say go for Final Cut. Adobe is good too, but you own Final Cut outright.
Yeah, that’s kind of the way I’m leaning. Just wanted to get some input from others.
You’ll get iMovie with your Mac. Maybe give it a try before you buy anything.
Ari said:
You’ll get iMovie with your Mac. Maybe give it a try before you buy anything.
iMovie’s pretty basic. Capcut is beginner-friendly but has way more features. DaVinci is on a different level, but the learning curve is a lot steeper.
Filmora is what I use for video editing.