Hey, it's Justin Brown here from Primal Video.
If you're just getting started with video editing,
then there's a ton of options out there
when it comes to software.
In this video, we're going to run through the best free video
editing software available and my pick of the bunch.
As far as free video editing software's concerned,
the options available are just going ahead
in leaps and bounds.
Some of the free software available
these days totally beats out a lot
of the paid options that were available just a few years ago.
Now, for anyone considering options,
it can be pretty overwhelming to know where to start,
whether you're using the best software already,
and what the upgrade options are.
So after testing a heap of options in this video,
we're going to run through my recommendations
for free video editing software.
If you're interested in checking out
our recommendations for all editing software, so
both free and paid options, we have
a new video coming up soon.
And I'll throw a link up in the cards.
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OK, so let's get started.
So typically when you think of free video editing software,
the ones that come to mind is iMovie on Mac,
and Windows Movie Maker on Windows.
Now, iMovie on Mac is no longer free.
It's actually $15.
And Windows Movie Maker is no longer
supported for Windows 10.
You can still download it, and it does still work,
but it's not supported.
So looking beyond those, this is where
it gets pretty interesting.
There's now three really good options
when it comes to free video editing software that
work on both Mac and PC.
And they are DaVinci Resolve, Hit Film, and Lightworks.
Now, all three of these are actually
the light versions, or the cut down
versions, of the full professional suite.
But that doesn't mean that they're not
going to be any good for everyday video editing.
So all three of these packages are incredibly
good for editing video.
They're all quite comprehensive, and offer
a high degree of flexibility for new and intermediate editors.
DaVinci Resolve has a really intuitive and really well
laid out interface.
And its color correction capabilities are just insane.
Hit Film isn't just an editor, it's
also a special effects engine built
in as well for doing a lot of 3D stuff and special effects.
So to have that built in is really awesome.
Lightworks has, again, a really intuitive and really
user-friendly interface.
It is probably the most difficult to learn out
of the three, I feel.
But that's only because it's got a heap of features in there.
And, really, it runs across all platforms.
It does Mac, Windows, and Linux.
So for all you Linux users out there,
then this is one to definitely check out.
Now it's a tough call, but if I had to declare a winner,
my pick would be DaVinci Resolve.
I just feel that the color correction capabilities,
the way that it uses your GPU for renderings, that's
you video card, just the power and performance in behind it,
it's just insane.
One thing to note, though, if you
are going to be using DaVinci Resolve
and you're using consumer camera gear so the video files you're
creating aren't professional, then
you may need to convert them to a more professional format
so that DaVinci Resolve will let you edit them.
Hit Film and Lightworks won't have that issue.
They support a larger range of video files.
So as you can see, there's quite a few good options these days
for free video editing software.
One thing to remember, though, is that they're all
just tools to get the job done.
So have a play around with all of them,
and see which one is your favorite.
Which one works best for you.
Which one resonates most with you.
The one that's going to be easiest for you to work in
and to edit and to get your videos out quickly.
Now, it's also important to remember
that these are still free.
So you can't go expecting a full professional editing suite.
After a while, if you find yourself wanting more
from your software, or you're ready to take things
to the next level, then we've got
a video that'll help you decide your best upgrade
options for you, which is on screen now.
But starting with these recommendations,
you really can't go wrong.
If you're looking to improve the quality and the speed
of your video editing, then make sure you
grab our free guide running through the ultimate video
editing process.
There's a ton of tips in there to help you create
awesome quality videos faster.
And it's completely free.
Just hit the link on screen now to grab your copy.
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