I Edited The Same Video on Every FREE Software

Summary

In this video, the creator tests 8 free video editing software alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro, comparing them based on features like keyframing, text animations, transitions, and overall user experience. Software tested includes Da Vinci Resolve, HitFilm Express, Filmora, Shotcut, Lightworks, iMovie, Adobe Express, and CapCut. The creator highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each tool, ultimately recommending Da Vinci Resolve for advanced users and CapCut for content creators. Despite Premiere Pro’s dominance, these free options offer surprisingly powerful features and flexibility, making them viable choices for different editing needs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Editing software can be expensive, with Adobe Premiere Pro costing £84 a year, leading users to seek free alternatives.
• 😀 There are many free alternatives to Premiere Pro, but they range in quality and functionality from good to bad.
• 😀 The video creator, who humorously claims to have invented editing, tests 8 different free editing programs to see how they compare to Premiere Pro.
• 😀 DaVinci Resolve is a powerful free alternative with robust features, but it requires some manual adjustments like keyframes and blur effects.
• 😀 Despite its strength, DaVinci Resolve can be tricky with its use of nodes for adjustments, which the creator dislikes.
• 😀 Filmora is a smooth and user-friendly software, but it lacks advanced features like adjustment layers and has limited transition customizations.
• 😀 HitFilm Express initially confuses the creator with misleading downloads, but once started, it offers unique features like particle effects.
• 😀 HitFilm Express is difficult to navigate at first, and keyframes are harder to use compared to other programs, but motion blur is a highlight.
• 😀 Shotcut is open-source and has simple keyframe functionality, but lacks adjustment layers and nesting, which limits its usability for complex edits.
• 😀 Lightworks is more of a traditional, film-editing software that feels clunky compared to other free programs and requires more time to achieve results.
• 😀 iMovie offers a great user experience with a simple interface, making it surprisingly pleasant for basic editing despite limited customization options.
• 😀 Adobe Express Video Editor, an online editor, provides quick editing for basic tasks but lacks depth and professional customization features.
• 😀 CapCut, sponsored previously by the creator, is an impressive free option for content creators, offering smooth keyframes and decent effects, but lacks customizable effects like background blur.
• 😀 The creator concludes that DaVinci Resolve is the best free editing software overall, though CapCut's desktop version is a strong runner-up for content creators.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the value of free editing software, but also reflects on the ease and features provided by paid tools like Adobe Premiere Pro.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video script?

The main purpose of the video is to test and compare eight different free alternatives to Premiere Pro in terms of their functionality for tasks like animations, transitions, keyframes, text, and audio design.

What free software is highlighted as a strong alternative to Premiere Pro?

DaVinci Resolve is highlighted as the most powerful free alternative, offering extensive features without needing the paid version.

What is the main challenge when using DaVinci Resolve, according to the video?

The main challenge in DaVinci Resolve is the use of nodes for applying effects, which can be difficult for users unfamiliar with the workflow.

Why is Filmora criticized in the video?

Filmora is criticized for being difficult to navigate compared to other software, and it lacks some important features like adjustment layers and advanced keyframe customization.

What feature of HitFilm Express did the creator find surprising?

HitFilm Express had some cool features, like particle simulations and motion blur, but the creator found it difficult to use, especially with keyframes, which took longer to learn and apply.

What software is labeled as the least user-friendly in the video?

Lightworks is labeled as the least user-friendly software, with the creator finding it frustrating and time-consuming to achieve the same results as with other programs.

How did the creator feel about editing in iMovie?

The creator was surprisingly impressed with iMovie, particularly its smooth user interface and easy-to-navigate features, which made it the most polished free editing software in terms of user experience.

What is the downside of Adobe Express Video Editor?

Adobe Express Video Editor is a web-based tool with limited functionality and feels like an over-simplified, corporate presentation tool, lacking the customization options found in desktop software.

How did CapCut perform in comparison to other software?

CapCut performed well with smooth keyframing and decent transitions, but it lacked the ability to keyframe effects like blur, which limited its flexibility. It’s noted as a solid tool for content creators but not for professional-level editing.

What does the creator recommend as the best free editing software?

The creator recommends DaVinci Resolve as the best free editing software, highlighting its robust features and functionality, particularly for editors who want a professional-level tool without the need for paid upgrades.