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The
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Video Editing Software
Buyer’s GuideThe
Best
Video
Editing
Software
Best Enthusiast Editing Software
Adobe Premiere Rush CC
Premiere Rush is Adobe’s fi rst all-
in-one, cross-device video editing
app. The app allows you to work on
your projects across multiple devices
without sacrifi cing features or per-
formance. That means, if you start a
Rush project on your desktop, you can
switch over to your iPhone or other
iOS device — Android support coming
soon — and continue to edit the same
exact project with the same exact
tools. Plus, Rush automatically syncs
all of your projects and edits to the
cloud, making for seamless transitions
between devices.
In the program, you can edit us-
ing customizable motion graphics
templates, color correction controls
and fi lters and Adobe Sensei-powered
Auto-Ducking — each powered by
the same engines that are behind Pre-
miere Pro, After Effects and Audition.
Rush integrates capture, intuitive
editing, simplifi ed color, audio and
motion graphics and publishing to
social media like YouTube, Facebook
and Instagram. Adobe Premiere Rush
is included in the the Adobe Creative
Cloud, or you can get Rush by itself
for $9.99 per month.Best Professional Editing Software
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 15
If you need more from your editing
application but aren’t ready to shell
out the cash for a top-tier editing suite,
Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve 15 is a
great option. Resolve is a robust, free
editing platform that also includes
industry-leading color correction
tools, as well as impressive audio edit-
ing and visual effects toolsets with the
integration of Fairlight and Fusion.You can’t get into the flow of the edit if your
tools are holding you back. That’s why it’s
crucial to choose the right editing software.
I
n the late 1980s and early 1990s,
the idea of a graphical editing sys-
tem was just a futuristic dream for
many video professionals. While most
struggled through linear edits, rumors
swirled of these powerful systems in
the works, hidden behind the walls of
Industrial Light and Magic, Skywalker
Ranch and other Hollywood post-
production houses. Fast forward to
2019, and the landscape of software
available to videographers is im-
mense. Gone are the days of cutting
fi lm strips, tape decks and linear edit-
ing. Today, video editing is a digital,
non-linear process and an incredibly
important part of video production.
In this article, we’ll go over the
criteria you’ll need to consider when
shopping for new video editing soft-
ware, including your skill level, work-
fl ow and budget. But fi rst, let’s take
a look at our favorite video editing
software for editors at every level.Best Beginner Editing Software
Apple iMovie
iMovie is a fun and engaging experience
that succeeds at appealing to novice ed-
itors in its simplicity. Advanced editors
may fi nd it limiting, but iMovie clearly
isn’t designed for the advanced user. In
addition to support for 4K video editing,
the latest version of iMovie also offers
tools for creating animated titles, adding
color fi lters to your video and creating
special effects like split-screen effects
and even green-screen compositing.
With an intuitive interface, easy export
and sharing and a companion iOS app,
Apple iMovie provides a useful outlet
for burgeoning video producers who
want to create content without much
investment up-front. The software is
free for Mac users.383 B01 Editing Software BG.indd 17 2/19/19 2:42 PM