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BEST VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
CYBERLINK POWERDIRECTOR
$129.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
Among consumer-level video editing software, PowerDirector is nearly always the first out
with new technology support. That often translates to offering pro-level features in a
consumer-priced package. CyberLink continues adding to the program’s strong support for
360 VR, picture-in-picture, color grading, chroma keying, motion tracking, and multicam
chops. New are a vector shape designer, motion graphic titles, dual preview windows,
customizable track order, and nested video projects.85
BEST AUDIO EDITING SOFTWARE
APPLE LOGIC PRO X (FOR MAC)
$199.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Lllll
For a fraction of the price of other pro digital audio workstation programs, Logic Pro X brings a
wealth of instruments, effects, and support for up to 1,000 stereo audio tracks. You get 2,900
instrument and effect patches, including 1,000 sampled instruments, plus 10,000 loops.
Despite all that power, Logic Pro remains one of the most intuitive apps in the space, with
GarageBand-like visuals and controls.86
BEST VIDEO STREAMING SERVICE (ON-DEMAND)
NETFLIX
$8.99 PER MONTH EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
Netflix offers some of the best original shows of any on-demand video streaming service,
including Bojack Horseman, Black Mirror, Russian Doll, Stranger Things, and The Crown.
Additionally, Netflix produces highly regarded original films such as Roma and El Camino: A
Breaking Bad Movie. Aside from its originals, Netflix still has the streaming rights to some of
the most popular shows and movies, too, at least for now. Offline downloads on mobile and
streamlined interfaces round out the service’s top features.87
BEST VIDEO STREAMING SERVICE (LIVE TV)
YouTube TV
49.99 PER MONTH EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
If you want to get rid of your cable bill but still want to watch live TV, YouTube TV is an
excellent option. As a result of its expansive lineup across the news, sports, and
entertainment genres, YouTube TV does not suffer from any notable coverage gaps, thus
giving it wide appeal. We like its unlimited DVR storage limit, clean interfaces, and that many
of its channels support 1080p streams (most other live TV services top out at 720p). Be
aware that as with any live TV service, you will see ads on YouTube TV.88
BEST MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE
SPOTIFY
$9.99 PER MONTH EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
Spotify remains an excellent streaming music service for good reason. It doesn’t matter if you