Video Editing for Social Media (Youtube Channel, etc)

Jan 9th, 2022 12:31 am

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bestknightmare [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 10, 2006; 2800 posts; 1483 upvotes

Jan 9th, 2022 12:31 am

Video Editing for Social Media (Youtube Channel, etc)

have to do about 20-30 videos this year for school, maybe longer if it is successful. what are some good video editing software that are good cut editing along with building effects. Any youtuber or influencer would recommend?

I am using window, not mac os.

thanks in advance

Jan 10th, 2022 8:43 pm

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pulsar123: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2007; 1953 posts; 1297 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2022 8:43 pm

I've been using open source editor Kdenlive for years, for YouTube and family videos, it works well

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Jan 11th, 2022 8:48 am

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DustyPug: Deal Addict; Aug 1, 2010; 1550 posts; 1537 upvotes; Montreal

Jan 11th, 2022 8:48 am

If you want something advanced, try Davinci Resolve, the free version is full featured.

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Jan 11th, 2022 8:53 am

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jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1454 posts; 1278 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 11th, 2022 8:53 am

Yes, you can set up Davinci's interface to look like Premiere Pro, and you're probably going to end up using that someday if you actually stick with this.

Jan 13th, 2022 12:36 am

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L4cky: Deal Fanatic; Nov 18, 2008; 9260 posts; 2342 upvotes; Mont-Royal

Jan 13th, 2022 12:36 am

kangmlee wrote: ↑If you want something advanced, try Davinci Resolve, the free version is full featured.

jayoldschool wrote: ↑ Yes, you can set up Davinci's interface to look like Premiere Pro, and you're probably going to end up using that someday if you actually stick with this.

is it better than premiere pro?

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Jan 13th, 2022 9:21 am

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jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1454 posts; 1278 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 13th, 2022 9:21 am

L4cky wrote: ↑ is it better than premiere pro?

I'll say no, Premiere Pro is just about the industry standard now. But for free, Davinci is the choice.

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Jan 14th, 2022 11:06 am

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coolaw79: Member; May 31, 2017; 404 posts; 443 upvotes; GTA

Jan 14th, 2022 11:06 am

Filmora X will be my recommendation.

UI is quite user friendly and is good semi-advanced level software if you are new to video editing.

Jan 22nd, 2022 11:45 am

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itemsale2003: Deal Addict; Dec 6, 2008; 1544 posts; 924 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 22nd, 2022 11:45 am

Would i be able to screen record and then edit & merge as required. Or do I need a separate software for screen recording. The reason I ask is the windows screen recording takes a lot of disk space and you then need to deal with merging those mp4s

Jan 24th, 2022 1:46 pm

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pulsar123: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2007; 1953 posts; 1297 upvotes

Jan 24th, 2022 1:46 pm

My workflow (under Windows and Linux) is:

- Screen capture using OBS studio, and
- Edit using Kdenlive

Both programs are open source, and provide professional quality.

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