Video editing software recommendations

[enasrollahi]

Hello,

I am having trouble editing my R6 videos and I am wondering if you could suggest any suitable software for video editing?

Thanks!

[rs-eos]

What operating system does your computer use?

For all my video editing on macOS, I use Final Cut Pro.

What types of editing do you need to perform? Basic edits only such as combining clips and adding transitions? Or all kinds of video editing  workflows to include color correction, audio adjustments, compositing, etc?

[enasrollahi]

Hello Ricky,

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my message.

I am currently using Windows 11 and I would like to perform some basic editing tasks.

Thank you for your guidance!

Esmaeil

[jrhoffman75]

Found this:

How to use the FREE Windows 11 Video Editor - Beginners Tutorial - Bing video

[Peter]

Davinci resolve is popular.

[shadowsports]

@enasrollahi,

The guys have provided excellent options.

Windows free video editor, + ClipChamp (basic)

Adobe Premiere (Advanced)

Davinci Resolve (Advanced)

Final Cut Pro - (MAC) (Advanced)

[JovanHampton]

Hey there, I'm new here and wanted to share my 2 cents. Editing R6 videos can be a pain, but don't worry, I've got some recommendations for you. Have you tried Adobe Premiere Pro? It's a bit pricey but definitely worth it if you're serious about editing. If you're on a budget, DaVinci Resolve is a great free option. And if you're just starting out, HitFilm Express has a lot of features for a beginner-friendly price (aka free). Also, if you're interested in becoming a video editor yourself, check out these video editor interview questions: https://vidpros.com/video-editor-interview-questions/. They're super helpful if you're trying to land a job in the industry. Good luck with your editing!

[RosarioBarr]

I usually use Capcut to edit my videos, it is quite easy to use and professional application.

[stevet1]

I realize that this thread is two years old, but I use Minitool MovieMaker. It's free and pretty easy to use.

Steve Thomas

[Shadowing]

What specific issues are you running into? R6 files can be pretty demanding depending on your computer specs.

DaVinci Resolve is probably your best starting point - handles Canon's color science well and won't cost you anything. If your machine is struggling with the 4K files, create proxy media first or you'll be waiting forever for playbacks.

Premiere Pro works great too but the subscription adds up. Final Cut if you're on Mac.

The R6 shoots in some pretty hefty codecs so make sure whatever software you choose can actually handle them smoothly. Nothing worse than choppy timeline playback when you're trying to edit.

I shoot with Canon gear myself and honestly got tired of dealing with transcoding and proxy workflows. Started sending my R6 footage to Your Video Editor instead - they handle all the technical stuff and know how to get the most out of Canon's files. Way less headache than troubleshooting codec issues.

But if you want to edit yourself, try DaVinci first. Lots of Canon-specific tutorials on YouTube to get you started.