What video editor to use?

[hokilvo1]

I have an R7 and an R6ii (if that matters). I am interested in cropping, stabilizing and doing basic picture and sound editing for videos I capture on a PC. Does this sub have any recommended software for this?

If budget is needed, let’s say I’d like to keep it under $500 unless there is a Really good reason to pay more.

Thanks in advance!

[jrhoffman75]

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@hokilvo1 wrote:

I have an R7 and an R6ii (if that matters). I am interested in cropping, stabilizing and doing basic picture and sound editing for videos I capture on a PC. Does this sub have any recommended software for this?

If budget is needed, let’s say I’d like to keep it under $500 unless there is a Really good reason to pay more.

Thanks in advance!

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DaVinci Resolve has a free version of their editing software. It's powerful and there are many YouTube tutorials available.

[kvbarkley]

Have you tried ClipChamp? It ain't no iMovie (Of course, iMovie ain't iMovie anymore) but it can do a lot.

[AtticusLake]

I've just recently transitioned away from Premiere Pro -- I really like it, but the reliability is atrocious.

So now I'm using Davinci Resolve.  Resolve has a free version and a paid version.  The free version won't handle 10-bit video, so that would be really limiting for your cameras.

However the full version -- Davinci Resolve Studio -- is $235, and that's a one-off payment, so well within your budget.  I'd have to say I'm really happy with it so far.  It's a bit weird that it hides your project file from you, but you get used to it.  Other than that, no issues, except I find the dark user interface rather trying.

But you can always put your camera in 8-bit mode and try the free version, and if you like it, upgrade to Studio.