Feb 24, 2017 - Video editing can be a very sophisticated task. Mac users are famous for their skills in this area. Two applications stand out for their excellence.
3D capabilities help Sony's consumer-grade video editing software to stand out, and the precise editing and solid rendering speed make this an excellent option for consumers. Other features include YouTube sharing, DVD and Blu-Ray compatibilities, and an excellent Picture in Picture preview. The downside?
The interface feels a little outdated, and definitely seems like a watered-down version of Sony's Pro software, as opposed to a product developed with the consumer's needs in mind. Price: $39.99. As the industry leader in video editing, Adobe Premiere Pro CC comes with a redesigned timeline and Paste Effects, which allows you to copy and paste the effects you need from one clip to another, making your editing faster and more efficient.
Other new features include new sync settings, the ability to browse through your projects to find and combine clips faster, closed captioning features and improved multicam editing. And as part of the Creative Cloud, it’s backed by the Adobe Creative Suite, integrated with and can be synced across multiple workstations. Price: $49.99 per month. Avid Media Composer's latest version comes with a wealth of new and improved features, such as accelerated high-res-to-HD workflows and automated media management to handle background media tasks while you focus on your creative vision. The $999 price tag is steep for amateurs, but worth it if you're looking for a professional-grade software.
As the editing software of choice for summer blockbusters like Star Trek and The Great Gatsby, Avid Media Composer 7 can handle any editing challenge with ease. See also: As with any software, it's best to consider which features you'll need before you make a purchase. Small business owners or designers who want to create videos for professional use will have very different needs than consumers editing their home videos. Be realistic about what you'll use, so you don't end up paying for software you don't need.
You'll also want to consider which video formats you'll be shooting in, and therefore what the software's formatting capabilities are. This is important, as not all raw footage will work with every program. Do your homework before clicking 'buy.' Finally, you'll want to pay attention to sharing capabilities. In the past, you only needed to worry about saving your videos to a DVD or a highly compressed video file, but the rise of and has resulted in new sharing options. If you're looking to share your videos to your social network, make sure that your software is capable of doing so.
Our picks for the best video editing software on the market are in the gallery above, from beginners' options such as to the creative powerhouse that is the. You'll find software for any level of expertise and interest. Don't see your favorite software here, or use one of these and love it? Share your recommendations in the comments section below.
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Final Cut Pro gives you professional editing tools; slide, roll, nudge and slip using keyboard shortcuts and get precise and accurate frames. You also get automatic color editing which reduces the amount of work you have to do. Use the multicam editing to work on various formats, frame rates and frame sizes. You can sync Multicam clips up to 64 angles. Create 3D titles with this video editor easily.
There are many simple animated 3D templates and cinematic templates with backgrounds to choose from. There are many other editing and special effects features that will give you professional quality videos. When done, share the video to the web, Apple TV, iPhone and many others. This video editing program was made for the professionals. It costs a whopping $299.99 but it is worth every cent!
This Mac video editing software is ideal for use by anyone who wants to make training videos, show keystrokes, record mouse movement and add notes and annotations to a video. Record the screen activity and edit the video to make it the best. You can add shapes, callouts, arrows and much others to clearly explain your point.
You can add your voice narration to the video or some music. You can even interact with the listeners by asking questions. Tutors, educators and anyone who would like to demonstrate something will find this tool very useful. The interface is arranged really nicely; the work area at the right, media, transitions, effects and animations at the left and a timeline of your videos at the bottom.
To start recording just press the red button and you can present this video with picture-in-picture window. You can also import audio and video files into the program. Edit videos easily with options like splitting and removing parts of the video. Drag and drop an edit to apply it. Special effects can be added to animate the images, text and icons and the resolution edited up to 4K.
Camtasia is sold at $199 one-off fee. Movies are now being shot in high resolution. Edit 4K movies fast and easy with this program. But 4K is not all you can edit.
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No matter what the aspect ratio and resolution of a video are, you can work on it on Avid. There are many editing options including trim, delete and use the high dynamic range to get more color aspects. All this and much more is done fast without affecting the performance of your Mac. Avid Media Composer is ideal for people who provide video editing services as a team. Teamwork is eased and you will deliver high quality results.
It will cost only $59 per monthly subscription. The editing capabilities that this software has make it the best Mac video editing app. Extract photos from a video, trim any unwanted scenes and make the video look sharp and professional with just a few clicks. Hazy landscapes will be cleared in a second and shakes reduced. With Smart Trim, faces are given the centerstage helping you make memorable movies and clips. As for the sound, you can add a song and it will be remixed to match the video length. Make the sound natural and crisp easily.
There are over 250 sound effects to choose from. As for the effects you can get they are quite many including adding sound bubbles, artwork and different cinematic styles. Create freeze frames with motion titles and add videos inside text for dramatic effects among others. To secure your copyright, you can add your signature watermarks, looks and so on to all videos you create.
When done, press a button and you will share on social media. The Adobe Premiere Elements is perfect for the leisure video editor as well as a professional who is just starting out. It has all the basic features and is very affordable costing only $59.99 for lifetime access. You can add music, effects and even titles to the movie clips you make. Add a cinematic feel to your videos with 10 filters to choose from, choose a style you want for the title and add soundtracks to the movie. You can also change the speed of play, add split screen effects and picture-in-picture features. When done, share your creation with friends via YouTube, Facebook and so on.
Who can use this? Anyone who would like to have fun with videos!
Students can do their video assignments without having to pay anything.