Why do I use 3 video editors?

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For my video editing, I use 3 editors depending on what I am wanting to do. I use to use just one which was CyberLink PowerDirector. I then switched to FXHome HitFilm Pro. But you can not beat Davinci Resolve if want full-on colour grading.

So my goto to editor now is HitFilm Pro as it has a built-in compositor and the effects from lasers and explosions and particle accelerator. I have been using it for about four years I started off with HitFilm Express which is completely free and then upgraded to the Pro version. HitFilm is way underrated to what it can actually do with its built-in tools and effects.

I then use Davinci Resolve and if I am getting serious about colour grading. Now HitFilm has some really good colour grading and colour correcting tools but nowhere as nice as Davinci Resolve. I use the free version not the studio version so I haven't paid any extra money towards this.

If I am after something pretty fast and pretty basic then I will go to PowerDirector. I can still get some pretty nice results but is lacking on some of the tools. It can do basic colour grading but is lacking in some the features the other two editors have. But I will say this and will always stand by this, if you are just vlogging and or starting out on YouTube etc or just editing home videos then I still highly recommend PowerDirector.




Editing CyberLink PowerDirector 16 Ultimate

PowerDirector has your standard timeline, media library and a preview window. If you are on dual screens, you can set your second video monitor to a full preview monitor which good. However, I am using PowerDirector less and less and using HitFilm more and more.
 

CyberLink PowerDirector
Pro's Con's
  • Cheap.
  • Easy to use.
  • Quick to learn.
  • Lacks many features the more advanced programs have.
  • Windows only.

 


Editing FxHome HitFilm Pro

FxHome HitFilm
Pro's Con's
  • Comparatively Cheap.
  • Has great built-in effects. From lasers and the particle generator, colour grading and so much more
  • There is a completely free lite version called Express.
  • Built-in compositor.
  • Windows / Mac.
  • Learning curve is pretty steep.
  • While has great compositor the editor lacks a few features and has a few quirks.
  • Lacking on the audio editing features.




DaVinci Resolve 14 (free)

DaVinci Resolve
Pro's Con's
  • Comparatively Cheap.
  • There is a completely free lite version.
  • Windows / Mac / Linux
  • Best colour grading and colour correcting.
  • Great Audio Support
  • Great work flow.
  • Learning curve is pretty steep.
  • Has a few quirks.
  • Requires a beefy system to run.

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