Do you have the necessary desktop editing software needed to edit your quality video? Whether you’re a beginner, advanced, or pro editor, using editing software that works for your skill level and the device will make the editing process a lot smoother. As you search for compatible editing software, pay close attention to the features they list and the type of videos you edit as the software may end up as not feasible to you. In this clip from our video content course, we offer our favorite recommendations along with their advantages and disadvantages for free and paid desktop editing software.
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Essential Smartphone Apps to Edit Any File
Editing on the go? Need to tweak something, but don’t have the appropriate app to edit or view the file? No need to feel limited and restrained to your laptop or desktop. Whether you need to edit files, images, audio, or videos, if you have the app version or substitute for the website or desktop software, you should edit the file. This article shows apps suitable for editing Microsoft Office files, PDFs, audio, images, and videos for Android and iOS devices. If you have built-in apps such as Photos for iOS and Google Photos for Android, it’s easy to use those apps for your editing tasks, but they may not provide all the tools you need. The article also lists the top options for each editing task, for those wanting a simple editing app or those that require more advanced options such as annotating, warping objects, and adding filters for videos. Some apps mentioned in the article are Microsoft Office mobile, Keynote, Google Docs/Drive for word files, Xodo for PDFs, WavePad Audio Editor for audio, Adobe Photoshop Fix for images, and Adobe Premiere Clip for videos. The article also explains which apps may not be available for Android or iOS and which apps are free or are not.
Credit: David Nield How to Edit Nearly Any File on Your Phone or Tablet
5 Best Laptops for Video Editing
Is your current laptop slowing down your editing time? Considering buying a new laptop to accommodate your editing software and video footage? It’s essential to select a laptop, catered to you, that can handle any post-production projects, whether you’re new to editing, are experienced, or need something on a budget. We’ve got the 5 best laptops ready, so you’re prepared for your next purchase!
Whether you are editing a feature-length film or a 30 second commercial, picking the right laptop for the job is crucial. Video editing, especially on more professional software, can be very taxing on a laptop. While this is a big decision, and can be stressful, we’re here to help you narrow it down to 5 great choices, so you can get into post-production as soon as possible.
1 - Dell Inspiron 14 5000
~$730 USD
CPU: 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-8265U Processor
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB
14 Inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080)
While on the lower end of editing laptops, the Dell Inspiron 14 5000 should not be underestimated. It’s low price is great for new video editors, and clocking in at under 4 pounds, it is easy to take on the road.
2 - HP Envy 13
~$830 USD
CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5-i7
RAM: 8GB - 16GB
Storage: 256GB- 512GB
15.4 Inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080)
At just under a thousand dollars, and weighing less than 3 pounds, the HP Envy 13 is great first laptop with a Full HD display. While it’s not going to be editing 4K video, it’s still great for beginners, and has up to a half terabyte of storage, letting you worry about editing without the fear of running out of room.
3 - MSI GS65 Stealth
~$1220 USD
CPU: Intel Core i7 Processor
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB
17.3 Inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080)
Originally intended as a gaming laptop, the MSI GS65 Stealth boasts a maximum 8 hour battery life with a Full HD Display. The Stealth is on the heavier side for laptops, clocking in at just under 5 pounds. While it was made as a gaming laptop, it’s Intel Core i7 Processor can easily get the job done editing 1080P footage.
4 - 15-Inch 2019 Macbook Pro
~$2230 USD
CPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 9750H (six cores) or 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 9980HK (eight cores)
RAM: 16GB-32GB
Storage: 256GB- 4TB
15.3 Inch Retina Display (2880 x 1800)
While certainly on the pricier side, Apple’s 15-Inch Macbook Pro is on the higher end of video-editing laptops. While it’s retina display is not quite 4K, it is able to edit 4K video. Clocking in at just over 4 pounds, it is great for editing on the go. Unfortunately, the Macbook Pro only has 2 USB-C ports, meaning other devices may need to be purchased for things such as SD cards.
5 - Acer ConceptD 7
~$2300 USD
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-9750H processor Hexa-core 2.60 GHz
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB
15.6 Ultra HD Display (3840 x 2160)
With a 4K display, the Acer ConceptD 7 is perfect for experienced editors often working with 4K video, especially those doing extensive color-grading. At just over 4 and a half pounds, it is on the heavier side, and like the Macbook Pro, has no SD port. But when it comes to 4K editing, the Acer ConceptD 7 is hard to beat.
6 Best Editing Softwares in 2019
Trouble with your current editing software? Want to know which editing software is needed for your videos? Various editing software offers many features that should benefit you and make your videos stand out! We’ve got a list of some of the best editing software to help make your editing software decision!
There are 3 stages of making a video: pre-production, production, and post-production. Post-production can easily make or break any video, and having a software to fit your video’s needs is essential. There are hundreds of great ones to choose from, and we’ve compiled a list of 6 to suit your needs in any circumstances.
#1 - iMovie. iMovie is one of the most well-known editing softwares for beginners. Coming free with all new Mac devices, it's a no-brainer as to why so many people use it as their software of choice. It also is available on the App Store for iOS devices. This software is best for people who have never gotten into editing, or only want a basic edit of their video production. Aside from the basics of cutting, transitions, and sound effects, iMovie does not have nearly the amount of bells and whistles of other editing softwares. It can also export directly to social media platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook.
#2 - Hitfilm Express. Also free to download, Hitfilm Express is one of the most advanced free editing software in 2019. Available on both Mac and Windows, Hitfilm Express caters to both newcomers and more advanced editors, offering many features, but also tutorials. This makes the learning curve less steep. On top of that, it offers over 500 video effects to make your production stand out. There are downsides, however. Many options, such as export options, are locked behind in-app purchases. These are not mandatory by any means, and Hitfilm Express is a great free software.
#3 - DaVinci Resolve 16. Free to download and is the industry’s #1 color grading and correction software. Black Magic has made an incredibly robust non-linear editing program that’s as good as Adobe Premiere, with the best color grading software attached - it’s optimal choice for advanced editors who can’t afford Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro X. Black Magic is also a reliable brand that produces their own camera line, which syncs well when using the software alongside their products. It requires training to understand and use so beginners may have a hard time picking it up at first, though once you get the hang of the software and learn how to color grade properly, you could transition easily into Premiere or FCP and have the knowledge of the industry-standard color grading software.
#4 - Adobe Premiere Elements. Moving on to the first paid software, Elements is available on Mac and Windows for the price tag of $60 USD. Elements offers guided edits to beginners, making it very user friendly. It also offers many interesting features such as Quick Edit mode and Sceneline. Unfortunately, the software still does not offer some options as others, and suffers from relatively slow render and export times, but is still a great option for users of nearly all levels.
#5 - Final Cut Pro X. Available on Mac for $300 USD, Final Cut Pro X offers an extremely clean, powerful software. While it is targeted for more experienced editors, Final Cut’s organized interface allows beginners and veterans alike to produce professional content on the platform. Final Cut offers many animations in the software, and generally renders and exports faster than contemporary software. Unfortunately, at a $300 price tag, it is one of the most expensive software on the market. Final Cut’s file management system can also be tedious at times. It also has no manual save feature and occasionally crashes, leaving the possibility of losing progress. These crashes are few and far between, however, and Final Cut Pro X offers one of the cleanest, most efficient editing software in 2019.
#6 - Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry standard in film production. Available on both Mac and Window, Premiere Pro has a monthly subscription price tag of $21 USD. It offers extensive options, making it potentially more versatile than any other software. With incredibly professional color grading, video effects, etc., it is no surprise to why Premiere Pro is used by industry professionals. Unfortunately, the software has a fairly steep learning curve, with the interface being less intuitive than contemporaries like Final Cut Pro. On top of that, similar to Premiere Elements, Premiere Pro suffers from slower render and export times. Despite that, this is a must-have for editing experts and enthusiasts, and will not disappoint.