What’s the best video editor for beginners?

General Drone Discussion
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Hey everyone, I’m new to video editing and looking for a simple video editor to start with. Any suggestions?

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Try DaVinci Resolve. There’s a free version, and it’s more than enough for most video editing. The paid version is what many Hollywood studios use to edit and color grade their films.

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Hollis said:
Try DaVinci Resolve. There’s a free version, and it’s more than enough for most video editing. The paid version is what many Hollywood studios use to edit and color grade their films.

I’ll second DaVinci Resolve. I’ve never edited videos before, but after watching a couple of tutorials, I was able to navigate the software. My videos still aren’t great, but that’s not the program’s fault!

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@Jaden
Good to know, thanks!

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Hollis said:
Try DaVinci Resolve. There’s a free version, and it’s more than enough for most video editing. The paid version is what many Hollywood studios use to edit and color grade their films.

I agree, DaVinci is powerful, but I wouldn’t say it’s beginner-friendly.

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Hollis said:
Try DaVinci Resolve. There’s a free version, and it’s more than enough for most video editing. The paid version is what many Hollywood studios use to edit and color grade their films.

Count me in for DaVinci Resolve too. Watch a few YouTube tutorials and you’ll be up and running. You’ve got this!

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@Ty
Just stick to the basic ‘edit’ and ‘export’ tabs. There are tons of tutorials on YouTube. It’s actually straightforward once you get the hang of it.

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DaVinci Resolve is fantastic, and it’s free!

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DaVinci is good. If you ever upgrade to the paid version, it’s a one-time purchase of $300, not a subscription.

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Honestly, CapCut is a better choice for beginners. Resolve is great but it’s a pro tool with a learning curve. Many people recommending it are already experienced with other editors like Premiere. For starting out, CapCut will be much easier to use.

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@Valentine
As someone who uses Premiere, I agree! CapCut is perfect for beginners and great for quick edits. It doesn’t overwhelm you with complicated tools.

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@Valentine
Totally agree! Also, check out DJI’s LightCut. It’s another easy-to-use option, especially for phone edits.

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Another vote for DaVinci Resolve. The free version is all you need.

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I’ve been using Wondershare Filmora, but I’m thinking about switching to DaVinci Resolve after reading all these replies.

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Vale said:
I’ve been using Wondershare Filmora, but I’m thinking about switching to DaVinci Resolve after reading all these replies.

Same here! Does DaVinci have built-in music and title templates like Filmora?

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Vale said:
I’ve been using Wondershare Filmora, but I’m thinking about switching to DaVinci Resolve after reading all these replies.

Filmora used to have a huge watermark on the free version. I’m surprised it’s still around, especially since Resolve offers so much for free!

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CapCut is pretty powerful and definitely beginner-friendly.

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If you’re using Apple devices, give Final Cut Pro a try. It’s a bigger investment, but worth it!

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I agree that DaVinci Resolve is an excellent editor, but it’s not super easy for beginners. It has a steep learning curve.

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Shotcut is a good option. It’s easy to use and free.