Premiere Pro vs AVID Media Composer vs DaVinci vs Final Cut Pro X BATTLE ROYALE | On The Timeline

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This section introduces the topic of comparing different video editing programs and sets the stage for the battle royale between Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro 10.

Editing Programs Comparison

• Importing Files:

• All programs allow editing of raw H264 footage.

• Avid and Final Cut work better when transcoding to DNx or ProRes.

• Final Cut creates duplicates of footage in its library when importing.

• Project Management:

• Final Cut uses libraries and events instead of bins like other programs.

• List view in Final Cut can be challenging with longer clips.

• Premiere and DaVinci allow easy organization with bins inside bins.

• Syncing Footage:

• Multicam is used to sync footage across all programs.

• Premiere uses auto audio sync, while DaVinci handles it similarly but with erratic results.

• Avid syncs based on claps, sometimes resulting in multiple stacked clips synced to a clap.

• Final Cut takes longer but provides accurate syncing results.

• Shortcuts and Presets:

• Changing shortcuts to familiar ones is possible in all programs.

• Davinci's preset for Premiere shortcuts may not be ideal.

• Editing Process:

• Multicam editing works well in all programs, allowing previewing and switching between angles easily.

(Premiere allows switching angles even when playback is paused.)

• Magnetic Timeline:

• The magnetic timeline feature in Final Cut requires some adjustment but becomes manageable after a few days.

• Program Suitability:

• Avid is designed for long-form TV and film production with different departments using their own software. It may not be ideal for YouTube content creation.

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Editing Software Comparison

In this section, the speaker compares different editing software programs and their features.

Default Property Inspectors and Keyframes

• DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut have similar default property inspectors with options like crop, position, rotation, and opacity.

• Premiere Pro makes graphic animation using keyframes the easiest.

• Avid also uses keyframes but with a bit more difficulty in accessing them through submenus or the inspector.

• Dynamic linking from Premiere Pro to After Effects is a great feature for motion graphics.

• Text animation in Premiere Pro and Avid is similar, while in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut, you need to drag in templates with pre-applied animations.

Color Correction

• DaVinci Resolve excels in color correction as it was originally made for color grading.

• Lumetri in Premiere Pro offers good control over basic color correction sliders.

• Final Cut comes third in terms of color correction capabilities.

• The speaker couldn't get Avid's color workspace to work properly.

Audio Editing

• Audio editing is easier when working with tracks rather than individual clips.

• Final Cut lacks the ability to apply effects to entire audio lanes even when sorted by lanes.

• Avid has an advantage here as it uses the same default audio plugins as Pro Tools.

• Davinci Resolve's Fairlight audio editing window doesn't allow direct editing without going back to the edit tab.

• Davinci Resolve also struggles with mono clips, requiring additional steps to fix channel issues.

Audio Plugins

• Premiere Pro has powerful audio plugins but could use improvement on EQ plugins. The speaker prefers external plugins like FabFilter and iZotope RX7 for EQ and noise reduction respectively.

Exporting Videos

• Avid had issues exporting videos for the speaker, leading to crashes during export. They had to remove effects from every clip and export in separate layers using Premiere Pro.

• No noticeable speed improvement was observed in Final Cut during exporting.

Cost

• DaVinci Resolve offers a free version and a studio license for $299 with free updates forever.

• Final Cut, Premiere Pro, and Avid are subscription-based. Avid costs $24 per month, while Premiere Pro is around the same price. Adobe Creative Cloud offers access to all their programs for $60 per month, including portfolio design tools.

The Importance of Exporting

This section highlights the importance of exporting videos properly.

• Avid had issues with exporting videos for the speaker, leading to crashes during export.

• The speaker had to remove effects from every clip and export in separate layers using Premiere Pro to overcome the issue.

• No significant speed improvement was observed in Final Cut during exporting.

Cost Comparison

This section compares the cost of different editing software programs.

• DaVinci Resolve offers a free version and a studio license for $299 with free updates forever.

• Final Cut, Premiere Pro, and Avid are subscription-based. Avid costs $24 per month, while Premiere Pro is around the same price. Adobe Creative Cloud offers access to all their programs for $60 per month, including portfolio design tools.

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The speaker discusses their experience with different video editing software and shares their thoughts on Avid and Premiere.

Avid vs. Premiere

• Avid has a 30-day free trial, while the speaker already owns a studio license for DaVinci.

• Premiere also offers a 30-day trial, but the speaker already owns it.

• No clear winner between Avid and Premiere, but the speaker personally prefers Premiere.

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The speaker explains that while Avid has many functionalities beyond what they used it for, it is not suitable for YouTube. They recommend using Avid if you want to be an editor in Hollywood, but for YouTube, learn Premiere instead.

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The speaker states that they will stick with Premiere as their preferred video editing software. However, they ask the audience which software they should use if Premiere were to stop working or disappear.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of not quitting editing just because one doesn't understand a particular program. They encourage users to try other software options if needed.

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The speaker suggests that if viewers would like an in-depth look at each program individually, they can request it in the comments section. Additionally, they ask viewers to like and subscribe to their channel for more content.

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The speaker concludes by reminding viewers to stay inside and make their own movies until next time.

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