Premiere Pro Film Editing
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Hesitant to throw down $50 a month to pay for an Adobe membership? Here are all the NLE alternatives that you have available to you — both free and paid.
While Adobe may be the top choice of NLE for most indie filmmakers, DIY production houses, and beginners (and even the choice for large scale productions such as Gone Girl), the steep $50 per month subscription charge is enough to drive some people away from the highly-rated editing suite.
There are a plethora of choices out there that are either free to use or require an up-front cost. Tons of creators are turning to these alternatives when looking for their preferred NLE. So, today we’re going to dive into all the choices you have on the market — their pros, cons, and price — so you can decide for yourself if you want to make the switch.
Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing software for social sharing, TV, and film. Creative tools, integration with other apps and services, and the power of Adobe Sensei help you craft footage into polished films and videos. And with the Premiere Rush app, you can create and edit new projects from any device.
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DaVinci Resolve 16
I’m starting off with DaVinci Resolve because this is my absolute first choice for a free, incredibly powerful, and intuitive NLE. There’s a big shift going on in the indie circuit when it comes to Resolve. We’ve seen a huge uptick in creators switching over to Resolve due to its availability and reliability.
One of DaVinci’s biggest draws is its color correction and grading platform. It’s by far the top choice for professional color graders for correcting and grading footage. The software also beats out Adobe’s Lumetri Color by a long shot.
With recent updates, it’s upgraded both Fairlight and Fusion VFX — their audio and VFX tabs within the program. Their edit page isn’t too shabby either. It’s a full stop edit suite that can get down and dirty with a complicated timeline. It’s also a one stop shop for a professional edit, and has most (and in some cases, more) features than all of the Adobe suite programs combined.
If you want to learn more about DaVinci Resolve and get to learning it, download the program for free and follow along with our multiple tutorials by Lewis McGregor to get yourself acquainted.
Pros:
- Incredible industry-standard color correction and grading software within the program
- Gives you all the tools you need to make a professional edit in one program
- No monthly subscription or upfront cost
Cons:
- Steep learning curve, and sometimes hard to understand UX
- VFX program does not match up to After Effects
Price: Free
Avid Media Composer
Ahh, Avid — the one NLE that editors love to hate. I trained in Avid in college, and as much as I hated slogging through the textbook and the antiquated features of the program, I grew to love it in a weird way. It’s incredible at handling feature-length projects, and the organization tools inside of the program are hard to match. It won’t blink at high resolution video, or shy away from a monster timeline. It’s the workhorse of all of the NLEs out there.
It’s still the overwhelming choice of NLE for most Hollywood-level productions due to its enterprise and project-sharing abilities. And, I will say, after the upgrades in the recent update it looks a lot friendlier and modern compared to the blocky grey blob it used to be. If you are serious about becoming an editor for a post house or grinding your way to entering the ACE guild, Avid is the right choice.
Pros:
- The choice of NLE for major productions and union editors
- incredibly powerful software that can handle feature-length projects
- New, updated UX that is cleaner and easier to understand
Cons:
- Incredibly difficult learning curve (seriously, you might have to buy a textbook)
- Not as user-friendly as the other NLEs
Price: $23.99 Monthly Subscription
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is historically Premiere’s top competitor in the indie NLE market. I was brought up in the editing world during the heated battle between Final Cut and Premiere users. It was a gruesome battle between editors — I even almost got fired from a gig early in my career for arguing with my boss about using Final Cut over Premiere. Even though I may be committing a cardinal sin amongst Premiere users for suggesting Final Cut over Premiere, I’m going to write this with as little bias as possible.
Final Cut is a solid, simple editing platform. It may be joked about as being “iMovie Plus,” but it’s actually got some serious horsepower behind its simple, friendly exterior. One of my favorite parts about Final Cut is its ability to take complicated editing tasks and condensing them into an incredibly easy to use, drag and drop effect. I started doing a few projects within the program this past year, and there were times that I was able to use effects that took me thirty seconds which would have taken me five minutes in Premiere to execute.
They’ve really put the work in to make it a professional-level NLE, and it’s motion and audio editing platforms within the program are easy to use and incredibly clean. One of the main problems I have with Final Cut though is its organization flow. The project and clip window is a mess to me, and hard to organize. But, for a small project, it’s by far the fastest way to get a clean edit.
Pros:
- Easy to learn and pick up for beginners
- Incredibly clean and intuitive UX
- Great for getting out a project fast
Cons:
- Only available on Mac
- Untidy organization for scanning through clips and for large scale projects
Price: $299.99
HitFilm
HitFilm Express is probably the closest program to Premiere that you are going to find. It’s simple, extremely intuitive, and best of all, it’s FREE.
HitFilm Express is the go-to choice for a lot of editors that like the simplicity of Premiere, but don’t want to pay the monthly tithe to Adobe. It’s got some serious punching power for a free program, and it’s also pretty great for a simple edit. It may not be at the level as the other programs on here, but it’s one of my first recommendations for an editor just getting into the game who doesn’t want to drop a bunch of money on an editing program, or doesn’t have the time to get acquainted with Resolve.
HitFilm also offers their pro version for $299, which offers a plethora of extra effects and programs. If you want to learn more about HitFilm, they have an extremely active YouTube channel with tutorials and walkthroughs of their program.
Pros:
- Free to use, fun editing program perfect for beginner editors
- Ability to do some really interesting and professional looking effects with guided walkthroughs from FXHome
Cons:
- Not as professional-grade as the other programs, not very applicable to corporate or post-house level editing
- Pro version costs as much as some other high-caliber editing programs
Price: Free for Express / Pro version – $299
Vegas Pro 17
Vegas has always been the scrappy little brother in the fight for the top NLE. It’s never really taken a chunk out of the market share, but it is still loved and adored by its hardcore fans and users. What I’ve found with NLEs is that you usually stick with the one that you learned on. For most folks who were editing Call of Duty screen captures for Youtube in the early 2010s, Vegas was the editor of choice.
Now Vegas is a fully fledged NLE with all of the features that you would need. But, to be honest, even with their new update it still looks like it’s stuck in 2015. The UX is clunky, and the design of the program looks a bit outdated. Still, it’s used around the world as a go-to editor. The price point is pretty steep for a smaller program (especially when you have Resolve available for free), but it’s still a solid option when shopping around for your new program.
Pros:
- Great program for legacy Vegas users
- Intuitive color grading programs
Cons:
- Clunky, outdated UX
- Not as feature-heavy as the other NLEs in its category
- Steep price point
Price: $399 for Basic Edit Package, $599 for Pro
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Learn how to edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro with these easy-to-follow Premiere Pro video editing tutorials.
What you’ll learn
- Edit an entire video from beginning to end, using professional and efficient techniques.
- By the end of the course, you’ll have edited your own short documentary using either the supplied footage (video clips, photos, graphics, music, etc.), or your own footage!
- Start a project with the right settings for any type of video, from any camera.
- Export and save your videos for HD playback.
- Edit your videos, and make them more dynamic with cutaway footage and photos.
- Design clean and professional titles for you videos.
- Add motion to your titles, photos, and videos… making them more visually interesting.
- Color correct your video to fix issues with white balance and exposure.
- Add a feeling to your video with color grading.
- Apply visual effects such as stabilizing shaky video, removing grain, and making video more cinematic with overlays.
- Edit green screen footage and, add backgrounds that actually look good.
Requirements
- Students should have Adobe Premiere Pro installed on their computers to follow along. There are A LOT OF PRACTICE EXERCISES throughout this course with downloadable practice clips. We want you to follow along.
- We teach this course using the Adobe Premiere Pro CC (creative cloud) versions, so it would be best if you’re using CC. But you can still learn using CS6, CS5, CS4, or even CS3!
Description
Start editing your video professionally with Adobe Premiere Pro CC!
THIS COURSE IS NEW AND IMPROVED FROM THE BEST-SELLING PREMIERE PRO COURSE BY PHIL EBINER.
If you are looking for a video editing application that will allow you to edit videos however you want them, Adobe Premiere Pro is the best answer. Premiere Pro is used by professionals across the world for every type of production from business & marketing videos, music videos to documentaries, feature films. This full course is the best way to jump right in and start editing.
Make videos the way you imagine them!
Practice editing while you learn. This course includes practice video files so you can follow along and actually learn by doing.
By the end of the course, you’ll have edited a 1-minute documentary with the supplied footage.
I’ll be teaching the course using the creative cloud version, but if you have a previous version (CS6, CS5, CS4, CS3 – Mac or PC), you can still learn to edit like a pro.
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What makes me qualified to teach you?
My name is Phil and I’ve been editing videos with Adobe Premiere Pro for over a decade. Plus I’m the creator of some of the world’s most popular video editing courses – with over 150,000 students and thousands of 5-star reviews like these from the Adobe Premiere Pro course:
Truly gives you a great hands on training so that you can actually edit video on premiere. Great course. – Jeff Gilbert
Awesome course, easy to follow! – Tim Clark
Your course is amazing, so I can say that I am learning a lot. Your English is very easy to understand ( I’m from Brazil). Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge. – Jerilson Duarte
My Promise to You
I’m a full time video editor and online teacher. I’ll be here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about the course content or anything related to this topic, you can always post a question in the course or send me a direct message.
What is this Adobe Premiere Pro course all about?
In this complete guide to Adobe Premiere Pro video editing course, you’ll not only learn all of the editing tools available in Premiere Pro, but also how to edit with the mindset of a professional editor.
This course will cover everything you need to know to start video editing, including:
- Starting a project
- Editing your videos
- Adding video and audio transitions
- Adding professional and modern titles (even some with motion)
- Improving audio and finding great free music for your projects
- Correcting and grading the color of your video to give it a great style
- Adding visual effects to your projects
- Editing green screen (chroma key) footage
- Exporting your video for high-quality playback on any device
- Advanced efficiency tips
- So much more!
Learn from someone who is currently working in the industry, who knows the most current editing techniques, and who has a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production from one of the country’s top film schools.
BONUS: As a bonus, you’ll receive supplemental video and audio clips to practice with while I teach you with.
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By the end of this course, your confidence as a video editor will soar You’ll have a thorough understanding of how to use Adobe Premiere Pro for fun or as a career opportunity.
Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I’ll see you in lesson 1!
Cheers,
Phil
- You are a video creator (or want to make videos), and are wanting to edit videos with THE BEST video editing application today.
- You might know how to edit with Final Cut, iMovie, Sony Vegas, Premiere Elements, Windows Movie Maker, Camtasia, Screenflow, etc. But you want to transition to editing with Premiere Pro.
- You are a complete beginner who has never opened Premiere Pro (or have never learned how to use it properly).
- You have played around with Premiere Pro, but need some help becoming a more efficient editor.
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Last updated 8/2018
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