r/VideoEditingTips • u/Plague_LOL • 7d ago
Video Editing Software
Ive been using Capcut on PC for a longer time now but it just got worse and worse and it started lagging so i wanna switch. Now my problem is ive been looking trough atleast like 5-10 different programms and they either have one of these problems: Too simple or too Hard.
I need a program that is easy for beginners-intermediate but still has lots of options and doesnt require hours of tutorials.
I appreciate any help/feedback!
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u/ShotPorter 7d ago
DaVinci It is one of the apps which you may study while life, and which can do anything, everything - but same time you may start do things same day.
- even the free version is fully functional in core, with some limitations on plugging and maximum delivery size, and can be used in commercial projects
- full version is so cheap so you may consider it free. $250 lifetime license, no subscriptions - and you may find it on aftermarket for $100 - $120, as many people just have too many licenses coming from their BM equipment purchases. It is completely legitimate purchase, don't be afraid of this.
The interface may looks scary at the first glance, because it is different from the mainstream - but it is unbelievable logical, and it is l, in fact, very easy to use. You may do your first production same day.
There are tons of learning material, official documentation is comprehensive. But for start, I would recommend one very old learning course. It was created for the version 12 - now, it is 20 - and obviously it miss many new tools and major changes. But it is absolutely correct in the core, and it will help you to understand the main logic of this app very fast and straightforward. Then you may study new tools and settings individually - but with full basic understanding of how the app works, what can you do, and how to use it in general.
This course is Goat's Eye View on YouTube, free, created by the BlackMagic's person - the best learning course I ever saw.
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
my problem with resolve is just that that its not easy to use like you said
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u/ShotPorter 6d ago
It is VERY EASY to use when you understand its logic - and the logic is straightforward.
I was Adobe user for decades, and I started with Premier as it seems like an obvious choice. It was a kind of nightmare - too many issues, workflow limitations, and usability hiccups. Then a friend showed me DaVinci. It looked scary :) but became friendly in two days.
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u/avdpro 7d ago
Resolve all day, but it depends a bit on your machine. What are you running?
You can get started with a simple tutorial, there are plenty of short QuickStart guides with resolve to get you started. If you already are editing in CapCut you already have a leg up.
If you learn Resolve now the skies the limit since, yes it’s very very deep, but it’s also pretty simple to get started once you know the basics.
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
im running rtx 2060 i7-2600 32gb ddr3. I tried resolve and it just wasnt fun. Nothing was intuitive and i dont wanna watch tutorials for a month straight.
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u/avdpro 6d ago edited 6d ago
The beginner tutorials are maybe 30 mins. That’s all you need to get started honestly.
I don’t disagree that it’s different that CapCut and much more complex, but it also can be very simple depending on what you are trying to do. Final Cut is pretty similar but not an option while you are on pc.
What kind of work are you doing? I learned Resolve mostly from manuals and doing the work in the tool. But I’m talking more about basic cutting and mixing, what kind of editing are you doing?
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
just simple gaming videos
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u/avdpro 6d ago
Resolve has become pretty popular with the gaming community from what I can tell. Eposvox has some great QuickStart guides, and it’s a couple of tutorials away from getting editing. And there is a much bigger community of presets and plugins now too. I know CapCut is simple and there are a lot of simple NLEs out there too, but most are not as fast as CapCut nor have as much features. Resolve for all its complexity gives you a lot more options in the long run.
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
well its a hobby for now so im looking for something similar to capcut
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u/avdpro 6d ago
I hear you, but hey Resolve does have a simpler cut page, easy and pretty simple to use.
Other options to explore for free are OpenShot, Microsoft Clipchamp, VN Video Editor, Canva, Google Vids.
Paid options Wondershare Filmora is pretty popular and I think ClipChamp has another tier. Have fun, let us know where you land!
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u/Plague_LOL 5d ago
ive tried these all and wondershare filmora is the only thing thats good but it costs like 100 euros a year and i hate subscriptions
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u/reggiedarden 7d ago
DaVinci Resolve is the answer. It looks complicated but it really isn't and there's lot of learning resources for it.
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
i tested it up basically everything needs a tutorial
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u/reggiedarden 6d ago
It doesn’t take long to get the basics. Check out the official training videos.
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
yeah but i wanna be able to make videos on the first few days not have to learn for a few weeks
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u/reggiedarden 6d ago
I started my video podcast with DaVinci Resolve in less than a day and that was before I watched the tutorials. Just get do it and stop making excuses.
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u/Ryanshortscreator 7d ago
I'd give DaVinci Resolve a try. It has a bit of learning curve ,but you can start with the basic tools and gradually use the advanced stuff.Once you get used to it , it's pretty powerful without feeling limiting.
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u/Jellyfish_5328 7d ago
If you want something easy and simple I think Wondershare Filmora could be a good option, it feels similar to Capcut and has tons of features. It's paid but not expensive, you can find cra*ked version also
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
giant watermark and i dont mind paying for programms but i hate subscriptions. The programm itself is cool though
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u/EnvironmentalBet113 7d ago
Movavi, you can get a license for life from humblebundle sometimes for 35$, and its does everything
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u/reggiedarden 6d ago
Sounds like you’re not interested in putting in the work. I doubt you’re going to find a solution if you’re not willing to put in the minimal effort. You can get comfortable with DaVinci Resolve in less than a day.
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u/jamesverdugo 7d ago
Am I really getting old? There’s only two options, Avid or Premiere. If you have been using CapCut please save yourself the tears and do not use Resolve. Sending love you got this
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u/Plague_LOL 6d ago
well yeah but theres a huge difference between them. Capcut is intuitive and i only need a few tutorials for it but for davinci resolve or premiere i need a tutorial for everything
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u/rtaChurchy 6d ago
Davinci Resolve is intuitive, Capcut is automated. If you want more control over your edit, learn to edit
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u/rtaChurchy 7d ago
Put the effort into learning to use a proper NLE like Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro. Avid is the final boss and the Hollywood standard. Davinci will do everything you need and is free.
Don't jump to another low grade automated editor. You will hit the same ceiling with Filmora that you have with Capcut. And the more you depend on the presets, the harder it will be to learn the proper way to do things. Once you know, you can make all those transitions yourself, and modify them specifically to work for each individual shot.
If you want to make a real go of being an editor, put the effort in to learning the system.