The background render I believe is its strongest function, as I can keep working while it automatically renders effects or footage during breaks in CPU usage. As I shoot in either h.264 natively or AVCHD, FCPX does a great job to interpolate this footage quickly for use, and that saves time during export.
However the decision I make on which video editing software I will use, has nearly always been a result of what the proposed workflow will be, for that particular project.Ī great deal of my paid work involves quick gigs, quick edits and quick delivery the nature of being an event videographer.įCPX works best for me, in that I can ingest my footage into a Library, order into Events and build edits while that footage is still ingesting. It ingests your video, allows you to make edits to it and when finished you can export that video for delivery.”Īn yes, I use Adobe Premiere regularly. I usually follow up with this statement: “My experience using video editing software over my 15+ career in video production, has essentially been exactly the same no matter what I use.
I know deep down they want me to say ‘Adobe Premiere,’ because it’s one of the more readily available professional editing solutions to students and emerging filmmakers, and it’s comfortable to use for when you are learning. I am frequently asked by my students what is the best video editing software and my answer sometimes disappoints them “Whatever suits you!” I generally say. I made the leap from Final Cut to Adobe Premiere 12 years ago, and never looked back. Plus, relearning new editing software from scratch is always a huge pain. Especially if you’re just getting started in video editing, Premiere makes sense because its basics are easy to learn, but the more robust tools are already in there as you grow as an editor. However, because so many people use Premiere-from amateur YouTubers to Hollywood film professionals-there’s a robust community of users that have probably experienced whatever occasional glitch or error you encounter and can help you out. When it comes to video editing software, most people stick with what they’re familiar with and, therefore, comfortable with, so many arguments about editing software are moot. Other times I’m scrambling to make a 15-second commercial spot that’s due by the end of the hour, and I need my editing software to move quickly without raising a fuss. Sometimes I’m working on a short documentary about an emerald mine in Brazil, and I need editing software that gives me a lot of control. I support a live 24/7 operation with video content, and their needs change constantly.
I’ve been working as a video professional at a television shopping channel for over a decade, and I prefer to use Adobe Premiere Pro because it is nimble, and I don’t know what video challenges I’m going to face on a day-to-day basis.