What Video Editing Software Should I Use For Making YouTube Videos?

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Is Premiere Elements worth the cost, or will Resolve do? Or, is something else, better? (For the record, I've some editing experience with various formats, but I wouldn't boast of expertise.) Also, what system has the best tutorials, and forums? Which is easiest to learn?
 
Personally I use Filmora, which is quite basic but it does everything I need. They have a free trial version (with watermark) so you can try it out before paying for it. :)
 
the second I realized that video creation & graphics design would be an almost daily task I went with Adobe suite, using Premiere Pro for videos, Photoshop for thumbnails & Lightroom for RAW photography
 
Well, I have few fiscal reserves. I've no job, and am just looking for something that I can find mentoring, tutorials, and advice for--what fits the bill? One factor is that I want it compatible with the software used at local colleges, as it makes it easier to find help.
 
Ok so I'm on that forum and I'd say for a beginner particularly the FORUM is not much use.

On the other had there are a LOT of VERY GOOD Resolve tutorials on YouTube.

Resolve is much better than Premiere in some areas too - colour grading being the obvious one.,

Adobe is not worth the money, no. At least not as long as Resolve is free - and it is.

Also check out filmora as mentioned.


Some say the Resolve learning curve is steep but I DISAGREE. In order to do basic editing its not really any different to anything else really. Just watch an intro video or two and your good to go.

Over time you can then learn to do some of the really powerful stuff that Resolve can do (and Filmora can't) - but which you don't need (typically) for YouTube editing.

Take your pick - just don't pick Adobe - absolute waste of $. Don't encourage their stupid subscription model.
 
If you are not making money already on your work, I would not buy a professional program, like Adobe. It is way too expensive, and there are too many other options. Top of the line free program is Resolve. My old computer could not run it, so I found an under $100 program. My new computer can run Resolve, but I already have the other one I bought. No worries, PowerDirector does more than I will ever need.

I have an old copy of Adobe CS3 Premium, it was free and I like it (photoshop, dreamweaver, acrobat pro, flash...). It is also an antique, but still works. Will I ever upgrade it? No. Have you seen their insane pricing structure?

For graphics, like photos, thumbnails & banners I like Affinity. It is about $50 and is just as good as Photoshop. The only learning curve was just figuring out how it was different from what I was used to. The programs are not any harder, just the options and tools are not in the same place.
 
I'd say Resolve is your best bet if cost is concerned as it's free - except for the Studio version which is $300. Most or near all local colleges (such as the one near me) will use Avid and/or Adobe CC. There's tons of resources for Adobe and from what I hear, Premiere Pro is easier than Resolve. However, if you configure the keyboard shortcuts to Premiere in Resolve, it shouldn't be much of an issue except for a few curveballs in the UI. There's also HitFilm and Sony Vegas Pro (now MAGIX Vegas Pro).

I use Avid, Resolve (now required in my industry), and Adobe. Personally, I use Avid because it's easier for me and I'm fast on it than Premiere (although I'm getting better in Premiere & Resolve). Avid, to me, has gotten better over the years and have a faithful professional user base.

I've heard from other users (I know) that the 2020 version of Adobe has bugs in it so people are dropping Adobe temporarily to edit on Resolve until it's fixed...

In my opinion, I'd research on what NLE will fit your ideal learning curve and budget...
 
Yep Ive heard good things about Affinity.
If I didn't already have a stand alone PS Elements 11 thatd' be what I'd use too.
 
LandyVlad said:
Yep Ive heard good things about Affinity.
If I didn't already have a stand alone PS Elements 11 thatd' be what I'd use too.
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Affinity is pretty slick. But... I am just more comfortable in Photoshop, and as I said, it is paid for (but over 10 years old). So I pretty much just use Affinity for thumbnails. It has better layer manipulation than my old Photoshop.
 
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