Though Avid's learning curve is even steeper than DaVinci's, the vast majority of Hollywood blockbusters use Avid. If you're interested in a career as a video editor, Avid Media Composer | First might be a better choice. If your ambitions go no further than doing some casual video editing to share with family and friends on Facebook or YouTube, you would be better off with a more consumer-oriented app, such as HitFilm Express, or even investing $100 in Adobe Premiere Elements. Anything beyond the basics, though, and you'll want to consult the manual.

That's true even for beginners because of the app's classic interface. The Basic features - like creating a project, joining clips together, trimming, adding a soundtrack, and even using color looks for mood and tone - are fairly easy to use. Bottom lineĭaVinci Resolve 15 is a pro-level app that's free to use for anyone who wants to give it a try. In many cases, a simple Undo, or several in sequence, failed to remove an errant viewer or box that popped up while I was doing something else. While simple editing moves are intuitive, the sheer volume, variety and complexity of controls available make it easy to click on a mysterious button without realizing its consequences - and then find yourself struggling to return to the previous state. Going through tutorials and the manual requires a hefty time investment that casual users may not be up for.

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