EDITING SOFTWARE – Free and Paid (2024 Update)

FREE EDITING SOFTWARE:

1. iMovie

• Platform: All Mac devices
• Cost: Usually bundled FREE with Mac devices
• Features:
  • User-friendly interface
  • Ideal for basic video editing
  • Voice Over function for adding ‘reader’s lines’
  • Good for adding titles
• Link: iMovie

2. Windows Movie Maker

• Platform: Older Windows devices
• Cost: Usually bundled on PCs
• Note: For Windows 10, you can use the simple video editing function under the Photos app.
• Link: Windows Movie Maker

3. Photos App (Windows 10)

• Platform: Windows 10
• Cost: Usually bundled FREE with Windows 10
• Features:
  • Basic video editing functions
• Link: Windows Photos

PROFESSIONAL OPTIONS:

1. Adobe Premiere Pro

• Platform: Windows, Mac
• Cost: Subscription-based (Monthly or Annual)
• Features:
  • Industry-standard video editing software
  • Advanced editing capabilities
  • Rich set of tools and effects
• Link: Adobe Premiere Pro

2. Final Cut Pro

• Platform: Apple
• Cost: One-time purchase
• Features:
  • High-end editing tool
  • Excellent for titles
  • Mac-exclusive
• Link: Final Cut Pro

3. DaVinci Resolve

• Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux
• Cost: Free (with optional paid version)
• Features:
  • Professional-grade color correction
  • Advanced audio post-production
  • High-quality visual effects
• Link: DaVinci Resolve

4. Slatable

• Platform: Available on various platforms
• Cost: Paid
• Features:
  • Designed for self-taping
  • Useful for audition recordings
• Link: Slatable

CONVERTING TO MP4 AND COMPRESSING VIDEO:

Handbrake

• Website: handbrake.fr
• Cost: FREE
• Features:
  • Convert video files to MP4 format
  • Compress video files with various settings
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)

SUBTITLES AND CAPTIONING:

Rev.com

• Website: rev.com
• Cost: Paid (caption services)
• Features:
  • Professional captioning services
  • Accurate and fast turnaround