Video editing on Mac … what do you use? [SOLVED]

[HomespunEffects]

I picked up a base model Mac mini. I switched to windows back in 2007 for a job and kinda just stayed with it until now.

On windows I used Ableton for music and Camtasia for video editing. When I ordered the Mac, I had Login Pro installed but I didn’t get Final Cut Pro. So, what is everyone using for video editing?

I make use of Camtasia for clipping out dead air, transitions between scenes and green screen. Nothing major like color grading or whatever it’s called. It’s just a few YouTube videos. What do you suggest for me?

 

[PLX]

Been using Camtasia for years.

 

[HomespunEffects]

Been using Camtasia for years.

I have to buy it again for use on Mac and it looks like they have gone subscription based. That’s a deal breaker.

 

[PLX]

I have to buy it again for use on Mac and it looks like they have gone subscription based. That’s a deal breaker.

Errything is going that way.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I use FCP. It's not cheap, but it's worth it, and easy to use.

 

[Jambi]

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Still cheaper than standalone FCP even if you already have “Login Pro.”

Try out iMovie. Probably perfectly capable for what you need to do.

 

[HomespunEffects]

Well, it looks like all I had to do was go to my Techsmith.com account and download the version that I have a license for and it allowed me to install it on my Mac. You can now call me dumb for not knowing this.

I'll be over here being dumb and happy.

 

[laxu]

DaVinci Resolve is worth a try, but obviously it all depends on what level of needs you have.

 

[TJontheRoad]

I'm deep into FCP 'cause I just know it very well. DaVinci Resolve I've tried a few times though. It's isn't as strait forward at first with bigger learning curve, but it's more powerful.

 

[Bruce]

I use an 8GB ram Mac mini and probably paying too much for the Adobe suite. As long as my editing is reasonable, I guess it does an acceptable job.

 

[Orvillain]

Da Vinci Resolve. Tis simple as pie to use, and the free version pretty much has everything you need to make vidya.