DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro: Don't make a HUGE mistake!
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For those who got intimidated in this video,
2:04 You can make a timeline preset, he also mention you can't change the fps. Well you can, if you messed up the frame rate just make a new timeline change the fps, copy the contents of the first timeline and paste.
4:47 UI is actually fluid, in final cut you need to make 3 moves to show some options rather than resolve where it's just displayed in front of you. But can actually hide it with just one click, and those buttons he clicked and mentions doesn't even take 1 minute to understand what are those for, he even said it on 6:16
5:24 IDK what he was complaining here, what he said here can be done in Davinci it's just called different, you can also auto cut scenes but it's for the paid version. The pop ups he mentioned are literally self explanatory.
6:39 Most built-in effects are usually what your going to need for work unless you need to edit God tier effects. You can also customize the preset effects and save it. One cool thing about that is you get to practice fusion while playing around with it.
7:43 it is complicated when you first try it but it's really easy to learn won't even take 5 mins to learn. It does not get complicated very fast, you learn it very fast.
7:55 there's a ton of templates for Davinci, not as much as final cut pro but they are just out there. The templates are not hard to use, you just need basic knowledge of the NLE.
Here's a list you might get annoyed while using Davinci:
you can't scrub frame by frame, the selector scrub by audio, you can only get to the next frame by using the arrow keys.
Sequence Nesting is different and can get you confused
When you can your own presets on a different project library, you can't access them so you need to redo it. the presets only show up on the project library you made. So you need to really organized the type of video you are making.
if you have the effects library opened and you want to import a new clip on your media pool, you can't just drag and hover to media pool to switched the opened window.
Sometimes you can't import mp4 or whatever codec that's making it not import it on davinci , you have to re render it on a different NLE so davinci would accept it
sometimes your imported stereo gets imported as mono
when you're adjusting attributes such as size, position or audio level it's to drastic, you really need to be careful to put it on the number you want.
you can't import GIF
There's no ruler or grid lines, you need to add an adjustment layer and put the grid line effect then adjust it.
Agree on all points. Well said! Thanks for watching and the comment Denden!
Wow! I think I have the best comments and feedback from both ends of the geniuses, Im just an amateur, so I humbly and thankfully appreciate both viewpoints. Thanks a lot.
@@RafaelLudwigLet's go!
As a noob I think you are speaking more from the wrong POV, maybe he wasn't intending to do this but I resonated with a lot of his complaints because a lot of it isn't intuitive if you're starting out, like 2:04 you say it as if that's a normal workflow, why should you have to do that? That's poor UX. Thanks for pointing out the alternatives to this but I think this video has valid points too.
@@realMysta what do you mean? I didn't say he doesn't have a valid point. What I did was showing the work arounds on his list for some people who might think that those things he mentioned doesn't have a work around.
People claiming Resolve is too complex or has a steep learning curve are exaggerating. Simply not true. Use the features you need, ignore the ones you don’t need. It’s not complicated. By your second or third edit you’ll feel right at home. Switching to Resolve was the best decision I’ve ever made as an editor.
Thank you
What did you switch FROM? Was it FCP?
I agree totally. I am still finding my way around Da Vinci Resolve. Great editing software!
Some people just think they have to understand everything at once. I haven’t started making custom tools until a year in.
If you like to cook some potatoes, DON'T ! because it has a steep learning curve of 20 years to finish a 5 star Masterchef cooking classes !
FCP is just so fast and gets out of the way. The file management with favorites, keywords, smart collections, and search is a game changer that speeds up having to click around and dig for clips and find what you need. Massive time saver and joy to work with.
Exactly! it has some great strengths! Thanks for watching and the comment Tim!
Final Cut is indeed the fastest. There’s no quicker way to string edits together in my opinion. And no better way to handle a mountain of footage.
@@Brian-Hansen I waited a few years and hung onto FCP7 and then I finally switched. Once I got the work flow I was shocked at how much faster I was editing. Yeah.. big doc projects are handled so much better to keyword and find clips.
I’m currently using Da Vinci and Luma Fusion… considering to try FCP for the first time ever
Yes, agreed. The way it syncs with Apple's overall ecosystem with tags, keywords, Music, photos, etc is icing on the cake to a faster video editor. I paid for the Studio version of Resolve and will keep it around for advanced color grading; I see no issue with using both but FCPX is the ticket for regular editing.
I totally agree! As a working editor, for the last 25 years, I would say learning all three is going to get you more paid jobs. It has for me. I take on jobs in Premier, DaVinci and Final cut regularly. Being able to say “yes” when you get asked, if you can edit in a certain program earns you money. Not only being able to edit in all three, but being able to transfer projects between all three is even more valuable. There will never be one program to rule them all. And when you act like there is, is when you will get left behind. As for my personal preference, I like Final Cut over all of them. By a mile.
Exactly! Saying YES is a super power if you can follow through. Or at least have the confidence you know you can figure it out as you go. Thanks for watching and the comment Brian!
Seriously, Guys. Overwhelming the hell out of me and others just learning and want a good program that can do video editing for CZcams or jobs to be railroaded into spending a bunch of money on shit they may or may never need is insane!
If I don't spend $400 a year on DaVince Pro and buy Final Cut Pro because there is one feature that isn't available on one or the other, or I have to spend another $300 on another program because neither one of these lacks a feature a must have to complete a job otherwise, I am going to lose customers and not get a good job and feel obligated to buy every program on the planet to be competitive seems like a huge upsell in BS!
This is pretty much how you guys lay it out and if we don't buy all these programs, were going to be pretty much shit editors on the open market or a dime a dozen and not many people will do business with us unless we have all the highest ending software. Sorry, but this is frustrating the hell out of me. Seriously?
@@saintkenny9296 Don't be discouraged. Once you can edit on any program, and have some experience, the skills transfer to other apps. Over the course of a career, you will certainly not be able to stay inside the same software. The market changes over time and software goes away, and new stuff comes in, I would say that you should focus on the craft of editing. Once you get proficient in editing, and you have an open mind to new software, then you should make an attempt to learn simple things in other software. The editing skills transfer, so focus on getting proficient at editing first.
Hey Brain, got a question for ya. I always edit in FCPX, but If I export my rendered project plus XML to a friends non-apple computer, it is not able to recreate my final edit. The reason for this seems to come from FCPX making the timecode for each clip 0:00:00 instead of its original timecode. In other words, my friends computer won't be able to line m up or find the right bit of the file. Do you know a solution? best regards Sbas
@@ourroadstories8924 If you are using Sony Footage you can fix it with the Sony Timecode repair from Commandpost.io commandpost.io/toolbox/sony-timecode/
Works great!
Thanks for watching and the comment!
I’ve been using FCPX for the past few years. Every time I try something else, I wind up coming back to it. My video creation is pretty basic and FCPX helps me create high quality videos in the fastest time. Davinci does seem very overwhelming, and I’ve struggled with the learning curve. And with FCPX coming to the iPad, it keeps it as a compelling option for me. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Mad value. I appreciate the list of CZcamsrs you mentioned. I just started with finalcut pro today and it's not too bad. I like that there is a free version so I can spend the next 3 months learning to edit video
This is by far the best comparisons for these two amazing softwares. I have watched many a videos on these editing softwares and have been conflicted until today! This has gave me e new perspective on which software will be right for me. I can now focus on the office makeover and starting my channel as well. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for not putting distracting music over this. Excellent comparison!
Some great points Rafael! I appreciate your perspective on this!
Started with FCP, then moved to Premiere, now use Resolve. Does Resolve force you to be more organized and actually understand what you're doing with video? Yes. But that's a good thing, in my book! Commiting yourself to understanding what you're actually doing, how you're managing your work, how you're delivering your finished edits, makes you a better video professional every day of the week. Don't let the program "do it for you".
I ditched Premiere a couple years ago at work. My boss was a bit apprehensive with me switching to Resolve because we had just been so used to Premiere, but once he saw how powerful it is and how much faster and more stable it is he was blown away. And I can do so much more with it. But I will say the number one feature I miss so much is the essential graphic panel in Premiere. I find that adding even basic text in Resolve is very clunky at best and I really hope they improve this area.
Big fan of your insightful looks at DaVinci and FCP. Thanks for the help.
Loved your last line. Nice work!
Great video Rafael. I agree with your points and the ultimate point of using software in the first place. Well done on this one...
Great overview of both apps. You nailed it!
So helpful! Thank you, Rafael!
Excellent sound advise. Thanks for sharing. I have been with Premiere Pro, switch to DaVinci and pretty good at, but also considering trying out Final Cut Pro. You said it. Why limit yourself with only one program. As a professional editor, one should be able to work on all platform with perhaps a small learning curve because, we already know the basic structure of how editing should work. You never know what the customer requested platform, until it might be too late to learn.
I love both of them. I mostly use Davinci Resolve for client and paid work and Final Cut Pro for my social media quick edit contents. Great video Rafael :)
A very fair and enlightening comparison to help each one make an informed choice.
Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
Thanks Rafael. Really useful info. Just starting out. One thing as far as the price for FCP goes is it's included in the Pro Apps Bundle for Education from Apple which costs $199.99 and includes FCP, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Main Stage. And anyone can buy this, no proof that you're a student required.
I purchased all of these and use Logic Pro a lot. I keep hearing so many people are switching to Davinci Resolve as you mentioned, I thought I should too. I thought about the time involved with learning FCP but then having to learn DaVinci Resolve too. But your video here has convinced me to maybe just start out with FCP. Then at some point in the future I can learn DaVinci if I need to up my game so to speak. At this point looking for something easier to learn and more intuitive. BTW as you would know FCP just came out with version 10.7 with a number of nice new features. Thanks again. I had already subscribed to your channel a while back.
Love hearing the opinion of someone who dabbles in both on a consistent basis! Thanks for making this, Rafael 👊🏼
Thank you for making this video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾this is what the video I needed to see !
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for watching and the comment!
Thanks for the clear compare/contrast.
Thanks for watching and the comment!
I jumped from Filmora to DaVinci Resolve 17, then to DaVinci Resolve Studio. It is hard, but so powerful! I love it!
Thank you for this video 🙂... i will be looking for more such videos comparing premier vs final cur
People ask me all the time what I edit in, the answer is, "it depends on the project" Simple quick, daily edits, FCPx is my go to. The presets I have and the overall speed of quick turn content is perfect. More complex projects or knowing that I need to spend time coloring, Resolve. If it's a bigger project with a lot of motion graphics or After Effects dynamic linking, Premiere. That being said, I almost never touch premiere these days even with AE work, I just do it, export it with an alpha and bring it in to either FCPx or Resolve. But I still know all 3 and use them all when needed.
Great video!
I am the same, I spend 90% of my days now in AE, and render out, and build timelines in DR or FCP. and render replace clips as I go. Never liked Dynamic link in PR. Just felt slower. Similar thing happens with Fusion and DR. once the effects get a bit wacky, the process slows down.
Thanks for watching and the comment Taurin!
As a grader and audio mixer, naturally I use Resolve. I get work from editors and without a doubt the messiest handovers come from FCPX editors. The software lets people make way more mess of a timeline before handing over. As a working professional it comes down to the overall workflow and who you deliver to. Almost all the filmmakers I work with have switched to Resolve because it makes you not only learn your job, it also makes your budget happy when hand overs to others are seamless. I don't tell editors what tool to use, but I will caution them about consequences of not understanding workflow. When asked and I tell them about those consequences, many choose Resolve over other software.
100% agree. I would never start a job knowing it was to be handed over in anything but Resolve. Hands down my go to. Thanks for watching and the comment!
I am a FCP user and I’ve used DR, but all my edits come from FCP and I’ve worked on major brands and even with the Motion Picture Association. I think your experience is just that, your experience in that your collaborations with FCP editors are messy and that just stems from messy editors. But I also understand the importance of collaboration and being a FCP editor myself, it does take a level of knowing each NLE (mainly DR & PP) to be able to send a project that can be worked on by different teams.
With that said, the power is in the editor, and not 100% with the NLE( as was somewhat pointed out in this great video)
The question is…If there was an audience comparison in a room full of executives and show runners, I wonder if their eye could catch which NLE was used? 🤔
I also am an audio engineer and I use Logic Pro X, with Izotope for noise removal and more. FCP is not good for pro post audio as you would know. So everything has its give and take.
A very insightful, and a very helpful video. Thank you.
Thank you for this video! This is so helpful - going to do the FCP trial now! Subscribing!
Awesome! Thanks for watching and the comment Exxy!
really good summary for those of us that are just starting on video and not sure what each of these alternatives can offer or not .....subscribed
Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
Excellent advice and info! Thank you.
Thanks for watching and the comment Lou!
Keep in mind you can change timeline framerates anytime. But, yes the project framerate, is set at the start and once you make timeline it gets locked in since those timelines are referencing the project frame rate after that point. But any new timelines don't need to reference that frame rate if you don't want to. But your right, its a choice you need to make, since Resolve doesn't make that call.
Yeah I know there are ways to do it, but it confused me so much at the beginning with the project vs timeline settings. More of an annoyance than anything at this point and it's muscle memory knowing I have to do it every time. It's a great program, hands down, but doesn't make it "faster" for me.
Thanks for watching and the comment Aaron!
@@RafaelLudwig For sure, I totally understand the muscle memory argument. I feel you. But after using FCPX for years, and Premiere for decades, learning to get fast with Resolve just felt like the next step. Now I am as fast as I ever was in fcp, just took time to learn it and practice. For a lot of pros it's not really worth the time, especially on client work.
This video has the best explaination for me. This really hits what I really feel for Final Cut and Davinci Resolve. I’m sticking with Final Cut as it goes with what I need. The simplicity suits me.
Thanks for the great comparison, this honestly helped me to make my decision between the 2 on which one I should get and what will be best for me.
Sweet! happy editing! Thanks for watching and the comment!
Different tools for different types of work....best summation. I can say this....there is only one true right way of doing things and it usually involves effort and work. That being said, Resolve will give a better complete tool set and product in the end. The very thing, complexity, that can be the bane of your workflow can also be the key to a polished product. But as he said, if you are looking to just crank out CZcams vids, Final Cut can not be beat. Thanks Rafael for this insight from a pro!
Finally. I love this. Always thought Final Cut was underrated. It’s nice to see more creatives feel the same way.
Agree! I love FCpX it’s just keeps out the way which I find important for my creative workflow.
a lot of people say DaVinci resolve is more complex, but i started in video editing a blank sheet of paper, and DaVinci resolve was the first program i learned, so i find final cut pro to be more complex. for those sitting on the fence, one reason alone is enough of a tie breaker - DaVinci resolve is all-in-one, whereas final cut pro requires downloading additional add-ons to realize it's full potential. to me, having everything you need in one program is simpler and easier than one that requires further add-ons. cross platform support is also a bonus, you have more option in terms of working and integrating seamlessly with other organizations that don't run exclusively on Macs.
Currently in the process of switching myself. However, I’m coming over from premiere pro (not FCP). I’m also a WIndow O/S user and have already noticed DaVinci Resolve does crash on me when layering effects. I’ll be honest…premiere pro had NOT crashed on me in quite some time. So, def. be careful is coming over from windows. Resolve def. performs better on Mac O/S. If I was already a Final Cut user on MAC O/S…we’ll, less likely I would be switching. Nice discussion on this topic. 👍👍👍
Professional colorist editor for a career here. We had a switch from Premiere to resolve to edit (I’ve been using the color for years and years), but wow it’s so stable and smooth. And for 5$ a month you can back up all projects + collaboration and all that. Best switch I’ve ever used. It’s so much more intuitive
Thank you so much for this very easy to understand comparison. Highly appreciate.
If possible it would be a good idea to also talk about the machine requirements for both apps. If both are installed on the same machine, which one would use more resources than the other and things like that.
But once again... THANK you so much.
I made a video talking about system resources for larger apps and what to consider when buying a new machine. czcams.com/video/b3vkX1Rfg94/video.html
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When someone says it has too many buttons, it sounds to me like the book has too many pages:)
Regarding the learning curve - when programs are badly designed, simple functions are as complex as advanced functions. When a program is designed well, simple functions are easy to do and complex functions are difficult to do. Resolve belongs to the second group.
This is exactly how I feel. even having people on my team who work with Davinci it was so much easier to finish my feature film on FCPx. I love the way you explain everything and the nuanced case use.
Thanks for your video!. I'm a Final Cut Pro user since it appeared and I can say I'm very satisfied with it. Of course, it depends what you use it for. I've used Davinci some times, but I think that I can do everything I need and more with Final Cut. Unless you're an extremely technical person, I don't see any reason to use Davinci. Anyway, both are good software and the only reason I could find to use Davinci, is that it runs on all platforms, so you're not stuck to Apple. In that sense, I'm already stuck to Apple since years for many other reasons 😁. So, I will stay with Final Cut, as long as I can have an Apple machine. Thanks!
Love your videos! Nice work
Thank you Ken!
Very cool video Rafael, congrats
Nice and sharp advice . Merci
I love Davinci Resolve. But I have a question about the default coloration. When I import footage from my phone to Davinci resolve, it automatically makes it a little less saturated and takes away the contrast as well.
(I think this is an attempt to provide a clean slate for color grading later but I’m not sure). I want to color grade, but sometimes I just want to edit and not worry about color. I really want to continue using Davinci but this problem makes it hard to make videos quickly. How can I change this, if it is even something that can changed?
There's nothing that you can't achieve from colour grade to effects to edit in both the DAWS.Both are amazing. FCPX is quite simple and easy & Motion is the Fusion page for FCPX.I had both and I was deciding between the 2 & kept FCPX. I use the Black Magic Camera and do the rest with FCPX & Motion.
Thanks for a so detailed and neutral review 😀
Thanks, will give final cut pro a look.
The best comparison i have seen today, thank you so much
Thanks for watching and the nice comment Andre!
Spot on explanation. The same can be said for Sony cameras compared to Canon, mirroless or cinema.
Thanks for the great video. It exactly confirmed my personal experiences. Now I can stay with Final Cut with an even clearer conscience.
How amazingly beautiful! I'm curious to know how you guys could stay at that depth without appearing to work at not bobbing toward the surface. Were you wearing lead suits?
at last a mindful review ! Resolve push it further on some domains but it's difficult to master. One of the best way to proceed would be to edit on FCPX then export to Resolve for color grading with xml
I have used FC10 for years and last year started using DaVinci Resolve. I hear ver. 19 of DaVinci Resolve is in the works!
This is a wonderful summary, thanks so much! I'm staying with Final Cut Pro 👍
I'm thinking to switch from PP and this video was really good to watch!
The switch to DR is smooth from PR. Similar function, different buttons. You'll be humming in a week or 2.
Thanks for watching and the comment Dave!
Totally agree, if something is not achieved in color or in some effect that is not achieved with fcpx it can be used, if fcpx is not faster
Great video. Very insightful. I use Resolve and FCP (depending on the project) and switching between the 2 works perfectly for me. I still pay for PP only because once in a blue moon a company will insist. But yes. It is also indeed dead to me. People still argue with me about how great AE is and how the complete Adobe suite is a must have but with Motion and Fusion and Affinity apps, I don’t think that argument stands up anymore. Get good at using Resolve and FCP and you can’t go wrong.
I would add; you don't even have to keep paying adobe, just pay "once in a blue moon" ;-). And if you cancel within 14 days you get a full refund.
Went to pp after using razor in the prehistory. When pp became ever buggier I went to resolve and never looked back.
Want studio? The license is free with a lot of BMD hardware. Cheapest option is the speed editor keyboard. Great deal
Resolve is also available on iPad
Kindly could you tell me from where did you get the black screen that outlines each point like at 7:37 🙄 Also, great content, you really saved me here, I was considering switching to Dissolve but watching this & according to my work needs I'm convinced now that I don't need to switch.! Many Thanks!😍😍
I use mTitle Boost from MotionVFX for those titles motionvfx.sjv.io/Boost
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Such a great video Rafael! Absolutely loved how you summed it up at the end. Why limit yourself to just one tool? I even as the Final Cut Bro, I find myself using resolve for grading when I need extra control, but do the majority of the edit in FCP. Best of both worlds!
*Blushes*
@@RafaelLudwig That's one guy you sure want a comment from! 🙏🏼
Hey Rafael, thanks for the video and going into such detail. I came here after watching your CapCut possibly getting banned (which looks more and more likely) video. I'm bummed, because while I haven't even downloaded CapCut, it looked VERY PROMISING to a new user like me.
I do have a new Mac Mini, so I may lean towards FCP. I have tried DR before and I agree... gosh, it's rather intense. Since I'm a retired teacher who wants to get into video editing more as a hobby, I think FCP may get my interest.
Thanks again, friend!
How much I want to love Resolve. It is really an amazing NLE. Whenever I use it, it crashes or bugs quite easily when adding a bit of extra effects etc. whereas Premier Pro runs pretty good on my lowest powered machines and workhorses. I'm a Windows user though. It's probably a different story on a Mac. PP really feels clunky in many ways, but unfortunately it's more stable than DR for me to fully make the switch. Oh and the auto remix feature and I'm not a fan of the nodes system but that goes grow on you after a while.
I edit in fcpx and grade in resolve simply because all my effects and pluggins are in fcpx and i took out a course in udemy to learn davinci and its worth it...if u try learn on youtube its like learning about a car and not being taught how the engine works I love resolve but simply grade in Davinci the grading aspect is much better than fcpx imo its a much much more proffesional software and more satisfying to use once u get the hands of it in detail tbh
Nice vid man! I've been using after effects for about 2 years now and finally got into video editing about 4 months or so ago. I started with Premeire pro but it was horrendously slow on my M1 Mac. So I checked out fcpx and loved the ease of use. I loved the magnetic timeline at first but lately it's starting to hinder me. I don't make super duper over complicated videos, but it can be very irritating at times when I can't move something how I want.
That being said I just started using Davinci about a week ago or so and looking forward to perfecting it. I think it is for sure the best overall NLE but just requires a little more work to learn (which I'm never opposed to). Plus I feel like Resolve is more professional and allows me to add it to my resume if needed and also collab with other like minded people.
Imma try it out for a few months and see how it goes. If it's overly frustrating to learn then I might try FCP again lol
Been using Resolve for a week and just bought studio, after using fcpx for the last 5 years and can say DVR is 100x better imo, not as difficult as people make it seem. Just takes more work because… well, it’s more haha. I find it very easy and flow through my editing process with a breeze, much faster than what it was with fcpx. Final cut is too minimalistic for my liking and not as well-organized. Not taking away anything from fcp though. Great indeed and both are miles ahead of premier
@@Eyeofkamau I agree! I've been having way more fun editing with Davinci! I also like the snapping tool on Davinci. Gives you the best of fcpx without the hassle of magnetic timeline
This may or may not solve your issue with the magnetic timeline but there is a way to pause a lot of the magnetic effects when you need to. You just hold the "~" key when dragging. Your cursor changes to include an orange, cancel connections. When you move things like that, the connected clips no longer move with the clip.
As you say in the end it really feels like Apple does not give FCP a lot of love unfortunately. Just for interest i‘ve compared the updates changelog of resolve and FCP. The last FCP update was almost half a year ago while BM seems to be constantly developing Resolve.
FCP always felt like iMovie Pro to me.
Been using Davinci resolve for a couple years now. As someone who spent years editing in media composer, and premiere, I can say right now I have no plans on switching back.
But in the end it only matters on what you like and what pays your bills.
Thank you so much!🙂👍🏿
Hi Rafael. Nice work. Thus far, I feel that Premier Pro requires a BA in photo editing. Rush is fairly easy to use but it's limited. Other than Lightroom and Photoshop, I am trying to steer away from ongoing monthly subscriptions. At this stage of my video editing, I my instincts tell me to go with Final cut pro. I am just starting out but from what I have seen online with respect training videos, Final Cuts infinitely more intuitive. Thank you again!
Honored to be mentioned. Thanks my dude!
You've answered more DR questions than I can remember. Thank you!
It seems like people love Resolve because of its great colour grading and audio mixing features, while Final Cut Pro is amazing for doing quick and organized editing. As someone who finds the colour grading and audio features on FCP lacking but have become very fluent in it (especially for doing simple video FX), but deeply appreciate the colour grading and audio features on Resolve (but am still learning), I'm thinking I'll use Resolve to get my raw footage and audio fixed up, then edit the upgraded video in FCP. I'll still slowly learn Resolve overtime, but I'll definitely take advantage of it to up my raw video and audio game.
I use FCP for social media content creation. I started making content on Instagram and starting a CZcams channel. But Resolve is a go to for complex client work. I have never used Adobe.
Love this video. So pleased someone takes the time to think properly and not just jump on any bus going...
🙏 Thanks for watching and the nice comment Matt!
What is your work around for importing Canon RAW into FCPX if you have OS 13? Canon told me their plugin does not yet support Ventura.
If I'm hiring a video editor I expect them to use Davinchi or Final Cut.
However if I'm doing the edit I use Vegas Pro.
Simple reason is the ease of use workflow. Cutting tracks, transitions, zooming in and out. Easy.
I tried Davinchi myself and found it powerful, but annoying to just make basic edits fast.
I've never used Final Cut. Maybe I should switch to Mac?
Switched from FCP to DVR about 1.5 years ago. Frustratingly fantastic covers it well. FCP made especially talking head videos a lot easier. But I had to revert to several tools and/or plugins. I don’t use any in DVR and think it made me a better editor overall - at the price of some time commitment. So I won’t be switching back but if you’re solely looking at educational videos FcP is a better choice.
In my case I use Final Cut Pro because that was the first professional editing software I learned to use, after iMovie. I have always thought jumping into Premier Pro, but as you have mentioned, it is a paid subscription plan which makes it very expensive and more if you are not using it to make money. Another problem that I have heard a lot is that with Premier there is a lot of crashes and that is very frustrating. With Final Cut I can't remember when was the last time something like that happened to me using Final Cut. Having said that, and now that my business is expanding to videography, I have been considering DaVinci as I have heard that it has superior color grading capacity than Final Cut. So my dilema here is, should I go all the way to DaVinci or just use DaVinci for color grading and keep using Final Cut for video editing? I am happy with Final Cut Pro, but my concern with DaVinci, as you mentioned, is the learning curve. Another plus I see with DaVinci is the price which is a one time fee like Final Cut Pro. What do you guys think? 🤔
Stay with FCPX. color finale has like 80% of the things you need to get a great image . Invest in other third party plugins like neat video or even déhancher pro if you can and it’ll make you love Fcpx even more. I don’t have time for a deeper learning curve. I see no difference between what everyone is putting out on CZcams. Stay creative, get everything right on set and thèse editing tools won’t really matter.
Thanks for this update. Another reason for normals might come down to "Spatial Video" support soon to be out for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, and Pro Max. Apple has already stated that Final Cut Pro will have support for "Spatial Video". Question is for normals with "iMove" have support for "Spatial Video"?
Many, many, decades since I have been involved in the production of a video project in the professional world. Even if I have to pay Apple $ 299.99 if it is the easiest way for me to edit my family "Spatial Video" events if will be worth it to me. Part of it will also come down to how easy the product is to use.
headed down this road now (committing to platform). what’s the downside to editing with fc and using resolve for color mgmt?
Not a professional video editor here but I’ve tinkered with Resolve. So technical, but I think I’d be able to learn it if I don’t stop using it, but I don’t think it would be worth it. Final Cut user here.
Can we use Resolve Just for color grading once you are done with your edit in fcpx? if so how ? Can you please explain in detail
Do you know how the sound fx are for stretching sound on Final cut pro, because on Davinci its really bad, you can't stretch the audio properly, it gives a very distorted tin can sound.
Resolve is truly a professional tool, and the company behind pushes it constantly to new highs. FCP is great but nothing comparable to Resolve in high end and collaborative environments.I really love the Resolve interface and as a long time Fusion user from the eyeon times, cant be more happy with them. I think FCP is better for more straightforward work,(the recently added cut page in resolve try to remediate this) but appreciate the technical awareness of the Resolve editors, in my experience when receiving projects from others, most of the problems are from FCP editors not even knowing the basic technical requirements for broadcast production. Use anything you want but know your business in depth, no matter how easy it is to operate your software.If it works for you, no need to switch.
Exactly! Knowing why to switch is key. What will get YOUR type of work done best and fastest.
Thanks for watching and the comment!
I agree with putting as many useful tools in your arsenal as possible. But are professional editors cutting TV shows and movies on FCP?
I downloaded DaVinci a few days ago but did nothing yet. I feel a bit FOMO seeing all those "I'm Switching" videos, so decided to try edit some short video in it.
Premiere is dead for now, that's for sure.
I am a FCPX user. Although I’m frustrated with the lack of updates and missing features, to me it’s the NLE where I get shit done and consistently are in a flow.
The upcoming version 10.7 at least shows they are committed to improving it. But, after following some tutorials I had to admit half of my frustrations were based on not fully understanding foundational concepts and not knowing about the existence of built-in tools and processes.
Even though Resolve has way more options and some really cool AI features, it doesn’t provide me the flow and speed I want. I also find it hard to move away from a magnetic timeline to a traditional track based editor.
I have been using FCP for about ten years, but never at a professional level, maybe until now. Presently I making an 18 minutes long documentary and my mic set-up was slightly to bad, so I had to put a lot of effort into saving the audio. For example, I cut every single audio line from a girl who spoke quite low and cleaned it up (the mic was shared with another person talking) This resulted in a million audio clips. I know I can compound these, but here is my problem in FCP: there are no tracks in FCP and this makes the process very difficult. One one hand you need your compressor, de-esser, EQ to be on a track, but on the other hand I continuously find myself chopping up edit in order to make sure it is synced with the picture. Yes, in theory it is possible for a very experienced person to import the sound fix all aspects of it and then when you start chopping it up it does not matter because you don’t have to bother with improving audio quality. However, I need to hear it on different speakers and it is a process for me. I can understand for the life of it why FCP makes this process so difficult. If there had been tracks it would be a lot easier. For this reason alone, I’m probably going to switch. Any thought? Am I missing something here?
I only have Premiere Pro, but I did download DaVinci a while ago. Gonna give it a trial run here in a bit with some test footage!! I can't use Final Cut since I only use Windows
Thank you for this. I'm just playing around and doing this as a hobby. I'm using CapCut which for what is need is really good but I think I need that step up and think Final Cut Pro may be the right one. I'm only afraid of losing all the effects that CapCut has or having to pay for a plugin but I will do the research on that and see what I come up with. I appreciated the video.
As a DaVinci user (free version) Final Cut is a total non option for me because I use a Windows PC, not a Mac. DaVinci does need a fairly powerful machine. I have a Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM and 4GB GPU and I have managed to crash when pushing things to complex in fusion. I then subdivide the motion graphics into layers -- a bit tedious but i manage. I agree about some of the inflexibilities and complexities of the workflow but I am moving along the learning curve. In the future I may replace the GPU, add another 32GB of RAM and switch to the paid version. Try to do that on a Mac. The latest version (18) does have a magnetic timeline particularly in the cut page, but I prefer to work in the edit page and actually prefer to work on my cut points mostly before dropping the clip on to the timeline. It's a slower process I suppose but suits the way I like to work. I am still exploring the possibilities of fusion but general I prefer to make my own motion graphics that to use the work of others. I do mostly enjoy the luxury of not being pressed for time by other people's deadlines.
FCPX works great for what I do. I have dowloaded DaVinci just to have it should it some day become a pay for NLE, but don't see me changing anytime soon 🙂 By the way, what lens did you use to film this video? The focus breathing was a tiny bit distracting 😬
Sony 24mm GM 1.4 and it drives me crazy! but it's the only Sony lens I have. Not sure if I want any more. Some times I NEED to use DaVinci for finishing and VFX, but prefer FCP for it's easy of use and to do rough cuts. It's so fast! Thanks Roger!
Logic Pro is not limited - one of the industry standards for tracking and mixing music. I have been using it for years to track, mix and master client's music. It's easy if you have the plugins to mix for video - I do that as well. Agreed the integration for video in Davinci is a lot better.
Very helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment!
For me I started wit FCP 8months ago and for my work right now (CZcams Editing) it is just so fast. I wanted to try Resolve but then I saw the way they handle Templates from MotionVFX and it is just so annoying...
But I am really thinking of learning it as I want to expand my field and it is a huge benefit if you an edit in all three big softwares.
Also I don't know if I should start with DaVinci or Premiere... Premiere and AE are just really good I think... also they are currently industry standard (ik it begins to shift).
Well, being a wordpress developer, I find solace in having the option to use 3rd party plugins and I love FCPX, because it's exclusive to MAC and it doesn't crash. I love being able to implement 3rd Party Plugins to accomplish what I'm looking to do. I also have Audio Desk Design and together FCPX is a beast. But, I'm a MAC guy until the end we're just different.
I'm not a Hollywood Filmmaker and I know many of those guys and girls are going with Resolve. I'm hoping Apple will upgrade FCPX with the tools that would make it equal to Resolve in every way, until then I'll keep it simple with FCPX. Great video!!!
For content creators who are starting out i would recommended Davinci resolve because its free and after down the line if needed buy the studio but the free version has plenty of features
awesome vid thank you!