Concur, stick with the basics, watch out for getting intimidated by all of the options and features. As you spend more time with DR, then explore into additional areas, fusion, fairlight, color nodes, color management, etc. One trick to try is use the "auto" color button on the color page, it might be good for when good is good enough, or, to get you to a better place to move on to more advanced things.agree the initial learning curve with dr is real. i encourage you to stick with it, the good news it doesn't take long to get over that hurdle and began what will be a rewarding post-production experience that will last a lifetime. you'll never look back!
imo, if you use it occasionally, i would give it about a couple of years until you are gtg. more frequently and you could cut it down to closer to a year. an inexpensive speed editor (equipment) really helps. yt tutorial videos are essential.
Photo & Video Editing Software?
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With DR you have to keep working with it, ignore some of the features, leverage some of the automation until you get time using it. Also with DR 18 things have become easier in many ways, here's a good video by Casey Faris for beginners:
I'm new to drones... but "old" to cameras and photography
I like Darktable for processing Raw/DNG files - kind of like Lr, but you'll find it quirky coming from Lr. Powerful and completely free, though.
For video, I quite like VideoProc Vlogger - basic, but for me doen most of what I need.
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I like Darktable for processing Raw/DNG files - kind of like Lr, but you'll find it quirky coming from Lr. Powerful and completely free, though.
For video, I quite like VideoProc Vlogger - basic, but for me doen most of what I need.
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Hello. I'd love to edit my photos slightly. What is the best software for a not-complete beginner? I have been thinking about Lightroom. Thanks
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I use ACDSee Ultimate and would reccomend it. Around $110.00 one time fee, unless of course you choose to upgrade to a later version down the road. Every bit as capable as the combination of Photoshop & LR in my opinion.
I'm still searching for a video editor for PC that is as easy to use as Imovie on the Mac.
Davinci was way too complex (not to mention a huge download that installed a bunch of other software to my machine).
I don't want the "Photoshop" of video editing. I want the "Adobe Elements" version--lighter, faster, intuitive, not overly complex.
There is a long reddit thread and I've tried a bunch of those programs, but I still haven't found a good option. So far the only easy to use software, other than the gimped Windows 10 editor (which is good but limits your output resolution to something silly) is
Ice Cream Apps Video Editor. Free version does everything I want except nice transitions and effects. $30 Pro version doesn't seem to have those
If you want to try it out without downloading, they have an online version. I don't want to up/download huge files to the internet, but it's a nice way to preview how easy the software is.
videocandy.com
I'm reluctant to try Adobe Rush because their software is generally bloated and slow in my experience, but it might be worth it.
They mention basically every other software mentioned in this thread. Hope this helps. I'm still searching...Imovie is awesome but I hate editing on my Macbook.
Maybe Cyberlink Video Director??? I'll pay up to $100 or so for good software.
Davinci was way too complex (not to mention a huge download that installed a bunch of other software to my machine).
I don't want the "Photoshop" of video editing. I want the "Adobe Elements" version--lighter, faster, intuitive, not overly complex.
There is a long reddit thread and I've tried a bunch of those programs, but I still haven't found a good option. So far the only easy to use software, other than the gimped Windows 10 editor (which is good but limits your output resolution to something silly) is
Ice Cream Apps Video Editor. Free version does everything I want except nice transitions and effects. $30 Pro version doesn't seem to have those
If you want to try it out without downloading, they have an online version. I don't want to up/download huge files to the internet, but it's a nice way to preview how easy the software is.
Free Online Video Editor. Edit videos quick and easy.
Enjoy the free video editor: merge videos and photos, crop and trim, flip and rotate, change video speed, etc. Free and easy to use, no subscription.
videocandy.com
I didn't find olive editor easy to use.
Didn't care for the UI of either--I couldn't figure out how to import a video and audio clip and play them back together (the easiest edit) without resorting to tutorials.
I guess ClipChamp is essentially what I'm using with the Windows Photos app. It is good. Easy to use. Fast. Fun to edit. But restricts your output resolution.
I'm reluctant to try Adobe Rush because their software is generally bloated and slow in my experience, but it might be worth it.
They mention basically every other software mentioned in this thread. Hope this helps. I'm still searching...Imovie is awesome but I hate editing on my Macbook.
Maybe Cyberlink Video Director??? I'll pay up to $100 or so for good software.
@nobes I like ACDSee as well, if you are not shooting for paying clients I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
Lightroom's real power comes into play when you need to round trip images through Photoshop for advanced edits and when you need to quickly process hundreds or thousands of images. IMO nothing beats the LR PS combo for those scenarios which I encounter frequently.
If I were shooting as a hobbiest, I would cancel my subscription. I will admit though that LR has become pretty powerful lately, the AI powered subject and background detection saves me hours of work when it is needed.
thank you so much for your suggestion and help. appreciate thatI'm still searching for a video editor for PC that is as easy to use as Imovie on the Mac.
Davinci was way too complex (not to mention a huge download that installed a bunch of other software to my machine).
I don't want the "Photoshop" of video editing. I want the "Adobe Elements" version--lighter, faster, intuitive, not overly complex.
There is a long reddit thread and I've tried a bunch of those programs, but I still haven't found a good option. So far the only easy to use software, other than the gimped Windows 10 editor (which is good but limits your output resolution to something silly) is
Ice Cream Apps Video Editor. Free version does everything I want except nice transitions and effects. $30 Pro version doesn't seem to have those
If you want to try it out without downloading, they have an online version. I don't want to up/download huge files to the internet, but it's a nice way to preview how easy the software is.
I didn't find olive editor easy to use.
Didn't care for the UI of either--I couldn't figure out how to import a video and audio clip and play them back together (the easiest edit) without resorting to tutorials.
I guess ClipChamp is essentially what I'm using with the Windows Photos app specially alight motion preset. It is good. Easy to use. Fast. Fun to edit. But restricts your output resolution.
I'm reluctant to try Adobe Rush because their software is generally bloated and slow in my experience, but it might be worth it.
They mention basically every other software mentioned in this thread. Hope this helps. I'm still searching...Imovie is awesome but I hate editing on my Macbook.
Maybe Cyberlink Video Director??? I'll pay up to $100 or so for good software.
I'm still searching for a video editor for PC that is as easy to use as Imovie on the Mac.
Davinci was way too complex (not to mention a huge download that installed a bunch of other software to my machine).
I don't want the "Photoshop" of video editing. I want the "Adobe Elements" version--lighter, faster, intuitive, not overly complex.
There is a long reddit thread and I've tried a bunch of those programs, but I still haven't found a good option. So far the only easy to use software, other than the gimped Windows 10 editor (which is good but limits your output resolution to something silly) is
Ice Cream Apps Video Editor. Free version does everything I want except nice transitions and effects. $30 Pro version doesn't seem to have those
If you want to try it out without downloading, they have an online version. I don't want to up/download huge files to the internet, but it's a nice way to preview how easy the software is.
Free Online Video Editor. Edit videos quick and easy.
Enjoy the free video editor: merge videos and photos, crop and trim, flip and rotate, change video speed, etc. Free and easy to use, no subscription.
I didn't find olive editor easy to use.
Didn't care for the UI of either--I couldn't figure out how to import a video and audio clip and play them back together (the easiest edit) without resorting to tutorials.
I guess ClipChamp is essentially what I'm using with the Windows Photos app. It is good. Easy to use. Fast. Fun to edit. But restricts your output resolution.
I'm reluctant to try Adobe Rush because their software is generally bloated and slow in my experience, but it might be worth it.
They mention basically every other software mentioned in this thread. Hope this helps. I'm still searching...Imovie is awesome but I hate editing on my Macbook.
Maybe Cyberlink Video Director??? I'll pay up to $100 or so for good software.
You should try Corel VideoStudio, I think they have a trial version, not a fan of Cyberlink they constantly pressure you to buy more stuff from them and they bundle a ton of stuff you don't need. The Cut page in Davinci Resolve really is easy to use, but definitely not as easy as VideoStudio. As long as you never plan on doing anything advanced, VideoStudio will do everything you need; it starts falling apart if you want to do things like speed ramps, advanced motion graphics, advanced color grading, motion tracking, etc. It also can't work with advanced footage such as raw, 8K, ProRes, Cinema Raw LT, etc. Formats that I need for my cinema cameras.
If you are looking for easy, lightweight, try something like LightCut that runs on ios and droid phones, similar to the Gopro edit app. Ingest in your videos (and/or photos), use the templates or go adhoc, super easy, super fast, especially if you need some simple quick while at an event, then follow up later with a more edited, produced piece using a more robust tool. Some other easy to use video edit tools besides those mentioned above include camtasia and filmora among many others. Nice alternative to photoshop/lightroom is Skylum Luminar Neo among others.
Lightroom truly shines when you need to round-trip images through Photoshop for advanced editing and when processing large batches of photos. In my opinion, nothing compares to the combination of Lightroom and Photoshop for these scenarios, which I encounter frequently.
Great InformationI'm still searching for a video editor for PC that is as easy to use as Imovie on the Mac.
Davinci was way too complex (not to mention a huge download that installed a bunch of other software to my machine).
I don't want the "Photoshop" of video editing. I want the "Adobe Elements" version--lighter, faster, intuitive, not overly complex.
There is a long reddit thread and I've tried a bunch of those programs, but I still haven't found a good option. So far the only easy to use software, other than the gimped Windows 10 editor (which is good but limits your output resolution to something silly) is
Ice Cream Apps Video Editor. Free version does everything I want except nice transitions and effects. $30 Pro version doesn't seem to have those
If you want to try it out without downloading, they have an online version. I don't want to up/download huge files to the internet, but it's a nice way to preview how easy the software is.
Free Online Video Editor. Edit videos quick and easy.
Enjoy the free video editor: merge videos and photos, crop and trim, flip and rotate, change video speed, etc. Free and easy to use, no subscription.
I didn't find olive editor easy to use.
Didn't care for the UI of either--I couldn't figure out how to import a video and audio clip and play them back together (the easiest edit) without resorting to tutorials.
I guess ClipChamp is essentially what I'm using with the Windows Photos app. It is good. Easy to use. Fast. Fun to edit. But restricts your output resolution.
I'm reluctant to try Adobe Rush because their software is generally bloated and slow in my experience, but it might be worth it.
They mention basically every other software mentioned in this thread. Hope this helps. I'm still searching...Imovie is awesome but I hate editing on my Macbook.
Maybe Cyberlink Video Director??? I'll pay up to $100 or so for good software.
I’ve worked with a couple of tools for editing videos and converting file formats. Honestly, some of the advanced editors like Davinci can feel intimidating at first, especially if you're new to editing or just need something simple and quick. That’s why I often lean toward software that’s beginner-friendly and doesn’t require a steep learning curve.
If you're looking to manage and convert your video files, I’ve found this RMVB converter tool helpful. It’s straightforward, gets the job done, and works across multiple formats. Perfect when you just need something efficient rather than overwhelming. For more details check Convert RMVB Files Online for Free – Movavi
If you're looking to manage and convert your video files, I’ve found this RMVB converter tool helpful. It’s straightforward, gets the job done, and works across multiple formats. Perfect when you just need something efficient rather than overwhelming. For more details check Convert RMVB Files Online for Free – Movavi
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For a one-time purchase, Affinity Photo (for photography) and DaVinci Resolve Studio (for video) are great options. Affinity Photo is a powerful alternative to Photoshop with no subscription, and DaVinci Resolve offers a free version with excellent editing tools, while the Studio version adds advanced features for a one-time fee. If you prefer something simpler, Corel PaintShop Pro (photo) and CyberLink PowerDirector (video) are also beginner-friendly.
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