However, one big difference that makes DaVinci Resolve stand ahead of both Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro is that the company behind the software, Blackmagic Design, has said all future versions will be free to existing licence holders. However, if you do want all the bells and whistles and plan on working with stereoscopic 3D sound, up to 120fps, and up to 32K resolution, then DaVinci Resolve Studio will set you back $295, which will pay for itself if you’re a professional. So if you’re happy to settle for 60fps up to 4K, then this will do just fine. What makes it all the more impressive (and appealing) is that so many of its features are included in the free version of the software.

It’s called Cross Project Referencing, and thanks to the Project Locking feature (which is the default setting), you don’t have to worry about multiple people editing the same clips. See our Adobe Premiere Pro review for more information.Ĭonsidering it started as a mere colour grading tool, DaVinci Resolve (opens in new tab) has come a long way since its inception.

Then, there’s Productions, the collaborative tool that enables multiple people to work on the same project, at the same time, without duplicating files. Firstly, there’s the new Auto Reframe feature which automatically formats and resizes your video to fit the aspect ratio required when posting or sharing online – without cutting out any of the integral components that make up the shot (such as hands and faces). Speaking of updates, some of the latest additions to the Premiere Pro suite are great for saving time and working with others. Whilst the cost of a monthly subscription can soon build up, users can rest assured they’ll be using the latest version of Premiere Pro, whereas Final Cut Pro X users will need to buy the next version as and when it’s released in order to access the latest updates. As we’ve mentioned already, users have to fork out $20.99 per month for Adobe Premiere Pro (opens in new tab), or $52.99 for the whole Adobe Creative Cloud package, which is well worth the money if you’re going to make the most of it.

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