The Best Free Video Editing Software for Youtubers
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 this is THE BEST free editing software for YouTube
01:52 the best free effects in Davinci Resolve
02:01 effect #1 wiggly objects (using Camera Shake)
02:58 effect #2 fill in the background of vertical footage (Blanking Fill)
03:58 effect #3 track objects
05:52 the KEY to engaging edits and viewer retention
07:14 resolve balances usability with powerful features
08:06 Beginner Guide to editing in Davinci Resolve
10:21 two methods for getting video clips into your timeline
11:34 you need to try Davinci Resolve!
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Great video, Katie! Thank you!! First time viewer 🙂 Great stufff…
I tried Resolve (on a laptop) but it crashed every time I tried opening a small mp4 video. this makes me hesitant to install it on my PC, which has a faster processor/more RAM but I’m still hesitant to install something that may or may not work for me. I am a beginner and really only need something to clean up the beginning and ends of my videos. can anyone suggest something a little simpler? I’m trying to use an OLD copy of Magix Movie Edit but it has some really weird resolution glitches that totally mess up audio sync. no amount of offset can fix a test recording I did in OBS (which had no problems with audio sync).
idk i thought it was paid :’)
I grew up using Kinemaster for editing videos, I was HEARTBROKEN to find it wasnt on computer! This might be the easiest and coolest tutorial ive found, especially because she shows exactly where everything is 🙂
Thanks so much for the recommendation. Just want to say I’m now in my second day trying to download this effing davinchi resolve software. Apparently the only place you should download it is the Blackmagic site (found out the hard way) AND apparently you should use their installation software also (like their version of WINZIP) Still haven’t successfully managed to get this software working. I’ll give it another day then move on. Might be helpful for people if you add the link to their site 🙂
The journey of a YouTuber is filled with ups and downs. There are days when I feel like giving up, but I try to remind myself why I started.
Exactly the information I needed – from start to end. Thx a lot!
Why the hell do they need to know your mobile number and street information 😂😂😂😂
This is a very nice video for youtubers that are starting or want to change This is a very good video Like for you!
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adobe creative cloud isnt an investment… its a scam
Hi will try DaVinci resolve it’s my first edit since I used kinetic in 2014 where I accidentally captured Mariah c. Video somehow. Lol
Advice about the video editing of this actual video… It jumps around way too much. It is hard to follow. I suggest staying on the one screen for longer.
Thanks for making the video, though!
🚀 – me following my dreams! I switched to Davinci this year after Riza said she used it. I love it!!
This is a solid tutorial! Thank you, Katie. I recently started my YouTube channel and I’ve been using Vmaker AI’s youtube video editor for some time now. It feels like my personal assistant at this point 😀
I used to use DR but it requires a big ram.. mine would lag all the time. I tried using proxys and it still didn’t help😅😅 switched to capcut
I recently saw one of your shorts and you mentioned a vlog stick for iphone you liked….would you mind sharing the brand? Thanks much.
Thank you ! This was Awesome I will definitely be trying Davinci Resolve! 🚀
Will look into that. Was thinking of buying into Filmora or Power Director or Camtasia.
Great list, but most free tools have watermarks on their free versions. Vmaker’s YouTube video editor offers a free plan without watermark.
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Imagine taking advice from someone that edits videos on a laptop with (I’m not joking) an APPLE keyboard and magic mouse. This has to be the dumbest and most unergonomic way you can use a computer. I can’t stress how bad this is. I would fire you if i could.
As a fellow creator, I’m excited to try this free editing software. It’s amazing how it competes with paid options. Speaking of efficiency, I’ve been using RocketClips to create viral clips from my longer videos – it’s been a real time-saver!
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Katie, I might be going to prison, I just want to thank you for being cool and having an awesome personality on top of educating me on how to take my 3D videos to the next level.
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Heyyy katie! Spending some time w/U on my Saturday night! I’m working on doing some projects to help youth become excellent servant-hearted individuals through rewards based challenges, I need to learn how to do cool videos to engage with people all across america, I’m learning a lot from you I hope to connect! -Lauren from San Diego
WOW~ You put forth so much time to not only find this and bring this to us but also learn it and teach it to us . WOW! Thank you sooooooooo much!
From Suriname. You inspired me to do some more research. I will and i will let you know if i successfully edited my first video. Tangi! (Thats thanks in Surinamees)
🚀 This is brilliant. The final frames you are taking into your video! 😎✔️💯
So I tried to download it, but it wants me to enter info after purchasing. So how is it free?
is it allowed to use the free version for YT vids tho? it says its only free for private use….
i will have a thing thank you
Been using DaVinci for a year and I love it! I switched to the paid version and it’s totally worth it!!
I remember all the free softwares having annoying and giant watermarks/watermark rules😂
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You should add a link to download Resolve in the video description
Thanks so much for making this video! I will go follow my dreams 🙂
This video convinced me to download Davinci
Thank Youuuuu & Wishing you a Nice Week!!
🚀I am starting to watch all your videos. You are so calming to me with your teaching style and love everything you put out. I have lots to watch since I have only watched a few. Thank you for all the hard work you put out in your videos. Trying to grow my Youtube channel and was recently montinimtized in Sept.
Love you 😘❤❤
Great video!
Thanks for making this video!
Super helpful. You gained a new sub. ❤. Thank you.
Can DaVinci modify an image, say change the color of the facade of a house?
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how is it free if i have to pay for a cloud service to get my footage to the soft ware.
Going to give this a try wanting to start a YouTube channel but totally new to this
Thank you for the video