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What's the best video editing program?

Travis Page
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Travis Page is the Head of Product at Cinebody. Cinebody is a user-directed video content software company headquartered in Denver, Colorado that empowers brands to create instant, authentic, and engaging video content with anyone on earth. He holds a BS in Finance from the University of Colorado, Denver.

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iMovie is a great platform if you're just starting out. It's really intuitive and easy to learn. Once you've used it for a while, you may start to recognize it has limitations, though. When you're ready for the next step, I'd recommend learning Final Cut Pro. It's a big upgrade, but it's pretty similar to iMovie in terms of the learning curve. If you're looking for the industry standard, it's Adobe Premiere. That's considered the "best" editing program, but it can take a while to master.

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Is there any easier way of editing a video clip?

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There is an app in the app store called videoshow; although its editing is not professional, it's easy to use.

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Are there free editing tools?

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Try Movie Maker.

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How do I edit a video in Photoshop?

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This is not possible as Adobe has already published another editing program - Premiere.

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How can I download Adobe After Effect for free?

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You have to pay for it.

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How do I edit a GoPro video?

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Use editing software like iMovie.

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Are there trial versions for video editors?

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Most professional video editors like Adobe Premiere have a free trial, after which you have to pay.

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What is the video editor used in the article?

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It is Adobe Premiere.

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How do I edit a video in Photoshop?

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This is not possible, as Adobe has already published another editing program, Premiere.

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Is this softwear free?

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It depends on what software you want. Yes, there are free video editors, but there are some you need to pay for.

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Do I need to pay when editing a video clip?

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It depends on what type of software you use. If you use Adobe Premiere, you have to pay, but there are free options like Movie Maker for Windows or iMovie for Mac.

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I tried to trim a few seconds off the start of a video using Photos in Windows 10, but after following the instructions up to "Done" and "Export," it wouldn't save.

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If possible, try changing the file format of your video. If that doesn't work, try saving the video on a different drive or vice-versa.

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I'm trying to trim a video and I'm ready to click "Done," but I don't see it. What should I do?

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This will depend on the platform or app you're using; it could also depend on your device.

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