Budget vs PRO: Smartphone Film Editor Challenge

Smartphone Filmmaking challenge in Rome.

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[LearnOnlineVideo]

Which edit was the best and why? Let me know below 👇🎥👌

[SoNowWhat]

I thought both editors used too many speed ramps. Also, I think that holding some of the shots for longer would improve the edit.

[JV-pdwg]

I've been consuming your videos for a long time. Steve, I think your own editing style and choice of music used in past videos blows both editors away, and makes it hard for either one to compete with you. You've spoiled us. It's true. I felt that the music was too fast and we mainly saw a bunch of fast transition effects. If I had to choose one editor it would be the first one (more affordable one).

[TechYourNeeds]

I like the budget editor better. The reason for it is much slower than the pro editor.,

[RobinGardens]

I honestly liked the budget edit best. Didn't try to cram too much in and transitions were more watchable for me. This was a very helpful video overall.

[Bashirachakzai]

I think the budget one was better
But if you provide me with such gorgeous shots
Even I can edit

[everyman_auto]

The more expensive editor seemed to fall back on the speed ramp style transitions, (technically, they both did, but the "higher tier" editor did it more), which to me, spoke of a lack of inspiration. There were moments in both videos, (the second one specifically), where I was thinking, "That is a really cool looking - [speed ramp] - oh well, never mind. Hey that really looks - [speed ramp] - oh, I guess I can't really take in the lighting, texture and movement...wait! That looks - [speed ramp]"
Sometimes letting the clip speak for itself does more than a quick, flashy transition.
In some ways, this has been a lesson in what happens when you overuse a specific transition, which is something I've been trying to avoid in my own video editing.
By the way - Thank you again for all of your amazing tips and tutorials. They have really made my new channel pop! Keep up the amazing work!

[vietdoan]

I prefer budget Krystiyan’s video with better pacing (less jolting speed ramps), transition, and great music choice! However his ending could be a little more dramatic to match the Colosseum architecture. Thanks Steve!

[DalomaMediaproducties]

My choice would-be the budget one. That one is imho nicer to Watch.

[DG-Vlogs]

Great video, I prefer the budget editor. I would love to get more creative with my transitions and speed ramping but I struggle with the "OCD" that every cut/transition should be on the beat and you don't necessarily have to do that to still have the right pacing for the music, would be great to see you do a video on that. When I look at ny timeline all the clips have the sane duration as in trying to natch thr beats in the bar per line etc and would love to break free from that. Cheers Darren.

[mikebernard]

Great video as always. I tend to agree that the best value for money was the first edit. Both had too many speed ramp transitions for my liking but perhaps I am a bit old school!

[waszkewicz]

Thank you! ❤
We really appreciate your work 👍

[Robertsson]

Both are good, but as you rightly said, best bang for the buck was Kristiyan.

[petermorgan]

Must agree with your assessment! Very interesting!

[StayConnected-bma]

Very nice! 10x for your shots. I will try to edit too :D

[TerryMcGearyScotland]

Like the colour of the second but felt it was more style over content. Content/comprehensive can be important depending on the brief I guess. Thanks for reminding me of all tricks I’ve been lazy about recently. I think my drone has gone to my head.

[BuiltWIthNature]

Thanks brother for the raw footages for our practice Lots of Love From India 😍😍😍😍

[_shskr]

Choice of sound and music I preferred the first one. Definitely to many speed ramps on both, but that's my opinion.

[Beeeeeefribs]

A video on using drones would be cool to see. Like the DJI mini 3 pro. It seems to have a lot of features.

[PEFS]

I prefer the first one. That one is an invitation to go to the Colosseum and its nicely done. The second one
looks more an introduction to a new thriller of a detective series playing in Rome. And its not only the
music but also verymuch the footage.The first one was the most interesting