DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro: Don't make a HUGE mistake!

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[Denden-mxgl]

For those who got intimidated in this video,

2:04 You can make a timeline preset, he also mention you can't change the fps. Well you can, if you messed up the frame rate just make a new timeline change the fps, copy the contents of the first timeline and paste.
4:47 UI is actually fluid, in final cut you need to make 3 moves to show some options rather than resolve where it's just displayed in front of you. But can actually hide it with just one click, and those buttons he clicked and mentions doesn't even take 1 minute to understand what are those for, he even said it on 6:16
5:24 IDK what he was complaining here, what he said here can be done in Davinci it's just called different, you can also auto cut scenes but it's for the paid version. The pop ups he mentioned are literally self explanatory.
6:39 Most built-in effects are usually what your going to need for work unless you need to edit God tier effects. You can also customize the preset effects and save it. One cool thing about that is you get to practice fusion while playing around with it.
7:43 it is complicated when you first try it but it's really easy to learn won't even take 5 mins to learn. It does not get complicated very fast, you learn it very fast.
7:55 there's a ton of templates for Davinci, not as much as final cut pro but they are just out there. The templates are not hard to use, you just need basic knowledge of the NLE.

Here's a list you might get annoyed while using Davinci:
you can't scrub frame by frame, the selector scrub by audio, you can only get to the next frame by using the arrow keys.
Sequence Nesting is different and can get you confused
When you can your own presets on a different project library, you can't access them so you need to redo it. the presets only show up on the project library you made. So you need to really organized the type of video you are making.
if you have the effects library opened and you want to import a new clip on your media pool, you can't just drag and hover to media pool to switched the opened window.
Sometimes you can't import mp4 or whatever codec that's making it not import it on davinci, you have to re render it on a different NLE so davinci would accept it
sometimes your imported stereo gets imported as mono
when you're adjusting attributes such as size, position or audio level it's to drastic, you really need to be careful to put it on the number you want.
you can't import GIF
There's no ruler or grid lines, you need to add an adjustment layer and put the grid line effect then adjust it.

[AdamSzarmack]

People claiming Resolve is too complex or has a steep learning curve are exaggerating. Simply not true. Use the features you need, ignore the ones you don’t need. It’s not complicated. By your second or third edit you’ll feel right at home. Switching to Resolve was the best decision I’ve ever made as an editor.

[timdanyo]

FCP is just so fast and gets out of the way. The file management with favorites, keywords, smart collections, and search is a game changer that speeds up having to click around and dig for clips and find what you need. Massive time saver and joy to work with.

[Brian-Hansen]

I totally agree! As a working editor, for the last 25 years, I would say learning all three is going to get you more paid jobs. It has for me. I take on jobs in Premier, DaVinci and Final cut regularly. Being able to say “yes” when you get asked, if you can edit in a certain program earns you money. Not only being able to edit in all three, but being able to transfer projects between all three is even more valuable. There will never be one program to rule them all. And when you act like there is, is when you will get left behind. As for my personal preference, I like Final Cut over all of them. By a mile.

[JonDaiello]

I’ve been using FCPX for the past few years. Every time I try something else, I wind up coming back to it. My video creation is pretty basic and FCPX helps me create high quality videos in the fastest time. Davinci does seem very overwhelming, and I’ve struggled with the learning curve. And with FCPX coming to the iPad, it keeps it as a compelling option for me. Thanks for sharing!

[RobTaylor]

This is by far the best comparisons for these two amazing softwares. I have watched many a videos on these editing softwares and have been conflicted until today! This has gave me e new perspective on which software will be right for me. I can now focus on the office makeover and starting my channel as well. Thank you for sharing!

[paltech]

Great video Rafael. I agree with your points and the ultimate point of using software in the first place. Well done on this one...

[MrJackthelord]

Started with FCP, then moved to Premiere, now use Resolve. Does Resolve force you to be more organized and actually understand what you're doing with video? Yes. But that's a good thing, in my book! Commiting yourself to understanding what you're actually doing, how you're managing your work, how you're delivering your finished edits, makes you a better video professional every day of the week. Don't let the program "do it for you".

[DearGirlwithAlice]

Thank you! Mad value. I appreciate the list of YouTubers you mentioned. I just started with finalcut pro today and it's not too bad. I like that there is a free version so I can spend the next 3 months learning to edit video

[SethBlackMedia]

I ditched Premiere a couple years ago at work. My boss was a bit apprehensive with me switching to Resolve because we had just been so used to Premiere, but once he saw how powerful it is and how much faster and more stable it is he was blown away. And I can do so much more with it. But I will say the number one feature I miss so much is the essential graphic panel in Premiere. I find that adding even basic text in Resolve is very clunky at best and I really hope they improve this area.

[JSMultimedia-fwow]

Thank you for not putting distracting music over this. Excellent comparison!

[Josh_Sattin]

Some great points Rafael! I appreciate your perspective on this!

[seanwhite]

Big fan of your insightful looks at DaVinci and FCP. Thanks for the help.

[rehfeldttw]

Excellent sound advise. Thanks for sharing. I have been with Premiere Pro, switch to DaVinci and pretty good at, but also considering trying out Final Cut Pro. You said it. Why limit yourself with only one program. As a professional editor, one should be able to work on all platform with perhaps a small learning curve because, we already know the basic structure of how editing should work. You never know what the customer requested platform, until it might be too late to learn.

[avdcam]

Keep in mind you can change timeline framerates anytime. But, yes the project framerate, is set at the start and once you make timeline it gets locked in since those timelines are referencing the project frame rate after that point. But any new timelines don't need to reference that frame rate if you don't want to. But your right, its a choice you need to make, since Resolve doesn't make that call.

[theshopper]

Thank you for this video 🙂... i will be looking for more such videos comparing premier vs final cur

[digitalcity]

As a grader and audio mixer, naturally I use Resolve. I get work from editors and without a doubt the messiest handovers come from FCPX editors. The software lets people make way more mess of a timeline before handing over. As a working professional it comes down to the overall workflow and who you deliver to. Almost all the filmmakers I work with have switched to Resolve because it makes you not only learn your job, it also makes your budget happy when hand overs to others are seamless. I don't tell editors what tool to use, but I will caution them about consequences of not understanding workflow. When asked and I tell them about those consequences, many choose Resolve over other software.

[westdoc]

Great overview of both apps. You nailed it!

[NasserTone]

Kindly could you tell me from where did you get the black screen that outlines each point like at 7:37 🙄 Also, great content, you really saved me here, I was considering switching to Dissolve but watching this & according to my work needs I'm convinced now that I don't need to switch.! Many Thanks!😍😍

[real_joey]

I love both of them. I mostly use Davinci Resolve for client and paid work and Final Cut Pro for my social media quick edit contents. Great video Rafael :)