Which editor should I move to? at DVinfo.net

Andy Wason · March 27th, 2016, 11:17 AM

I'm using premiere pro CC but want to get away from a subscription based service. Any low cost editors out there that support the PXW-X70 codec? I own CS6 but I dont believe it supports the codec.I edit mainly wedding videos and some corporate stuff. I don't use a ton of effects but need title capability etc.
Andy

Noa Put · March 27th, 2016, 11:30 AM

Do you have a x70? You might want to try first with cs6 before you buy another NLE?

Jim Stamos · March 27th, 2016, 12:57 PM

Hard to beat edius.
Not xpensive,edits xavcl easily and no rendering

Mark Williams · March 27th, 2016, 01:50 PM

I use Edius

James E. Thomas · March 27th, 2016, 04:21 PM

I also use Edius 7.5 and Edius Worhgroup 8 and have no problems editing any of the Sony x70 codecs.I do not have the 4K option yet.

Pete Cofrancesco · March 27th, 2016, 06:45 PM

You could just get a utility to transcode to a codec that you can edit in cs6. Then you don't need to buy or learn a new editor.

Chris Barcellos · March 27th, 2016, 09:24 PM

Take a look at the free versions of BlackMagic Design's Davinci Resolve and Lightworks. The new resolve is moving to a more windows based drag and drop system, which has been my argument for Vegas in the past.

Andrew Smith · March 27th, 2016, 10:25 PM

I've got a Sony PMW-300 camera and whilst it can record to XAVC via the applied firmware updtaes, I've elected to continue with recording in 50Mbit XDCAM422 and edit with my 'already purchased' CS6 suite.

If you can, record to that format with your camera, and you will be able to go back to using CS6 for editing.

Andrew

Brian Drysdale · March 28th, 2016, 01:20 AM

Lightworks has the option of an outright license, which comes with a bundle of Boris FX and Boris Graffiti. If you only need Graffiti for the titles, there is currently a 40% discount https://twitter.com/ESLightworks .

You can use drag and drop, if that's your thing, although the traditional Lightworks method is actually faster.

Richard Gooderick · March 28th, 2016, 01:31 AM

Another vote for Ediis.
I moved from Avid.

Sauro Scroglieri · March 28th, 2016, 01:49 AM

same steps as Richard: Avid and then Edius: thumbs up for Edius 7.5
easy and quick to learn, powerful for serious editors

Gareth Watkins · March 28th, 2016, 02:06 AM

Hi there
I use CS6 at home, but used Edius in an earlier version when doing some work for Reuters TV. (Their chosen programme)
Very nice, straight forward editor, I found it easy to drop right into from Premiere and edit straight off. No steep learning curve.
It is powerful enough for quick professional turnaround, without all the superfluous features.
regards
Gareth

Donald McPherson · March 28th, 2016, 02:33 AM

You should also not ule out the free Davinci Resolve.12.

Mike Griffiths · March 28th, 2016, 11:48 PM

If you are on a Mac FCPX is great

Anthony McErlean · March 29th, 2016, 01:18 AM

Edius user here too, perfect for my needs.

March 27th, 2016, 11:17 AM	#1
Andy Wason Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ridgeway, Ontario Posts: 79	Which editor should I move to? I'm using premiere pro CC but want to get away from a subscription based service. Any low cost editors out there that support the PXW-X70 codec? I own CS6 but I dont believe it supports the codec.I edit mainly wedding videos and some corporate stuff. I don't use a ton of effects but need title capability etc. Andy

March 27th, 2016, 11:30 AM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Which editor should I move to? Do you have a x70? You might want to try first with cs6 before you buy another NLE?

March 27th, 2016, 12:57 PM	#3
Jim Stamos Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 565	Re: Which editor should I move to? Hard to beat edius. Not xpensive,edits xavcl easily and no rendering

March 27th, 2016, 01:50 PM	#4
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: Which editor should I move to? I use Edius __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

March 27th, 2016, 04:21 PM	#5
James E. Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seminole Texas Posts: 45	Re: Which editor should I move to? I also use Edius 7.5 and Edius Worhgroup 8 and have no problems editing any of the Sony x70 codecs.I do not have the 4K option yet.

March 27th, 2016, 06:45 PM	#6
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Which editor should I move to? You could just get a utility to transcode to a codec that you can edit in cs6. Then you don't need to buy or learn a new editor.

March 27th, 2016, 09:24 PM	#7
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: Which editor should I move to? Take a look at the free versions of BlackMagic Design's Davinci Resolve and Lightworks. The new resolve is moving to a more windows based drag and drop system, which has been my argument for Vegas in the past. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 27th, 2016, 10:25 PM	#8
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,071	Re: Which editor should I move to? I've got a Sony PMW-300 camera and whilst it can record to XAVC via the applied firmware updtaes, I've elected to continue with recording in 50Mbit XDCAM422 and edit with my 'already purchased' CS6 suite. If you can, record to that format with your camera, and you will be able to go back to using CS6 for editing. Andrew

March 28th, 2016, 01:20 AM	#9
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: Which editor should I move to? Lightworks has the option of an outright license, which comes with a bundle of Boris FX and Boris Graffiti. If you only need Graffiti for the titles, there is currently a 40% discount https://twitter.com/ESLightworks . You can use drag and drop, if that's your thing, although the traditional Lightworks method is actually faster. Last edited by Brian Drysdale; March 28th, 2016 at 03:50 AM.

March 28th, 2016, 01:31 AM	#10
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	Re: Which editor should I move to? Another vote for Ediis. I moved from Avid. __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

March 28th, 2016, 01:49 AM	#11
Sauro Scroglieri Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 26	Re: Which editor should I move to? same steps as Richard: Avid and then Edius: thumbs up for Edius 7.5 easy and quick to learn, powerful for serious editors

March 28th, 2016, 02:06 AM	#12
Gareth Watkins Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: France Posts: 578	Re: Which editor should I move to? Hi there I use CS6 at home, but used Edius in an earlier version when doing some work for Reuters TV. (Their chosen programme) Very nice, straight forward editor, I found it easy to drop right into from Premiere and edit straight off. No steep learning curve. It is powerful enough for quick professional turnaround, without all the superfluous features. regards Gareth __________________ www.gwenllyn.com

March 28th, 2016, 02:33 AM	#13
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Which editor should I move to? You should also not ule out the free Davinci Resolve.12.

March 28th, 2016, 11:48 PM	#14
Mike Griffiths Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chiang Mai Thailand Posts: 152	Re: Which editor should I move to? If you are on a Mac FCPX is great __________________ Mike

March 29th, 2016, 01:18 AM	#15
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,082	Re: Which editor should I move to? Edius user here too, perfect for my needs.