{"id":80466,"date":"2022-03-10T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=80466"},"modified":"2022-12-20T13:42:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T19:42:45","slug":"how-to-get-started-with-video-editing-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/80466-how-to-get-started-with-video-editing-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Started with Video Editing: A Beginners\u2019 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2022, video feels more important than ever before. Whether it\u2019s the saturation of content across social media or the fact that YouTube is the second-most visited website behind Google, there\u2019s no denying that video is the most powerful format when it comes to delivering your point, message, or story. Video editing makes it possible to tell that story, and the pro tips for video editors you&#8217;ll find in this post will help get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to edit video is a fantastic skill set to acquire. Of course, for a total novice and beginner, it can all seem a little daunting\u2013to the point where you\u2019re turned off by the idea, perhaps. But if not now, when? In this article, we\u2019ll give you nine pro tips on how to get started with video editing. Using these essential tips, you can come to grips with editing and begin your journey better equipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s video, Jon goes over the essential tools you will need to start making videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='1170' height='659' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JGXpU6XKS8I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pick-the-right-software\">Pick the right software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first pro tip for video editors is an obvious one: Decide which non-linear editing (NLE) software you\u2019re going to use. This can be one of the first hurdles for a lot of beginners due to the fact there are so many options out there. Below, we\u2019ll go through a few of our recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adobe-premiere-pro\">Adobe Premiere Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/premiere-pro.png\" alt=\"Adobe Premiere Pro\" class=\"wp-image-80468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/premiere-pro.png 227w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/premiere-pro-123x120.png 123w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/premiere-pro-190x186.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><figcaption>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/premiere.html?sdid=KKQOM&amp;mv=search&amp;ef_id=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_wvty_LEafDNqxmZRVZ4T8-csGZEX5Xvikge22YFkygVPlij19eeBhoC19EQAvD_BwE%253AG%253As&amp;s_kwcid=AL%213085%213%21383822106390%21e%21%21g%21%21adobe%2520premiere%2520pro%211712852043%2183993219728&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_wvty_LEafDNqxmZRVZ4T8-csGZEX5Xvikge22YFkygVPlij19eeBhoC19EQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premiere Pro<\/a> is expensive, but with good reason. It\u2019s been an industry-standard tool for decades now, used by the top professionals on everything from YouTube videos to ads, short films, broadcast TV, and feature-length cinema. What it doesn&#8217;t have isn&#8217;t worth having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you do need to factor in <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/premiere-pro\/system-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the immense demands on your PC<\/a>, which can quickly add up when you throw in the necessary RAM and a high-powered GPU on top of the already-expensive annual subscription (we\u2019ll cover this in the next section). If you&#8217;re a beginner or enthusiast, there may be other, more suitable options to explore that don&#8217;t break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avid-media-composer\">Avid Media Composer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/media-composer.png\" alt=\"Avid Media Composer\" class=\"wp-image-80469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/media-composer.png 225w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/media-composer-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/media-composer-190x190.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Avid Media Composer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/media-composer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avid Media Composer<\/a> is another industry-standard tool that&#8217;s every bit as good as Premiere Pro and, in plenty of professionals&#8217; eyes, even better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This top video editing software has always felt ahead of the curve. You&#8217;ll find a brilliant array of powerful, high-end tools and a fully customizable interface that allows you to work however you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, given that it\u2019s such a powerful piece of software, Media Composer places <a href=\"https:\/\/avid.secure.force.com\/pkb\/articles\/en_US\/compatibility\/Media-Composer-System-Requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high demands on your PC<\/a>. You&#8217;ll need a very powerful system to run this smoothly and it&#8217;s certainly not for amateurs \u2013 the learning curve is steep and complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-284x284.jpg\" alt=\"Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve \" class=\"wp-image-80470\" width=\"213\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318.jpg 500w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/blackmagic_design_dv_resstud_davinci_resolve_stud_color_1508177128_1366318-120x120@2x.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><figcaption>Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blackmagic-design-davinci-resolve-studio\">Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blackmagic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/davinciresolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a> is fast, not too demanding on your PC, and, in our humble opinion, has the best color-grading options of any all-purpose NLE in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blackmagic offers a lite version that&#8217;s really impressive and well worth checking out. However, focusing on that option would distract you from the studio version, which has a powerful feature set that more than justifies its one-time purchase price of $299.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apple-imovie\">Apple iMovie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-284x268.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iMovie \" class=\"wp-image-80471\" width=\"213\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-284x268.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-127x120.jpg 127w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-190x180.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e.jpg 582w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-284x268@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-127x120@2x.jpg 254w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imovi4e-190x180@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><figcaption>Apple iMovie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a Mac? Well, you\u2019re in luck. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/imovie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple iMovie<\/a> is probably the best free editing software out there, and it comes preloaded on your system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s ubiquitous entry-level NLE boasts a host of fantastic premium features that will ensure every enthusiast and amateur feels fully catered to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At no additional cost after you buy your Mac, you simply can&#8217;t go wrong here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lumafusion\">LumaFusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-284x289.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80472\" width=\"213\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-284x289.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-118x120.jpg 118w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-187x190.jpg 187w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion.jpg 620w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-284x289@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-118x120@2x.jpg 236w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lumafusion-187x190@2x.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><figcaption>LumaTouch LumaFusion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the mobile apps market, <a href=\"https:\/\/luma-touch.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_1xGaElry9dISfyPLxgtvTfV4hknKriDsERjBCle5xbcRk7D-aMlYhoCZBQQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LumaFusion<\/a> is the top video editing solution out there, providing a professional, desktop-quality program on your mobile device. It&#8217;s astonishing how much it enables you to achieve while on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need any further certification on this one, just look at the fact that Apple uses LumaFusion instead of the iOS version of iMovie when promoting editing on the iPhone. While Luma is currently an iOS-only app, <a href=\"https:\/\/luma-touch.com\/lumafusion-android-beta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an Android version is in the works<\/a>, according to LumaTouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-sure-your-computer-can-handle-it\">Make sure your computer can handle it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next pro tip concerns your editing system. As we\u2019ve mentioned a few times already, some editing software may put heavy demands on your system to deliver smooth performance. This isn\u2019t just a software issue; <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/80358-which-video-codec-is-right-for-me-choosing-a-codec-for-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the type of video you\u2019re working with<\/a> can put a strain on editing performance too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get started, you need to ensure that your system is <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/76781-set-up-your-mac-for-video-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimized for video editing<\/a>. Make sure you have the right hardware to handle the general demands of editing HD or 4K (or higher) video in single or multiple streams. You\u2019ll also want to check that your system is tailored to meet the specific requirements of your NLE of choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some links provided above will give you the recommended specs for working with specific NLEs. But some requirements are more universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to focus on having a <strong>faster internal system drive, like an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/ssd\/owc?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_0Lupt_-vkewk9nAXcB5U9vLg_orsBWv5ZTlQQhs8s0bnvoY0eHJoRoCaWMQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSD<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> You\u2019ll also want to <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/apple\/memory\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_56e-ozKBSHP9VySK3TpCIVWzZbvCuyXdxmjjDc2NT_YGRqOdBp2dhoClKgQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>increase your system RAM<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(16GB at the very least; 64GB+ recommended for some NLEs)<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x.jpg\" alt=\"OWC's Mercury EXTREME Pro\" class=\"wp-image-80473\" width=\"786\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-212x120.jpg 212w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-284x161.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-190x108.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-212x120@2x.jpg 424w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-284x161@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hero_extreme_pro_6g_v3@2x-190x108@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><figcaption>OWC&#8217;s Mercury EXTREME Pro 6G SSD<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also ensure that you have a <strong>video card<\/strong> or GPU (graphics processing unit) that meets the minimum requirements for your software<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these factors will contribute to how easy your editing experience is and how fast you can export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-the-basic-terminology\">Learn the basic terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first start out as a video editor, there\u2019s some basic terminology that\u2019s good to learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-timeline\"><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find that most editing software utilizes a timeline. This is a display that shows all of your video footage from start to finish, left to right. On the timeline, you can scroll back and forth through the footage making cuts, tweaks, and changes to the footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bin\"><strong>Bin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the bin in your NLE isn\u2019t where you trash files and footage. Bins, confusingly, are just another word for folders in your editing software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-roll\"><strong>B-roll<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are that if you\u2019ve had anything to do with video, you\u2019ve heard of \u201cB-roll\u201d already. In its most simple form, B-roll is just footage you shot that can help to flesh out a sequence, location, or scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cuts\"><strong>Cuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 kinds of \u201ccuts\u201d you\u2019ll want to get familiar with right away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Jump cuts: <\/strong>This is where the footage \u201cjumps\u201d ahead because you\u2019ve cut out boring, non-important sequences in between.<\/li><li><strong>L-cuts<\/strong>: This is where the video cuts first, before audio, making the shape of an \u201cL\u201d in the layers of your timeline.<\/li><li><strong>J-cuts<\/strong>: You guessed it. This is the opposite of the L cut, where audio cuts before the video. Also makes a \u201cJ\u201d in your timeline.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-montage\"><strong>Montage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A montage is a sequence of clips that indicate the passing of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speed-ramp\"><strong>Speed Ramp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A speed ramp is a transition in which the speed of the footage changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-youtube-is-your-friend\">YouTube is your friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, I\u2019d argue that you don\u2019t really need to attend a film school to learn to edit. Everything that you need to know can be self-taught simply by watching YouTube tutorials. Of course, there are a multitude of other free resources out there, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?s=video+editing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog you\u2019re reading right now<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take things a step further and pay for some specific editing courses, we can highly recommend sites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-back-up-your-footage-multiple-times-in-multiple-locations\">Back up your footage multiple times in multiple locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This might be the most important pro tip of all for video editors like you: Back up your footage. Then back it up again. And again. And why not one more time? The footage you\u2019re working within the edit is your everything, so you really need to take care of it. To lose it would mean the end of your project and all your hard work would be for nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/ssd\/owc?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_xnMAD9JviXLoQqEQ0AAgH_NKv302_LGlvBmxhpZlPLzJZNg74ZUcRoCJUcQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solid-state drives (SSDs)<\/a> for this. <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/external-storage\/ssd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">External SSDs<\/a> can add as much as 64TB of storage, depending on your needs! 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You\u2019d be smart to master this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most editing software that we highlighted up top will allow you to play with some color correction and grading at the very least. Specific software such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/davinciresolve\/color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DaVinci Resolve Studio<\/a> is particularly adept in this department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/premiere-pro\/using\/color-workflows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Premiere Pro<\/a> also stepped up its color grading game in 2017 when Adobe integrated SpeedGrade (acquired a few years earlier from IRIDAS) and integrated it into Premiere Pro as the Lumetri Color Panel. FCP X has an advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/final-cut-pro\/intro-to-color-correction-ver761ca98b\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color workflow<\/a> as well. 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