Wedding video filming and editing professionals often discuss which video editing software is the best for a PC or Mac. There is a relatively wide selection of video software products on the market, and it is challenging for an inexperienced user to navigate them.

In this article, we will look at the main characteristics of the three giants in the world of video editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, and see if they are equally convenient and good. Also, our team leads will share their opinions on working with these editing programs.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Process of editing a wedding video in Premiere Pro
Process of editing a wedding video in Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro is known all over the world. There is hardly anyone working in the video industry who has never heard of this editing software.

This is a professional program with many options and tools that will perfectly cover the needs of those who edit videos regularly. This program is used by companies such as the BBC and NBC in their work on movies, including hits such as A Ghost Story, Deadpool, and Avatar.

Adobe Premiere Pro has good functionality that allows you to realize any desires in video editing. Video editors can also install additional plugins to expand their video editing capabilities. It is worth noting that it is possible to add augmented and virtual reality elements to the edit.  

Despite the apparent complexity of this program, even a beginner can master it. This software works with Windows and Mac devices.

Among the main benefits, these are the highlights:

  • Simple and intuitive interface. The program is available in many languages, ​​and it will take very little time to master it.
  • Many hotkeys. Using hotkeys can significantly speed up and simplify the entire video mixing process.
  • Convenient work with audio files. You can work with key points in automatic mode.
  • Interface customization. Thanks to this function, each editor can customize the interface for themselves and save all settings for future work.
  •  Multi-project mode. It is possible to work on multiple projects at the same time.

I choose Adobe Premiere Pro because:

1. Premiere Pro is good for its versatility and user-friendly interface.

2. It has amazing functionality, which is enough to work on projects of any difficulty.

3. When working on a project in Premiere Pro, you can also do some tasks in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and more. The interaction and transfer of files between these programs is great, as these are all Adobe products.

Alex, Lead Editor of Bride&Groom.video

DaVinci Resolve

Example of editing a wedding video in DaVinci Resolve
Example of editing a wedding video in DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is professional non-linear video editing software. It is considered the best color correction and video grading software on the modern market. Using DaVinci Resolve, you can achieve incredible results and create a cinematic picture.

In addition to working on color grading, DaVinci Resolve has a wide range of countless other good features to provide high-quality editing.

LikeAdobe Premiere Pro, it has been used in the production of many movies, including The Avengers. Furthermore, it is the most popular editing software in Hollywood.

DaVinci Resolve works with both Windows and Mac devices.

Among the main benefits, these are the highlights:

  •  Mask. You can color correct your projects very quickly with a mask. Unlike similar programs, this  function works as smoothly and accurately as possible with DaVinci Resolve.
  •  Compatibility. DaVinci Resolve is compatible with all video formats.
  •  Modern, stylish interface. The interface is easy to use and intuitive for both beginners and advanced users.
  • Blackmagic Cloud. This function allows you to store and access files from anywhere in the world. So, a team of editors can perform editing, grading, overlaying visual effects, and mixing audio at the same time.

DaVinci Resolve is the best choice for me due to these features:

– It allows me to work with many high-bitrate files. It is optimized for high-quality heavy wedding projects.

– There is flexibility in color correction, and the ability to do creative color correction.

– It has 100% video card loading during rendering, which allows faster rendering of films that are up to 2 hours long.

– Media Pool is a very handy tool when working with raw footage.

– Inspector contains many useful tools for basic editing: Transform, Cropping, Stabilization, Dynamic Zoom, EQ, etc.

– The user-friendly interface is easy to learn quickly.

Petro, Lead Editor at Bride&Groom.video

Final Cut Pro

Wedding video post production in DaVinci Resolve
Wedding video post production in Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is one of the world’s best professional video editing tools. This Apple product is used by many directors and creators of music videos. The modern version of this software, created by Apple from scratch, was introduced in 2011.

Its basic interface is very similar to iMovie – the best app for iPhones – which makes it easy for Apple users to move from an entry-level editor to a professional one. One of the main differences between Final Cut Pro and iMovie is the support for 360-degree virtual reality, which includes the ability to use VR headsets and 360-degree cameras. This editing software also allows you to work with HDR video and boasts professional control, color correction, and sound editing.

With the help of Final Cut Pro, such top movies as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Social Network, and many others were edited.

It is available only on Mac operating systems. Mac owners can try the free version for a month or buy the complete package from the App Store.

Among the main benefits, these are the highlights:

  • High performance. The program uses multi-core processing, guaranteeing no crashes or freezes during editing or preview.
  • Touch Bar support on MacBook Pro. The Touch Bar changes its appearance depending on what you are doing.
  • Unpretentiousness to video formats.
  •  High resolution of the resulting product.
  • Availability of libraries.
  • No color distortion when correcting colors.
  • Ability to view any effect without applying to the file.

I really like this program for:

1. Its stability. Unlike other editors, those who work with Final Cut rarely complain about errors, crashes, or incorrectly opening projects.

2. Its performance. Even using not the most powerful devices, it’s possible to edit heavy projects.

3. Its functionality. Final Cut allows you to create more visually beautiful edits.

Nikita, Lead Editor at Bride&Groom.video

FAQ: best professional video editing software for a wedding film

Can DaVinci Resolve replace Premiere Pro?

This question can only be answered by your individual circumstances and needs. Those who have used Adobe products in the past are often more comfortable working in Premiere Pro, but more and more editors are starting to use DaVinci Resolve in their work.

Do professionals use DaVinci Resolve?

Of course this software is used by professionals. Even Hollywood editors recognize the quality of DaVinci Resolve and use it for editing films, TV shows, commercials, and more.

Is DaVinci Resolve the best video editor?

It is difficult to call any editor the best in all respects, but DaVinci Resolve definitely has a number of undeniable advantages. These include perfect color correction and video grading, the possibility of free use, availability on Mac and Windows, and others.

Which is easier to learn: Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve?

The Premiere Pro interface feels comparatively easier than Resolve. It takes more time to learn DaVinci Resolve than Premiere Pro for simple editing works and color correction, according to user reviews.

What is better than Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is considered one of the best software products for video editing, but it is only available for Mac users. As an alternative, you can use any of the tools we have described, but each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Is Final Cut Pro cheaper than Premiere Pro?

Adobe Premiere Pro requires  a $20.99/month subscription, whereas Final Cut Pro X is a one-time $299.00 cost. The choice should be made depending on how long you are going to use the software and what OS you plan to work on.