Introduction
If you’re a filmmaker, then you’ve probably heard about the “app” trend. With apps for everything from editing to color grading and even music production, some filmmakers have turned to them as their only tool to get the job done.
But before you start downloading every available app out there and spending hours trying them all out which can be fun but also a waste of time let’s talk first! What are the best apps for production?
Here are nine of my favorite tools that will help make your workflow as smooth as possible:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro is a video editing app that can be used on Macs and PCs. It’s great for video editing, but it’s also useful for audio editing too. In fact, this is a great place to start if you’re looking to get started with video or audio workflows.
Adobe Premiere Pro has many powerful features that make it easy to create professional videos (and soundtracks) without having to spend hours learning how things work under the hood of your computer or even learn new languages!
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro is a video editing app that can be used on Macs and PCs. It’s great for video editing, but it’s also useful for audio editing too. In fact, this is a great place to start if you’re looking to get started with video or audio workflows.
Adobe Premiere Pro has many powerful features that make it easy to create professional videos (and soundtracks) without having to spend hours learning how things work under the hood of your computer or even learn new languages!
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro is a video editing app that can be used on Macs and PCs. It’s great for video editing, but it’s also useful for audio editing too. In fact, this is a great place to start if you’re looking to get started with video or audio workflows.
Adobe Premiere Pro has many powerful features that make it easy to create professional videos (and soundtracks) without having to spend hours learning how things work under the hood of your computer or even learn new languages!
Avid Media Composer
If you’re in the film or television industry, Avid Media Composer is a must. It’s the industry standard for professional editing, and it’s used by most major TV and film studios.
This powerful tool has a wide range of features that allow you to create content quickly and easily and if there’s one thing we know about editors, it’s that they want their jobs done sooner rather than later!
Lightworks
Lightworks is a professional video editor that’s free and open source. It’s available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The app has a large community of users who help each other out with questions and issues on the forums.
Lightworks is one of the most influential editors in its category, but it also has some features that are missing from other apps like non-destructive editing (where you can change something without removing it from your original file) or an automatic 3D camera tracker that helps you line up shots perfectly without any manual adjustments required.
The program has over 100 plugins available via their website which allow you to add effects such as LUTs (which adjust color saturation), text overlays, and more!
CyberLink PowerDirector
CyberLink PowerDirector is a video editing software that can be used to edit videos, photos, and audio files. It has tools to help you create professional quality videos in various formats including MP4, MOV, and AVI.
It has a large number of features including:
- An easy-to-use interface that makes editing fast and simple
- Support for multiple languages including English, French, German, and Italian (more will be added)
If you’re looking for an app that will allow you to do more than just trim your clips together then this is the one for you!
HitFilm Pro
HitFilm Pro is a powerful video editing and motion graphics tool that lets you create, edit and share videos. HitFilm Pro lets you choose from a variety of different effects, transitions, and titles to add to your video.
The app also includes an intuitive design that makes it easy for non-programmers to produce professional results without having any previous experience in video editing software or other similar apps.
Hitfilm Pro has been designed with simplicity in mind; its intuitive layout makes it very easy for anyone who is new at this kind of thing (and there aren’t many more than that) but still want something powerful enough that they won’t feel like they’re slumming with their friends on Facebook Live every day!
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate is a video editing app that can be used on Windows and Mac. The free trial version has limitations, but if you want to see what this app can do before committing to a full subscription, it’s worth trying out.
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate offers support for both video editing and audio recording. You can use it to edit your footage or import files from other programs (like Adobe Premiere Pro) so that you don’t have to worry about learning how to use a different software program entirely.
If you’re looking for another option besides Adobe Creative Cloud Suite or Final Cut Pro X in terms of tools that will help improve your production capabilities without costing too much money upfront then Pinnacle Studio Ultimate may be worth checking out!
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor for Mac & Windows (Free)
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the best tool for editing videos and it’s free. You can use this program to make professional edits, but you don’t have to be an expert in order to use it.
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor has lots of features that make it easy for beginners, including:
- An automatic color correction based on settings that you define or choose from a preset list
- Auto-frame rate detection so you don’t have to manually change frame rates every time your project changes frame rates
- Easy-to-use interface with drag-and-drop support
Be smart when using apps to help with production
We all know that free apps are great, but they don’t always have the same features as their paid counterparts. This is especially true when it comes to video editing and post-production.
It’s important to note that there may be some of these apps that can help you out on a project without costing anything at all. But if you’re looking for something more advanced or specific like an app that allows you to edit your video in real-time then it will have some sort of cost associated with it (usually around $3-$5).
Conclusion
It’s important to remember that these apps are just that apps. They can be used in conjunction with other tools and programs, but they don’t replace your own creativity or knowledge of the industry.
It’s also important to keep in mind that while these apps are great for helping you with production, they might not always be the best choice if you want something more specific out of them.
