There's never been a better time to get acquainted with video. Since editing videography is such a broad category and since people do it for all different reasons, we’ve split this guide into three sections: pro video editing software for those who need to make money out of filmmaking, budget video editing software for those looking for cheaper alternatives, and mobile video editing software which is ideal for content creators who shoot primarily on mobile devices.

As you get more advanced in filmmaking, you may want to start adding transitions and effects to your footage as well as color grading your film to give it a cinematic feel.

Even the most basic videos will need to be trimmed, cut together, and exported as a watchable file.

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