However, if you plan to use the same media in multiple projects, import it into the Shared Media folder. Normally, imported media is displayed in the Project Media folder. Importing media is straight-forward, either as a file, folder or from a camera. This is very useful in minimizing storage space for short-term editing projects. NOTE: I also like the ability to delete render files when closing a project. Here we can optimize render settings as well as automatically create proxy files to smooth playback on slower systems. ( Update: Custom shortcuts, I’m told, will be in the next version.) What struck me were the options in Preferences > Performance. Note that while 4K frame sizes are default settings, SD frame sizes are not though you can create whatever frame size you want using the Custom option.Īlso, when creating a new project, notice the options available in the Aspect Ratio popup menu, including non-traditional formats such as social media and vertical video.Īs a side note, there are a variety of preference settings, but no ability to create custom keyboard shortcuts. When creating a new project, you can specify the frame size of your project. This screen shot displays the contents of the Sample Videos folder. However, Filmora9 does support Auto-Save for backups.īrowsers, Effects and Elements are located in the top left corner of the interface. UPDATED NOTE: Similar to Premiere Pro CC, Filmora9 does not automatically save your work. There seems to be only one timeline per project. It reminded me immediately of the dark, clean look of Final Cut Pro X. Opening a new project displays this screen. Launch times are far faster than Premiere and about as fast as Final Cut Pro X. This is the startup screen when you first open Filmora9 you can see my first project listed on the right. However, from what I can tell, the Mac App Store is selling version 8.5.5, while the latest version – and the one reviewed here – is 9.2.ĭuring installation, Wondershare creates a folder inside your Movies folder where it stores all media, render files and exports. NOTE: Filmora is also available as a direct purchase from the Mac App store. Installation is like any other Mac software and was completed in just a few minutes. other pricing available. FilmStocks sold separately from the Wondershare website.Ī free trial, creating watermarked video is available at the Wondershare website.įilmora can be downloaded directly from the Wondershare website. Price: Subscriptions start at $44.99/year (Mac), $39.99/year (Windows). Wondershare also sells “FilmStocks,” effects template bundles, royalty-free music bundles and stock photo libraries which add additional capabilities to Filmora. tiff.įilmora is a well-thought-out video editor, emphasizing ease of use and a VAST array of visual effects and geared toward the amateur filmmaker, middle school student, video blogger or proud grandparent who needs to edit video quickly and easily with eye-catching text and effects that make images move without troubling the user with settings or a steep learning curve. It supports a variety of video formats, but principally oriented to MPEG 4 and H-264 codecs. It requires macOS El Capitan or later, 8 GB of RAM and an Intel i5 CPU or better. In fact, I could import a variety of video formats not indicated on their website. The website seems to indicate that Filmora would not support ProRes files, but I was able to easily import, edit and export ProRes files. It is able to edit both HD and 4K media, and output to mobile devices, along with YouTube and Vimeo. There are versions for both Mac and Windows systems. Wondershare calls Filmora: “Video editing simplified.” I think this is a perfect description. NOTE: I hope to review FilmoraPro in the near future. I asked Irene to send me a temporary license for Filmora9 so I could take a look at the software. Wondershare has offices around the world, but is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. While not well known here in the States, Filmora is very well established in Asia. (This is the latest incarnation of the Wondershare Video Editor.) At the same time, they released a professional video editor named: FilmoraPro. Irene Yang, VP of Product Marketing at Wondershare, contacted me last week about the latest release of their video editing software: Filmora9.
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