Video
Desktop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video editing Software. Part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, there is only a 7-day free trial if you wanted to put the software on your personal device. After that the educational price is $20/month. You can access the software on campus in the following computer labs: Digital Storytelling Studio (Moon 014), Baker 309 & Baker 319 labs.
Premiere and the rest of the adobe suite can also be accessed using both ESF and SU’s Virtual Labs from on campus or off campus. Information to connect to the virtual labs can be found here: https://it.esf.edu/Access/Remote-Labs
NOTE USING VIRTUAL LABS: Responsiveness and playback quality while using Premiere Pro on the remote labs off campus is dependent on your internet connection. Also, media needs to reside on either your SU H drive, or SU’s OneDrive.
Learning Curve: Intermediate – Advanced
Price: $20/mo (Student Pricing)
Adobe Premiere Rush
Streamlined video editing software. Part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, there is a free version as well as a paid version. You can access the software on campus in the following computer labs: Digital Storytelling Studio (Moon 014), Baker 309 & Baker 319 labs.
Premiere and the rest of the adobe suite can also be accessed using both ESF and SU’s Virtual Labs from on campus or off campus. Information to connect to the virtual labs can be found here: https://it.esf.edu/Access/Remote-Labs
NOTE USING VIRTUAL LABS: Responsiveness and playback quality while using Premiere Pro on the remote labs off campus is dependent on your internet connection. Also, media needs to reside on either your SU H drive, or SU’s OneDrive.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free using your ESF.edu email account or $20/mo [Student Pricing] (Android & iOS)
Clipchamp
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/clipchamp
This video maker is beginner-friendly with a drag-and-drop interface but has advanced video editing features to help you cut, crop and resize video, record screen and webcam, edit green screen videos and even add AI voiceovers. Make engaging videos for social media, sales promo videos, in-depth tutorials, and more with Clipchamp.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free with In-App purchases for various features.
DaVinci Resolve 18
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
Full post production suite of tools (Editing, Color Correction, Effects, Audio, Delivery). DaVinci Resolve is the Free Version, DaVinci Resolve Studio is the paid ($295). Works on both Windows and Macs computers.
Learning Curve: Intermediate – Advanced
Price: Free & Paid($295) Versions
HItFilm
https://fxhome.com/product/hitfilm
Video editing software with both free and paid versions. Works on both Windows (PC) & Mac platforms. Includes basic editing tools, transitions, effect presets, built-in assets, audio sync & text tools. Free version is limited in effects and templates. Paid versions expand on available options.
Learning Curve: Beginner - Intermediate
Price: Free and Paid (subscription) versions available.
iMovie
https://www.apple.com/imovie/ Video editing software. Free. Mac OS only. Create professional‑looking videos without an editing degree. Easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips with your finger, add seamless transitions, and fade audio like a pro.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free (Mac OS only)
Lightworks
Video editing software. Free and paid versions. Works on both Windows & Mac computers. Free version expires every 90 days and you just need to login to the software again to continue using it for free.
Learning Curve: Intermediate
Price: Free and Paid (subscription & perpetual) versions available.
Web Based
CapCut
Create stunning videos to grow your business and engage the audience. Social media clips, promo videos, slideshows, and more are just at your fingertips.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free. Desktop and Mobile versions available.
Mobile (Android & iOS)
Adobe Premiere Rush
Adobe Premiere Rush is the free mobile and desktop video editing app for creativity on the go. Wherever you are, from your phone to your computer, you can shoot, edit, and share high-quality videos. Fun, intuitive, and as fast as social media, it’s the easiest way to star in your followers’ feeds.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free using your ESF.edu email account or $20/mo [Student Pricing] (Android & iOS)
iMovie
https://www.apple.com/imovie/ Video editing software. Free. Mac OS only. Create professional‑looking videos without an editing degree. Easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips with your finger, add seamless transitions, and fade audio like a pro.
Learning Curve: Beginner
Price: Free (iOS only)
LumaFusion
https://luma-touch.com/ Professional Editing Reimagined for Mobile. LumaFusion is a powerful multi-track video editor used by journalists, filmmakers, and professional video producers to tell compelling video stories.
Learning Curve: Beginner - Intermediate
Price: $29.99 (iOS & Android / Chrome OS [beta])
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