Video Editing Software
Professional video editing tools for wedding filmmakers. From NLEs to color grading, motion graphics, and audio post-production.
Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)
DaVinci Resolve
Hollywood-grade editing, color grading, VFX, and audio in one application. The free version is incredibly powerful - used by professional colorists worldwide.
Industry-leading tools
Built-in motion graphics
Professional audio suite
Most features included
Pros
- Free version is extremely capable
- Best color grading tools available
- One-time purchase for Studio (no subscription)
- Optimized GPU performance
- Handles 4K/8K footage smoothly
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Database-based project management
- Some codec limitations in free version
- High-end hardware recommended
Adobe Premiere Pro
Industry-standard NLE with excellent integration into the Adobe ecosystem. Widely used in commercial production and wedding filmmaking.
After Effects, Audition, etc.
Solid color tools
Easy multi-camera editing
Smooth 4K editing
Pros
- Industry standard, huge resource library
- Excellent Adobe app integration
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Great multi-camera editing
Cons
- Subscription only
- Can be resource-intensive
- Color tools not as advanced as Resolve
- Occasional stability issues
Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional video editor. Optimized for Mac hardware with excellent performance and magnetic timeline.
Unique editing approach
M1/M2 performance
Apple motion graphics
No subscription
Pros
- Excellent performance on Mac
- One-time purchase
- Fast rendering with Apple Silicon
- Great organization tools
Cons
- Mac only
- Unique workflow may not transfer
- Smaller third-party ecosystem
- Learning curve if coming from other NLEs
Motion Graphics & VFX
Adobe After Effects
Industry-standard for motion graphics, visual effects, and animated titles. Essential for creating wedding film intros, titles, and transitions.
After Effects ↗Apple Motion
Apple's motion graphics tool. Create titles, transitions, and effects for Final Cut Pro.
Apple Motion ↗Audio Post-Production
Adobe Audition
Professional audio workstation for cleaning up ceremony audio, mixing, and sound design.
Adobe Audition ↗Fairlight (DaVinci Resolve)
Professional audio suite built into DaVinci Resolve. Full DAW capabilities for wedding film audio post.
Royalty-Free Music
Musicbed
Premium music licensing for filmmakers. Popular with wedding videographers for high-quality, cinematic tracks.
Musicbed ↗Artlist
Subscription-based music and SFX library. Unlimited downloads with simple licensing.
Artlist ↗Epidemic Sound
Large library with subscription model. Good variety of styles for wedding films.
Epidemic Sound ↗Wedding Film-Specific Tools
mWedding for DaVinci Resolve
Professional grading presets, typography, transitions, and overlay effects specifically designed for wedding videos. Creates a unified, romantic tone.
mWedding ↗Wedding Film Framework
Educational course and framework for editing wedding films in DaVinci Resolve.
Wedding Film Framework ↗- Organize: Import and organize footage by event segment
- Sync Audio: Sync external audio to camera footage
- Select: Review and select best moments
- Music: Choose and license music that fits the couple's story
- Edit: Build timeline in your NLE (DaVinci, Premiere, or FCP)
- Color Grade: Apply consistent look (DaVinci excels here)
- Audio Mix: Balance music, speech, and ambient audio
- Titles: Add titles, credits, and graphics
- Export: Render for client delivery and online