If you are in the business of creating music videos, your editing needs are different from those of other video creators. You need to find software that has just the right features to optimize your audio output, and also keep your video quality intact.
In the sections below, we will provide an overview of the leading products on the market for creating top-quality music videos.
Why invest in music video software?
There was a time when people thought the music video industry was dying. Following its initial heyday in the 1980s and early 90s, music videos seemed to be falling out of fashion for a while. But the trend is coming back big time. In fact, music videos are once again surging in popularity thanks to the addition of new technological advancements and AI-driven tools.
Now, let’s take a look at the top products on the market this year.
- Movavi Video Editor
Movavi’s video editor is a top choice among music video creators. It includes multiple video and audio features that combine to make the best possible music videos. This includes:
- The ability to extract audio from videos, loop audio, and create volume curves
- The ability to combine clips from different sources, including convert VHS to digital to add in vintage elements
- Noise removal to get rid of unwanted audio elements
Movavi’s video editor is available for Mac and Windows and has both a free and paid version.
- DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve offers features sought after by music video creators. These include:
- Audio editing for optimal sound quality
- The ability to add subtitles
- Video elements that complement music, including flashy transitions and special effects
DaVinci Resolve is available for Mac and Windows and has both a free version and a paid version.
- Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio is a program that will allow you to lay out and break down your music videos clearly and allow you to piece them together as you please. With it, you will get the following features:
- Storyboard and timeline editing, so that you can make cuts easily and piece clips together with the whole video in front of you
- Drag-and-drop video editing for simplicity
- The ability to import audio or choose from stock clips that come with the program
Pinnacle Studio is for Windows only.
- iMovie
For Mac users, Apple’s built-in editing program can be a good way to edit music videos. iMovie provides both editing tools, as well as access to Apple products, including:
- A collection of music tracks and sound effects to choose from
- A range of video editing tools
- A tutorial to help beginners get started in the editing process
iMovie is free for Mac users, but not available for Windows.
- Final Cut Pro
Another option for Mac users is Final Cut Pro. Final Cut Pro offers more advanced features than iMovie, so creators with greater editing needs tend to prefer it. With the program, you will get the following features:
- Numerous video and audio editing tools
- The ability to add special effects
- The ability to cut, trim, and combine clips together
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe’s editing program is known as being a quality product and is used by advanced video creators. It contains the following features:
- A wide range of video and audio editing tools
- The ability to integrate effects seamlessly
- Animation and other on-screen features
Adobe Premiere Pro is available for Mac and Windows.
Look for video and audio quality
If you’re creating music videos, you need to be picky about your choice of video editing software. It is essential to find a program that preserves your audio quality, for one thing. Beyond that, you should look for features that will complement the style of music that you will use. If you use music that will involve a lot of quick transitions, look for a program that offers this. If you want to complement your music with a variety of on-screen video effects, there are programs available that will give you this. Lots of options are out there, so there is surely one for you.
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