In this article, I am going to list the best software for Filmmakers and videographers, before going to the list let’s discuss the need for these software.
Filmmaking and videography are very interesting and very popular professions nowadays.
I see art by videographers almost every day where they really mesmerize me with their talent.
Technology has propelled every industry and filmmaking has also thrived a lot with the help of technology. These days videographers are using different kinds of software which are very useful to speed up their work and add wings to their creativity.
In this article, I am going to describe the best software for videographers and filmmakers to enhance their productivity.
Top 4 Useful software for Filmmakers and Videographers:
Hedge:
Keeping a backup of your files is always a smart choice because, if something happens to your original media, you can always access the backup.
Hedge is a nice multiple backup software that makes your life easier when it comes to backing up your large files.
This software is available for both popular operating systems- Windows and Mac.
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Here are the main features of this software:
- Fast transfer of files: If your files are large, manual backup methods make you sit for hours in front of your PC. But with the help of Hedge you can transfer your media in no time.
- Multiple backups at the same time: This software can make multiple copies of your file at the same time without wasting much resources and time.
- Using this software you can label your item with the help of metadata prompted by the software. Labeling your items makes it easy to find and access your clips.
- The company also provides an application called Checkpoint which makes it easy to keep track of your data and transfer logs.
- Nowadays many filmmakers want Netflix-certified content. Hedge is completely Netflix certified.
- Hedge has multiple integrations to make the software even more efficient
- The software is updated regularly to make it compatible with the latest versions of your operating systems.
Hedge software for filmmakers has many useful features which makes it a good choice for videographers.
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is a popular color correction program for filmmakers. The software is very advanced and matches industry standards. The software has been used in many popular blockbuster movies like- Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jason Bourne, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
The software for videographers is available on multiple platforms i.e. Windows, Mac, Linux. The software is developed by a well-known Australian company Black Magic Design.
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Here are the main features of this software:
- Blackmagic Cloud: If you have DaVinci Resolve 18, you also get access to Blackmagic Cloud. Using this feature you can host your work on the DaVinci Resolve Project server. Using this feature you can share your projects with others and also you can work with your team collaboratively.
So, it does not matter where your editors or VFX artists or colorists reside, they work with you on the same project from their home. - Generate proxies and extract them to work offline.
- You don’t need to worry about managing and lining your media. Davinci Resolve has an amazing media management feature.
- The software has a live streaming feature so you can display your content on a remote display monitor.
- Advanced object mask.
- Grade the background from the foreground separately, using the Automatic Depth Map
- Excellent tracking tool to apply graphics on objects that change perspective too much.
- Resolve FX Beauty: To give objects a natural and beautiful look.
- Have multiple simultaneous captions on a track.
- Using this tool you can watch up to 25 different angles in a single multicam clip.
- Add markers on timelines for YouTube.
- It supports the latest and advanced audio formats.
The filmmaking software has many features, if I start writing about all the features I will have to write at least 3 articles only about this software. You can see more features here.
DupeGuru
Another in the list of best software for filmmakers and videographers is dupeGuru. As a videographer, you take many shots of a single scene. Because of this you create many duplicate and similar video files on your system. These duplicate video files consume a lot of disk space on your device. Due to duplicate files we always run out of disk space and it is very difficult to find and delete them manually.
Here comes dupeGuru to help, it is a free duplicate video finder software that can automatically find and delete duplicate videos on your system. dupeGuru is not the only duplicate finder software there are many other advanced tools available checkout the list.
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Here are the main features of this software:
- Swift searching engine to find duplicates fast.
- Different scan types.
- Easy to use software.
- Can also delete duplicate music and pictures.
- Available for multiple platforms i.e. Windows, Mac, Ubuntu
- Drag and drop files or folders to find duplicates.
- Control software with easy keyboard shortcuts
- Include or exclude files larger than a specific size.
- You can use this software in multiple languages.
- Remove empty folders from the scanning process.
So, the software has just the features that you require in duplicate video finder software. And the best thing is the software is available for free.
Video Editing Tools
Last but not the least, every videographer needs nice video editing software. There are many video editing software available for professionals, beginners and hobbyists. If you are an enterprise you can opt for an industry-grade expensive software but if you are an individual then you can opt for other cost-effective options. There are many software available for individual professionals and beginners.
Most of these software provide free trial so, you can test them before buying. Here is the list of some of the top video editing software available in market-
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- CyberLink Power Director 365
- Movavi Video Editor Plus
- Wondershare Filmora
- Avid Media Composer
Conclusion:
So, these were the top 4 useful software available for videographers and filmmakers. I hope videography artists can improve their productivity with the help of these filmmaking tools.
The most important thing for a videographer is choosing the right video editing software. You should try different tools (trial versions) and watch tutorials and select the best suited for you. Choosing a cost-effective and efficient video editor can make your life easier as a videographer.
