Software

The continuation of VEGAS Movie Studio, this video editing suite has a focus on ease of use and compatibility with unspecialised computers.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $350-$1400 for a new computer geared to run Movie Studio 2023.

For a free video editing program, Shotcut is surprising powerful and has plenty of features. A good pick if you're doing more than just trimming home videos but aren't ready to spend a lot of money on video editing software.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $340-$1300 for a new computer geared to run Shotcut.

A professional video editing suite with a special affinity for colour grading.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend at least $890 for a new computer geared to run DaVinci Resolve 18.

Adobe's professional video animation and special effects program.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $1190-$2000 for a new computer geared to run Adobe After Effects CC 2022.

Popular professional video editing suite previously published by Sony and Sonic Foundry before that.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend at least $350 for a new computer geared to run VEGAS Pro.

Adobe's video editing software.

Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend at least $740 for a new computer geared to run Adobe Premiere Pro CC.