A question that I have had for a long time since getting into film production, pertained to the software they use in said productions. It is easy to see the massive cameras, boom microphone, and physical production equipment to make ideas on what they are or how much they cost. But, after all the footage and takes have been wrapped, the editors have a tall task. Only the top notch editing software could be able to handle days upon weeks of footage necessary to create a film or tv series.

Avid Media Composer is supposedly the industry’s best video editor for movies and TV shows. It is also said to be the hardest software to learn, with many videos and questions on YouTube or Reddit about how to get started. From screenshots, Avid looks intimidating, but also looks like it would handle any request you can think of. The Standard edition of Avid Media Composer is typically $259.99 per year, with the Ultimate edition at $539.99. The software can handle up to 99 video and audio tracks, with specialties in color management and a professional toolset. Avid does have a “Learn” section on their website so an aspiring editor could research different product resources, or find training outlets to become fine tuned in no time. Personally, I was unaware that this software even existed before diving into film production, so being able to get a glimpse of how the industry standard looks is quite intriguing.