Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is an advanced data storage virtualization technology, which is widely used by gamers, developers, video editors, professionals, and businesses around the world. That's because RAID offers many advantages—such as data redundancy, higher read/write speeds, or both—over the traditional hard drive storage.
To understand the difference between RAID levels and configure the best option for your creative video and photo editing workflow. RAID 0 or Striping: Primarily designed for a significant increase of Input/output performance. In this level we have something called strips – a strip is a predefined number of contiguously addressable disk blocks. The most popular option among video editors is a combination of both speeds of RAID 0 and data protection of RAID 1 in one configuration. RAID 5 is also by far the most common RAID configuration used throughout businesses and NAS devices. This level utilizes parity with striping for a low-cost reliable solution for data protection. Movavi Video Editor For Mac. Movavi is a video editor application for the Mac that has a free version as well as a more full-featured Pro alternative. It runs on the Mac OS X 10.7 or later and is an easy to learn editing tool that can be mastered in well under an hour. Let's take a look at the features included in this powerful editing software.
One can choose from several RAID levels starting with RAID 0 to RAID 10, which is a nested RAID arrangement of RAID 1 and RAID 0. Similarly, one can also create RAID 50, RAID 60, or RAID 100 as per their data storage requirements. However, nested RAID levels are expensive, and most users can't afford it.
Also, always keep a backup of your data stored in your RAID drive to prevent permanent data loss. Please be aware; RAID is not a backup or alternative to backup. The purpose of RAID is to achieve high read/write performance for intensive tasks and maintain data availability in case of a drive failure. In case of loss of data use Stellar Data Recovery Technician software to get back your lost or deleted data.
Which One Should You Choose and Why?
To help you decide which RAID level is right for your data storage needs and, most importantly, budget, we have detailed everything about various RAID levels—from RAID 0 to RAID 60—and mentioned their advantages, drawbacks, and applications.
RAID Levels—A Detailed Comparison
Below is a detailed comparison of standard RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 and nested RAID levels—RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60. A comparison chart is also attached at the end of the post, comparing various RAID levels on parameters such as minimum drives requirement, read/write performance, storage availability, redundancy, and application.
RAID 0
If you are into gaming and video editing, RAID 0 is the right configuration for your data storage needs. RAID 0 is a standard RAID configuration, which uses striping method to store data on the disk array. It's the most affordable RAID configuration that requires at least two disks.
Demanding tasks such as gaming and video editing requires frequent data transfer, often in large volumes. RAID 0 increases the read and writes performance of your system by up to 2X than the normal hard drive and spreads the load across drives.
Figure 1: RAID 0 Illustration- Striping Storage method is used for data storage
Pros
- High read/write performance, comparable to SATA SSDs
- 100% Disk volume available for use
- Affordable and easy to implement
Cons
- No fault-tolerance (redundancy)
Applications
- For storing and accessing non-critical data
- Gaming
- Video and Image Editing
Recovery Management
- If a drive fails in a RAID 0 level, data will be permanently lost as RAID 0 does not offer redundancy. However, you can recover a logically failed or broken RAID 0 level with the help of a RAID recovery software such as Stellar Data Recovery Technician.
RAID 1
RAID 1 uses mirroring method to for data storage and requires at least two drives. It's the most basic RAID level that provides redundancy, i.e., protection against data loss due to disk failure. The data copied to RAID 1 is stored in both drives as individual copies. Thus, if one disk fails, you will be able to recover data from another drive.
Figure 2: RAID 1 Illustration- Mirroring Storage method is used for data storage
Due to mirroring, RAID 1 storage is halved, i.e., you can use 50% of total disk volume with normal read/write speeds. However, unlike RAID 0, RAID 1 can withstand up to 1 disk failure in each array without causing data loss.
Pros
- Offers read/write speeds equivalent to SATA III hard drive
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to 1 drive failure
- No overhead as data needs to be copied to a replacement drive, not rebuild
- Affordable and easy to implement
Cons
- 50% Storage space is available for usage
- Hot swap is a problem in many software-based RAID 1 array
Applications
- For storing critical data such as accounting files
- For small servers
Recovery Management
- RAID 1 can rebuild itself as quick as 30 minutes to an hour as data is copied—not rebuild—from surviving drive to the new drive.
RAID 5
RAID 5 is expensive and often used by professionals and businesses. Unlike RAID 0 and RAID 1, RAID 5 requires a dedicated hardware controller with minimum 3 storage drives and supports maximum 16 disks. It uses striping and parity bit data storage method to store your files across the disk array.
It provides high read and write speeds along with redundancy due to parity bits. Parity bits are the checksum of all data stored in all drives of RAID 5 array.
A user can utilize up to 94% of the total combined disk volume.
The parity bit helps restore data lost due to failure of up to 1 disk in the array.
Figure 3: RAID 5- Mirroring With Parity Across Drives
Pros
- Read data transactions are fast due to faster read speed but write speed is a bit slower, yet decent, due to parity bit calculation
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to any 1 drive failure in the array
- Up to 94%, combined disk volume is available for use
Cons
- Overhead on all drive after disk failure and RAID rebuild
- RAID rebuild after disk failure can take several hours to a few days depending on the size of a failed disk
- Costly
Applications
- File and application servers
- Data warehousing
- Archiving
Recovery Management
- RAID 5 rebuild can take several hours and cause overhead, which can lead to another drive failure during, rebuild process. So before inserting new drive to RAID 5 array, check each disk's SMART status by using a tool such as Drive Monitor, CrystalDiskInfo, etc.
- Use Stellar Data Recovery Technician to rebuild and recover data when RAID 5 gets damaged due to corruption or other logical errors.
RAID 6
RAID 6 is a better version of RAID 5 and is often referred as ‘RAID 5 on Steroids'. RAID 6 overcomes a major issue in the RAID 5, which is the inability to survive more than 1 disk failure. RAID 6 can withstand up to 2-disk failure without data loss.
RAID 6 also uses striping and parity bits to store data. However, unlike RAID 5, RAID 6 stores parity bits in two disks and thus requires minimum 4 disk in the array. And thus, offers balanced read/write speeds with better redundancy.
Due to two parity bits, RAID 6 allows you to utilize up to 88% of the combined disk storage volume.
Figure 4: RAID 6- Mirroring with DUAL-Parity across drives
Pros
- Fast read data transactions
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to any 2 disk failure from the array
- More secure than RAID 5
Cons
- Write data transactions are slower than RAID 5 due to dual-parity data
- Drive failure affects the entire RAID array
- Rebuilding RAID array can take a very long time
Applications
- High availability solutions
- Archiving
- Large critical databases
Recovery Management
- Instead of rebuilding RAID 6 directly after a disk failure, take out other drives from the RAID array and check the SMART status of the individual drive with Drive Monitor utility to ensure disks are healthy enough to withstand the rebuild process. If SMART shows warning such as Reallocated Sector Count Warning, Pending Sector Count warning, etc. use Stellar Data Recovery Technician to rebuild RAID 5 and recover data—works if disk failure occurs due to logical errors
RAID 10
RAID 10 is the nested RAID configuration made from a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. It's a mirrored RAID 0 level. It uses both data striping and data mirroring storage methods in a nested environment. Thus, it offers both higher read/write speeds and better data redundancy than RAID 5 and RAID 6.
It requires at least 4 disks, but the total storage is halved due to mirroring. So if you are going to use 4 1TB drives, you will essentially get 2TB usable storage. It can withstand up to 2 disk failure—one from either side. However, if two disks from one side fail, data will be lost and can't be recovered.
Hp printer will not connect to mac. Figure 5: RAID 10- Combination of RAID 1 (Mirroring) and RAID 0 (Striping) array
Pros
- Faster rebuild time as there is no parity data
- Faster read and write speeds
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to 2 disk failure from one side
Cons
- Only 50% of storage is available for use
- Most expensive RAID level compared to RAID 6 which can also withstand up to 2 disks failure
Applications
- Fast database servers
- Application servers
Recovery Management
- RAID 10 can rebuild quickly after a disk failure, as data is copied from the surviving drives to the new drive — similar to RAID 0. Also, there are quite fewer chances of failing two drives simultaneously from the same side. Thus, RAID 10 is self-sufficient in recovery.
- For recovery of corrupt and logically failed RAID 10 array, reach out to a data recovery expert.
RAID 50 & RAID 60
RAID 50 and RAID 60 are also nested RAID configurations of ‘RAID 5+RAID 0' and ‘RAID 6+RAID 0'. Thus, it offers features of both RAID 5 and 6 along with RAID 0's high read/write speed performance.
RAID 50 requires minimum 6 and supports maximum 48 disks in single or multiple mirrored arrays of RAID 5.
Similarly, RAID 60 requires at least 8 disk drives configured as two mirrored RAID 6 arrays
These RAID configurations are used for storing large databases, archives, backups, and as application servers. These RAID configurations offer high availability and can withstand up to 1 drive failure in each sub-array.
Figure 6: RAID Level comparison chart
You might be wondering where are RAID 2, RAID 3 and RAID 4. Well, they are not used anymore. And out of all RAID arrays, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 6 are the most popular RAID levels used by various users ranging from a home user to a professional and businesses.
Recovery Management
- RAID 1 can rebuild itself as quick as 30 minutes to an hour as data is copied—not rebuild—from surviving drive to the new drive.
RAID 5
RAID 5 is expensive and often used by professionals and businesses. Unlike RAID 0 and RAID 1, RAID 5 requires a dedicated hardware controller with minimum 3 storage drives and supports maximum 16 disks. It uses striping and parity bit data storage method to store your files across the disk array.
It provides high read and write speeds along with redundancy due to parity bits. Parity bits are the checksum of all data stored in all drives of RAID 5 array.
A user can utilize up to 94% of the total combined disk volume.
The parity bit helps restore data lost due to failure of up to 1 disk in the array.
Figure 3: RAID 5- Mirroring With Parity Across Drives
Pros
- Read data transactions are fast due to faster read speed but write speed is a bit slower, yet decent, due to parity bit calculation
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to any 1 drive failure in the array
- Up to 94%, combined disk volume is available for use
Cons
- Overhead on all drive after disk failure and RAID rebuild
- RAID rebuild after disk failure can take several hours to a few days depending on the size of a failed disk
- Costly
Applications
- File and application servers
- Data warehousing
- Archiving
Recovery Management
- RAID 5 rebuild can take several hours and cause overhead, which can lead to another drive failure during, rebuild process. So before inserting new drive to RAID 5 array, check each disk's SMART status by using a tool such as Drive Monitor, CrystalDiskInfo, etc.
- Use Stellar Data Recovery Technician to rebuild and recover data when RAID 5 gets damaged due to corruption or other logical errors.
RAID 6
RAID 6 is a better version of RAID 5 and is often referred as ‘RAID 5 on Steroids'. RAID 6 overcomes a major issue in the RAID 5, which is the inability to survive more than 1 disk failure. RAID 6 can withstand up to 2-disk failure without data loss.
RAID 6 also uses striping and parity bits to store data. However, unlike RAID 5, RAID 6 stores parity bits in two disks and thus requires minimum 4 disk in the array. And thus, offers balanced read/write speeds with better redundancy.
Due to two parity bits, RAID 6 allows you to utilize up to 88% of the combined disk storage volume.
Figure 4: RAID 6- Mirroring with DUAL-Parity across drives
Pros
- Fast read data transactions
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to any 2 disk failure from the array
- More secure than RAID 5
Cons
- Write data transactions are slower than RAID 5 due to dual-parity data
- Drive failure affects the entire RAID array
- Rebuilding RAID array can take a very long time
Applications
- High availability solutions
- Archiving
- Large critical databases
Recovery Management
- Instead of rebuilding RAID 6 directly after a disk failure, take out other drives from the RAID array and check the SMART status of the individual drive with Drive Monitor utility to ensure disks are healthy enough to withstand the rebuild process. If SMART shows warning such as Reallocated Sector Count Warning, Pending Sector Count warning, etc. use Stellar Data Recovery Technician to rebuild RAID 5 and recover data—works if disk failure occurs due to logical errors
RAID 10
RAID 10 is the nested RAID configuration made from a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. It's a mirrored RAID 0 level. It uses both data striping and data mirroring storage methods in a nested environment. Thus, it offers both higher read/write speeds and better data redundancy than RAID 5 and RAID 6.
It requires at least 4 disks, but the total storage is halved due to mirroring. So if you are going to use 4 1TB drives, you will essentially get 2TB usable storage. It can withstand up to 2 disk failure—one from either side. However, if two disks from one side fail, data will be lost and can't be recovered.
Hp printer will not connect to mac. Figure 5: RAID 10- Combination of RAID 1 (Mirroring) and RAID 0 (Striping) array
Pros
- Faster rebuild time as there is no parity data
- Faster read and write speeds
- Fault-tolerant—can withstand up to 2 disk failure from one side
Cons
- Only 50% of storage is available for use
- Most expensive RAID level compared to RAID 6 which can also withstand up to 2 disks failure
Applications
- Fast database servers
- Application servers
Recovery Management
- RAID 10 can rebuild quickly after a disk failure, as data is copied from the surviving drives to the new drive — similar to RAID 0. Also, there are quite fewer chances of failing two drives simultaneously from the same side. Thus, RAID 10 is self-sufficient in recovery.
- For recovery of corrupt and logically failed RAID 10 array, reach out to a data recovery expert.
RAID 50 & RAID 60
RAID 50 and RAID 60 are also nested RAID configurations of ‘RAID 5+RAID 0' and ‘RAID 6+RAID 0'. Thus, it offers features of both RAID 5 and 6 along with RAID 0's high read/write speed performance.
RAID 50 requires minimum 6 and supports maximum 48 disks in single or multiple mirrored arrays of RAID 5.
Similarly, RAID 60 requires at least 8 disk drives configured as two mirrored RAID 6 arrays
These RAID configurations are used for storing large databases, archives, backups, and as application servers. These RAID configurations offer high availability and can withstand up to 1 drive failure in each sub-array.
Figure 6: RAID Level comparison chart
You might be wondering where are RAID 2, RAID 3 and RAID 4. Well, they are not used anymore. And out of all RAID arrays, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 6 are the most popular RAID levels used by various users ranging from a home user to a professional and businesses.
Conclusion
While choosing a RAID level, consider your needs—do you want performance, redundancy, or both. RAID 0 and 1 are suitable for home and some power users. They are easy to set up and does not always require a hardware controller.
While RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 or beyond are suitable for SMBs as they offer both—better read/write performance and redundancy. However, choosing between these RAID levels will entirely depend on your budget and if you want more performance or better redundancy.
Further, remember that relying completely on RAID can be fatal for your data. Use a RAID recovery software such as Stellar Data Recovery Technician to rebuild and recover data from a broken, damaged, corrupt, and failed RAID 0, 5 and 6 arrays in just a few clicks.
To prevent RAID from failing, use Drive Monitor, a utility that comes with Stellar Data Recovery Technician, to keep a check on RAID drive's health status and replace the impending drive before it leads to RAID failure.
Summary: We will discuss top 5 best video editing software for mac in this article, include each video editing software's pros & cons, and audience for, go and get the trial version to decide which is the best one for you.
// Review of the Top 5 Best Video Editing Software for Mac
1. TechSmith Camtasia
2. Filmora Mac Video Editor
3. iMovie
4. Apple Final Cut Pro X
5. Movavi Video Editor for Mac
// Conclusion
Why You Need a Best Video Editing Software for Mac
This is the age of video consumption, where people don't only love watching and sharing video content but also actively engage in the creation of videos. Thanks to powerful video editing tools and movie-making programs, anyone with a spark of creativity and the desire to learn can turn ordinary videos into exciting content.
In fact, popular YouTubers are great examples of people who started out with nothing other than a camera in hand and now have professionally created videos watched by millions of people. If you're in a similar boat and hope to create outstanding video content, you'll need to try your hands on some of the best video editing softwares.
These programs offer a variety of options and features that you can use to turn ordinary videos into professionally edited content, however, since they all differ in terms of pricing, options, and functionality, you'll need to choose which suits your needs the best. Some of the programs are great for beginners looking to step into the world of video editing while others are designed for professional users, requiring you to have a basic understanding of video editing methodologies while using them. Mac os x el capitan requirements. YouTube is the best teacher so if you want to learn how to use any of the following software, simply browse through some good videos and you're all set to kickstart your video editing journey.
Being a Mac user, you're in for a good experience since creatives always vouch for Mac to be the best machine if you want to get good graphics work done. This review enlists the top best video editing software for Mac, so go ahead, download these and use them on trial versions to decide which is the best one for you.
Review of the Top 5 Best Video Editing Software for Mac
#1. TechSmith Camtasia
Educational, informative or instructional videos (such as tutorials, how-tos etc) need to be created using a professional screen recording and video editing software. Exe unpacker mac. One of the most powerful screen recording and video editing software is TechSmith Camtasia, a favorite of both Windows and Mac users alike.
Camtasia lets you record your screen, your audio as well as your headshot as needed to create effective online tutorials. This is the go-to software for most online tutors who want the combination of screen recording, audio recording along with cam recording.
What sets Camtasia apart from other Mac video editors and makes it the most preferred video editing program for online tutorials is its multiple editing features. The most useful is the annotations that you can use to mark or highlight important areas in the video. You can also use titles and multiple callout styles to create dialogues to create instructional content with the video. Moreover, you can make use of the transitions, zoom in/out and effects to give your video the professional touch it needs. Unlike other Mac video editing programs, Camtasia has all the necessary tools to help you create demonstrative video content.
Since Camtasia video editor caters to online educational content, it also gives you options to create quizzes, record and import presentations as well as pan animations to your recording screen. A powerful video editing program for Mac, Camtasia comes at a price tag of $249.00 which is a far heftier price tag than its other counterparts. The program does come with plenty of useful tutorials so if you're planning to start an online course or tutorship, this is one of the best video editing tools to use on Mac, although it is not as professionally cut out for video editing as Premiere or Final Cut Pro X. Nevertheless, this Mac video editing software is aimed at professionals and newbies may need some time understanding and figuring out the program.
Best Video Software For Mac
You can read the full review of Camtasia video editor, to learn detailed features of it, and how to make the professional tutorials or how-to videos with ease.
Pros:
• Screen, cam and audio recording simultaneously. Good for live tutorials.
• A range of effects and feature set you can use to create professional content.
• Direct social sharing available.
Cons:
• Some deeper features may require editing of the UI.
• Expensive price tag.
Audience:
• The best video editing software for who wants to create professional tutorials or demonstrative content on Mac.
#2. Filmora Mac Video Editor
Filmora has gained quite a popularity with users, those who are looking for an easy-to-use video editing tool for Mac that doesn't cost them hundreds of dollars and can get basic stuff done. Sporting a more of a DIY option, Filmora is designed for the casual user. With pre-defined musical tracks, great design themes and plenty of graphical tidbits to choose from, Filmora is a great video editor for Mac if you want something to get the job done. It also allows for easy screen recording, so if you're hoping to record a cool video and get it edited without wasting too much time, Filmora is good.
There are multiple annual plans for you to choose from starting from $44.99 to $79.99 with the last one giving unlimited downloads to stock footages from the Filmstocks library. You can also try the program with all its features in the Trial option, but your final product will have a huge watermark over it. For beginners, Filmora gives the best of both world editing and aesthetically pleasant content. You may be interested in reading the review of Filmora video editor.
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Pros:
• Plenty of themes and design options to choose from.
• Easy-to-use interface and requires no former training.
• Available at affordable price plans.
• Lifetime purchase available $59.99.
Cons:
• Limited features for those seeking extensive options.
• Limited stock footages in the Filmstock library.
• Not recommended for highly professional work.
Audience:
• Entrepreneurs, DIY users who want an easy-going video editing software on Mac.
#3. iMovie
iMovie is the video editing software comes along with all macOS devices. The program has a slick interface and is a great starting point for users who are absolutely new to video editing and are looking for free options before they invest in full-fledged video editing software. The iMovie can help you get basic editing done with pre-defined title designs, transition designs and backgrounds. You can add audio, maintain color balance, perform color correction, crop videos, and apply filters to videos using given options. You're even given fourteen design themes to start from where you simply enter videos and titles letting the theme do its magic.
Being a free Mac video editor, the Apple iMovie has an impressive set of tools for media organization, color and speed optimization along with professional audio options for your video. Not to mention, it also has green-screen effects and supports 4K video although it still needs to provide support for 360-degree video. With a great interface, easy-to-use designs and theme options, the iMovie program is the best entry-level video editing software for Mac users. If you're starting out and have absolutely no budget for investing in a professional video editing program, the iMovie is a perfect choice. The only setback to the iMovie is that you cannot record a screen and will need to use another screen recording program to record the screen and then import it into iMovie for editing.
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Pros:
• Highly efficient interface.
• Multiple editing options.
• Free for all Mac users.
• Plenty of audio and design tools.
Cons:
• Has limited video track options.
• Needs additional flexibility.
• Animation options would have been great.
Audience:
• Entry-level novices experimenting with video editing on Mac.
#4. Apple Final Cut Pro X
Apple's very own professional Final Cut Pro X is a powerful video editing software designed for professionals, and boasts of premium features such as 360-degree video support, face analysis, multi-cam support and many others that make it a worthy purchase at $299. Along with the price, you may also have to invest some money in purchasing various plugins (that is if you're at a professional level requiring more effects). According to many experts, Final Cut Pro X is to Apple as Adobe Premiere is to Windows which essentially means the program is designed for providing cutting edge video editing functionalities, turning your normal video shoots into professional content fit for online distribution. Some have even gone ahead to place the Final Cut Pro X above the Premiere in terms of its easy-to-use interface and sleek design.
Since it's a full-fledged video editing tool, it might not come easy for novice users which is why it's highly recommended that you look up some tutorials online and try out the trial version before making a full purchase. The Apple Final Cut Pro X has an exciting interface that lets you do some pretty amazing things with its multiple editing features. The latest version of the Final Cut Pro is the most appealing as it allows you to dabble in 360-degree VR content and provides support for HDR and HEVC video forms. Since the Final Cut Pro X is a product of Apple, you'll find it quite similar to the iMovie functioning in the same manner with of course the only difference being one is for novice users while the other is for professionals. If you're ready to take on video editing as a regular activity and want to truly master the process, Final Cut Pro X could be your best video editing software on Mac.
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Pros:
• Support for 360-degree videos and VR Content.
• Dozens of features and options to choose from.
• Support for the latest Mac Touchbar.
Cons:
• Lack of timeline tracking.
• Maybe a bit complicated for new users.
• An expensive price tag.
• Additional purchase for plugins.
• You will need to invest in learning about the program before using it.
Audience:
• Professional editors who can make maximum use of the software's features.
• Those who want to take up video editing as a professional skill.
#5. Movavi Video Editor for Mac
Video editors like Camtasia, Final Cut Pro X may be difficult to master for new users which is why it is often seen to be used by professionals who are able to dig into all the important features of the tools. For the average user though, an easy option like Filmora and Movavi are good enough. Similar to Filmora, Movavi Mac video editor has almost the same features with just one or two minor differences (such as Filmora's lack of support for keyframe animation or lack of instructions within the program itself). Other than that, the price tag is the same with Movavi Video Editor Plus having a price tag of $59.95.
The plus side to the Movavi Video Editor Plus is you can captures video from TV tuners and VHS which is a great deal for people who want to digitize old video cassettes and TV programs.
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Pros:
• Multiple effects and options to choose from.
• Support for older OS.
• Sound normalization.
• Allows for VHS capture.
Cons:
• No social integration options.
• Not recommended for highly professional work.
Audience:
• Casual users, bloggers, and beginners who want an easy video-editing option.
Conclusion
Video editing is an exciting field and one that thousands of aspiring YouTubers, bloggers, entrepreneurs, and artists are enthusiastic about. When choosing the best video editing application for Mac, it's essential to understand what your goals are and what you expect out of the program. If you're someone who's just starting out and wants to dabble in video content at a rapid scale then options like Filmora or Movavi are great to use. They don't require any pre-understanding or experience with video editing and can easily get the job done. With cool effects, music and footage library etc, you can get most of your task done.
On the other hand, if you want to take up video editing as a skill or a profession, then you must turn towards professional programs for video editing like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro which are tools professionals use. To master these tools though, you will need to invest time in online tutorials and experiment with multiple options. You also need to have a strong system that can hold these programs especially since video editing consumes RAM heavily. You will also need to invest money in buying these programs and they don't come cheap which is why it's advised that you need to be very clear on what you want and then spend your money accordingly.
To know which program suits you best, download the trial version, play around and see what features you want the most for your particular project. The trial version may have limited options and may even have watermarks at the end product, so it might be useless if you want to use it for a rare/one-time project. In that case, the iMovie makes the best choice! To record your screen for free, you can use other programs like Loom which you can download and then edit in iMovie.
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Remember to always identify your needs, check and compare the video editing programs through trial versions before you make a purchase. You can also invest some time in reading user experience, reviews and suggestions by experts to see which Mac video editing software meets your expectations and goals.