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Does the R5 create a unique Canon R5 video format? If the R5 creates video with standard video formats (i.e. .mp4 .mov etc) then there are numerous choices for editing the video files. Some free - some not. Some easier to use with less capabilities - some more complex, etc. FWIW - I use the free version of Black Magic Designs' Davinci Resolve for the video out of my X-T4 and D500.
 
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I am not sure of the R5 video but I would also recommend Davinci Resolve from Black Magic Design. The free package will give you just about all of the video and audio tools you need as well as some of the Fusion elements. The free software is Davinci Resolve and the paid version is Davinci Resolve Studio. The cost of the Davinci Resolve Studio is only $300 and they have been providing free updates since version 8 and they are getting ready to release version 17.

They are currently running a promotion for the release of version 17 that includes their new Speed Editor editing keyboard. Version 17 is currently in public beta and I don't know if they will release the Keyboard/Software combo before the final release of version 17. I have had mine on order since December 5 and it still shows on backorder. You can find the combo pack on B&H or Adorama.
 
I don't believe you can greater a timeline in the free version of Davinci Resolve greater than 4K, so if you are going to shoot in 8K with the R5 you will need to check to see if the studio version will do 8K. I also know the free version does not have some of the editing features like noise reduction and there are are other limitations.

I just tried to create an 8K timeline on my Davinci Resolve Studio 17 beta and I can create the timeline but I don't have any 8K video to test it with.
 
I guess one question would be what do you want to do? I'm not a video shooter but when my wife or I do shoot some video I just use iMovie (free on Mac computers) to do the simple edits (i.e. trim clips, splice clips together, add music backing tracks, etc.). It's all I need for the simple little clips I shoot. If you're wanting to do more, I'm sure there are some video experts here. Steve does a lot of video, maybe he has some insight to share too.
 
Does the R5 create a unique Canon R5 video format? If the R5 creates video with standard video formats (i.e. .mp4 .mov etc) then there are numerous choices for editing the video files. Some free - some not. Some easier to use with less capabilities - some more complex, etc. FWIW - I use the free version of Black Magic Designs' Davinci Resolve for the video out of my X-T4 and D500.
Part of my problem is I am really ignorant about the whole video process. My experience is pointing my cell phone, pushing the button, and then emailing it to my kids. Obviously need to learn lots.
 
I am not sure of the R5 video but I would also recommend Davinci Resolve from Black Magic Design. The free package will give you just about all of the video and audio tools you need as well as some of the Fusion elements. The free software is Davinci Resolve and the paid version is Davinci Resolve Studio. The cost of the Davinci Resolve Studio is only $300 and they have been providing free updates since version 8 and they are getting ready to release version 17.

They are currently running a promotion for the release of version 17 that includes their new Speed Editor editing keyboard. Version 17 is currently in public beta and I don't know if they will release the Keyboard/Software combo before the final release of version 17. I have had mine on order since December 5 and it still shows on backorder. You can find the combo pack on B&H or Adorama.
Thank you for the heads up. Yes, I did just download the free version. Obvious learning curve. Thank you You Tube.
 
I don't believe you can greater a timeline in the free version of Davinci Resolve greater than 4K, so if you are going to shoot in 8K with the R5 you will need to check to see if the studio version will do 8K. I also know the free version does not have some of the editing features like noise reduction and there are are other limitations.

I just tried to create an 8K timeline on my Davinci Resolve Studio 17 beta and I can create the timeline but I don't have any 8K video to test it with.
While the R5 does the 8K video, I do not need that for my purposes. I will probably start with 4K or even lower resolution to try to learn how to do this.
 
I guess one question would be what do you want to do? I'm not a video shooter but when my wife or I do shoot some video I just use iMovie (free on Mac computers) to do the simple edits (i.e. trim clips, splice clips together, add music backing tracks, etc.). It's all I need for the simple little clips I shoot. If you're wanting to do more, I'm sure there are some video experts here. Steve does a lot of video, maybe he has some insight to share too.
You are correct-need to figure out my end game/goal. These videos will just be for personal use, primarily travel type stuff. My primary objective is to be able to mix video to give a sense of "place" and then mix in still shots of the birds I love to shoot stills of.
 
Much like Photoshop Davinci Resolve is a very powerful complex piece of video editing software and with no video knowledge/background might be somewhat intimidating as well as overkill for your need/want.

There's lots of other free capable video editors less complex that will likely do what you want/need. But it may take some test drives to find something that you works for you.
 
Much like Photoshop Davinci Resolve is a very powerful complex piece of video editing software and with no video knowledge/background might be somewhat intimidating as well as overkill for your need/want.

There's lots of other free capable video editors less complex that will likely do what you want/need. But it may take some test drives to find something that you works for you.
I have found that when I record in a lower resolution Adobe Rush will load my video, so as long as I stay low tech at the beginning that program (included in my Adobe plan) will work too. I am an advanced beginner shooting and processing stills, but this video stuff is a brand new venture.
 
If you have an iPad, I think iMovie would fit your needs and it’s free. I just did some work with it for the first time using my iPad and I found it easy to learn and it did a nice job. Added music as well. There are plenty of “How-to”u-tube video on line if you get stuck.
And my experience over the years is that Canon software usually work very well with Apple stuff.
 
I have found that when I record in a lower resolution Adobe Rush will load my video, so as long as I stay low tech at the beginning that program (included in my Adobe plan) will work too. I am an advanced beginner shooting and processing stills, but this video stuff is a brand new venture.

I am curious which Adobe plan you have. I have the photography plan and it does not include Rush so I had to subscribe to the Rush plan. If you have the full creative cloud package you will also have Premier Pro for editing videos.
 
I am curious which Adobe plan you have. I have the photography plan and it does not include Rush so I had to subscribe to the Rush plan. If you have the full creative cloud package you will also have Premier Pro for editing videos.
I have the Photography plan ($9.99/month) but Rush is included. However it is a "lite" version. That is my problem-it does not include the Canon color space. If I upgrade (an additional $9.99/month) it states that it will be able to fully support the R5 files.
 
I have the Photography plan ($9.99/month) but Rush is included. However it is a "lite" version. That is my problem-it does not include the Canon color space. If I upgrade (an additional $9.99/month) it states that it will be able to fully support the R5 files.

Interesting, not sure what the lite version is for sure but I know that there has been some confusion on Rush being part of the photography plan. I have read that the photography plan version will only allow you to export 3 times.

If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber they offer 3 months free of the photography plan and Rush as well. I believe it is still active, I used it and it allowed me to extend my photo plan and Rush for three months. Microsoft Partner Benefits Link
 
Interesting, not sure what the lite version is for sure but I know that there has been some confusion on Rush being part of the photography plan. I have read that the photography plan version will only allow you to export 3 times.

If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber they offer 3 months free of the photography plan and Rush as well. I believe it is still active, I used it and it allowed me to extend my photo plan and Rush for three months. Microsoft Partner Benefits Link
Yes, you are correct about the export limitation using the program. I am not sure though if you can save your work to your own hard drive and then export it from there. I will see.
 
I know this is primarily a stills and Nikon site, but is anyone out there taking and processing Canon R5 video? If so, what program are you using?
I don't know if anyone has said it, but Photoshop will also edit video... certainly not as well-featured as Resolve, but fine for simple editing.
 
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