MAGIX Video Pro X

The MAGIX Video Pro X is a convenient alternative to not only higher-priced but also subscription-based programs.

The User Interface is a lot easier to work with and every tool easily deployable with a sense of familiarity

The additional content such as effects and templates can be downloaded on a need basis and is very intuitive for both video editing and creativity.

I keep feeling there is a need for more predefined templates and third party effects are hard to come by.

The workflow and layout is very easy to get used to especially for first time users. The New Video Pro X makes editing so easy as you can monitor changes on the go since it comes with both Playback monitor and the other for comparing the content. The program runs smoothly without straining my PC RAM

My files output was always too big. I could not get small files in high quality as i would with adobe media encoder. I wish this can be fixed.

It is a great upgrade from the movie Edit Pro with familiar and similar User Interface plus added features such as a preview monitor.

As soon as you open it, a create project window pops up where you can quickly choose the required movie settings including for social media purposes. These settings have both the quality and frame rate options that will work with the preferred platforms. There is an option to also set up more information about the project such as short description of the project. Very useful function for multiple projects identification.

The export function avails the option to select the device type such as smartphones, tablets or user defined which comes in handy for my social media campaigns

It has been quite a stable platform of high end quality. However, not as popular as other video editing softwares which have a lot of third party support such as templates and effects which are easy to use.

Magix is undoubtedly the most recommended option if you are looking for a job without huge demands.
The most interesting thing about this brand is that it mixes basic knowledge (which allows the average user to give a cinematographic finish to their productions) with semi-professional knowledge (which allows the user to "play" with color corrections and audio editions).

Something that used to be a benefit in Magix was its faster integration with social networks when the user exported files. In its latest software this was not improved, in fact it no longer offers these integrations. Also, the formats in which the videos are accepted for editing are still very poor in relation to other editing programs.