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DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing, color grading, visual effects, and audio post-production in a single application. The free version includes nearly all features used by Hollywood studios.
Why It’s Useful
It is the only truly professional video editor with a free tier that does not watermark or time-limit exports. Its color grading is used on actual feature films.
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