HitFilm Pro Reviews & Product Details

One of the best Compositors out there easy to use great video tutorials on relevant special FX from movies great support fromt he dev team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

multi monitor use and layouts could use some work like undocking a whole panel of tabs instead of one at at a time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

3d object import and compositing. PBR materials are pretty good and get better with each new Hitfilm Prp release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Needing to sleep, slows me down from creating art in Hitfilm Pro. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the real advantages of this software is that it combines advanced editing tools and special effects, very useful for creating creative content, contains functions to work with different formats, work with 3D objects, Chroma Key technique and Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Since it is a considerably priced software, it would be good for some users to have a limited free trial to try some of its features and tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You can find all kinds of videos about Hitfilm and how to use it's basic features and it's more advanced features, right on the home screen of the software. You can use it to do super high quality cinematic like effects, or just basic video editing. If you do the basic stuff, you don't even need the pro version, as all of the basic functionality is offered for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be a bit quirky at times. I have tried to delete out elements and replace them with new one's and the effects of the old one carried over, and I can't figure out why. It's nothing major, but it can be quirky sometimes if you change things out after you've already got some other things in place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HitFilm Pro is an all-in-one video editor, compositor, and VFX software designed for professional video editors. HitFilm Pro comes with over 600 visual effects and various presets you can use to create effects like flashes, lights, and explosions for your movie clip. This also comes with a powerful audio editing tools. Most essential feature is the audio mixer, which enables you to tune the sound of your video projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm not pleased with the lack of options with exporting formats including YouTube and H.264. It also doesn't support JKL keyboard shortcuts, which has really thrown me for a loop since most other editing tools support that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The work station for composite shots and editing allows you to take your videos to the next level! There is nothing you cannot do with this product! I also love the connection to the online training and community of users who show the amazing side of the capabilities of this program! They are able to do things I cant even imagine doing yet! That allows me to have a great hope of future potential with this program! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say that there is a fairly steep learning curve for this product if you have never used a full video editing sweet before! The structure is unfamiliar at first for those who have used basic video editing products, but after you learn it, it is a breeze to use! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hitfilm 4 Pro provides a unique combination of Editing, Compositing, VFX and 3D Animation tools, as well as a suite of about 150 Plug-ins for other NLEs (including Vegas, FCPX, Avid, Premiere, AE and Resolve, among others), Mocha planar tracking for roto and 3D camera solves, and the 3D Objects Module from Boris Continuum, all with a three computer installation license for under $400.

As a VFX/Compositing program, Hitfilm is first-rate. Whether one needs basic chroma/luma keying of actors over backgrounds, integration of 3D models and particle systems with camera solved footage, advanced color grading, or one wishes to create motion graphics and complex procedural animations, Hitfilm has a lot to offer. While not offering all the raw power of After Effects, Hitfilm 4 Pro is often faster to use and easier to set up that AE. Unlike AE, a Hitfilm purchase is a BUY, not a RENT. No monthly subscription holding your projects library hostage! Additionally, AE would require VideoCoPilot's Element 3D add-on and Red Giant's Trapcode Particular add-on to perform things Hitfilm has built-in.

In the hands of a skilled artist, Hitfilm is capable of stunning results that certainly meet standards for current television production. I've seen shots from skilled Hitfilm artists that could even hold up in a feature film!

Hitfilm's layout and workflow is fast an intuitive, especially if one is already familiar with any other layer-based compositor.

As an editor, Hitfilm provides all the basic tools needed to cut a narrative project from start to finish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hitfilm currently lacks expressions or scripting--most of the time this isn't a big deal (honestly, most AE expressions serve to automate things that can be keyframe animated), but it would be nice.

Hitfilm's editor is very basic. One could cut a narrative film project well enough, but event video editors will find the lack of multi-cam a deal breaker.

That said, Sony Vegas is my preferred NLE (Premiere as second choice), and Hitfilm works wonderfully as a shot creator. Hitfilm projects are then output for re-import into my primary editor.

Hitfilm currently has substandard audio tools--limited mixing and monitoring abilities and no real way to add in audio envelopes. However, Hitfilm 4 improves over prior versions with a new selection of audio effects. The Doppler Shift plug-in is the standout here, since the Doppler can be connected to a point or asset layer moving in 3D space.

Hitfilm is particularly sluggish when working with any h.264 video. Considering most DSLRs or Prosumer cameras kick out h.264 this can be a moderate issue. FxHome recommends converting h.264 to ProRes (Mac) or DNxHD (Windows).

Hitfilm lacks any kind of XML support, so Hitfilm is unable to transfer EDL data between programs.

Hitfilm's export options are limited: On PC you have h.264, direct Youtube upload, 8-bit PNG Image Sequences, 16-bit Open EXR Image Sequences and uncompressed AVI. Mac users get Quicktime instead of AVI. Basically you have your high-quality master output or your low-resolution preview output, but nothing for intermediate codecs or online/offline work.

No network rendering Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface and effects in HitFilm are excellent. It's very user friendly, and the effects are powerful and can produce excellent results.It has excellent effects that that can deliver professional quality results, with the usual caveat of learning to use them. Some are very simple, but others are very powerful, and have non-trivial learning curves to go with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its workflow integration is non-existent. It doesn't support any intermediate codecs, so the options for rendering are delivery codecs like h.264 and image sequences. It has no support whatsoever for standard formats like Final Cut XML and OMF support, further impeding the already crippled workflow options.

That said, in theory you could do everything from editing to final render in HitFIlm if it worked... which often it simply does not; there's no way to sync audio and video in HitFilm, and HitFilm also fails to support broadcast WAVs with multiple mono tracks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The amount of things I can do in the software without needing to buy plug-ins is why I continue to use HitFilm as opposed to After Effects. Particle simulation, light flares, 3D model import, and many of the presets for 3D effects are ready to use and customizable.

Having a built in NLE makes putting together a short video easy and convenient, especially when one or more of the shots requires VFX.

In addition, the community and staff that have grown around the program are absolutely fantastic. Everyone is helpful, supportive and friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The program does crash noticeably more often than its competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Along with the fact that this product is free (Hit Film 3 express) It has a similar interface to products like Adobe After Effects and Sony Vegas. Also it comes with a massive library of effects to your disposal. For my uses the compositing interface allows for the creation of animated video intros/ outros with ease. Also the option to immediately upload the video to your YouTube account makes the entire process a lot more simple. If there is ever a question about the product, the company has a great customer support center where they are able to get back to you within a day or two. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although I have very few hold-ups about the product my only complaint would be that a few of the features rely upon hotkeys unknown to me at this point and I have not been able to find a complete list anywhere on what those hotkeys are. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This software is developed like a video editing software should be. The price isn't bad and the layout is much better than the current version of Final Cut. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't come across anything I've disliked so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I love about HitFilm is first the price. But then I also love how it combines editing with with compositing in one program and both are almost exactly like their Adobe counterparts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like That it feels very similar to After Effects and premiere but can't use any of the third party plugins that are a big part of those programs. Also at least in HitFilm Express the number of video formats it will accept is very small. I often have to convert a video to MP4 just so that i can edit it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HitFilm is a powerful, accessible tool that gives users the freedom to create their visions with considerably little time cost. The software is a robust, turnkey solution to post-production; and is easily approached by users new and experienced alike.

Moreover, the HitFilm community and company support system are unparalleled. The team over in Norwich is dedicated to its users, and is constantly producing new support materials and finding solutions for the userbase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HitFilm's system, while flexible, may have a few drawbacks. The graphics user interface, similar to Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, or other NLEs, has slightly larger graphical tabs and increased point size on typefaces in-program. Users of other software may find these small details unfamiliar at first blush, but they quickly become innocuous differences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is always fun to explore a new software just to see what is different from its competitors. I like the idea of different feature packages you can buy in the HitFilm store. I know a lot of people would feel like these are extra added costs but I think it's nice to have the free version or at least low priced software in the case of HitFilm Pro 4 and have the option to pick and choose what you want as opposed to having features you don't use bundled into pricing and feeling like you pay for something you do not use. I did not buy any features, but I watched some user videos to get an idea and I think it is a neat idea. Really, I think the best part is that you can get the full version completely free or even demo the pro version for free as well. This is a great feature to try before you buy or get someone hooked on the free version before upgrading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface was not as user-friendly as I had hoped. It has elements similar to other video editing software so there is a sense of familiarity, but I had to reference a few times to find what I was looking for or figure out certain things. I also find this software to serve more for short films or entertaining projects. For example, I think it would be a lot of fun to create student projects and use some of the additional feature packages. For my professional use, HitFilm did not add anything spectacular over other choices, so I was not convinced to make a switch or even to add it to my consideration set at the moment. If anyone does not want to provide their email address, I saw you can also download it from CNET's download.com website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hitfilm is a great free editing software that does everything well but doesn't specialize on one thing in particular. It has every tool you will need for making videos starting from simple cutting and pasting, grading and even special effects. That last part is what separates Hitfilm from the rest - it's VFX tools are very easy and quick and give fairly good results. Sure it won't replace an experienced VFX artist with expensive tools but it doesn't even aim that high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly there is not much to dislike about this program other than the fact that it lacks "depth" per se. It does a lot of things but on a simple level. You don't get to tweak and manually adjust many options like in other software. I think GUI and keyboard controls could be improved or reworked. Hitfilm also lacks support from external plugin makers like NeatVideo or FilmConvert. This is what keeps me out of it, however I understand that not much people need these plugins or addons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very VERY easy to use. The effects are simple and easy to apply. There aren't many menus, and the help button is very useful if you get confused. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Basic as far as fonts and different transition patters. Cutting sometimes cut off too soon or too delayed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love being able to import and manipulate 3D models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the frequent crashes on Mac and not having the 2 point lightsword function in final cut pro. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HitFilm is one of the newest editing software. It has big potential. Is it comparable to Premier Pro, Final Cut or Avid? Hmm not now but in the futures I'm sure it will be big competitor. HitFilm is simple and complete software for editing and post production. Is has many effects, plugins, presets. This will be enough for many users, especially beginners. It is not hard to learn interface and features. It has everything what that kind of software possibly need. But there is something missing. I like that there is software that can be great solution for amateur filmmaker that can't afford for example Premiere Pro. But there is one advantage HitFilm has over other softwares. It has great implementation of post production add ons. For example for editing and post production you need Premier Pro and After Effects from Adobe. In HitFilm you have combined features of this two programs. This is very good option for beginner users. HitFilm has also Store where you can buy pack of effects. This is great option for many youtubers right now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Besides that HitFilm is good software I don't like system requirements for HitFilm. It has not high requirements but on the older PC and Mac's it runs slowly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Best thing in HitFilm is that software is complex and have everything you need to edit. Besides edit possibility there are great plugins. Sometimes HitFilm do promo actions where you can get software for free! I get it in last Star Wars promo action :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like in HitFilm that it needs much computer power. For example my footage from Canon 60D is smoothly played in Adobe Premiere or Final Cut but it is freeze the frames in HitFilm. This is one of the biggest weakness of HitFilm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy using this program for creating special effects certain visual effects for video production Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The actual editing system is pretty basic and not that useful in comparison to other editing system. I don't think HitFilm stacks up to Final Cut or Adobe Premiere, but is better than a program like iMovie Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I used HitFilm for few videos. I'm not advanced user and it was first time when I used any software for editing. HitFilm is very friendly and has simple interface. There are many options but the main ones are visible. It has great effects and presets which every beginner will be satisfied. I know more advanced users could do more advanced projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing I don't like in HitFilm. Maybe it run slow on my computer, but I don't have powerfull laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the ability to do composting and editing in one product. The fact you can change something in your composite shot and it shows up in real time in the editor is sweet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface takes a little while to get use too but after you use it for awhile it gets easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.