Editing Determination Blog

 One of the biggest challenges in post-production was finding the right app to stabilize our film. At first, I thought it would be simple, just upload the clips, apply stabilization, and move on. I was wrong. Every app had different features, limitations, and frustrating drawbacks. Some apps made the footage look too smooth, creating an unnatural "floating" effect. Others barely made a difference, leaving the shaky footage exactly the same. I started with Cap Cut, which was easy to use but didn’t have strong enough stabilization for our needs. Then I tried iMovie, but it over-corrected some shots, making them look distorted. Adobe Premiere Rush was promising, but it required a paid subscription for full access. After testing multiple apps, I finally landed on DaVinci Resolve, which had powerful stabilization tools. The downside? It took a while to figure out how to use them properly. Applying stabilization wasn’t as simple as clicking a button. Some clips became warped, forcing me to adjust settings and experiment with different modes. Balancing smoothness without ruining the natural camera movements was tricky. I had to manually tweak settings for each shot to get the right effect. Some clips still had minor shakes, but overall, the final result looked much better. The process was frustrating, but also a learning experience. I now understand how important it is to pick the right software before starting post-production. In the end, stabilization played a huge role in making our film look more professional. Next time, I’ll know which apps to avoid, and which ones actually work. It was a time-consuming process, but it made a huge difference in the final edit.