Video Editing Set Up for BEGINNERS | Save time and money!

Опубликовано: 13 Август 2026
на канале: Colette Nichol
169
like

Ready to get started with video editing? If you want to start using pro software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci you need to get your computer set up the right way. Watch to find out more about what you need in terms of operating system, hardware and basic equipment.

Want to get started with filmmaking?

Get the Free Filmmaking Tools for Beginners Checklist:
https://www.storyenvelope.com/filmmak...

For more filmmaking articles and videos go to: www.storyenvelope.com

----

Stock Video Footage from the wonderful filmmakers of Artgrid.io

----

Subscribe:    / @colettenichol  

Discover Your Filmmaker Archetype - Take the Free Filmmaker Archetype Quiz:
https://storyenvelope.com/online-film...

----

EXTRA NOTES

Premiere Pro System Requirements for Editing 1080p:

CPU (central processing unit i.e. brain): Intel 5th Gen or newer
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) || MacOs v10.15 or later
Memory: 8 GB RAM (random access memory)
GPU (graphics processing unit): 2 GB GPU memory || 8 GB unified apple silicon memory
Storage: 8 GB storage available for the install + High-speed internal or external drive for media!!!

Premiere Pro System Requirements for Editing 4k:

CPU: Intel 7th Gen or newer
Operating System: same as 1080p
Memory: Dual Channel i.e. 2 cards of 8 GB RAM each || 16GB unified apple memory || 16 GB for 1080p vs 32 GB for 4k easy playback
GPU: 4 GB GPU
Storage: Fast SSD for app and cache, + high-speed drives for media

Gear Used to Make This Video:
BMPCC6k (not the camera I started with!!)
Sennheiser AVX-ME2 (Lav)
Ice Light 2
Nanlite Forza 60B with Softbox (lighting)
Low-Quality Budget Tripod
Mic Stand - don't know brand
Canon EF-S 17-55mm Lens

Edited with DaVinci Resolve