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Writing

I write all my videos and read a script. Finding the correct app to do it has been a pain in the ass.

Google Docs

It's OK but it's not great. It still acts weird about syncing the data and sometimes I'm on the train and I don't have the updated script. Or it won't sync the other way unless I open the app.

Notion

Wouldn't save the last couple characters on my words. WTF

Simplenote

This is the ULTIMATE note taking and syncing app. The sync happens instantly and the keyword works all the time correctly. It stays out of my way and doesn't do any weird sync while I'm on the subway.

Zoho Writer

Doesn't work for me because the mobile experience is TERRIBLE.

  1. I lose connection in subway and it freaks out

  2. Doesn't capitalize the first word in a sentence.

I can't figure out what they expect people are doing with their app. The desktop experience isn't bad though.

Wavemaker

A novel writing app but it seems like it has notes and writing.

Editing

Premiere

What can I say? It seems like everyone uses this, I hate paying a fee when I'm doing such simple video editing.

Perfect for starting out (free!) and doing simple editing. I had to switch away because it crashed and would fail exporting.

DaVinci Resolve

This would probably work but the program is a lot of effort to learn. However, it doesn't read my DxTory recordings because they use the MagicYUV codec. I've been very happy using that codec so a shift away from that would a big change.

Filmora9

The pricing is nice but the Reddit video editing subreddit does not like using this program.

Hitfilm Express

I cannot get a good render from this. Probably because it's the free version. The gameplay has so much noise around the edges that it's a waste.

Audio

Audacity

This works great for starting out! Has enough to be used for a lifetime as well.

Reaper

I was always skeptical about using Reaper but it is superior to Audacity. It's much easier to remove mistakes and combine the audio. It's not destructive. What finally sold me is watching this playlist about setting it up. I tried it and after one session I purchased it. Not a bad price.

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