Don't Limit Yourself to One Tool

Don't limit yourself to one tool for tasks, especially in video editing. Explore and use different applications to meet your needs. Learning just the necessary parts of a new tool can be quick and effective. Avoid being a single-tool user to expand your skills and efficiency.

When working on a task, you might find that the tool you're using lacks certain features. This can be particularly challenging in fields like video editing, where applications like Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia, or Descript each have their own strengths and weaknesses.

You might feel stuck or hesitant to switch to another tool. It's important not to be constrained by just one application.

I always encourage my students to explore and use different tools. If you find another tool that meets your needs or has the functionality you're looking for, don't hesitate to use it.

There's no need to remain loyal to a single app, even if it's comfortable and familiar. Change can be intimidating, and the learning curve of a new tool might seem steep, but you don't need to master the entire application right away.

For instance, I've primarily used Camtasia, Descript, and occasionally Adobe Premiere for my video editing work. Recently, I needed a feature that wasn't available in these apps and turned to DaVinci Resolve. I focused on learning only the parts of DaVinci Resolve necessary to complete my task, rather than trying to understand the entire program. This approach allowed me to achieve my goal without a significant time investment.

Bottom line, avoid being a single-tool user. Be open to incorporating new tools into your workflow. If a different application has the feature you need, use it. Expand your toolkit and skill set without feeling compelled to stick to one software.