Now that my digital literacy project is done, it’s time for my reflection of what I have learnt! Going into this project on learning how to use a new software to edit, I underestimated how hard it is to switch softwares. The muscle memory I have developed when using DaVinci obviously didn’t correlate to Premiere, and that was difficult. This highlighted that digital literacy isn’t just about knowing “how to edit” but it’s about mastering the language of the specific tool. 

Comparing strengths and weaknesses: 

My survey of BC’s top editors told me that really there is no “best” software. 57% of the editors had switched software, so most aren’t loyal to one brand. 

Final verdict!

This inquiry project was hard because it took time to learn a different software but it was interesting to see. While Davinci remains my “OG”, premiere offers some great systems that could help me. Joint projects are easy to do on Premiere, but I can’t do this on DaVinci. 

The most important thing I have learned in this process is that there isn’t one software I have to use. Premiere is known as the best program, but my two favourite editors use Final Cut. Every software has bugs, and annoying tendencies. I believe digital literacy is about a person’s ability to navigate through the flaws and produce a good final product. 

Going forward, I want to try a hybrid approach. I’m going to use DaVinci for the harder edits, and use Premiere for easier ones until I’m good at both. Overall I enjoyed this project as it made me think in depth about apps I use daily, and reflect if I truly like them. Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed!!