Question 1

What is the best free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Resolve is the best free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. It includes a professional edit timeline, color grading suite, Fusion visual effects, and Fairlight audio — all at no cost. Ethan Robbins at ERI has used DaVinci Resolve daily since 2022 and teaches editors how to make the switch through 1-on-1 coaching and online tutorials.

Question 2

How do I switch from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve?

Accepted Answer

Switching from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve involves learning a new timeline layout, understanding Resolve's project and media pool structure, and rebuilding your export settings. ERI offers 1-on-1 coaching sessions at $100/hour specifically designed to help editors make this transition fast — including shortcuts, workflow comparisons, and mindset shifts from someone who made the switch himself.

Question 3

How much does DaVinci Resolve coaching cost?

Accepted Answer

A 60-minute 1-on-1 DaVinci Resolve coaching session with Ethan Robbins costs $100. Sessions are conducted live via Zoom or Google Meet with screen sharing. You book your time at ethanrobbinsimaging.com/coaching and purchase through the store. All sessions include a follow-up recap email with resources.

Question 4

What is a good alternative to Adobe Creative Cloud?

Accepted Answer

The best Adobe Creative Cloud alternative stack is DaVinci Resolve (replacing Premiere Pro and After Effects) plus Affinity Publisher, Photo, and Designer (replacing InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator). This combination covers video editing, color grading, motion graphics, and graphic design — with no monthly subscription. Ethan Robbins at ERI covers this exact workflow on his YouTube channel @ethanrobbins.

Question 5

Is DaVinci Resolve good for YouTube creators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DaVinci Resolve is used by professional YouTube creators for editing, color grading, and motion graphics. The free version includes everything most creators need. Ethan Robbins at ERI produces his YouTube content entirely in DaVinci Resolve and teaches creators how to use it efficiently through tutorials, a paid Skool community, and live coaching.

Question 6

What DaVinci Resolve tools and assets does ERI sell?

Accepted Answer

Ethan Robbins Imaging sells DaVinci Resolve scripts, drag-and-drop Fusion macros, LUT bundles, and motion graphics assets. Products include the ERI Professional Automation Suite ($99), ERI Master LUT Bundle ($47), Subscribe Animations for the Edit Page ($9.95), and the Liquid Glass Fusion Macro ($6.95). Free resources including a Vertical Safe Zone Template, Focal Length Cheat Sheet, and Aspect Ratio Cheat Sheet are also available at ethanrobbinsimaging.com/store.

Question 7

Does Ethan Robbins offer a video editing community or membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ERI runs a paid membership community on Skool for creators learning DaVinci Resolve and non-Adobe workflows. Founding member pricing starts at $19/month. Members get biweekly live sessions every Wednesday at 7pm PST, alternating between skill workshops and work-together calls covering Color Grading, DaVinci Resolve, Motion Graphics, and Script Writing.

Question 8

Can I hire Ethan Robbins for video production work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ethan Robbins is available for hire as a director of photography and video producer with 15+ years of professional experience. He uses Blackmagic cinema cameras including the Pyxis 12K and 6K. To inquire, use the contact form at ethanrobbinsimaging.com/contact and select 'I would like to hire ERI.'