Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this episode of Watersurf's Side Tangent, I talk about the frustrations I've had with Adobe's software and ditching their software for alternative, cheaper programs. On top of that, I do touch on the recent AI changes to their software as well as the expensive subscription model. While this video is my opinion, I'm sure some viewers will agree. Hopefully this video helps those looking to cut the chord with Adobe and migrate to other programs. The ones I mention in this video are just the ones I happen to use for my content creation purposes.

Edited in Vegas Pro 21 // Filmed with Panasonic HC-X1500 // DJI Mic v1

"Alternative" Software Websites:
vegascreativesoftware.com/us
blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
maxon.net/en/autograph (now free)
audacityteam.org
affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo
blender.org
clipstudio.net/en
krita.org/en

Music:
Welcome - Anno Domini Beats
Deep State - Vans in Japan
Bellissimo - Doug Maxwell
Sex and The Kennedy's - Verified Picasso
Sea Shanty 2 - Ian Taylor
Detour - Zane Little
Freeway Fumes - Zane Little
Spring Fling - TrackTribe
Marimba Chill - Jimena Contreras
Finding Science - JR Tundra
Underwater Exploration - Godmode
First Love - Wayne Jones
Back To The Future - Ofshane
The Last Goodbye - Telecasted
Spring Field - Godmode

___Timestamps___
Introduction: 00:00
The AI Issue: 00:38
Expensive Subscription Model: 01:41
Looking for Deals: 02:41
Sailing the Seven Seas: 03:29
Still Chugging: 04:35
After Effects was Everything: 05:39
My Video Editing Alternative: 06:25
My After Effects Alternatives: 07:47
Audacity is the Best: 10:02
My Photoshop Alternative: 10:45
My Animate Alternatives: 11:27
Competition is Good: 12:31
Saying Goodbye to Adobe: 13:12
Conclusion: 14:28
End Cards: 15:12
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