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HitFilm Express is known for its drag-and-drop ease of use, making it an excellent choice for video editors of all levels. The application's interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, with drop-down menus and a toolbar that are self-explanatory and logically arranged. Simply mouse over a tool to reveal its name and keyboard shortcut.

The video and audio timelines in HitFilm Express are standard, and there are comprehensive drop-down menus for specific features and functions such as effects, transitions, exporting, and more. You can customize the background color of your workspace using a sliding scale from white to black. Other tools are scattered across the user interface (UI), which you can 'float' or close to customize your workspace.

The UI is well-organized, with trimmer and viewing windows as well as a media bin that holds your video assets for easy access. The layout should be familiar to anyone who has worked with standard non-linear video editing programs. Depending on how you learn best (and on your editing experience), you can jump right in, look through the manual, or watch one of the tutorials.

HitFilm Express also has an active and useful community to explore. The program's manual can be accessed directly from within the software, but it's probably easier to start with one of the many excellent tutorials - at least until you become familiar with where all the tools are located.

After downloading and activating the program, you'll see an opening page with links to a manual as well as tutorials and sample videos created with the software. As you move the donation slider to the right, you'll see additional packs that are available. While you can purchase add-on packs at any time, you'll save money by going the donation route at the beginning.

If you do make a donation, however, you'll get certain add-on packs. When downloading the program, there's a slider bar to make a donation, but you can move it to zero and get the software for free. With HitFilm Express, you have the flexibility to choose how much you want to pay for the features you need.

Overall, HitFilm Express is an excellent choice for video editors who want a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features without breaking the bank. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, this software has something to offer.

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