Video production workflows require you to be more dynamic than ever, often due to cross-team collaboration across different locations and time zones. 

While consumer-grade tools may provide some means of communication, video production professionals require software that can meet the needs of high-end production. This includes things like:

• High resolution and/or color-accurate streaming
• Stereo and surround sound support
• Low-latency connection
• Seamless conferencing across NLEs and other software

Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of the best collaborative video editing tools that let you go from first draft to final cut without the physical limits of a typical studio workflow. 

In this guide, we’ll break down each collaborative video software by features, price, and specific drawbacks to note so that you can find the ideal tools to incorporate into your review sessions. 

1.Evercast

Several tools can be stitched together to create a remote video editing workflow, but for a truly flexible and professional solution, you get everything in one with Evercast. 

Evercast’s powerful real-time collaboration platform securely streams any creative workflow with uncompromising quality and ultra low latency. It’s the first virtual workflow resource that combines full video conferencing, up to 4K live-streaming, 10-bit color accuracy, and 5.1/7.1 surround sound  in a single software-based platform. 

You don’t need any proprietary hardware to join in or watch a session - participants simply click on the secured link to immerse themselves in the remote video editing session. 

This is the only creative collaborative software platform that provides a true, live collaboration experience while offering the flexibility and infrastructure needed to support top-tier professional projects from ideation through delivery. 

Top features

• True color streaming: One of the only workspaces allowing you to stream any workflow with up to 4K resolution in up to 10-bit 4:4:4 color. 
• Ultra low latency anytime, anywhere: No matter where in the world they are, users can securely stream any creative workflow (live cameras on set, media files, Avid, Premiere, Maya, Pro Tools, etc.) with ultra low latency and uncompromising quality. 
• Hardware free: Evercast requires no file sharing and no hardware for most use cases. Only a computer and software are required to stream, thus it is easily adopted across all stages of production, among teams large and small. 
• Full audio support: Stream in full spectrum audio or 5.1/7.1 multichannel surround sound. 
• Collaboration with on-screen drawing and timestamped comments
• Dedicated apps for web, desktop, iOS, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Privacy: Evercast’s security protocol is approved by all major Hollywood studios and received the Gold Shield from the Motion Picture Association’s Trusted Partner Network (TPN).
• Recording: Sessions can be securely recorded and played back interactively. Each stream and webcam feed is captured individually for interactive playback.
• Compatible with any workflow: Whether you’re writing the first drafts of your script or moving to final color and composites, Evercast’s single suite supports creative collaboration every step of the way. 

Drawbacks

• Higher price point may be cost prohibitive for independent creatives

If you’re interested in integrating Evercast into your workflow, get a demo here.

Best for: Creative professionals looking for a true in-studio collaborative experience.

Pricing: Evercast plans start at $549/per month. Large teams and studios can inquire about custom pricing packages.