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Final Cut Express 4This is a really great product. It is relatively easy to use, with a pdf manual right where you want it. I have all the video editing functions I'll ever need without having to buy software costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars more. You're on the way to making great professional looking videos with Final Cut Express 4.
It does have a rather steep learning curve and I would recommend using either the available tutorials or looking into a purchased instruction. I haven't had a chance to grab into all the features but it is immediately apparent that this is a highly functional product. For the hobbiest who just want to shoot a few family flicks, this product may be a little too challenging and not worth the price but for the individual who wants the feel of a professional operation, this is an ideal offering. It will be difficult to get the most from the product without some help.Read through the other reviews before you purchase. They were right on.
This is professional quality editing software at a great price. It doesn't have as many features as Final Cut Studio nor the additional bundled software, but it's still a bargain. You get basic non-linear editing features, visual and audio effects, standard and HD editing and most of all there are multi-audio tracks to edit sound. I just upload my footage straight into the software and it saves everything. I paid mine for $141 brand new. Unless you're editing a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster that requires extensive effects and sounds, you'll be satisfied with Final Cut Express.
This is one unwieldy program. This program is a let down after Apple's much simpler program, iMovie. It seems like I spend half my time rendering and rendering before I can play the final result. I've used Adobe Premier Pro and liked it, but I needed something akin to it, perhaps more like Premier Express, for the MAC. No way. Many of the tools are hard to use and somewhat unpredictable. It has a lot of advanced features, but I find that the learning curve is just too steep for the occasional user.
Strong learning curve. Once you know the terminology & settings.It is a JOY.A keyboard or overlay helps a lot.
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