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fris · 03-26-2013, 06:32 AM

final cut pro the best of the best?

DamianJ · 03-26-2013, 06:56 AM

it used to be, then they made Final Cut X and lots of people were pissed off and moved to Premiere or other alternatives.

I still like FCP, but many *serious* editors hate it.

I guess it depends on your taste.

candyflip · 03-26-2013, 07:00 AM

I love FCPX. Anyone who bitches about it have usually only used the first version. It can do everything FCP7 does and then some, at this point. I think we're 5 updates in. All the issues people had with it were addressed in the first few updates. But some people had already jumped ship at that point.

If Final Cut 7 was in the $700 range, FCPX is MORE than worth the $299.

I'm learning AVID at the moment, and I'm still partial to FCPX. I will use Premiere if it's called for, but FCPX is my go to.

candyflip · 03-26-2013, 07:01 AM

There are a few good training modules (Kelby and Lynda) that can get you up to speed in day or two. I'd recommend either of those.

tony286 · 03-26-2013, 07:05 AM

this is actually the best of the best http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/Media-Composer $2500

Sly · 03-26-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

There are a few good training modules (Kelby and Lynda) that can get you up to speed in day or two. I'd recommend either of those.

I just checked Lynda. The latest version they have of Vegas is 6, LOL. Anyone know of more tutorials/training? I use YouTube when I need to learn specific things, but I don't find that to be a proper way of learning the full power of a software.

candyflip · 03-26-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I just checked Lynda. The latest version they have of Vegas is 6, LOL. Anyone know of more tutorials/training? I use YouTube when I need to learn specific things, but I don't find that to be a proper way of learning the full power of a software.

Sony usually has some nice training materials for their products. I had to pay extra, but the one that they have for my camera has been invaluable.

YouTube videos are great, but the Kelby and Lynda stuff takes from from beginning to end...where most YT videos will cover on specific topic.

Just found this for you. I would feel safe spending the money here. The training for my camera was around the same price:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegasseminarseries

candyflip · 03-26-2013, 07:31 AM

I'm sure you've got an iPad too fris, so this will probably be something you'll dig if you grab FCPX.

http://store.pixelfilmstudios.com/plugin/app-procutx

Caligari · 03-26-2013, 07:54 AM

lol what are you cutting porn? just buy movie studio platinum suite for 60 bucks, otherwise 300 is a good price for way more than you need for editing

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 03-26-2013, 09:55 AM

Bump for more reviews. Still using FCP 7 here.

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Trend · 03-26-2013, 09:59 AM

Switched to Premiere Pro CS6 and couldn't be happier.

candyflip · 03-27-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Bump for more reviews. Still using FCP 7 here.

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You really have to sit and spend a few hours with it. But here's a review of the most recent update:

http://www.onlinevideo.net/2012/11/a...st-update-yet/

AdultKing · 03-27-2013, 07:17 AM

great value at $299 IMHO. Don't see much point in using anything else.

Bman · 03-27-2013, 09:05 PM

its pretty good. a lot of editors use it and like it.

its just preference.
the best?
Avid would be at the top pro level...I have used a bunch of them over too many years and as all the programs are the same just have to learn the actions.

honestly if your gonna do editing buy an editing keyboard for that particular program.
....thats like 90% of the job.

mikesouth · 03-27-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tony286

this is actually the best of the best http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/Media-Composer $2500

QFT Media Composer is the shit.

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	I love FCPX. Anyone who bitches about it have usually only used the first version. It can do everything FCP7 does and then some, at this point. I think we're 5 updates in. All the issues people had with it were addressed in the first few updates. But some people had already jumped ship at that point. If Final Cut 7 was in the $700 range, FCPX is MORE than worth the $299. I'm learning AVID at the moment, and I'm still partial to FCPX. I will use Premiere if it's called for, but FCPX is my go to. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	There are a few good training modules (Kelby and Lynda) that can get you up to speed in day or two. I'd recommend either of those. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	I'm sure you've got an iPad too fris, so this will probably be something you'll dig if you grab FCPX. http://store.pixelfilmstudios.com/plugin/app-procutx __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	it used to be, then they made Final Cut X and lots of people were pissed off and moved to Premiere or other alternatives. I still like FCP, but many serious editors hate it. I guess it depends on your taste.

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Trend Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mexico and Midwest Posts: 612	Switched to Premiere Pro CS6 and couldn't be happier.

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AdultKing Raise Your Weapon Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Outback Australia Posts: 15,605	great value at $299 IMHO. Don't see much point in using anything else.

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Bman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Redirecting your traffic Posts: 1,679	its pretty good. a lot of editors use it and like it. its just preference. the best? Avid would be at the top pro level...I have used a bunch of them over too many years and as all the programs are the same just have to learn the actions. honestly if your gonna do editing buy an editing keyboard for that particular program. ....thats like 90% of the job. __________________ ICQ 228211529