Final Cut Studio

Londonrockz568 · 10-20-2008, 06:22 PM

Hey guys so ill be getting a Macbook pro and among the other things i added I want to add Final Cut studio to it. Is it really easy to use? I mainly would use it to start making youtube videos, or editing videos taken of class shows/projects etc. Thoughts?

LenQ · 10-20-2008, 07:51 PM

Have you edited video before? FCP is very intuitive but not a newb program -- iMovie is a much simpler vid editing tool and offers a lot more functionality than most expect.

But, don't let me stop you. I learned how to use FCP simply by forcing myself to (well, I also took a few classes, but that's besides the point). It's a fantastic program. But for simple class stuff like you describe I think iMovie is more appropriate and has a much lower learning curve.

acosmichippo · 10-20-2008, 09:17 PM

and iMovie comes with new macs, so you might as well see if it suits your needs. You can always upgrade to fcp.

Londonrockz568 · 10-21-2008, 03:58 AM

Ive never edited video before... but i heard FCP was very easy to use...but as you said i guess its not for "newb" use.

Does the Bar offer classes on how to use it? Books/tutorials?

I thought its WAY cheaper to get FCP while buying the laptop, because i heard later on if you wana buy it separate it costs upwards of $500

LenQ · 10-21-2008, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Londonrockz568

Ive never edited video before... but i heard FCP was very easy to use...but as you said i guess its not for "newb" use.

Does the Bar offer classes on how to use it? Books/tutorials?

I thought its WAY cheaper to get FCP while buying the laptop, because i heard later on if you wana buy it separate it costs upwards of $500

Afterward?

Is there a price break for buying it with the laptop? I was under the impression it was the same price regardless of when you buy.

Londonrockz568 · 10-22-2008, 02:30 AM

Here's the deal... Final Cut Pro OR Final Cut Studio is the EXPENSIVE ONE. Final Cut Express is $180.

They can be bundled with the Mac, or you can pay the same price later on.

Anyways, spoke with an AppleChat.... they said iMovie is the easiest to use for a person who just wants to take a vid edit and load it to youtube or just edit to keep w/e.

Final Cut express is everything inbetween Imovie --to--- Final cut Studio.