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Aug 23, 2023 · PCMag gives Final Cut Pro 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising its power, simplicity, and features. Read the review to learn about its pros and cons, updates, and how it compares to other video editors.
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The main interface looks a lot like iMovie, which should ease the transition from Apple’s entry-level editor. The basics are simple enough: to add things to the timeline, just drag and drop.
There's a huge selection of effects – not just video but audio, transitions and title effects too – and you can add more from third party specialists. It has integrated uploading to YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo as well as a wide range of video output formats.
Your various clips are organized into what FCPX calls Roles, which categorise your clips: dialogue, effects, music and so on. They’re colour-coded for easy identification. Editing is fast and easy, and we particularly like Compound Clips: it enables you to group video, audio and other elements together so you can move them around together or just reduce the amount of detail in your timeline.
If you have a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, you also get context specific tools that are particularly good for new users.
One of the big differences between FCPX and iMovie is its support for 360-degree virtual reality, which includes support for the leading VR headsets (for example you can emulate the HTC Vive) and 360-degree cameras.
Adding 3D, 360-degree titles is a lot of fun, and you can apply effects such as blurs and glows. The app is also ready for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video and boasts professional colour management and correction together with superb multi-camera editing and very good audio editing.
If you’ve outgrown iMovie then Final Cut Pro X is the obvious upgrade and much less intimidating than before, but while FCPX may be better value than ever it’s still a pretty hefty investment.
For more casual use you might want to consider Adobe Premiere Elements, which currently retails for about £80. It isn’t aimed at pros (that’s Premiere Pro’s job; Elements is designed for home videos) but it expands your editing repertoire and boasts some useful AI-driven tools. However, if you’re serious about your shoots then Final Cut Pro X is excellent value for money.
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Jan 26, 2018 · Final Cut Pro X review: A great prosumer video editor that some pros will like, too. It's more prosumer than professional now, but it still offers a lot to independent creators of all...
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Mar 11, 2021 · Top Ten Reviews Verdict. Apple Final Cut Pro X is a very powerful video editing program that runs every complex feature you may want, but via an intuitive user friendly interface, and at a price that's relatively affordable. TODAY'S BEST DEALS. $39.48. at AbeBooks Affiliate Program.
Sep 24, 2020 · Reviews. By Jason Parnell-Brookes. last updated 24 September 2020. (Image: © Apple) Our Verdict. Although initially daunting for beginners, it packs a huge punch with a feast of features that works right up to the highest professional level users demand of it. It has an intuitive layout that’s quick to pick up. For. Intuitive layout.
Dec 15, 2023 · Final Cut Pro X Verdict. As a professional Final Cut Pro editor I could be accused of bias, but I’ve used Final Cut Pro for years because it enables me to deliver slickly-edited videos to happy clients. I’ve used Premiere Pro too (and teach it to university students) but as a dyed-in-the-wool Apple user, Final Cut Pro is a better fit for me.
Nov 24, 2019 · Learn about the features, benefits, and drawbacks of Final Cut Pro X, a popular video editing software for Mac. Compare it with other programs and decide if it suits your needs.
