Customer Reviews

Final Cut Studio Upgrade - Old Version

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I had been using Final Cut Express and decided that I would try Final Cut Studio (I had a much older version of Final Cut Pro that I was unable to use on my new iMac). This suite contains tremendous tools for video editing. You are basically getting 5 advanced editing software programs in one. The transition from Final Cut Express to Final Cut Pro 7 is very smooth. It is the same interface with expanded capabilities. I am really looking forward to learning more about Motion 4 and DVD Studio Pro 4, both of which are included in this software. I would also recommend getting the Apple Pro Training Series in order to really take advantage of all of the tools in this suite.Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7

My title says it. I've been using FCP for years and love it. But this version has a bug in the SmoothCam filter (flawless filter was introduced in version 6) which caused affected clips to appear jittery rather than smooth. And that's no good for anyone.

I was using Final Cut Pro 5 a few years ago but elected to change to iMovie and iDVD. The iLife suite gave me a lot of what I needed and was simple to use. That all changed during the last iLife upgrade. iMovie's HD support is subpar and the output format options are really limited. On the other hand, Final Cut Pro offers great HD support, I can burn Blu-ray discs, the Compressor now has a powerful upscaling feautures, on and on. There are a lot to learn and relearn because the editing package is very powerful, but I'm glad to be back.

Yes, they came out with Final Cut Pro X and it has some good features yet FCS does it well and even better for filmmakers. We still DVD Studio Pro and Soundtrack Pro it makes difference. In addition, what about Color a very powerful tool and not even in FCP X.
I'm glad I found it here it was far more at Apple. Thanks Amazon.

While the learning curve is a little steep, Final Cut Pro can do just about anything that you want to do with video. After all, it's what the pro's use to make those fantastically beautiful movies we all like. . .

I upgraded to the latest Final Cut and use it regularly. I continue to learn more about the program and all the features it offers. I've been able to create beautiful videos and output them to a variety of media. I've also loved learning Motion. So many cool effects!

Wonderful Product. This was definitely worth the money because of the improvements to app pro res capture and the set-ups. Plus the templates to send things out with. Great product.

This purchase went like clockwork. Very fast and with no problems. This is an upgrade (for Snow Leopard) to an existing copy, so I knew exactly what to expect from the software.

I bought this item after I had read the adverting/offer page carefully. Once the bundle arrived I read the instructions and then opened the package to install it. It wouldn't install without a Xeon type computer. No where in the advertising/offer page was there any mention of this. No where in the bundle was this apparent. When I contacted the supplier the only place where he could find mention of the fact that I would need an upgraded computer was in the third line printed on the box in type so small I can hardly read it even with with my glasses on. Because I had torn off the cellophane wrapping on the box he said I could not return it as it was opened.

If there had been some mention of the type of computer needed in the advertising/offer page I would never have bought it in the first place. So, here I an down nearly $300 with only a "Gee, that's too bad" from the supplier.

Although I had no personal interaction with this retailer they kept me informed, delivered on time, the merchandise was delivered as described. I would buy from them again,