Final Cut Express 4
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Discover powerful video editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD*. Final Cut Express 4 delivers a single, open format Timeline where you can edit all three, mixing formats and frame rates using the same pro-level editing tools available in Final Cut Pro. Import video projects directly from iMovie ¿08. Take advantage of LiveType to create dynamic, animated titles. Built-in audio controls let you mix up to 99 audio tracks¿even add a narrative voiceover. Perf... » full description
Discover powerful video editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD*. Final Cut Express 4 delivers a single, open format Timeline where you can edit all three, mixing formats and frame rates using the same pro-level editing tools available in Final Cut Pro. Import video projects directly from iMovie ¿08. Take advantage of LiveType to create dynamic, animated titles. Built-in audio controls let you mix up to 99 audio tracks¿even add a narrative voiceover. Perfect your movie with professional transitions and effects, including optional third-party FxPlug plug-ins. *AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel processor. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-12
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 does have a rather steep learning curve and I would recommend using either the available tutorials or looking into a purchased instruction. 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!
User: Carole J. Cox
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Summary: A medium priced software that delivers a high end punch.
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-10-02
This is professional quality editing software at a great price. 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. It doesn't have as many features as Final Cut Studio nor the additional bundled software, but it's still a bargain. 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.
User: Honest Reviewer for you
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Summary: Great value for excellent software
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-09-14
This program is a let down after Apple's much simpler program, iMovie. 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! This is one unwieldy program.
It seems like I spend half my time rendering and rendering before I can play the final result. 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.
User: R. Startzman
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Summary: Unwieldy
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 3
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Review Date: 2009-09-12
Strong learning curve. Once you know the terminology & settings..It is a JOY!!
A keyboard or overlay helps a lot.
User: Dennis OKeefe
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Summary: Not Easy..but,does everything you need
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-09-04
When I bought Final Cut Express, I was scared that the software might be complicated from previous using iMovie. I was wrong. This editing tool is s easy and fun. It's a great introduction to Final Cut and affordable than Final Cut Studios. Plus it comes with a Live Type, a application that customize your own text and credit.
The one problem I have is the compression application that comes with it. You really have to do research if you want your videos to come out clear and crisp with the compression that Final Cut Express comes with. Meaning, you have to the math homework with the bytes.
Over all....get it, learn it and abuse it before moving up to studios. Best $200 investment for your media production.
User: P. Chen
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Summary: Easy...as iMovie
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
Product Details
- Edit quickly and precisely with professional, flexible editing tools; achieve the look you want with a robust suite of color correction and image adjustment tools
- Mix and edit DV, HDV, and AVCHD video in a single Timeline; mix up to 99 audio tracks with built-in audio editing tools
- Work with built-in filter effects and third-party FxPlug plug-ins; watch effects in real time thanks to RT Extreme with Dynamic RT
- Easily create sophisticated, animated titles with LiveType 2.1; precisely adjust the animation of any effect or transition using keyframes
- Import iMovie '08 video projects with cuts and cross dissolves
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