Final Cut Pro 4, whats your experance? at DVinfo.net

Gavin Thomas · June 2nd, 2004, 03:06 PM

hi

im interested in knowing what peoples experance is with Final Cut Pro 4, as im using this software package on my iMac to make my movie production movies i would like some info on peoples experanceses with this please.

Many Thanks!

Kevin Burnfield · June 2nd, 2004, 03:34 PM

Fantastic.

Not only was it a free upgrade from 3.x but it's a massive upgrade.

FCP has a steep learning curve but the program constantly shows me more it can do all the time.

Gavin Thomas · June 2nd, 2004, 03:48 PM

thank you for the info.

Regards

Joe Lloyd · June 2nd, 2004, 05:25 PM

My favorite affordable NLE out there.

Jeff Donald · June 2nd, 2004, 06:44 PM

I switched from Avid Media Composer to FCP about 4 years ago. I haven't regretted it a bit. I find the interface very intuitive, and flexible for my needs. With each new version, Apple keeps improving an already great product with new features and refinements.

Ray Echevers · June 3rd, 2004, 10:52 PM

I just started using it, and so far it's great. I've done one small, small project while learning w/ a FCP book, it was just a real basic edit, no music or anything fancy, but it worked great. Seems like as long as you are willing to learn, you can "master" it in due time.
Easy to get into, as long as you have good Mac knowledge.

Martin Mayer · June 10th, 2004, 10:49 AM

My experience was that FCP 4.1 is not as stable as FCP 3 wass (on the same hardware, obviously - Dual 1.42 G4) - but I suppose I will have to shortly go to 4.5 anyway - let's hope it's re-stabilised....

Leon Ortiz-Gil · June 13th, 2004, 01:24 PM

I have worked on both and can tell you I love FCP. I learned on the Avid Media composer and worked with it for 4 years. I have now owned FCP for about 2 months and love it.

June 2nd, 2004, 03:06 PM	#1
Gavin Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 64	Final Cut Pro 4, whats your experance? hi im interested in knowing what peoples experance is with Final Cut Pro 4, as im using this software package on my iMac to make my movie production movies i would like some info on peoples experanceses with this please. Many Thanks!

June 2nd, 2004, 05:25 PM	#4
Joe Lloyd Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 202	My favorite affordable NLE out there. __________________ Catalina Productions http://www.catalina.co.nz

June 2nd, 2004, 06:44 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I switched from Avid Media Composer to FCP about 4 years ago. I haven't regretted it a bit. I find the interface very intuitive, and flexible for my needs. With each new version, Apple keeps improving an already great product with new features and refinements. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 3rd, 2004, 10:52 PM	#6
Ray Echevers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 148	I just started using it, and so far it's great. I've done one small, small project while learning w/ a FCP book, it was just a real basic edit, no music or anything fancy, but it worked great. Seems like as long as you are willing to learn, you can "master" it in due time. Easy to get into, as long as you have good Mac knowledge. __________________ Sony VX-1000 G5 1.8 dual 91 Turbo MR2

June 2nd, 2004, 03:34 PM	#2
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	Fantastic. Not only was it a free upgrade from 3.x but it's a massive upgrade. FCP has a steep learning curve but the program constantly shows me more it can do all the time.

June 2nd, 2004, 03:48 PM	#3
Gavin Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 64	thank you for the info. Regards

June 10th, 2004, 10:49 AM	#7
Martin Mayer Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 416	My experience was that FCP 4.1 is not as stable as FCP 3 wass (on the same hardware, obviously - Dual 1.42 G4) - but I suppose I will have to shortly go to 4.5 anyway - let's hope it's re-stabilised....

June 13th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#8
Leon Ortiz-Gil New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 11	I have worked on both and can tell you I love FCP. I learned on the Avid Media composer and worked with it for 4 years. I have now owned FCP for about 2 months and love it.