Final Cut Pro: Is it good for talented beginners?

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Final Cut Pro: Is it good for talented beginners?

I head up global sales and marketing for my security software company. I'm really busy but recognize that effective, rich, entertaining communications are essential to my work.

Should I try final cut pro?

I first tried AVID and ADOBE Premiere over 15 years ago and struggled mightily for hours just to render 5-10 minutes of video. The trials and frustrations were just enough to get me to give up and outsource the work. It would save me a ton of time if I could avoid the breaks in the creative process.

Should I dive back in?

Thanks! I Look forward to your thoughts...

R

Posted on Apr 11, 2021 4:47 AM

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Apr 11, 2021 9:22 AM in response to rfabre

FCP X is an excellent editing program and to get you up to speed with the trial version you could use the free Izzy Video course of 20 downloadable lessons lasting nearly 3 hours.

He is using a slightly earlier version (10.4.3) but all the main principles will be the same.

https://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-tutorial/

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rfabre Author

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Apr 11, 2021 10:30 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

thanks. i did get the free 90 day trial. i’ll look at the basic workflow.

R

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rfabre Author

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Apr 11, 2021 10:32 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

thank you. you anticipated my next question. i will look at your suggested training.

I have the 90 day trial.

R

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Tom Wolsky

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Apr 11, 2021 5:00 AM in response to rfabre

I think you should try the application for yourself. There's a trial version available here.

https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/trial/

It's very different from previous application you've used. It suits some people, others prefer the tracks based paradigm. FCP is very quick and easy to use once you learn the basic workflow.

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Final Cut Pro: Is it good for talented beginners?

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