Hi,
I am interested in learning about the experience of new users with Apple’s Final Cut Pro. How do you find it? I downloaded the trial version and used it for a brief period, but I found it quite challenging. Does Apple provide a complimentary tutorial on the software? I am entirely new to video production and would like to create high-quality videos while maintaining a seamless experience.
Thanks
Greetings! Welcome to FCP. To learn it in the most efficient way, start with these free tutorials that are recommended here. When you get stuck, feel free to come back and ask questions.
Greetings! Welcome to FCP. To learn it in the most efficient way, start with these free tutorials that are recommended here. When you get stuck, feel free to come back and ask questions.
The software is tied to your AppleID, so you can install FCP on all the Macs you have under your control with your AppleID.
The "best" video editing software is subjective. It really depends on your workflow and what you want to end up with. Personally, I think FCP is the fastest editor out there for dialog/interview driven editing. There are other tools that have their supporters. iMovie, which is free on your Mac, might do everything you need. Or Davinci Resolve might give you the all-in-one control you want for editing, extensive color correction tools and audio mastering. A steeper learning curve but there's a free version of that too.
I recommend you go through the tutorials and get to know FCP while you have the free trial. Then see how it works for you on a small project.
One other point . . . what do you mean by "high quality videos"?
Are you referring to the sharpness and general visual quality on the screen?
If that is the case, there is no difference between the cheapest (free) and most expensive editing apps.
I have come across people who mistakenly think that expensive apps will somehow give better quality. They don't of course but they do give experienced users more control over what they do, assuming they know how to do it.
For most people iMovie is more than enough.
It's certainly enough for any films I make but I do like to play with exotic things . . .
iMovie should be fine.
There are lots of beginner tutorials on YouTube if you do a search.
Make sure you get one made in the last 2 or 3 years so the info is not out of date.
Thank you for your assistance. I will check out the provided links.
Would you need to purchase the software again if you were to change your Mac?
In your opinion, is this the best video editing software for Mac users?
By “high-quality videos,” I meant the videos' visual quality, including the videos' general quality and the ability to experiment with new techniques, such as cutting and editing, to enhance the video’s appearance. I shoot the videos using an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and the quality is great. My main editing tasks are cutting, merging clips, enhancing the sound, and adding background sounds.
I guess I'll try iMovie again and see how I find it.
Using Final Cut Pro on MacBook Pro
