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Which Final Cut Studio

Hello all,

I've been using FCE 4 for over a year now and before that used iMovie. I have started shooting videos with my Pany DVX-100B which shoots at 25p (pal), and this is the main reason I am looking into purchasing a version of FCS because FCE doesn't support 25p footage. Its also very possible that in the not to distant future I will be shooting some projects in HD. The third reason is compression and DVD's. iDVD just isn't up to burning 2hr long projects and it's basically a bit of a nightmare when it comes to adding chapters. I've wasted nights of my life trying to use iDVD.

So I am wondering... what is the best version of Final Cut Studio to go for as there seems to be a fair few different types. For example FCS1, 2 and 3 and then HD's?

Also how did FCS jump to X (which I presume means 10)? I have heard a lot of bad reviews about apples new FCS.

And finally where can I learn how to use the program(s). Is there any tutorials or books I can use that aren't too complicated that will aid me in this venture?

Kind Regards

Kevin

Posted on Aug 4, 2011 2:36 AM

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kevtim Author

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Aug 6, 2011 11:59 AM in response to kevtim

Oh and also will they work with my current operating system, the details of which I posted earlier?

Aug 6, 2011 12:39 PM in response to kevtim

FCS 3 Minimum Requirements for Installation

Computer: Mac computer with an Intel processor

Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.6

Memory: 1 GB

Hard Drive: 4 GB for applications; Additional 46 GB for optional templates, content and tutorials (9 GB for DVD Studio Pro 4 content, 7 GB for Motion 4 templates and tutorial media, 22 GB for Soundtrack Pro 3 audio content, 8 GB for LiveFonts and LiveType animated elements and templates

Graphics: AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card; Final Cut Studio is not compatible with Intel graphics processors

Display: 1280 x 800

Software: QuickTime 7.6 or Later

Hardware: DVD-ROM drive for installation

mishmumken

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Aug 7, 2011 2:18 AM in response to kevtim

if you can get a legit copy of FCS 2 for 80 £ go for it in any case. It's a good price.

The good thing about Adobe is that you can get a trial version, so you can have a look at what you buy.

kevtim Author

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Aug 8, 2011 11:29 AM in response to mishmumken

Got FCS2, can't wait to get stuck in!

Kev

Aug 12, 2011 6:55 AM in response to BenB

Will there be an upgrade to Final Cut Studio 3 or if not is it best to obtain the academic version? I am a film student.

Aug 12, 2011 8:19 AM in response to ferretqueen

When Apple launched FCP X they threw FCS3 on the trash heap and all the copies in the shops were immediately withdrawn.

To the best of anyone's knowledge, Apple will never again produce a Final Cut Studio.

This is why many FCS users are now moving over to Premiere Pro which should continue to be developed for the foreseeable future.

So as there is unlikely to ever be an update you can buy the Academic version with no qualms . . . . as long as you get it dirt cheap!

Which Final Cut Studio