Q: What is the price to upgrade Final Cut from v7 to v10

The same as the full version of Final Cut Pro X. There is no upgrade discount.

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Mike,

Bear in mind that the FCP X UI and methods are totally different to v7.

You pretty much have to unlearn v7 to learn X.

Al

Mike Oscar wrote:

 

Thanks Alchroma.  Does that only mean that learning FCP X is a lot of work or that it is not worth the effort?

Everyone has an opinion.......

I personally would not go back to the track based system of FCP 7.

I'm just saying to expect a learning curve.

What many new users coming from old versions get frustrated with is, trying to apply their  "known methods" to a totally new application.

Al

I've been an Apple certified trainer since FCP version 4.  I can tell you that teaching X is infinitely easier and faster than teaching legacy versions.  It is very easy to learn.  The trick is, as previously stated, forget everything you know about legacy FCP.  Nothing translates.  There are no more Bins or Sequences or Tracks, etc.  It is a totally new digital paradigm.  So if you go in to it with an open mind, NOT trying to compare things, you'll pick it up faster.

You can decide whether or not you like FCP X very easily and at no cost.

Download the  free 30 day trial  here:-  

http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial/

Get over 2 hours of free video tutorials to get you up and running quickly here:-

http://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial/

As it's a radically different app, give yourself at least a week or two to get comfortable with it.

The official text for Apple Authorized Training is a great place to start, also.  One of the best quality resources around.  "Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X, Professional Post-Production" by Brendan Boykin.