Is it worth it?

If you were to post this question on the Adobe forums, I'd be surprised if they did;t say, yes'' it's worth $300 – even if they prefer Pr.

But in this forum? We've had 16=17 updates in the past 4 1/4 years for a $300 outlay. Seem like a very good deal to me.

Russ

Not that long ago editors would need to spend thousands of $$$$$ to get an NLE setup with the power of FCP X

IMO it's a steal.

Al

It's only worth it if you need it's capabilities. iMovie may be enough for you.

P.S. Download the trial version and see for yourself.

Naomip34 wrote:

Is this application really worth $300 please be honest

No.

Much more.

I'm happy to have access to such an elaborated but convenient/handy tool for just 300 ...

(using discounted iTunes gift cards = -20% off, just 240 👿 ....... )

To staple a few holiday memories, your latest skater escapades or publishing an extensive pottery tutorial, follow Tom's advice concerning iMovie, completely undervalued.-

The question you ask is a rather personal one. For me the answer is "Yes!". I have extensively used two different versions of iMovie, and played around a bit with the latest version. I got frustrated with lack of user control in various tools, like color correction; and anemic support for 60 fps timelines. I downloaded the trial version of FCP X and put together a short video with it. I much preferred working with FCP X than iMovie, and the output footage FCP X creates. (FWIW, I am a long-time Aperture user who got frustrated with limitations of iPhoto. I tend to like more-advanced software.)

Advice given by others to download and try out the trial version of FCP X is a good idea. Give iMovie a shot too. Try to create the same movie in both programs and see what you prefer. I must say too that there is a definite learning curve to getting the most out of FCP X. If you decide to take the plunge and buy it then you might want to consider going to the Creative Live website and buying Larry Jordan's "Final Cut Pro X: In Depth and Up-to-Date" course. I learned how to make much better use of FCP X's interface, and how to use many features I hadn't considered using before. I got it on sale for around $70 US. Money well spend IMO.

Depends who you are and what you want to achieve.

If you want to get into video and media editing and manipulation on an Apple computer, and want to work at a serious Amateur or Pro level with your media content, then the answer to your question is a resounding yes - it is worth $300 - and a lot more !

If you only want to dabble from time to time with 'home movie' video and have little or no interest in Media Production, then you would probably be better off using iMovie, which was bundled with your Mac Book and cost you $0 !

Fred

The retail cost is actually $400 because you will want Compresso and Motion, $50 each. You may need a beefier Macintosh, a better display, and a set of good external drives, too. You may also need a more comfortable chair because you will find yourself wondering where the hours have gone.

If you are in the video business, FCPX can revolutionize your productivity—as long as you have thge hardware to support your aspirations and are willing to invest the time, and possibly more money, in learning how to drive FCPX's higher functions, which are not immediately obvious.

If you are not making money producing video, that $400 could be spent fixing your car or buying food for your cats.

David Bogie Chq-1 wrote:

You may also need a more comfortable chair because you will find yourself wondering where the hours have gone.

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