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Final Cut Express 4

 
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Discover powerful video editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD*. Final Cut Express 4 delivers a single, open format Timeline where you can edit all three, mixing formats and frame rates using the same pro-level editing tools available in Final Cut Pro. Import video projects directly from iMovie ¿08. Take advantage of LiveType to create dynamic, animated titles. Built-in audio controls let you mix up to 99 audio tracks¿even add a narrative voiceover. Perfect your movie with professional transitions and effects, including optional third-party FxPlug plug-ins. *AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel processor.

 
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Product Details
Product Length:5.12 inches
Product Width:5.12 inches
Product Height:0.79 inches
Product Weight:0.2 pounds
Package Length:5.3 inches
Package Width:5.3 inches
Package Height:0.8 inches
Package Weight:0.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 57 reviews

System Requirements
Platform:Mac / PowerMac / Mac OS X
Media:CD-ROM
Item Quantity:1

Features
  • Edit quickly and precisely with professional, flexible editing tools; achieve the look you want with a robust suite of color correction and image adjustment tools

  • Mix and edit DV, HDV, and AVCHD video in a single Timeline; mix up to 99 audio tracks with built-in audio editing tools

  • Work with built-in filter effects and third-party FxPlug plug-ins; watch effects in real time thanks to RT Extreme with Dynamic RT

  • Easily create sophisticated, animated titles with LiveType 2.1; precisely adjust the animation of any effect or transition using keyframes

  • Import iMovie '08 video projects with cuts and cross dissolves


Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:4.5
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4Wish it were more like Photoshop, but still a great way to edit video!  Mar 12, 2010
I was a little daunted by the FCE reviews talking about the learning curve but after buying the product I really have to say I was surprised at how easy it was to use. It's just a matter of knowing what the buttons stand for. I bought D. Weynand's book on using FCE but found the online tutorials at izzy video and YouTube to be far more useful and easy to follow.

So don't let the fear that FCE is too hard to use stop you. If you know any other program like Photoshop, CorelDraw, etc., then you should have no problem learning FCE. I'd say after watching 2 hrs of tutorials you'll be ready to start experimenting with FCE and after another 5 you'll be putting out cool videos.

I gave it 4 stars because I wish it had more effects. Actually I wish it was more like Photoshop! FCE has some cool stuff, but needs more, and plugins are SO expensive! Actually often far more than the cost of FCE. I don't know if FC Pro has more options as far as effects go...I will probably have to upgrade some day.

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3So, So  Feb 19, 2010
I'd heard so much about this product. I purchased it several weeks ago and still haven't really used it. Why? I already have iMovie on my MAC which I am comfortable with - its easy to use and makes sense. With Final Cut Express there is much more of a learning curve and I just don't have the time right now to take it on. If you're looking for something simple and intuitive - this is not it.

Final Cut Express 4

5Great For Music Video Production  Feb 15, 2010
The reason why I had to go to FCE 4 is because I had to make a music video. As you may know, most music videos requires "lip syncing." Where I have broadcast ready soundtracks from Logic Pro and a bunch of separately taken AVCHD segments of a vocalist singing (we took a boombox playing the soundtrack on every shooting.)

When we tried to sync the soundtrack with the video clips with iMovie '09 it was almost impossible to do that with multiple clips coming in and out, but with FCE 4, just create maekrs markers (and use them!) at the same spots of the song and align those with the soundtracks and it is just a snap to do a perfectly synced up result.

So if you are contemplating of making your own music videos, I'd skip iMovie altogether and go straight to Final Cut.

Especially this is a great product for those who already have Logic Express or Pro since both products use similar U.I. and workflow and as a bonus, if you have those you do get to use SoundTrack Pro with it.

A good investment of about 4-hours of your time is to take a complete introductory video tutorial from reputable producers. This will significantly save your time on the ramp-up time. This is definitely a professional level applications requiring you to understand the workflow of non-linear video editing.

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4Final Cut Express 4 review  Nov 30, 2009
Final Cut Express 4This is a really great product. It is relatively easy to use, with a pdf manual right where you want it. I have all the video editing functions I'll ever need without having to buy software costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars more. You're on the way to making great professional looking videos with Final Cut Express 4.

5A medium priced software that delivers a high end punch.  Nov 12, 2009
I haven't had a chance to grab into all the features but it is immediately apparent that this is a highly functional product. For the hobbiest who just want to shoot a few family flicks, this product may be a little too challenging and not worth the price but for the individual who wants the feel of a professional operation, this is an ideal offering. It does have a rather steep learning curve and I would recommend using either the available tutorials or looking into a purchased instruction. It will be difficult to get the most from the product without some help.

Read through the other reviews before you purchase. They were right on!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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