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Final Cut Express 4.0

Great! Just no Flip Video Support

Written by NK from New Rochelle

Jul 13, 2009

I bought this and I love it! But there is one flaw. That is that I have a Flip Mino and you cant import it via FCE you are gonna have to go into the DVIX folder on the Flip and then copy it to another folder than import it from there. You can import it from the camera as if it was on your hard drive but your flip has to be connected to edit.Over all I would say to buy it and if you have a flip Just do what did as described above use the DVIX folder.

86 of 119 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

Put in effort to get the rewards

Written by FD

Jul 13, 2009

Having changed from PC to Mac a few months ago, I had to decide which NLE software package I would use to edit my (mostly windsurf action / road trips) videos. On the PC I used Adobe Premiere Elements, which I found very user-friendly and provided sufficient possibilities for the stuff I was doing. Of course, this package is not available for Mac (only the Pro version, which I considered too expensive and probably too complex). Putting Windows on my Mac was no option for me, as you lose the possibility to share media in between different programs.

A lot of reviews of the FCE software were quite negative, which made me doubt to actually buy it, but as some reviewers recommended, I bought a proper training book (Diana Weyand, Apple Pro Training Series) when I decided to get FCE.

After I finished the book and it's exercises my conclusions is: What a great NLE software package is FCE! It offers so many more options and control over your editing and yes, it's not as intuitive as some other Apple programs, but this is professional grade stuff.

I highly recommend this to anyone who's made editing into a serious hobby / professionals on a budget and DO get some sort of training right at the start to avoid any frustrations.

207 of 227 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

I'm A Pro Now

Written by EL from westlake

Jul 11, 2009

I am the school computer geek and have been making movies for my school.I was so great to jump from imovie to final cut.I love the overall look of it and it is fun and easy to edit with. Because of final cut in the professional world,I now want to be an editor.
Keep It Up Apple!

34 of 48 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

It's Good

Written by EM

Jul 10, 2009

It's a profesional and good program. Much better than iMovie and Adobe premiere Element

18 of 31 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

AMAZING!!!!

Written by MH from Broomfield

Jun 14, 2009

This product is amazing. I like iMovie 09, but I wanted a program that would give me more editing freedom. After a few hours of playing with the software, I have learned most of the basic features ... this is a VERY powerful program. If you liked iMovie HD, you will LOVE this software. Don't let the other negative reviews steer you away from purchasing this software. Most of the reviews are negative simply because the person could not figure out how to use the software. If you have a couple hours to spend looking at Apples online tutorials, you will easily get the hang of this great editing tool!

61 of 66 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

Don't bother

Written by AS from Perth

Jun 4, 2009

This would be great if it actually worked.
I bought it, installed it, and have had it spontaneously quit and perform unprogrammed and uninitiated edits a dozen times already. This is no exaggeration.
The program looks fantastic, but so far does not deliver any of the useful features and editing control I bought it for.
If you want to upgrade from imovie '09 wait for version 5 or go back to version 3.
I am most severely disappointed with apple for the first time ever.

61 of 152 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

Very powerful video editing software, Worth every penny!

Written by JR from Williston

May 27, 2009

I was originally going to upgrade to imovie 09, but for about $100 more I chose to go with FCE. At first I thought, "what did I get myself into" it is a little discouraging at first. But once you get the basics down, you will learn very quick. It is a pro app in my opinion. You are only limited by your imagination. I used to use microsoft movie, and this blows it out of the water. Get it, you'll be glad you did in the long run. Cause you can grow into this software. make your videos look professional with FCE. Go out and get it.

94 of 110 people found this useful

Final Cut Express 4.0

Great Product!

Written by SM from Acton

May 18, 2009

I bought a macbook with final cut express 4 and it took me about 2 days to get used to it. I had been using Adobe Premeire Elements, but final cut works like a dream, it recognized my firewire the first time around. It is such a compatible interface, although if you have movie files from final cut pro the codec isn't the same, but other than that, I highly recommend this product for editors on a budget or for people who make good edits for youtube. Get IT!

72 of 79 people found this useful