Corel VideoStudio Pro vs Final Cut Pro X

Likelihood to Recommend

Wide selection of video-creation tools.
Clear, simple interface.
Fast rendering.
Support for 360-degree VR, 4K Ultra HD, and 3D media.
Multipoint motion tracking.
Multicam editing.
HTML5 video page creation.
Stop-motion tool.

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

Final Cut Pro X, in my experience, has been fantastic for use at small shops and for the size projects I tend to work on (1-3m in length). It always functions well when exporting longer lectures or employee training videos. I've never had an issue with too many lines of video or audio. It's a well organized, intuitive editor with a feature set of editing tools (effects, generator, etc.). Apple has kept up with all newer forms of cameras, so compatibility is never an issue. While I've also edited short features. I can't speak to Final Cut Pro X's current capability in editing feature-length films compared with other platforms (Premiere, Davinci resolve, Avid, etc.)

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Verified User

Employee in Marketing

Internet Company, 501-1000 employees

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Pros

Over 1000 filters and effects.
Enjoy multi-camera editing.
Play with speed.

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Richard Baroniunas

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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I really like the color correction capabilities within Final Cut Pro X. I think, even if you were new to it, that tool would feel pretty intuitive.
Sorting through and filtering different types of clips, photos, etc. is simple and straightforward. I especially love being able to hide things that have already been used in my timeline.
For my current purposes, being able to export straight to YouTube is surprisingly helpful. I can set privacy settings from Final Cut Pro X so a video can upload and be available only to the intended viewers, OR to any supporter looking at our YouTube channel.

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Michelle Green Arnson

Marketing and Communications Manager

Chicago Arts Partnerships in EducationNon-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

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Cons

Updates need to be done on a timely basis.
Price is high for initial purchase.
Video editing sometimes can be cumbersome.

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Richard Baroniunas

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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I would love to see Apple implement a shared cloud project functionality like Final Cut Pro.
it would be good to have the option to use a linear editor if you want to, it would be nice to have both options.
The file references should be relative to the project file so if you have all your files under one folder and you move the whole folder to another drive you don't have to relink all the fils.

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Seth Paine

Web & Media Developer

The Coming Home Network InternationalReligious Institutions, 1-10 employees

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Usability

No score

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Final Cut Pro X 8.1

Based on 2 answers

Final Cut Pro is a great software package for editing, and obviously, good things require training to understand and comprehend what your are editing. I do not give a 10/10 because it would be easier to have a comprehensive manual inside the software, rather that researching or getting yourself trained.

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Horacio Carcamo

Product Development Asst.

Myron ManufacturingMarketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees

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Support Rating

Corel VideoStudio Pro 9.0

Based on 1 answer

Updates are rare and it could be improved with a forum that addresses issues.

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Richard Baroniunas

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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Final Cut Pro X 8.4

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Along with having Final Cut Pro X you are supported by Apple because it is a product of Apple. Their customer support is top tier and if we ever have any problems with this software I do not have a doubt in my mind that we would be able to find a resolution quickly and efficiently.

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Frankie Heath

Director of Social Marketing

Mid-America Christian UniversityEducation Management, 51-200 employees

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Implementation Rating

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Final Cut Pro X 10.0

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Implementing Final Cut Pro into the organization was a smooth transition from what we didn't had. We felt we went from zero to hero with this software, due to all the great features that we learned. We took some time in training staff on how to use the software but at the end, this was very useful and important.

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Horacio Carcamo

Product Development Asst.

Myron ManufacturingMarketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees

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Alternatives Considered

The original pricing was affordable and the ability to create a video quickly is amazing. Solid product from Corel.

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Richard Baroniunas

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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I first learned to edit on Adobe Premiere Pro, and then FCP7. Comparatively, FCP7 just worked. Adobe crashed all the time (back in the day). Apple clearly also had the edge on the user interface - not just doing what NLEs had been doing for years but making improvements to the process of editing. When I switched to FCPX it was tough at first, but once I became accustomed to the magnetic timeline, I realized it was once again the changes were for a better user experience - saved time - and let you focus on story first and take the computer out of the way. Premiere Pro - through a solid editing platform, hasn't changed much over the years and still requires much of the clunky key-stroke heavy processes that early NLEs required. Avid is ancient compared to FCPX - and only those who learned it in film school or have been in the business for years stick with it. It's time to get with the era we're in and move beyond our processes, get the computer out of the way and let good editing be good editing and storytelling triumph. FCPX is the most natural editing process you will find.

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Joel McAfee

Producer

lilDRAGONMedia Production, 1-10 employees

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Return on Investment

Not multi-user a license used for each workstation.

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Richard Baroniunas

Owner

Baron Software ServicesComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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Much of the industry uses Final Cut Pro X for their video production, so swapping edit files or hard drives loaded with footage is more often than not compatible. It's always frustrating when you want to help someone on a project only to find you have a different version of the same software, or different software altogether.
Its ability to export the finished project into many different formats has been very helpful. Many film festivals and distributors have their own preference of what you give them, and FCPX can handle most if not all of them.
I still wish you could rent them. Sometimes the price tag hurts when you haven't had a project in a few months and wish you could have saved a few hundred dollars.

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Daniel Epstein

Executive Producer

Firefilm Productions, LLCMotion Pictures and Film, 1-10 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No