Final Cut Pro vs. Media Composer

It's an excellent tool, but maybe too complicated for novice video makers...so not 10. Apart from this, the one thing that could be improved ( and maybe I am a novice and cannot find how to do this!!) is creating videos with much smaller file sizes. Most of the videos in 720 are over 1 GB, and I have to use third-party software to reduce the size ( e.g., Handbrake). This is the one thing I would improve. The rest of the software is very well designed. I would love to know more easily how to use some of the tools, but my usage is very limited anyway. I do not have to buy an annual license, which is fantastic. It is expensive to start using, but there are no annual fees afterward. Perfect for my business.

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I've cut my own video content on Media Composer, and also worked on a network television show with it - it performed excellently in both situations. The bins are a great way to find and store content and the timeline is easy to understand. In my experience, crashes were few and far between (although they're a part of the job no matter what DAW you're using).

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• Adheres to the conceptually easy timeline model, thus making simple onboarding.
• Feature-rich toolset which allows for incredible product manipulation from the get-go
• Expandability via a vibrant plugin ecosystem. Final Cut plugins are broadly developed.
• Rich integration with studio products: Motion, Compressor
• Version updates exhibit a product team in touch with what the market needs

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• Manage Longform Media
• Edit video and sound
• Script Based editing

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• Motion is a seperate application that ties in with FCPX but it's difficult to learn and use.
• The first frame dictates the resolution and frame rate for the rest of the video so use the highest res video you have to get started.

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• A faster update track

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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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Most of the support I need, I find online. While Apple has a Q/A section on their site, it's not always beneficial in answering the questions that I have. With that said, they regularly update the software, and when updates lead to crashes, they usually have another update not far behind.

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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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Premiere and Final Cut are very similar is usage. Final Cut has less crashing and lag, but does not work well with Adobe products. You'd basically have to use all different softwares to use it best. Davinci is a different beast with a color grading portion that is unmatched by any other product. Although DaVinci is non-linear editing, so you essentially have to unlearn everything you know from Final Cut and Premiere.

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We [utilize] premiere for our VFX and animation curriculum due to tight integration with after effects and [photoshop]. we utilize resolve for DIT and color correction and finishing Media composer is the heart of our editorial workflow to align with the industry and give students a leg up to get jobs

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• We are regularly lauded for our high-quality videos by donors and prospects, which greatly improves our standing in their eyes.
• Our Final Cut Pro X-created videos have contributed to our receiving large grant awards.
• Our videos have been shared and promoted by similar organizations, which has improved our standing in our field and adjacent fields.

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• It's saved time by being easy to learn (well, easy to start. It takes a long time to learn)
• Because everyone in the industry uses or has used it, collaborating is easier
• It's saved us money because we don't have to change products
• It integrates well with Pro Tools

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