Final Cut Pro vs. Pinnacle Studio

Final Cut really is a great software for video editing (hey, The Matrix was made completely on Final Cut!), but for someone who works heavily in Photoshop, After Effects, Audition and Illustrator- it's probably best for you to stick with Premiere. If you are solely looking for a great editing software for your mac that is a step up from iMovie, Final Cut Pro X would be perfect for you.

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It is easy to use with very little explanation. It seems well suited for a creative individual looking to make a professional video.

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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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• Allows for quick and easy "commercials" for our announcements..
• Used to create pre and post worship service videos to help people begin and end worship.
• Used to create special videos for special music.

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• Would be nice to have more built in exporting options for those of use who don't know how to compress videos well.
• More built in effects would be a plus.
• I always struggle with adding text but it could just be me.

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• Importing files is easy but sometimes difficult to locate.
• This might be user error but making folders within the imported files would be nice to have.
• I don't use special effects that often but sometimes they are difficult to find again.

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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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It could use slight improvements. But overall a wonderful product.

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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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I've only had to call one time in several years and they were supportive and helpful.

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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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Final Cut [Pro X] has way more features in a much better layout. Although it is more expensive, I believe the improved performance and advanced level of features is worth it if you are serious about video production and professionalism.

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I have not used other products like Pinnacle Studio.

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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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• I believe using Pinnacle Studio and what I produced from it aided in doubling our worship attendance.
• No negative impacts.

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