I currently doing all my editing work in Final Cut Express, what exactly does Final Cut Pro do better? I know the Apple website gives some insight, but it doesn't exactly compare the two well.
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FCP basically adds support for more codecs and third-party features. In all reality, there isn't that much of a difference for most people.
If FCE meets your needs well, don't think about upgrading.
FCP is only really needed if you want to go the DVD Studio Pro/Motion/other pro apps route.
If FCE meets your needs well, don't think about upgrading.
FCP is only really needed if you want to go the DVD Studio Pro/Motion/other pro apps route.
To me, Apple Color (a $10k application before Apple bought and rebranded it) alone is worth the price of admission, stepping into the Final Cut Studio realm. But everyone's needs differ.
Also, if you find yourself editing codecs like DVCPRO-HD, HDCAM, REDCODE, etc. down the line, FCP supports these codecs, whereas FCE does not.
Also, if you find yourself editing codecs like DVCPRO-HD, HDCAM, REDCODE, etc. down the line, FCP supports these codecs, whereas FCE does not.
Final Touch (what is now Color) actually came in SD, HD and 2K versions. The 2K version, which is now Color, was $25k.
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