Final Cut Studio apps vs. Hard software

[producer4u]

Ok, this may be a stupid question. I am looking to soon get "Final Cut Studio" If I download from app store it saves several hundred $. My questions:

1. Is there any difference on functionality from downloading the apps and having hard copies of this software? I guess this is the cost difference not having the hard copies?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[cgbier]

Final Cut is not sold on disks any more. You are free to burn your download image to a DVD though.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Final Cut Pro X is available from the app store. Final Cut Pro 7 is part of the Final Cut Studio suite. There are two totally, completely 100% different applications.


Lethal

 

[producer4u]

Final Cut Pro X is available from the app store. Final Cut Pro 7 is part of the Final Cut Studio suite. There are two totally, completely 100% different applications.


Lethal

Wow, I did not know this. Would you know which is better of the two? Thanks

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Wow, I did not know this. Would you know which is better of the two? Thanks

That depends on your editing requirements, as for some FCP X is better than FCP 7 and for some it is the other way around, as FCP X is almost completely different from FCP 7.
You can try FCP X: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/

You could also look at many of the available reviews of FCP X found via the www search engine of your choice to make up your mind.

 

[mBox]

IMHO just download FCPX.
Unless you are allready deep in the trenches with professional video, there is no reason to spend that much on FCS unless of course you get it for $400 legal.
If you think you will be editing in Hollywood sometime this fall then learn Avid.