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Final Cut Express 4
Pros
- Lower price compared to earlier versions
- Open format timeline
- Editing with most of Final Cut Pro’s features
- AVCHD support
- Ability to import iMovie ‘08 projects and use iMovie as a video library
Cons
- Limited number of included LiveType effects
- Soundtrack no longer included
- Modest changes from previous version may underwhelm would-be upgraders
Software Details
- Apple
- 10.4 (Tiger) 10.5 (Leopard)
- Universal
- $199; upgrade $99
Macworld's Final Cut Express 4 Coverage
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Final Cut Express 4 If you’re an iMovie user feeling limited by its capabilities—or you’ve chosen to skip the revamped iMovie ‘08 altogether—Final Cut Express 4 is a great way to jump into semi-professional video editing at a fraction of the cost of Final Cut Studio.
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Why pay for Final Cut Express when iMovie is free? Rob Griffiths takes a look at Final Cut Express, and what it is that keeps him coming back to it—even though iMovie is free and easier to use.
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