Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 (Mac)
by Apple Computer
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2006-05-22
Platform: Mac OS X, Mac OS X Intel
Model: MA261Z/A
Product features:
- Universal Binary version for Mac OSX and Mac OSX Intel
- Apple MacBook Pro MA092LL/A 17" Laptop (2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
- Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 Leopard [5-User Family Pack]
- Apple Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.6 (Mac DVD) [OLD VERSION]
- Apple Logic Pro 7.2 Retail [OLDER VERSION]
- Apple MacBook MA255LL/A 13.3" Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)- White
Software Reviews of Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 (Mac)
Customer Review: Final Cut Express HD 3.5 from a Newbie
Summary: 5 Stars
Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 (Mac)
I am a newbie to both Apple computers and Apple software. With FCE 3.5 I have a real love/hate relationship going on here. This is probably the most frustrating software that I have ever tried to learn, but when the results come out, they are fantastic. If you want to quickly piece together a fun little video with just a few transitions, then use iDVD. If you enjoy working your tail off and feeling a REAL sense of accomplishment at making a small step, then this is the software for you.
By the way, many of you will have noticed that you can get the newest FCE 4 at nearly the same price as FCE HD 3.5.
You should be aware that FCE 4 does NOT have Soundtrack included nor does it have all of the features of LiveType 2. (Nearly 9 gigs is missing!) For the price difference I chose 3.5.
I am still learning this, but I have no doubts that I will become proficient in its use. Besides, I have an ace in the hole. Tom Wolsky has many books out on Final Cut. He is also a regular on the Apple Support forums. There is not any question that he cannot answer about Final Cut.
Also you should purchase a mini/dv camera with firewire output. USB ain't gonna cut it with Final Cut Express.
Hope this helps.
Pete
Description of Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 (Mac)
Final Cut Express HD 3.5 provides a complete set of advanced editing tools for DV and HDV video formats with support for multiple video layers, real-time special effects and transitions, and powerful color correction and matting filters for professional-looking results. New Dynamic RT enables users to view even multi-layered HDV video in real-time which dramatically speeds up the editing process by eliminating the need to render and re-render clips. In addition, all effects, transitions and motion parameters can now be keyframed, providing complete creative control over special effects that can be saved as favorites for use in other projects. Complementing Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is a new version of Soundtrack with over 4,000 professional-quality, royalty-free instrument loops and sound effects that can be mixed and matched to instantly create a custom score precisely timed to each project. New features in Soundtrack 1.5 include improved multitrack audio editing and recording tools with tracks, busses, outputs and real-time effects processing just like a professional recording studio. Improved single and multiple take recording provides a way to record, audition and edit dialog or other recorded performances with expert precision. Also included in Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is a new version of LiveType that lets users add high-impact excitement to movies with dynamic animated text and hundreds of royalty-free backgrounds and animated textures-all customizable to match the look and feel of projects. New features in LiveType 2.1 include a host of exciting new animated graphics, including 70 new animated objects, 15 new textures and 60 new customizable preset effects for animated text and titles. With new vector-based LiveFont technology, animated text styles like Tremor, Script, Ribbon, Cool and Blueprint can be scaled to any resolution including HD with blazing rendering performance, especially on the new generation of Intel-based Macs.Apple Software
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