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What is Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is a non-linear trackless video editing (NLE) application developed by Apple for Mac. The original version of Final Cut Pro X was first released in June 2011 and is available on the Mac App Store. The Final Cut Pro is the successor to Final Cut Pro X that came after Final Cut Pro 7, a widely used video editing application used by a variety of people, including industry professionals and studios. Final Cut Pro X was very controversial when it was first released, as Apple has basically taken a fresh start and rebuilt the app from scratch for 64-bit machines. Therefore, many of the features that would be needed by one of ordinary skill in the art were omitted in the first version.

Since then, Apple has provided iterative updates to reintroduce important features that weren’t in the first version. The current version of Final Cut Pro is version 10.6.1. The Final Cut Pro has an orbitless magnetic timeline that allows clips to be automatically pushed into place. This allows users to edit the footage of the storyline without having to move other clips or audio to other locations on the timeline.

Final Cut Pro supports multicam footage, compound clips, and keyword management. All libraries, projects, and events are organized in a logical structure that facilitates data management. Is known for its ability to scale between small, low-performance machines and powerful machines like the Mac Pro and the new M1 Max Macbook Pro.

The great thing about Final Cut Pro is that it’s a one-time purchase. Unlike competing apps like Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer, which charge a monthly or annual subscription fee, Final Cut Pro X can be purchased for a one-time fee of $299. (Prices can vary depending on your country) The initial cost may seem like a lot, but since it was first released over 6 years ago, all updates are free, so most users can save a lot of money in the long run.

Is Final Cut Pro difficult to learn?

Final Cut Pro is considered one of the most easy to learn video editing platforms. Even if you have no experience at all and you are just starting your journey now the interface and tools that has built into it makes the process beginners friendly. Also it’s library of effects and transitions make video editing a much more easy process.

How do I use Final Cut Pro for beginners?

There are two main ways to start using Final Cut as a beginner. Through tutorials or through online private lessons. If you just purchased it and you want to learn how to start editing your videos in 20 minutes, I have created a tutorial that guides you through and you can watch it below.

Do professionals use Final Cut Pro?

The short answer to that question is “yes”. That has been documented many times by professional filmmakers, TV producers, Youtubers, Content Creators, agencies, videographers, pro editors and more. Final Cut Pro users really don’t need anyone to tell them whether FCP is professional. They simply know it is.

What are Final Cut Pro Plugins?

To put it plainly, FCP plugins are factors added to Final Cut Pro and allow you to do easy effects in your edit. They make our lives as video editors easier.

If these nonlinear editing operations are formerly complicated enough, why should you complicate effects more? They offer lanes and workarounds for problems that would typically take several hours to create and accomplish. Plugins is not the enemy but our friends, that came into our workflow to help us create better content, faster and way more easy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Final Cut Pro