
About Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is a video editing software, which enables businesses and professionals to create and distribute video content. It includes powerful postproduction tools, multicam editing, data import capabilities, and interactive motion graphics.
Teams can collaborate on projects, edit content in real-time and perform color correction and audio mixing within the application. Final Cut Pro allows businesses to arrange video clips for transitions across a timeline and refine video using exposure control and visual effects. It also enables professionals to create workflows across applications, review media formats, and consolidate footage within a unified platform.
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- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Definitly in the top 5 video editing software recommended
Reviewed on 10/11/2022
Pros
If you are coming from iMovie, Final Cut Pro feels a bit more familiar and not as intimidating. Final Cut Pro is very friendly and take a lot less time to get used to compared to other pro level video editing software.
Cons
Not everyone might be able to afford the upfront lifetime cost of Final Cut Pro, and it might not be as reliable if you tend to collaborate with outside teams or enterprises.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Apple's Finest
Reviewed on 12/07/2022
For quick projects Final Cut Pro is amazing. For very heavy editing, you need plugins and other...
For quick projects Final Cut Pro is amazing. For very heavy editing, you need plugins and other external resources in order to get the final result you may need.
Pros
What I like the most is the ease of use, very intuitive. It can be used by beginners as well as experienced video editors. The possibility to add tons of plugins with effects, visual overhaul, text, and audio plugins is endless, making Final Cut Pro really cheap and worth the money. I love that it is version based, and you don't have to be subscribed in order to use it. The rendering is mostly extremely fast.
Cons
The out-of-the-box effects are very limited, and you need to either create your own or use third-party plugins. Also, importing HDR videos from iPhone makes the project look so bright, it takes quite some time to figure out why and how to fix it.
Alternatives Considered
Adobe After EffectsReasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro
Easy to use, cheaper, and very intuitive. Extremely quick rendering.- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Final Cut Rendering and Exporting Issues
Reviewed on 04/11/2021
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Final Cut Pro is an easy to use beginner-friendly app. I started using this app first to get the basics of video editing in terms of the language, effects etc, after which I migrated to other platforms that did the same thing. The ease of access never measured up to that of Final Cut Pro so I ended up switching over back to Final Cut Pro. A great thing about it is that it doesn't utilize a lot of my battery percentage so I can get longevity on my battery life when using the software. I would recommend this software to a beginner in the world of video editing.
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Ater fully editing my project I was ready and eager to export for use. The rendering process took almost forever to complete but I understood based on the nature of the task. After it completed rendering I left it overnight to export. When I got up to check the project it was at 27 PERCENT!!! I cancelled it and retried and it sat there for hours before it could be exported. I had to put off my presentation. I wished there was a prompt that indicated the issue that hindered exporting.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Powerfull Video Editor for me
Reviewed on 09/02/2023
For powerful and feature-rich video editing software, Final Cut Pro is a great choice. Create and...
For powerful and feature-rich video editing software, Final Cut Pro is a great choice. Create and edit amazing videos using it. It's also simple to use. Motion tracking and motion graphics are missing, and it's pricey. If you want high-quality video editing software, Final Cut Pro is worth investigating.
Pros
I like the interface to be user-friendly and intuitive. It offers me a wide range of tools and features, including 4K, 5K, and HEVC encoding. The advanced color grading tools make it easy to customize my videos. It also comes loaded with audio effects, soundtracks, and more. Plus, it includes a comprehensive library of soundtracks, sound effects, and more. Furthermore, it is compatible with a wide range of devices and formats.
Cons
When it comes to video editing, I find Adobe Premiere Pro to be more expensive than other programs. It also has fewer features than Adobe Premiere Pro and doesn't offer any help with motion graphics or tracking.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Best video editor for Mac
Reviewed on 10/07/2022
Pros
When I am using my Mac, I do love how seamlessly it integrates with my machine. Also, it's extremely user friendly. After just a few minutes of clicking around a novice user will be able to produce quality videos for a number of different platforms. Everything is extremely easy to locate within the program itself and seems intuitive to the user.
Cons
While it is extremely easy to learn, it's simplicity can have drawbacks. Some of the more complex functions and actions found in Premiere are missing from Final Cut. However, for a novice to mid range user (especially one using any type of Mac product) Final Cut is the clear winner of the two.
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Adobe Premiere ProReasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro
I still use Premiere on my PC, however for my work laptop I was provided a Macbook. On my Macbook I prefer Final Cut (especially on smaller quick projects).Final Cut Pro FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Final Cut Pro.Q. What type of pricing plans does Final Cut Pro offer?
Final Cut Pro offers the following pricing plans:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Final Cut Pro is available at $364.49.
Q. Who are the typical users of Final Cut Pro?
Final Cut Pro has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Final Cut Pro support?
Final Cut Pro supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Final Cut Pro support mobile devices?
Final Cut Pro supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Final Cut Pro integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations Final Cut Pro has
Q. What level of support does Final Cut Pro offer?
Final Cut Pro offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
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