Final Cut Pro to Avid

MattCoats

MattCoats

Ivory Poacher
#1
#1
Hey all,
I've been working with Final Cut Pro 1-3 for a while now, and I am presented with the chance to start editing some TV stuff using Avid Express. I have never used Avid (curse my budgeted film school education) but I am pretty well versed with FCP. I'm just wondering on the main differences between the two programs as far as ease of use and functionality.
Thanks,
-Matt
 
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John Bolger

New Member
#2
#2
Not as much as you would think. The basics are the same all over. Avid is built for more of "space" to do a number of large project.

They both have basic editing, text tools, jpg pdf wave & .moive import options, and color correction. Only thing you get now with FCP 4 is a kick ass "sound library" and finishing program that comes with it. AVID still makes you buy sound finishing seprately, or just take to a professional mixer.

Do you own a Mac or PC?
 
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John Bolger

New Member
#4
#4
No worries, and good luck. Have Mac too, getting G5 soon. Makes me want to blow a load in my pants at how quick it is.

FYI-I always had to do my own graphics before in Illistrator, or Quark before. FCP 4 comes with all these tricked out graphic styles, movements, shadding, color, and so much more. It's called "title tool" and comes with it out of the box. FCP 4 is awesome, they really listened to the independant DV community and delivered to us. Good luck with your choice and rock on!

Bolger
 
MattCoats

MattCoats

Ivory Poacher
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#5
Have another question..
What is the best program to use for cutting someone or something out of a blue/green screen and tracking them?
 
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