Final Cut Express: First Impressions

Final Cut Express

I had never used this software before I began Media at A level, so I thought it was going to be difficult to use and get the hang of. However; i have used very similar software before frequently so i picked it up very quick and it was very easy to use. All the tools you need for cutting and editing the video footage are in the same place, and it doesn't take long at all to edit a video clip. We used this software to edit our Prelim, and it was very easy and quick to do, as it only took us less than 1 hour to cut it down and make it. When first using final cut there was allot to take in but the keyboard shortcuts and previous use of editing software made the introduction to final cut easier. There are different transitions you can add in, and you can also add text, which enables you to make your video different and unique.

Although the editing side of the software is easy and quick, the rendering side of the software is very slow depending on what format your rendering to compared to other software I have used. 







In conclusion though final cut express is easy to use, can cut, edit and create videos very quick. It is very easy to do and I have learned how to use this software quick.

• When first using final cut there was allot to take in but the keyboard shortcuts and previous use of editing software made the introduction to final cut easier.

• I found that the layout of Final cut is much more complex than I movie. I found the two viewing screens very useful as it makes it easier to edit and add clips.
• The time line on the bottom is good as it is easy to define different clips and tracks. 
• I found it easier to edit the audio track on final cut as opposed to I movie.
• The box on the upper left part of the screen where the clips are kept made it hard for me to clarify which clips i have used and have not. 
• The dials used to change images and clips are confusing. It is hard to alter the size or to crop a clip by only using slider or numbers