Summary Final Cut Studio 2 is a strong upgrade to what was already the most popular suite of professional video tools out there. Sophisticated new features let you finish projects with little to no compromise.
Target Apps
This is a full post production environment that’s designed to handle video at all resolutions and create serious graphics and soundtracks. It’s a sophisticated set of programs, but given the price point, it will be used for everything from high-end features to mobile phone videos and YouTube uploads.
WHhat It Costs You
$1,299 for the full package; $499 to $699 for upgrades
What's Cool
ProRes 422, the open-format timeline and Color take this package to a new level, providing great flexibility, regardless of source material or destination
What's Missing
No support for Blu-ray— yet. Media Management still has room to improve. It’s also time to improve manuals and documentation, especially with deep new programs like Color.
Ratings:Products are rated for features, performance, ease of use and overall value.
ProRes 422, an Open-Format Timeline and Color Push this Package to a New Level
David Leathers
August 1, 2007 Source: Studio Monthly
No doubt about it: Apple certainly stole the limelight at this year’s NAB with its greatly anticipated announcement of Final Cut Studio 2. The latest pro video application suite includes substantial upgrades of its central programs: Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2 and Compressor 3 are the standouts. But new additions, such as a powerful new color-grading program and codec, bring the suite to life.
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Apple has improved the interface on Soundtrack Pro 2 by combining windows for multitrack and waveform editing.
Apple has made some advancements on Compressor 3, including a new and streamlined interface.
Color
Color adds to Final Cut Studio 2 high-end color correction and color grading tools that are comparable to the best systems out there.
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro’s new ProRes 422 and the Intel-based MacBook Pro make editing HD on a laptop more practical than ever.
Motion
Motion, well liked because of its real-time performance, has loads of new features and is now 3D capable.
Comments (1) for "Apple Final Cut Studio 2"
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I'm realy impressed with your product FCP,as I heard from many many friends that it's a friendly use..I'm thinking to switch from Avid!I need to learn more about FCP..is there any pdf manual or even visual book for FCP you recommend to buy? Regards;Thanks. Dr.Y.Eleiwa
Posted by Dr.Yahya Eleiwa on Saturday, August 25, 2007 @ 09:08 PM
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