Final Cut Pro X is the latest version of editing software from Apple, used widely for professional editing. It has a similar interface to iMovie but with more advanced tools. The document discusses why the author edits with FCPX, having mastered iMovie and wanting to learn new skills. FCPX also has fewer limitations than iMovie. While it occasionally crashes, FCPX automatically saves work so it's stress-free. The author finds the software reliable overall despite a vast number of effects being rarely used. Additional plug-ins can provide more relevant content.

2. WHAT IS FCPX?
• Final Cut Pro X is the latest version of
the Final Cut series of software from
apple. It is widely used for
professional editing across both TV
and Film, this is because of its clean
interface and numerous amount of
advanced tools to use at the
individuals disposal.
• It has a similar user interface to
iMovie but has a considerable amount
of content making it a stepping stone
for people to cross over from the
basics of editing on iMovie to more
advanced/intermediate skills on Final
Cut Pro.

3. WHY I EDIT WITH FCPX?
• I decided to edit with Final Cut Pro X because I
felt that I had mastered iMovie and wanted a
new challenge with the opportunity of picking
up advanced skills.
• I also had ambitions which weren’t attainable
through using iMovie due to its limitations in
transitions, filters and video effects – so the
move towards FCP was a necessity.
• Final Cut Pro is also a lot harder to master so I
am continuously learning due to the endless
amounts of new effects and skills I come
across.
• Apple also have installed a library of un-
copyrighted soundtracks and sound effects
free to use for any project and user.

4. THE PROBLEMS WITH FCPX…
I have found very few problems with this program as, on the whole, it is
reliable and caters for most of my needs. Despite crashing every once
in a while, Final Cut Pro automatically saves every thing I do – making
the use of this program virtually stress-free.
However, I have found that there is still a lot of capacity for new tools,
transitions and effects because, although there is a vast number on the
program, I’d only ever use 4 or 5 of these ever. So, in terms of content,
there is a lot of ‘dead weight’. Then again, plug-ins such as Magic Bullet
Looks (for picture filters) can be easily downloaded to provide more
relative content which works extremely well with Final Cut Pro.
Overall, I have been very impressed with how this program runs and its
quality of output. Therefore, I cannot see myself changing software any
time soon.