Apple Releases Final Cut Express 4
Final Cut Express 4 adds support for the latest AVCHD cameras, allows mixing of standard and high definition content on a single timeline, includes the ability to import iMovie '08 projects, and gives users access to hundreds of sophisticated FxPlug cinematic effects and filters.
Apple also cut the price on Final Cut Express to $199 from $299. The new features are detailed at Apple's site.
Of note, Soundtrack is no longer bundled with Final Cut Express.
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(View all)Apple today released Final Cut Express 4, a significant upgrade to its powerful video editing software based on Apple’s award-winning Final Cut Pro 6, with a new low price of $199. Final Cut Express 4 adds support for the latest AVCHD cameras, allows mixing of standard and high definition content on a single timeline, includes the ability to import iMovie ‘08 projects, and gives users access to hundreds of sophisticated FxPlug cinematic effects and filters. “Almost a million digital filmmakers have made Final Cut their editing application of choice,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “With the introduction of Final Cut Express 4, Apple makes it easy for anyone to join the rapidly growing community of Final Cut editors worldwide.”
Also EDU is now $179 :(
Guess I'll just be getting the $199 one so in the future I can upgrade for $99.
blah. I wish you could upgrade EDU versions.
- Martin
My point is, I paid $300 for the software, and now I have to pay another $99 to get the up to date version for a total cost of $400? And I haven't even had a chance to use it due to the iMAc exchange....
Any chance that I could return it? Get FCE4 and $100 iRebate? :rolleyes:
Geesh! 12 days ago, I splurge for the iMac, iTV, airport extreme, new printer, applecare, .mac acct, AND FCE 3.5 at full retail of $299.... And I've had to return my iMac due to the gradient issue (on my 2nd iMac now...it's sweet).
My point is, I paid $300 for the software, and now I have to pay another $99 to get the up to date version for a total cost of $400? And I haven't even had a chance to use it due to the iMAc exchange....
Any chance that I could return it? Get FCE4 and $100 iRebate? :rolleyes:
I think Apple has a 14 day return policy if it's not opened.
But also consider this: FCE4 doesn't include Soundtrack or the Apple Loops for Soundtrack, so if you want those you might want to keep FCE 3.5.
All in all, with only a few new features and the lack of Soundtrack, I won't be upgrading as I only have DV footage.
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