Solid, Brave Effort

I purchased and started using FCP X last year. I have used FCP 6 and 7, and have also taught video editing - including the iMovie platforms to youth or very new editors.

I love the new FCP X. I recognize that FCP 6 and 7 were built on old ideas, paradigms, and terminology. When I took the time to learn the new way that FCP X pushes, we found editing with it fast, enjoyable, and… profitable. It is short a few featurs, but I can see how this approach will be the future for most editors. It is certainly a bit of a mix between iMovie and a professional platform - the interface is very iMovie/ touch interface-inspired. While not quite a "complete package" it is cerainly more affordable than the first couple versions I bought, it is powerful, easy to use, capable and productive. Modern features such as constant auto-saving are appreciated! Minus 1-star simply for the lack of some pro features. They are coming though - the last update was pretty significant.

If you love apple usability and are looking for a solid mac-native pro editing platform this is the only option - and its a good one.

Northern Dad about Final Cut Pro, v10.0.8