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Consumers who purchase a new MacBook Pro are generally pleased with the iMovie application that comes standard with every MacBook Pro right out of the box. Novice film editors generally find that they have everything they need with iMovie to make impressive films from their notebook computer. But what about those who want more than just iMovie? Many consumers want to know if there is more they can do with their Mac than what iMovie permits. Or what about those people who play around with iMovie and discover that they want to take their film editing to the next level? These people will be thrilled to discover a software package by the name of Final Cut. Final Cut Pro 7 was released earlier this year to provide Apple consumers with everything they need to turn their MacBook Pro into a professional grade film-editing machine.
Apple users who are looking for way to advance their film editing skills should really consider investing in Final Cut. The following discussion provides some insight into what Final Cut can do for a Mac.
1. Final Cut allows HD editing. Final Cut uses a program by the name of ProRes to provide users with the capacity to edit and compose high definition films in a very efficient file size. The problem with high definition composition in the past was that it used a lot of storage space. But with ProRes, Final Cut users can make premium movies without using all of their storage.
2. Final Cut has innumerable effects. With over 150 filters and effects that are offered in real-time, Final Cut is light years ahead of other film editing software packages. With everything from visual effects to a SmoothCam feature that eliminates shaky shots, Final Cut makes editing and composing simple.
3. Final Cut’s seamless collaboration works amazingly. Many times editors work as a team, and with Final Cut this is simple to do. Final Cut comes standard with tools that make collaborating easy to do. Exporting and video sharing is made as easy as clicking on a button with Final Cut. All people need is a MacBook Pro and an internet connection and they can instantly send their video anywhere else in the world.
4. The editing suite on Final Cut is out of this world. Final Cut is equipped with everything people need to make their films professional grade. Tools such as slip, roll, slide, extend, shorten and superimpose are all readily available with a click of the button.
5. The audio package on Final Cut is tremendous. To ensure that quality filming is accompanied with the best in audio effects, Final Cut 7 comes standard with 24 audio tracks for users to play with.
Perhaps the greatest thing about Final Cut is that, like other Apple products, it is simple to use. People do not have to go to film school to understand Final Cut. Rather, it is designed so that anybody with an interest in filming and a motivation to excel can use it to take their film editing to the next level.
