Final Cut Studio 2 review
Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value and worthy upgrade for serious film editors who work on Macs. However, hobbyists should consider simpler software.
Final Cut Pro offers a highly customizable interface with modules that you can drag and dock to your liking.
Final Cut Studio 2
Final Cut Studio 2 excels at just about everything a professional video producer needs--except Blu-ray support.
A complete and polished video-editing package that, with the exception of users who require Blu-ray capabilities, will serve any professional extraordinarily well.
Apple Final Cut Studio 2
Video production that's ready for prime time.
Macworld | Final Cut Studio
Final Cut Studio is a substantial update to Apple's professional-level postproduction software bundle. More than a simple bundle of stand-alone applications, all the applications are interconnected and their features complement each other nicely. Final...
This package is more than a simple bundle of stand-alone applications. All the applications are interconnected, and their features complement each other nicely. Final Cut Studio is a very attractive and worthwhile buy, especially at $1,299 for the full...
Final Cut Studio 2 review
Pros: Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value ; includes new Color app ; new open-format timeline ; SmoothCam feature ; improves integration throughout the suite ; includes 5.1 surround sound support ; adds effects and templates
Cons: Final Cut Studio 2 offers no support for AVCHD, Blu-ray and some professional cameras ; lacks previews for exported content ; and its complexity might cause beginners to weep
Final Cut Studio 2
Pros: Very deep and comprehensive feature set. AVCHD support. Excellent motion stabilization. Color grading. Multitrack audio editing. Good integration of critical components.
Cons: Lack of output support for Windows Media and Flash. Multicam doesn't work with disparate formats. DVD Studio Pro lacks Blu-ray support. Mac only.
Final Cut Studio
Pros: Good integration between programs. The suite's encoding utility, Compressor, is very capable, fast, and produces high-quality output.
Cons: No automatic color correction. Variable speed-change and image-stabilization features need improvement. The inability to edit multiple formats on the same timeline is a big negative.