Apple introduces 30 day free trial for FCP X

[Candlelight]

http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial/

So now we can all see how dumbed down it is.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

What the hell, man? It doesn't even run on Windows!

 

[CorporalClegg]

Or Linux!

 

[Danoz]

Final Cut Express seems to do everything I need in video editing as it is...

 

[Mr. B]

Is the general consensus among pros still that FCP X is a complete disaster or have passions cooled on that front?

 

[Tom Hendricks]

I wouldn't call it a complete disaster, however it does leave you scratching your head. For what ever reason I believe, Apple rushed out FCX. I won't call it pro, its a souped up version of FC Express but way behind FCP. The power and speed of FCX is amazing, but beyond using it for simpler editing jobs, which it kicks ass in. I continue to use my old FCP mostly. Even this latest update while very welcomed, doesn't really scratch the surface to truly making FCX, Pro.