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Adobe Premier V Final Cut

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I hear Premier is generally used more than FCP, but what is the best option for me?

I am a specialist videographer using high end amateur camcorders doing wedding and party videos.

I have outgrown I-movie HD 06, 08 is no good and I need something with more effect options, more soundtrack timelines and a lot more scope for titles and text graphics.

FCP seems mind boggling, if Adobe Premier for Mac is almost as good as FCP and less complicated and considering I am a long way from doing professional music videos and TV promos for hotels and businesses - is AP the way to go?
 
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I am a PC switcher and had Premiere Pro on my PC for years - barely used it, found it really difficult; I bought Premiere Elements which was much easier but a little dull. I took a look at FCP at the Apple Store and it seemed really good. I bought it, played with it and you're right it seemed really complicated.

Then I bought the Final Cut Pro 'teach yourself' book by Diana Weynand and everything became clear. I would recommend this software 400% and the book 300% - I'll be buying the 'doing more' book next.

There are loads of effects options and some text options but if you want some really fancy titles, go for FCP Studio and knock up the titles and graphics in Motion.
 
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how about FINAL CUT EXPRESS?
 

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