Review: Final Cut Express

I've been using Final Cut Express 4 for some time now, and I have enjoyed it a great deal.  Here is a review of this terrific software.  Keep in mind, I used clips under 2 minutes long for my editing.

Final Cut Express, when used on a MacBook, is quite good.  When handling smaller clips, it is a very efficient and useful editing platform.  A big step up from iMovie, Final Cut Express is easily learned with a little bit of tinkering.  The filters are very easy to use.  Color correction is great, and in most cases, complex color correction softwares like Color,  Adobe Photoshop, etc... are unnecassary.  The Marking feature is very useful for Stop- motion.  My only complaints are no direct capture.  This can be done in iMovie, so its not that big of a deal.  The multiple tracks are simple and easy to use, and the all-around interface is very simple.

Bottom Line: Great interface, easy to learn with a little time.

Pros: Easy to use, great for people stepping up from iMovie.

Cons: Costs a pretty penny, no direct capture.

9/10