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Excellent

8.0

out of 10

Reviewed by: Elsa Wenzel

Reviewed: 6/29/07
Release date: 4/15/07
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The good: 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.

The bad: Final Cut Studio 2 offers no support for Blu-ray and some professional cameras; lacks previews for exported content; and its complexity might cause beginners to weep.

The bottom line: 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.

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8 out of 10
Excellent

"CNET - Stay within your knowledge base."
CNET - Please stop overreaching. You have no business reviewing professional products. Please... (read more)

by Mosephus, August 2, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful

9 out of 10
Spectacular

"Apple impresses again"
With each revision, Final Cut Pro sets the bar higher for features in a production studio... (read more)

by reeltime, July 4, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful
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1 out of 10
Abysmal

"The most awful collection of rubbish I've had to use"
I'm not often compelled to write a review, but I'm infuriated by the shockingly poor quality of... (read more)

by jamiearmstrongeditor, April 3, 2008

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