Hi, considering buying FCP. Its €350 from the Mac Store, but a company called Kinguin.Net has a link for €273.94. How can someone sell an Apple app for less than Apple for an AppStore app? Is it likely they are reselling Apps with Student discount?
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Final Cut Pro - Cheaper?
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HobeSoundDarryl
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"Out of stock" and if they had it, it may have been the old FCP (not FCPX) which I think shipped on a disc for a while maybe 10+ years ago. Not sure FCP would even run well on modern Macs, definitely NOT when Apple gets around to dumping Rosetta 2.
If you want the current version instead, there is only ONE store available... and thus only ONE price available. Resistance is futile.
If you want the current version instead, there is only ONE store available... and thus only ONE price available. Resistance is futile.
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OK, I might look at that.
I did my first YouTube videos for my business using iMovie, which I found very intuitive to use.
I was looking for a few extra enhancements over iMovie, but would also like it to be intuitive, as I have no intention to make many videos, just a few high quality ones. I don't want to invest 100s of hours getting to grips with new software (which I would likely forget, before using it again).
If you're just doing basic stuff, I don't think Davinci Resolve is hard to use at all. FCP might be a bit easier, but Resolve is free and the important limitations of the paid Studio version only apply to Windows users (ability to edit 10-bit footage, which you can do on Macs in the free version).
Maybe count on spending an hour learning the basic tools and export settings, two tops. More complex features need more learning (notably motion graphics) but cutting, audio levels, titles, transitions, colours, etc. are all pretty straight-forward IMO.
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
I "think" Apple still has the 90 day free trial. If you can make your couple of great videos in that trial window of time that might be the way, given the history with iMovie.
Maybe gather all of the assets, clips, make your titles, etc so you are ready to actually edit it all together and take your 90 days then?
Many thanks, I will have a play with Davinci and see how I get on with the free version.
Yes, I could do that. I think my interest in FCP was to get it, just in case it becomes a subscription product.
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
The reality of the ongoing pursuit of “every possible nickel” harvest from customers is that a one-time purchase can become a subscription model. There was a very long time where the Adobe offerings were roughly annual or every other year updates. Pay once and use them for upwards of 5+ years before you might need an upgrade jump of 2 or 3 versions newer.
Another was Quickbooks. Up until about 2021 or so, one could buy annual new versions and then use it for about 5 years before features would be “vintaged” (sound familiar?) and you’ll have to spend another couple hundred dollars. But they decided to speed up that money flow be switching to subscription so that users have to pay every month.
Microsoft Office is another major, though there is still an option to buy versions too like Office 2019, 2021 and 2024.
I really won’t be surprised if Apple decides to do the same with FCPX and Logic. In fact they are already experimenting with it in the iPad version. Worse, I won’t be surprised when the OSes go subscription so that everyone has to pay monthly to do anything at all on the computers they own.
But, for now, it’s not that (yet). And maybe- MAYBE- it will remain ‘another nickel” too far in the beancounters eyes. Enjoy using iMovie deluxe deluxe deluxe pro max. 😉
Another was Quickbooks. Up until about 2021 or so, one could buy annual new versions and then use it for about 5 years before features would be “vintaged” (sound familiar?) and you’ll have to spend another couple hundred dollars. But they decided to speed up that money flow be switching to subscription so that users have to pay every month.
Microsoft Office is another major, though there is still an option to buy versions too like Office 2019, 2021 and 2024.
I really won’t be surprised if Apple decides to do the same with FCPX and Logic. In fact they are already experimenting with it in the iPad version. Worse, I won’t be surprised when the OSes go subscription so that everyone has to pay monthly to do anything at all on the computers they own.
But, for now, it’s not that (yet). And maybe- MAYBE- it will remain ‘another nickel” too far in the beancounters eyes. Enjoy using iMovie deluxe deluxe deluxe pro max. 😉
I would hope Apple wouldn't make FCP a subscription model only (hope you could always buy the app as an option). Apple make money, as those with the paid for (and subscription model) at some point will need to buy a new Mac, to run newer versions of FCP.
If MacOS became subscription model I would be out, as quick as I was, when Apple all but accused their phone users of being P***s, unless their phone was scanned and found to be clean. I was so offended. I love my GraphineOS Pixel Pro, wouldn't go back now. Same with the Mac, I love my Mac, but if it ever were subscription, I would go for ElementaryOS or similar.
Davinci is pretty easy to get into. There are lots of YouTube videos out there to help with the learning curve.
There is an educational bundle on Apple‘s website that allows you to get Final Cut Pro, logic pro, motion, compressor, and main stage all for $199 American.
I unfortunately don’t know if it’s available internationally however, but…
I bought this years ago, if I recall it sends you redemption codes to all of the five applications to your email and you redeem them in the App Store.
Still get free updates to all of these apps to this day, and I purchased this almost a decade ago.
I unfortunately don’t know if it’s available internationally however, but…
Buy Pro Apps Bundle for Education
The Pro Apps Bundle is a collection of five industry-leading apps from Apple, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and more. Buy now at apple.com.
www.apple.com
Still get free updates to all of these apps to this day, and I purchased this almost a decade ago.
Question I'd ask myself is: how much do I trust Kinguin.Net, and is it worth €77 to find out whether they're peddling malware or a cracked version that might break?