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In case you don't read this text, be sure to stick around for the "super secret" surprise ending.

I recently purchased one of Karen's panels. This is not news. But I was waiting to put together a video until I had it framed. Unfortunately, the frame's not going to happen immediately, so I thought I'd try out Final Cut Express (3.5.1) and see how I could get it to work for me.

So really, this was an exercise in FCE. I obviously need some practice with it. I'm too used to iMovie HD, and missed some of the easy features there (like the "real time" previews of effects and the easy titles), but I really liked how I could do more with FCE. I'm excited to give it another chance or two.

My main problem with putting this video together was that I edited first, and then tried to find music. Big mistake. I don't think I quite recovered from it, but alas, I've already spent a lot of time on it and need to move on.

Music: 'One Day, Robots Will Cry' by Cobra Starship!
and 'Opening Credits' from 'Jurassic Park'
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  • Ooooo I'm excited that you have moved on from iMovie and have entered, that which is Final Cut :-) The music choices excite me.

    This opens a whole new world of editing for you. :-) Lucky for you, you have an entire community for tech support.
  • Ben Millett plus 6 months ago
    Ooh, better keep your expectations REALLY low. That way it might even be worth watching. I guess I shouldn't expect to be a master of FCE my first time in, but I wanted to be so badly! Maybe just wanting isn't enough. :)
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  • LOL the end is really great.

    Also, I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda impressed with the titles. I've never done titles that move. :-) Wow look at you go.

    Mei just looking.

    I must say I am impressed with this. My first attempt at FCP was not as successful not to mention that I stared at a cluster of weird buttons and keys for hours before figuring out what anything did. It's like setting a kid lose in a labyrinth.

    But seriously, this video was cool and I'm excited that you are going to be using FCE now...I'm not exactly sure what the difference between FCP and FCE are, but all I know is when I use FCP the only things I use are markers, dissolves, cuts, and colour correction...so you probably have all those too...

    :-)
  • Ben Millett plus 6 months ago
    Thanks Karen! I'm still trying to figure out all the features, such as markers.
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  • Justin Adams 5 months ago
    Why is Karen so nice?
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  • Pirata718 4 months ago
    yes! way to wear apple gear!
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  • Georgie Hammerton 4 months ago
    Karen FTW! That's a stunning piece!
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