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Final Cut Studio 2

Manufacturer: Apple Inc.   Part number: MA886Z/A
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CNET Editors' review - Final Cut Studio 2 Editors' choice
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8.0

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Elsa Wenzel
Review date: 6/29/07
Release date: 4/15/07

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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User opinions - Final Cut Studio 2
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6.0

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Average user rating from 3 users

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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 (see profile) - August 2, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user 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 (see profile) - July 4, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user 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 (see profile) - April 3, 2008

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Full specifications - Final Cut Studio 2
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Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Part number: MA886Z/A
General
Category Creativity application
Subcategory Creativity - multimedia authoring, Creativity - music or sound creation, Creativity - graphics & image editing
Version 2
License pricing Standard
Software
License Type Complete package
License Qty 1 seat
License Pricing Standard
Platform MacOS
Distribution Media DVD-ROM
Package Type Retail
System Requirements
OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4.9
Software Requirements QuickTime 7.1.6 or later
Min Processor Type 1.25 GHz
Peripheral / Interface Devices DVD-ROM, XGA monitor
System Requirements Details Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 - RAM 1 GB
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Manufacturer Info - Final Cut Studio 2
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Apple Inc. 

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Website: http://www.apple.com
Address: One Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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