Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Should you pay the $299 and upgrade from iMovie to FCPX? It's not an easy decision, but here's the issues you should consider before commiting.

0:00 Intro
2:05 Multicam or audio syncing
3:36 More than 2 layers
3:58 iMovie easier picture-in-picture
4:47 Lots of custom text/titles
6:05 Manual control of resolution & frame rate
6:49 FCPX needs beefier hardware
8:45 FCPX is NOT less buggy than iMovie
9:21 Learning curve
9:52 Move project from iMovie to FCPX?
10:38 Media management

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