Final Cut Alternative

i use imovie video editing , in large part have been pleased it. i'm not pro , personal videos , occasional wedding video family. however, starting shooting video in 4k , finding imovie laggy on 2012 mac mini (16gb, 1tb ssd). so, looking alternatives allow proxy files , additional edit features such multiple tracks, better color adjustments , better/more transitions. essentially, wanting go beyond imovie offers while maintaining ease of editing like.

i've tried several alternatives including: premiere pro (nice, don't want monthly payment), devinci resolve free version (price right, hardware req's not met mac mini it's practically unusable), fcpx trial , couple other open sources ones.

clear winner here fcpx. works great on mac mini editing 4k files. hardly notice slowdown @ all. has other features i'm looking for. hangup price. so, before jump in 300.00 thought i'd ask if there else out there comes close fcp less money. i'm guessing not, doesn't hurt ask.

 

it sounds you've looked @ usual suspects. i'd buy fcp x , move on. it'll fine job 4k projects.

 

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