For straight editing, there's little to no difference between Premiere and FCP. Once you get into motion graphics, DVDs, color correction, and more... the differences between Creative Suite and FCS are HUGE. Don't expect to buy FCS and be using Motion within 2 days. It will take some time to learn, as will DVD studio Pro. I still don't know how to use the new Color application (a $20000 piece of software now included for free in FCS by the way), and I do this for a living.
If you have time to invest in learning the extra software, I'd highly recommend FCS. There's nothing better in my opinion. If you need to do something quick and you're familiar with Adobe, then stick with Adobe.
P.S. If you have FCS3, you're one lucky person considering they just came out with FCS2 a couple months back.
P.S.S. If you have a budget, consider hiring a professional editor. It may end up costing you the same as buying the software, but you'll have a better end product without the hassle of losing 4-8 weeks to learning. You'll also be supporting the local economy, and building relationships with other local content producers. And yes, there are editors looking for work in Ottawa. *cough**ineedwork**cough*
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If you have time to invest in learning the extra software, I'd highly recommend FCS. There's nothing better in my opinion. If you need to do something quick and you're familiar with Adobe, then stick with Adobe.
P.S. If you have FCS3, you're one lucky person considering they just came out with FCS2 a couple months back.
P.S.S. If you have a budget, consider hiring a professional editor. It may end up costing you the same as buying the software, but you'll have a better end product without the hassle of losing 4-8 weeks to learning. You'll also be supporting the local economy, and building relationships with other local content producers. And yes, there are editors looking for work in Ottawa.
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