Avid is the industry standard for movie making. From indy films to hollywood blockbusters. Yes, FCP has gained some traction, but the bottom line is this:
NOTHING comes close to Avid as far as Movie making goes. NOTHING! It's not even a contest. The film making tools in Xpress Pro are far superior to anything found in any other NLE. Now add in the fact that you can seemlessly bring your project and media to any Avid Post facility for finishing and it's a no brainer.
If your goal is to make movies, then Avid is the best tool for the job. check out this article for more info
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Gary
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