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Expert: Alessandro Machi - 4/20/2007


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I am having trouble decided between two schools for video production.  The only big difference between the programs is the software used in the editing courses.  One uses Final Cut Pro and the other uses Avid.  Which program is used more by companies and which one would help improve my employment opportunities.

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Hi Patrick,

Avid and Final Cut Pro are both popular in the film and video industry.  For every person you find who says Avid is the way to go, you will find another who recommends Final Cut Pro.  Ideally, if you can learn both without bankrupting yourself you then won't have to worry about it as much.

For maximum flexibility, whatever program you choose, make sure it not only can import at dv quality, but also at higher quality settings such as component and uncompressed.

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25 years of Film & Video Production & Editing Experience including low budget film and video production & quality control. I enjoy filming in Super-8 and also with broadcast quality video cameras.

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Founded Action! Film and Video Production Club while in College.

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Four Year College Program majoring in RTVB studies emphasis on film, was one or two classes short of graduation.

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Regional Emmy Winner, 8 Time Vision Award Winner, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Internship Winner, numerous Film Festival Winner for several different Super-8 Films,

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Sony Pictures, Prudential Jon Douglas, In Defense of Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Ivy Gullickson, check out http://www.alexlogic.com to learn more.

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