Lumafusion vs Final Cut Pro iPad

[@JennJager]

Hi friends, I have an UPDATE version of this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGeupoVviJVrl9k

[@Rhyminrichie]

I now have a favorite “explainer person”. You get right to the point and your explainerisms (I know that’s not a word but I like it) are wonderful…

[@creatd]

I've been using LF for over three years now and love it. If I was with FCP that means I'd have paid $150 so far and for the little extras it gives and how niche some of those extras are, I'll stick with LF.

[@baja-automotive]

I have LumaFusion and love that I can buy the software outright, and yes I buy all add-ons. I do not light subscriptions

[@wal]

This is a great comparison, thanks for making it! I've been using LumaFusion for several years but have been waiting for FCP to come to the iPad.

[@mosijahi3096]

So what are you going to do?

[@wal]

@@mosijahi3096 Play with FCP in my spare time and continue using Luma for now. I'll transition when FCP has external storage compatibility

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

Great video, I’ve been using LumaFusion since it came out and have been using Final Cut Pro on my Mac for easily over a decade. For those who don’t know, Lumafusion has an in app purchase that lets you export xlm files and import them into FCP for the desktop which works pretty well, it’s not 100% when it comes to blend modes but the cuts are all there. I think one of the biggest differences not mentioned in your video is that Lumafusion also works on the IPhone, which was never a big deal for me until it was. I’m not a big fan on using my IPhone for editing video but I was in a situation where I HAD to edit and upload some footage for a client at the last minute and I was able to do it using Lumafusion on my IPhone, it felt very cramped but I was still able to get it done. I’m going to sit Final Cut Pro for the IPad out for now until I can edit from my external T7 hard drive like I can with Lumafusion

[@alantay9409]

I use LumaFusion since its inception. And will remain a LumaFusion user for the following reasons: 1. One time fee. No annual subscriptions. 2. Edit thru external drive eliminate the need for huge data storage on iPad is a huge plus. 3. Multi cam is super easy to sync and edit. 4. Multiple scopes make color grading a breeze.

[@jd2161]

Logical response. The payment is a big deal for me. Not that I can't afford $5 a month, but why when I can pay $30 one time for life? Makes no sense. I got lumafusion for $20 when it came to android. No more costs

[@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing]

Thanks for the detailed comparison. I will stick with Lumafusion for now. Tried FCP and was not impressed.

[@gowithgoldstraw]

I tried Lumafusion when I got my iPad Pro and was quite impressed. However, since I was already invested in Davinci Resolve on desktop (I purchased the Studio version and also the Speed Editor), it made sense for me to jump ship to Davinci on iOS too. I’m certain it will be updated before very long to (officially) show all the pages, and the ease of going back and forth between platforms in the editing process makes it a no-brainer here. Thanks for the video.

[@WillNewcomb]

As an occasional personal vlogger Lumafusion has been my editor for ever. But I was interested to see your comparison since FCP has such a status amongst pros.

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

Thank you so much for all the research and work you must have put into this tutorial. Your hard work is very much appreciated (especially in Scotland where we all LOVE you!).

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Super useful, a lot of work went into this, I appreciate you!

[@donpayne1040]

Great review. Very well spoken and edited ;)

[@chrisjoebekham]

wow thanks jennn...love the explanation..done subscribed..love from Malaysia

[@Miles-ud6rh]

I owe so much to LumaFusion. I’ve been using it for a few years. But I learned so much new stuff from your video. I’m pretty sure I’m going to end up using both. Starting in luma and finishing in Final Cut. Great video!

[@TransplantHelper]

So far I’ve been disappointed in the iPad version. I bought a new iPad just for this and it hasn’t been worth it. The lack of plugins so far makes it unusable to me. Lumafusion letting me build and safe presets has always been good. I call it FIRST CUT PRO, so far it’s only good for a rough cut. The titles stink. I’ll keep using FCPX on my Mac and Lumafusion on my iPad. Using the xml export to FCPX its a perfect duo. Great comparison and review.

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

Hey this comment could have come from me. I upgraded to a new iPad pretty much just got Final Cut. Then tried it, let out an audible sigh and regret set it. Final Cut for iPad is downright horrible

[@Rhyminrichie]

Actually, I think the titles on both program stink!

[@SareshaTV]

I actually use LumaFusion for my video edits! I paid for LumaFusion as well so I’m sure there are features on that particular software that Final Cut Pro doesn’t have since it’s a monthly subscription! So I’m sticking with LumaFusion

[@jig1056]

Nice video. It’s Lumafusion for me. I have an iPad Air 4 so Final Cut Pro really isn’t an option. My editing needs are basic. Lumafusion works so well for me, also I don’t have a ton of space on my iPad so I love the fact that I can edit from an SSD or network drive. The tool is easy to use and I’m always happy with the results of my edits.

[@JET34568]

Awesome video! I was a lumafusion junkie and I still use it from time to time. But when Davinci Resolve launched 18.5 beta I jumped ship. I loved final cut on the mac but I think Davinci is better. And no, I’m not paying a subscription when Lumafusion and Davinci on the iPad are both better.

[@bhadams1]

Thank you for this versus take. I would like to see DaVinci Resolve vs. FCP for iPad. Because I’m learning more about filming and am wanting to learn editing. Based on this video, I would probably switch from LumaFusion to FCP once I upgrade my iPad Mini

[@Alessa-Kaz]

great video thanks! For me the biggest selling point for FCP is the draw feature and it's the first editing software which i really enjoy using. I'm now looking forward to editing a video and thats all that matters to me at the moment :)

[@burtba]

So good Jenn. Perfect comparison for me. Love love love the way you present info.

[@cheekyphuzz_thegod8558]

Thanks for the comparison. Even though I have the iPad Pro, Lumafusion wins my vote. Being able to work off an external drive is a huge sell. Plus, I hate subscription models

[@jpbefree]

I like LumaFusion but after this I’m sold on getting FCPiPad

[@mosijahi3096]

Why

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Same!

[@jpbefree]

@@mosijahi3096 the biggest reason is not having to go to any new pages, seems much faster

[@ShermanMR2]

I would love to see support for voiceover on Final Cut Pro for iPad.

[@JennJager]

They added it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIqWkneCnNp9pbs

[@beautyneytiri]

oh wow you actually mention all of it in this video. thank you so much for doing that !

[@ginamina28]

Hi Jenn, Great comparison. I'd like to add a frustration with audio, I found during Multicam, which is how each uses it. In LumaFusion, I can designate which track is the audio, on the top of the Multicam synchronizer box. Then, as you edit through on the Switcher, the audio stays seamlessly on just one track. In FCP for iPad, each selection of angles, clips the audio, and there is not a way to detach audio, yet. I actually can hear the cuts in my audio, when the angles change, even though I'm 'soloing' a track. I'm hoping that will change with future updates. LumaFusion also allows for up to 6 different camera angles to be used, and FCP for iPad, only 4 (so far). I totally agree with you when it comes to titles, as I've always found issues with LumaFusion having such simplistic titles. I have learned how to edit by key-framing, but, what a pain! Again, great job, and thank you for doing the dirty work for us!

[@OnikaAlexandria]

I love how easy it is to use LF. I love the double click to jump to front or back and how easy it is to glide from one clip to the next. I’m finding FCP is harder to maneuver, even with the jog wheel. But LF constantly shuts down or the audio doesn’t sync with the clip. It’s frustrating!

[@billdungan3709]

Great channel, and good info.

[@rowbyrowby]

Luma Fusion lets you keep and edit all your media on an external sad drive. FCP for iPad does not offer that option at this time. I bought a 4 TB Samsung SSD on Anazon. Also there third party transitions, luts etc you can buy for Luma

[@grettaava1155]

And advise on an editing software that also lets me add telemetry data/ overlay?

[@baja-automotive]

It’s weird to pay $300 for FCP on MACOS, but pay $50 a year to have FCP on the ipad

[@LnMMedia]

Does Final Cut for iPad have a provision for recording voiceovers within the app or do you have to create a workaround? If it’s not available what workaround works well? Thank you for your videos, you are a big help for me!

[@skyking95]

DaVinci Resolve! I am a long time FCP user going back to version 3 but with Resolve now on the iPad I’m using both FCP and Resolve, I’ve dropped using Luma Fusion a while back.

[@RandenMontalvo]

Not being able to edit off an external HDD on FCP on iPad is quite insane. To have to import large projects is a deal breaker with Pro Res content.

[@JennJager]

If you're an FCP user, you *could* create proxies in FCP, import those into the ipad app, and then when you're finished on the iPad you could send the project back to FCP to export with the actual ProRes files.

[@fasttwitchmedia149]

Wow, I didn’t know! Thanks!!

[@jean_mollycutpurse_winchester]

Well done, Jenn. Love LF.

[@beautyneytiri]

i first thought that the scene removal feature stands out aswell. i got so ecxited fot it but i've seen that it's extremely bad.

[@misanthropolist1808]

Will I be able to export/render videos at 4K with Lumafusion on a IPad Air 4? Cheers!😊

[@sailingadventureswithgrandad]

Nice comparison… well done ….fast to the point…. Currently a Luma user. 🎉

[@jean-baptiste9230]

From I movie any of these will be an upgrade…I don’t like renting software but own them, going for lamination if I get more serious I would look for Final Cut Pro, thank you, you are great!

[@johnallday]

Hello Jen! Quick question, which editing app, in your opinion, is better for editing video games? I plan on recording my video gaming on my ipad and need to find a good editing app. Plus, I need to upload this to youtube. Thank you for the high quality content!!

[@JennJager]

I would do lumafusion. I’m guessing your video game clips will be very long, and at present time FCP doesn’t allow for editing off an external drive.

[@mgie22]

Is it correct that Luma Fusion has stabilization and FCP doesn’t?

[@_Digitalguy]

yes

[@IAMCHIDERA]

Although I hate the subscription business model I gotta say I love a good UI experience and the one FCP has seems to be more efficient for me. Also I think there are more plug ins (free & paid) for FCP that exists because it’s more known and widely used compared to LumaFusion Loved the video thanks!

[@allthingsunrelated2919]

Question: I've been using LumaFusion for years now for editing my YT videos. I've never had to pay anything (at least that I know of ) in order to continue to use the software on my ipad. I know you can purchase Storyblock stuff but I haven't so...what is the cost for? Am I "grandfathered" in because I started using Luma before it matured? Thanks everyone and great video, Jenn!

[@OM-bi9wi]

Can project from lumafusion works on final cut pro in ipad ?

[@hlarsson007]

Not being able to use the music of your choice or import fonts are massive drawbacks for FCP and deal breakers for me personally, even with live drawing and jog wheel options. Reckon I’ll be using a combo of both FCP and LumaFusion for now

[@JennJager]

You can definitely import music files.

[@hlarsson007]

@@JennJager my bad Jenn yes of course you can. Must have been a bad file I was trying to import. Found a Font workaround too. Install iFont on iPad, intal the profile and thereafter you can download any of its fonts to the iPad and Final Cut for iPad can see them and let’s you use them. Not sure about other font providers as I haven’t tried that yet. 👍🏼

[@Bearviation]

Now that a few months has gone by, how does FCP4iPad still stack up? It doesn't look as tho there's any movement on 3pp plugins yet, so.... I'm still using LF. Your thoughts??

[@ivo_huth]

Lumafusion for sure, love the multicam, audio sync and the buy model, I hate subscription models.

[@baja-automotive]

The LumaFusion plugins are fantastic but learning how to use them are not fun. I’m not an audio file head, and a lot of the LumaFusion plugins do not come with how-tos or instructions .

[@theg9750]

Thank you Jenn

[@onedroptube]

Does LumaFusion support object tracking?

[@CODKATANA]

Thank you Jenn. I bout already LumFusion, but can't remove video bacground. If I buy FinalCut for my Macbook, can ı use Final Cut on iPad free or I have to pay every mount for iPad extra pro mount 4.99 dolar?

[@thecreativenetwork87]

You told no tales. Team Lumafusion

[@samfraulino]

LumaFusion for me- I am a Apple user since 1987 so I love it all, but two things, one the fact this only runs on a new gen iPad and not being able to edit from a external drive is a deal breaker, with drone footage at 4K there is no way I can dump all that onto my iPad.

[@beautyneytiri]

and Lumafusion actually works on basically all ipads. so apple claiming that Final cut pro can only work on M1 and M2 ipads is the biggest nonsense ever.

[@ManantialVE]

And iPhones

[@Juscz]

Does either Lumafusion or Final Cut Pro have video stabilization? If not, either of these programs would be useful to me as I am a wildlife videographer. And I suspect that the absence of this feature on either of these programs would also be a deal breaker for other (i.e., non-wildlife) videographers.

[@ManantialVE]

LumaFusion has video stabilization. Not sure about FCP.

[@edwardtheologis5960]

@@ManantialVE indeed, stabilisation and external drive support are the current dealbreakers for me, at least until FCP adds them.

[@ManantialVE]

@@edwardtheologis5960 Thanks for the info!

[@AhmedAli-jj3qy]

Currently, Lumafusion is on the top FCP & Da Vinci in terms of working with external storage; this's so important if you editing hundreds of gigs of footage and limited storage is available on the IPad

[@michsky46]

very good video

[@JennJager]

Thank you.

[@michsky46]

@@JennJager Jenn, a question. I have got LumaFusion and wondering if is possible to do a Predator cloaking effect in this editor?

[@Muthukaviyarasan]

timeline layer limited on Lumafusion

[@uasflyguyphil]

Thank you!

[@Domainelebostonnais]

LumaFusion just I need for me, I hope they développe speedramping 😊

[@beautyneytiri]

as they are so similar it's so very strange that Final cut pro is sooo much more expensive. Lumafusion is just 30 bucks.

[@Lordinaschannel]

I don understand how Final Cut Pro is available on the 5th generation but not on the 10th generation?

[@radmizeee]

iPad Air 5th gen is superior to iPad 10th

[@markl2815]

I’m using LumaFusion on iPad etc Watched this out of interest as to other options. Stopped watching the moment it had already told me the cost was more or less twice per year the single cost I paid (though I do also have multicam) Plus, the killer was “must import to iPad” at that point it was bye bye Thanks for the video and thank for answering the core questions in the first minute or so. That did it

[@JoeySokol]

Thanks! Great video ❤ I think you gave me good reason to try Lumafusion. I will stick to FCP on my MacBook Pro, so long as that doesn’t change to subscription too. Subscriptions SUCK!!! It’s a terrible trend that Avid and Adobe have proven very unpopular 🤨 Bad move Apple!

[@jeffnacua5680]

thanks for this very objective comparison. I am npw tempted to shift to fcp because of title animation. I think in not so distant future, FCP will dominate lumafusion, unless Lumafusuion will do a better upgrades, especially in text animation. Thank You

[@jobarrieglenn]

Did you mention that Final Cut Pro has endless tracks but LumaFusion has 6 audio and 6 for video clips.

[@ilhamismail2908]

To be honest i still love capcut but i have to buy lumafusion just because i need to insert luts, and luckily im happy with luma tho, its just a bit manual than capcut with a bunch of transitions and auto captions

[@xdaisyfallsx1678]

Sweet, you got a sub. What should I do did beginner? Have you ever used Foureditors?

[@icandroid360]

That 1 time payment on lumafusion is a big plus for me

[@mzphotosgeelong]

As it stands at the moment I’ll stick with LumaFusion.

[@_chelseaa.x_]

Is lumafusion free?

[@teddyscorner9200]

@@_chelseaa.x_ did you actually view this video?

[@CyanYvette]

I agree. Plus, learning a new interface is such a hassle. I own FC on Mac, and I don’t want to get a subscription for my iPad. Since I currently only have my iPad, LF it is 🤷🏽‍♀️😊

[@zeliha8113]

It’s 10 euros now

[@gr8northernpike]

The decision was firmly made at the “one time payment” point. I’m not about to ‘rent’ editing software for any amount of time.

[@DreamWevr]

Easily FCP it has better interface plus other advanced features I be going with FCP just keep lumafusion edit on my phone but lumafusion going have to really get more new advanced features I don’t think they will be able to compete with Apple especially with new updates unfortunately for lumafusion they going be left way behind how will they be able to also compete with Apple budget and engineers FCP just seem a lot more easier and fun way to edit

[@moonrivers71]

LumaFusion for the win. ❤

[@CyroPadilha]

Definitely LumaFusion 🎉

[@_Digitalguy]

I wouldn't count on SSD edtiting coming to FCP anytime soon. Apple has an incentive to sell higher storage tiers of their iPads. Stabilisation may come (currently available on Lumafusion and even better on DaVincI), but not SSD editing. The comparison is very nice, but I do hope there will be a video on DaVinci, it's an amazing option on iPad and can be used in tandem with Lumafusion

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

Apple makes it hard to edit off external drives on FCP on Macs too. They probably won’t put that external drive editing feature on FCP on iPad. The project on that if you do the external drive route on Mac takes up space on that like crazy, run out, you’re buying a new drive every time. I get rid of that problem by using Premiere Pro. They only crappy thing about Premiere Pro is the $20/month subscription fee to Adobe every month to use it. No files ever gets on my Mac as a result and I have a ton of storage on the computer still. LumaFusion runs on Macs now too as long as you have the M1 of newer chip in the system. I used it a few times and it works like it does on iPads. Use a mouse and keyboard instead of touch. No files clogging up storage on the Mac either using it since you can do external drive editing on that.

[@JennJager]

I edit off external drives on FCP 100% of the time.

[@jamesdominiak]

FCP for me

[@ourladyoflourdeschurchmp8572]

Great video! I have been using LumaFusion exclusively for my video editing, which I do mostly daily. However, I have just upgraded to the latest iPad Pro 12.9” and am wondering if I should give Final Cut Pro a shot. Will I find that switching over to Final Cut will be so cumbersome that I will not be able to edit and upload my daily videos easily? Also, are the completed videos as easy to upload to KZbin as LumaFusion is? Thanks!

[@Talon17]

Any subscription service is an automatic showstopper for casual video editing. Unless you are spending many hours every week editing videos and using all of the advanced features it is not worth the extra cost for a subscription service.

[@coyotegraysr]

I have already bought FCP once, I will not rent it. They can go to hell. LumaFusion is where it’s at for me. Final Cut can get bent.

[@wordswondrouswords6120]

Fingers crossed they don’t make FCP on our macs into subs 😢

[@karryjohnson3261]

Facts.

[@TheJasonaut]

Good stuff, thanks for the breakdown! I’ve been using LumaFusion for years and have a certain amount of loyalty to it…but it really does seem like it is only a matter of time before FCP is the undeniable winner.

[@JennJager]

^^this

[@jd2161]

Price wise for almost the same capability? I don't see how you come to that conclusion. You can do almost the same exact thing on both, and lumafusion is available on any device. I'd rather pay $30 one time than $40 a year. Apple loves to nickel and dime

[@carlosprovyrivera8522]

Excellent comparison. As for me for now I'll just stick to running Final Cut Pro on my MacBook Air. Just as portable as an iPad (and mind you without the need of having to purchase the latest-generation of iPad) and when I need the larger real estate I just connect in to my LG display. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@_hb6181]

Madam, is it possible to put the Arabic translation on your clips so that we can understand what you are saying, please

[@rjavier15]

LumaFusion I feel is the better one. !

[@soumenchakraborty2450]

As for me all Luma has to do for now is bring good movable titles.

[@ansonkiek6471]

LumaFusion can create 360 vr video , fcp have wheel scroll is good , multi cam

[@anxietygamingchannel]

Final cut pro is the best , the seamless transitions and no need greenscreen effect shitttt

[@Dream99972]

For ipad is it good im goin to buy ipad for editing i dont have budget for mack currently?

[@PaulMDiaz]

LF or Davinci Resolve. Not another sub.

[@christianr.5868]

I like the simplicity of Final Cut, and the drawing aspect is really nice too. It’s a subscription but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. It just means the app will continue getting support

[@CoachCocoy]

LumaFusion because the wallets can't take more subscriptions lol

[@GamingPIPI]

It’s such a shame that Final Cut is subscription based. I will NEVER get an app subscription.

[@lockdownfilms1057]

Can’t use anything else for music other that the supplied soundtracks. That’s a biggie for me

[@JennJager]

That’s not true. You can import your own music.

[@lockdownfilms1057]

@@JennJager I’m stumped as to how on an ipad. I have a song on iTunes that you can import on mac but not on ipad. I’ve tried for several hours.

[@joeevil868]

I too would also love how to do this

[@kipling1957]

All I know is Lima Fusion sucked with its weird editing strategy. I have the full version but never used it seriously. So hope Final Cut cuts it, but I have an idea that it’s the limitation of iOS and timeline implementation.

[@renegil8691]

There is no way to compare LumaFusion is for simple video editing Final Cut Pro is a profesional video editing app