Can a Macbook Air Run Final Cut Pro?

Can a Macbook Air Run Final Cut Pro? What kind of computer do you need to edit videos? How much RAM should I get? If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re in the right spot. I’ll show you what you need to run Final Cut Pro and I’ll share 3 hardware suggestions that will get you up and running. At the end I’ll also show you how you can test Final Cut out on your Macbook Air before you shell out $300!

00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Final Cut Pro Requirements
01:13 - Macbook Air Good Enough?
02:55 - My suggestions
04:10 - Save cash with a bundle
04:55 - Try before you buy
05:19 - Outro

Happy editing! Let me know if you need any help or have any questions.

Can a Macbook Air Run Final Cut Pro?

[johncornwell]

Thanks for the video. Informative, concise and great insights from your experience. Keep up the great work!

[sirjag]

New subscriber. I like the simplicity and conciseness of the video! Thx!

[doctormthevocalexperience]

Hey you just saved me a lot of money. Thanks man❤

[benjamindecker]

Great video. You are what I like to hear. Fast and not boring just the facts no stupidity. Great job! And thank you.

[CarelessPapo]

Bought a M1 air for the wife, now need it for FPV freestyle videos. Thank You! New Sub

[GarrettBM]

You will probably laugh, but I am currently using a 2015 macbook air to edit. LOL! it is an exercise in patience.... I do 20-30 seconds of edit, compound it and then join that to a few more like that, then once put them all in the same project... go to bed while it renders and most time wake up in the morning and it is ready (with a fan blowing on the computer all night). Though I can only watch a 1080 video on quick time on that machine so no 4k stuff output (can only view 4K in 12.5% proxy in project) I do NOT recommend it, but hey, we do what we have to do. Just ordered a m1max 32 GB and 1TB off ebay... I will let you know how different it is.
Thank you for your videos, explainers and everything else.

[brandonjackson]

Hey there. What do you use to place yourself in the circle while you screen record? Final cut pro?

[Shs_]

Can you make a video showing which setting are best to use while editing 4k media using FCP on a MacBook Air? I should have gotten a different type of computer, but got a 2019 for $600 brand new with cords, mouse & attachments. Was too good of a deal to resist & I have iPhone so thought it would be better to go that route. Fast forward 3 years of self teaching & I still run into rookie problems that idk how to fix that usually end up being super simple. 🙄

[speedxxxing]

2:18. Yes, Final Cut Pro will work with MacBook Air. You’re welcome. The end.

[DearNurseLife]

I am not trying to be super tech savvy… would would you say the air is sufficient for podcast editing in garage band. I’m not trying to do a lot of video editing. What are your thoughts… is the air gone or do I need the pro?

[artmaltman]

How well does Final Cut Pro run on that MacBook Air, in real world circumstance? Suppose you are editing for YouTube, nothing fancy. Thank you.

[EverydayRoadster]

Running FCPX on a 13 M1 air, it’s slower than my 2014 iMac i7, but more reliable.

[aodtohan]

Hi - is it possible to export XML from Final Cut Pro to CapCut Desktop? I'm a beginner, but my boss needs me to edit his video that he's working on final cut pro, but I'm working on a windows laptop.

[chrisb_]

1:29 when you switched to compare the stats was for m2 chip not the m1

[scottabbott]

Anyone can look at the specs. I was hoping for real world experience. This just isn't what I would expect seeing the title.