Unlike Adobe Premiere Pro, which requires a monthly subscription, Final Cut Pro is a one-time purchase of $299. Once you own it, updates (like 10.6.5 to 10.7) are free forever. This makes it cheaper in the long run for many users.
Add chapter markers in Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple Support
Apple does not officially support a "portable version" (like a standalone
To use Final Cut Pro portably across different Macs, professionals rely on high-speed external hardware and library management:
Kaelen grinned. It worked.