Re: Edit Assistant, I was learning FCP7...

Don't buy any of them Tom, at this stage you do not need to buy anything especially if you are trying to second guess the industry. You at this stage will not be making any money from the software so except for FCP X which is the cheapest of them all, they are expensive and there are other ways to learn them, like borrowing a work laptop or even better getting your work to let you edit.

Some editors are really stuck to one programme and I think that is a massive mistake, my advise learn them all especially FCP 7 and Avid this will put you in better stead when you go freelance.. even better learn After effects, cinema 4D, motion, and a become a pro at grading the more versatile you are the better.