final cut express vs final cut pro vs iMovie

[dubcat]

Hi - I understand the latest version of iMovie does support HD AVCHD's. So, with that in mind I would like to understand which of the apps listed in the title I should go with (iMovie, FCE, FCP). All I want to do is edit movies of my kids for burning to blu-ray (i know i have to use toast 10 for this). I would like:

• nice transitions (but mostly will just use fade in/out and wipe),
• a few titles at the beginning and sub titles now and then,
• the ability to use mp3 files as background music and mix the video soundtrack with the music soundtrack,
• ability to create chapters in both dvd and blu-ray

Which software would be best for me? Also, do i need anything in addition to toast 10 and the above editing software to be able to author blu-rays with chapters and nice backgrounds to the menu/index bit of the disc?

Cheers,
Dub

 

[dubcat]

hi guys - just want to clarify that i dont own a mac yet because im still trying to decide on 13" or 15". Actually the issue is more about whether i need discrete gpu - since the portability of the 13" is extremely desirable for me and i will use it with an external monitor for video and raw editing.. but thats a different story.

I think i will try imovie and then if its not enough then go for fce. I guess i will need toast 10 to burn to blu ray right?