Final Cut Pro X

Ignore **** like Black Sun. They are trolls.

May be an *** Shane but not a troll. I've been listening for that last 18 months to anti FCPX garbage, some of which has come from your very own mouth (I listen to Kanens podcasts). How are you finding FCPX for instance? Has it created any disasters like PremPro created for you earlier this year? I'm all for competition in the market place, but do you think we can get past the 'jilted lover' rants and concentrate on what FCPX et al. do so well?

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>I've been listening for that last 18 months to anti FCPX garbage, some of which has come from your very own mouth (I listen to Kanens podcasts).

Yeah, I'm pretty vocal about a company that supported my market VERY well, and then just up and said, "uh, nah, we don't care about your needs anymore. These people's needs are more lucrative." Just like the did with Shake. Bought it...scrapped it. But, I've gotten over it. Apple did what it would make it more money, and that is the goal of any business. Their decision is paying off. So I've moved on. Just letting someone know about the alternatives that exist for what they are hoping to accomplish.

>How are you finding FCPX for instance?

Used it for a week. Didn't like it. Moved on

>Has it created any disasters like PremPro created for you earlier this year?

Disasters? I don't recall PPro causing disasters. I've used it on small gigs and relinking to media has been a small issue. Mixing audio on it is a pain. But nothing that I'd call a disaster. If I mentioned one on a podcast or post somewhere, I've forgotten it.

>I'm all for competition in the market place, but do you think we can get past the 'jilted lover' rants and concentrate on what FCPX et al. do so well?

Who's ranting? I said if you don't like it, don't use it. I was jilted by Avid...that's what caused me to move to FCP in the first place. I ranted, and then moved on.

Disasters? I don't recall PPro causing disasters.

I may be wrong, but didn't you loose 3 days work because of using (something to do with the difference between the Mac and Windows verion) PremPro? Didn't you describe it as a "cluster****"" at the time? What I seem to notice is that people like you (we call them 'fair weather friends' in the UK) seem to have a highly selective memory recall.

Used it for a week. Didn't like it. Moved on

I admire your honesty Shane, but, using FCPX for a week (god knows what version it was?) really doesn't give you any kudos; it just makes you look stupid and vacuous.

>I may be wrong, but didn't you loose 3 days work because of using (something to do with the difference between the Mac and Windows verion) PremPro? Didn't you describe it as a "cluster****"" at the time?

I don't think that was me. I didn't take a project from PC to MAC or MAC to PC. I've only worked on it on a Mac, and my own projects, not taking over someone elses. I have heard of that issue though. The issues I've had are media management related. Which is why I like Avid so much, it's rock solid when it comes to that. Not 100%, but pretty close.

>I admire your honesty Shane, but, using FCPX for a week (god knows what version it was?) really doesn't give you any kudos; it just makes you look stupid and vacuous

Yeah, I've heard from people it can take a LONG time to get used to. The most ardent supporter on the Cow said it took 6 months. I just noted that the magnetic timeline didn't work at all the way I liked. And it didn't do a lot of things I need done. Apple is aiming for where the ball will be. But I am where the ball is at, and I need tools to help me manage this ball.

I also work in broadcast TV, and FCX isn't marketed nor aimed at us. It's aimed at a different pro market. It no longer is competition for AVID...Premiere Pro is. Who knows what the future may hold. But now...1.5 years after it was introduced, I have yet to see one job in town asking for FCX editors. OK, I lie, there was one, but it was for a YouTube channel, what it is suited for. I might be elitist because I'm in broadcast. I will admit that. We have demanding specifications to meet, so we demand a lot from our software. But I am trying to lighten up. FCX has a place in this post world. Just not where I am.

... fair enough Shane.

Hi Shane, I trust you will keep casting an eye occasionally over at FCP X as it steadily develops, because it has many excellent qualities, even though it may not suit you at present.

I recollect an interview you did a few years back comparing Avid and legacy FCP in which you stated that your initial exprience with FCP 2, mainly for home use, led you and others to regard it as a "cute toy" but by version 4.5 it had come of age, and was suitable for serious pro editing.

With a bit of luck (or maybe a lot!), FCP X may progress in a similar manner.

So don't write it off completely.

My eye is on it. I still visit FCX forums. I just won't make the charge with it like I did FCP Legacy.

Makes sense from your point of view... Road House! 😁

Wow, seems like a perfect place to end this one-and-a-half-year thread.

Thats a wrap everyone! 🙂

yes, there you said it! it's a wrap!

let's all just accept the fact that Apple is not producing products for

professionals no more, but gimmix and toys for the masses...

Amen!

pea-brained, moronic, *******! 😁

Do you work for Adobe by any chance?... because they need somebody to get the dynamic link working between PremPRo and AE CS6 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

FINAL CUT PRO X:

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Thanks Shane! I have been using FCP since version 1. I even participated in a BETA group. It's sad that the only alternative for the problems with FCPX is Avid or Premier pro? It would help if Apple just listen to their customers and bring back some of the functionality that made FCP7 great! Like easy sharing with Motion. I used all the applications that came with studio, including Motion. Now it's irritating when trying to do a workflow that includes Motion. I guess it's Avid or Adobe then! Thanks for you comments.