Does anyone have anything good to say about final cut x?
I like the audio tools, the look of the UI (but no it's functionality so much). I like auto rolling shutter repair and stabilisation. I like 64-bit... erm..........
It has a lot of potential and I look forward to starting a few projects with it. Afterall, it is only version 1 and not something with years of upgrades and updates behind it.
Again, it isn't really version 1... I don't know why people keep saying that. It is version 10.0 ....at least that is what it says in the get Info window.
If it was version 1 it would have a different name!
Yes it is....its been rewritten from the ground up so in theory it actually is a 1.0 product but Apple chose to use the X name probably for marketing purposes.
RedHavoc:
Are you really that stubborn?
The marketing version can be anything.
Following your logic it would have to be version 8.0, because in your logic it is the successor to 7.
It is a complete rewrite. There is NO code taken over from FCP7 and before.
For the programmers it is 1.0.
That is why a lot of things are missing. More Codec and Tape support are coming with the new AV foundation, for example. Apple has to rewrite EVERYTHING.
I like that about FCPX.
I like that too... especially if it means full fluid 64-bit.
But there is no official word that all the missing features are coming.
I am an iMovie "expert" I guess since I run the UIMFAQ.com but when I need to do semi pro or detailed type editing I go to FCP.
I would love to say that the new FC X is great but I just can't. The rendering is awesome and I really do not have too many issues with the interface (since it has "iMovie intuitivness") but in maybe an hour and a half of use I cannot begin to tell you how many crash reports I have sent.
So I think I am getting my $300 back. I will come back when it runs stable. The other thing that kind of tweaks me off is the export limitations. Good grief! I thought maybe i could send it to the version 4 Compressor but that is a NO GO too.
It's very fast. Blazingly fast and completely useless.
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Does anyone have anything good to say about final cut x?
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Rendering in the background is, to put it simply, amazing. The 64-bit build makes it blazingly fast. I love the re-design, and I have spent my entire day so far working with it. I imported an old scratch disk of mine and am re-editing an old video project of mine, nothing too long but I'm basically applying everything that's new. There is a LOT of potential here. It's just a huge learning curve.
There has been word from Apple through the grapevine that they will updating soon. It is version 1.0 for the programmers, so obviously they have some work to do. I mean, they've already released 1300 rights-free sound effects. I think we'll be seeing backwards support for FCP7 soon, and then a lot of the complaints will die down. I saw somebody complain about loss of precision... it's just a new interface to learn, all the old precision is still there. Once you turn off "skimmer" though. That is very annoying.
Don't despair, the future of FCPX is bright, in my opinion.
FYI, Apple have already been great for royalty free sounds and effects... always been available in iLife.
I look forward to the fully mature product, but for now, I still have FCP7 to do what I need to do, and for rendering and the effects I can use FCPX. I can continue to use the product that I have the most knowledge, speed and skill with while learning this new product.
A 2011 Mustang is a completely different car than a 1965 Mustang, their only commonality being the nameplate. That's why I believe they aren't calling this FCP8, this is a whole new program.
Complain all you want, but I paid 1/3 of what I paid for FCP7 and I will at least use it 1/3 of the time so I don't feel like I was ripped off.
Yep, but a 2011 Mustang still has seats, wheels, steering wheel and wing mirrors.
That's my point... this has the necessary functions to edit video - maybe not what you want or like - but it does work. All we're arguing about now is the power windows, sunroof and leather seating. Hopefully those are just on backorder.
If Apple's marketing communications had been upfront with the user community about Apple's plan for FCP, there would not be the backlash we are seeing today
Does anyone have anything good to say about final cut x?
