“1 afternoon FCPX equals one week AVID Unity”

[Craig Seeman]

[Andrew Kimery] “There is something to be said about well known, reliable, predictable workflows (and it has nothing to be with being stuck in the past).”

I remember hearing that from an Apple IIe user some years after the Mac was introduced.

[Neil Goodman]

[Shane Ross] “Interesting that the article really only goes into organizing the footage, getting it ready for an edit. I do think that area is FCX’s strong suit…metadata and organization and prep. But then what? They guy hops on a plane and says “bye guys!” before editing started.

So this article just plays on the organization, but not the actual cutting process, or final delivery. How does that all work out?
“

this!

Sure, we all know X handles the upfront and orginization of editing rather well and uniquely. But what good is all that timesaving on the upfront if everything comes to a crawl in the actual edit. After now spending what i would consider an ample amount of time in X’s timeline, i can say with extreme confidence the other NLE’s edit better.

Neil Goodman: Editor of New Media Production – The Esquire Network – NBC/Uni

[Andrew Kimery]

[Craig Seeman] “I remember hearing that from an Apple IIe user some years after the Mac was introduced.”

Round steering wheels in automobiles, QWERTY key layouts, red/yellow/green traffic signals… lots of oldies but goodies still hanging around in our everyday lives. Hell, some of us still read analog ink applied to paper. 😉

Unless someone specializes in workflow development I see no point in experimenting on the bloody edge of cutting technology at all times. I say you find what works and stick with it until it doesn’t work anymore then move on to something else that does work. Of course much of my experience includes working with multiple editors, multiple assistants, teams in the field, producers, out of house finishing, etc., where there are dozens of people that have to stay on the same page and workflow changes have to account for ripple effects down the line. Finding a solid workflow is key to keeping the machine running smoothly so changes are thoroughly researched and methodically implemented.

While at MTV I helped develop cradle to grave tapeless workflows that became models for other parts of Viacom so I’m certainly not afraid to be a pathfinder but I also quickly learned that the larger (and more technically varied) the team the less fleet of foot you can be when it comes to rolling out systematic changes.

[Chris Harlan]

[Andrew Kimery] “Hell, some of us still read analog ink applied to paper. ;)”

That sounds cool; is that some sort of fandom thing.

[Andrew Kimery]

[Chris Harlan] “That sounds cool; is that some sort of fandom thing.”

It’s an old habit I picked up from my parents. I’m trying to kick it but there is something nice about not having to plug in a book. lol

[Charlie Austin]

[Neil Goodman] “But what good is all that timesaving on the upfront if everything comes to a crawl in the actual edit. After now spending what i would consider an ample amount of time in X’s timeline, i can say with extreme confidence the other NLE’s edit better for my style of cutting“

Fixed it for ya. 😉

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~”It is a poor craftsman who blames his tools.”~
~”The function you just attempted is not yet implemented”~

[Bill Davis]

[Charlie Austin] “confidence the other NLE’s edit better for my style of cutting”

Fixed it for ya. ;-)”

giggle.

Know someone who teaches video editing in elementary school, high school or college? Tell them to check out http://www.StartEditingNow.com – video editing curriculum complete with licensed practice content.

[T. Payton]

FYI. Sam really knows his stuff regarding RED workflow with FCPX, not just in theory but with many projects under his belt in FCPX. He shares some of his experience here at a lafcpug this summer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9MLGaiJOZY

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T. Payton
OneCreative, Albuquerque

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