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Based on that logic, shall we be suspicious of every NLE developer because we still call it the “playhead”? Sure, After Effects calls it the “Current Time Indicator” but that seems like a completely unnecessary and clunky name change. If it’s functionally the same as it’s always been, why change the name? (That FCP X calls sequences “projects” is an odd choice, admittedly, but this has zero impact on the work one is able to get done).
Gabriel Spaulding
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[Gabriel Spaulding] “I see where you’re coming from but slicing a clip is a fundamental editing requirement. If Apple reinvents this operation, adds some functionality to it, then I’d agree that it ought to have an updated name. Until then, it seems like a silly argument.”
What it does is fine…we all need that. But for an application that people say is so forward looking…that us dinosaurs need to move to the future…it has a VERY old icon and VERY old terminology. That’s all I’m saying. As Simon said, even Avid calls it ADD EDIT.
Shane
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[Gabriel Spaulding] “If Apple reinvents this operation, adds some functionality to it …”
Out of interest, what is the unique thing that you are suggesting that Apple has “added” here?
I confess I’m not seeing it.
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[Gabriel Spaulding] “If it’s functionally the same as it’s always been, why change the name?”
Then why is a project an EVENT…why is a timeline a PROJECT? Same functionality…why change the name. THIS is my point. Why did they change those, arbitrarily, but leave this one alone?
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“Add edit” is clumsy. Sure, you’re adding an edit point where before there was none, but you’re really just cutting a clip, slicing it, blading it, whatever. This is nitpicking at the highest level.
“But for an application that people say is so forward looking…that us dinosaurs need to move to the future…” Even the space shuttle has wheels, FWIW.
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Apple has added nothing to the Blade Tool, which is precisely why there was no reason for a name change.
Gabriel Spaulding
Creator & Director of ACE Enterprizes
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I addressed that in my last post: “That FCP X calls sequences “projects” is an odd choice, admittedly, but this has zero impact on the work one is able to get done).”
Gabriel Spaulding
Creator & Director of ACE Enterprizes
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[Gabriel Spaulding] “”Add edit” is clumsy. Sure, you’re adding an edit point where before there was none, but you’re really just cutting a clip, slicing it, blading it, whatever. This is nitpicking at the highest level.”
It describes what it’s doing…not clumsy at all. And yes, I’m nitpicking…TOTALLY nitpicking. One of the big issues I had with FCX is why they changed the names of things like projects and timelines and bins. OK, bins I get, it’s a new thing..but the others are exactly the same. And then they (initially) dropped support for creating DVDs..and still the app doesn’t capture from tape unless its DV or HDV…betaSP, HDCAM….nope..gotta go third party. Because it’s THE FUTURE OF EDITING. Only…you don’t razor digital media. Just nitpicking as to why they changed the names of some things and not others. I’m just making an odd comment…picking nits
[Gabriel Spaulding] “”But for an application that people say is so forward looking…that us dinosaurs need to move to the future…” Even the space shuttle has wheels, FWIW.”
Yes…and they are called wheels. It wasn’t changed to some other thing as wheels are in the past. They are wheels, still used as wheels, still called WHEELS. They weren’t changed to ROTATIONAL DEVICES for some arbitrary reason.
Shane
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[Gabriel Spaulding] “Apple has added nothing to the Blade Tool, which is precisely why there was no reason for a name change.”
What did it add to the TIMELINE to make it a PROJECT? To the Project to call it an EVENT?
Shane
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Maybe we can acknowledge that the underlying point here is “for an application that is supposedly so forward thinking…”
OK. We all get it. The hyperbole from fans and defenders is tired and unnecessary.
Most of us who use X and prefer it over the other choices don’t spend time trying to sell it to others. I, for one, couldn’t care less what someone thinks of my preferred editing platform. Yes, I find the level of misinformation and hostility, even after over five years, silly and sad, but merely a minor annoyance at this point. If someone really wants to know why I like it, I’m happy to explain. If someone just wants to argue or belittle — meh, not so much.
Sorry you had to be dragged kicking and screaming, Shane. It usually takes a few weeks of real use to get over the hump, but you may discover who it is that many us like so much about X. If not, that’s fine, too.
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