Do FCPX book release dates imply anything?

[Craig Seeman]

The clock does tick for me too.
Great potential has its limits. This could be Apple’s Steve Dalkowski moment (you have to be a really dedicated baseball fan and historian to know that name).

[Tom Wolsky]

OK, so I googled him, but I don’t get the analogy, though it does sound like there’s a good one in there somewhere.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP7,” “Basic Training for FCS” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Coming in 2011 “Complete Training for FCPX” from Class on Demand
“Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users” from Focal Press

[Craig Seeman]

Better potential than any professional based on anecdotal speed reports. Never got out of the minor leagues due to poor control. So wild that hitters felt he was dangerous to face. Some feel this is FCPX. Phenomenal potential, poor control. Will control be improved enough to become a major league/professional star or will it remain a minor league legend.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Dalkowski

[Craig Alan]

good analogy: faster than the pros but not ready for prime time.

OSX 10.5.8; MacBookPro4,1 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz MacPro4,1 2.66GHz 8 core 12gigs of ram. GPU: Nvidia Geoforce GT120 with Vram 512. OS X 10.6.x; Camcorders: Sony Z7U, Canon HV30/40, Sony vx2000/PD170; FCP 6 certified; write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.

[Craig Seeman]

FCPX 10.0.1 is beginning to address the control issue. The Roles feature is a good step. Being able to add dissolves to Connected Clips is another.

[Craig Alan]

agreed. if updates come fast as this, all the third parties give it their best kiss, the quick different drummer will beat its way pro. apple dismissed their all star vet for an i-aged rookie still green and wet.

OSX 10.5.8; MacBookPro4,1 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz MacPro4,1 2.66GHz 8 core 12gigs of ram. GPU: Nvidia Geoforce GT120 with Vram 512. OS X 10.6.x; Camcorders: Sony Z7U, Canon HV30/40, Sony vx2000/PD170; FCP 6 certified; write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.

[Richard Harrington]

I never said it was bad for all users.

The book is being written for photographers. A group I have frequently worked with to help learn video.

As an Aperture user and knowledgable person in the Apple ecosystem, I think the app is good for very many folks.

Am I happy with how folks were misled about features and updates.. nope.
Do I wish a 64-bit version of FCP 8 came out. yep.
Do I think its a good app for some folks. absolutely
Can I use it in my 10-person production company for 98% of our projects and workflows. Not yet.

I have always been vocal about what I love and what I hate. And there is a thin line between.

Richard M. Harrington, PMP

Author: From Still to Motion, Video Made on a Mac, Photoshop for Video, Understanding Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Studio On the Spot and Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Studio Techniques