Merry Christmas

[Marcus Moore]

I can’t imagine a scenario where they release any later than next week. Apple tends to shut down pretty effectively over the holidays. As it is, next week is pushing it right to the edge for a software release- let alone the MacPro.

[James Ewart]

In which case can we assume they have major bugs and dare not risk another disastrous launch?

[Marcus Moore]

The “delay” may not have anything at all to do with 10.1’s stability.

Apple has seemingly decided to inexorably tie the release of FCPX and the new MacPro together (along with any other ProApps updates they may have up their sleeves). That being the case, it could all be on MacPro release issues, whether it’s component supply, getting stock out to different markets, or whether the MacPro need the 10.9.1 OS update that’s very close to release.

[James Ewart]

yeah well if they blow this FCPX release I would say for mainstream broadcast in the UK they will be dead and buried.

Interesting to see how serious they are. I hope I have backed the right horse…

[Marcus Moore]

What exactly are you expecting? They’re not going to be doing a 180 degree turn on the software. This will be a measured, incremental improvement on the existing version.

It seems like database structure and media management are the two big foundational changes this time, if Alex4D’s code snoopings are correct (and I’m sure they are).

[Gary Huff]

[Marcus Moore] “This will be a measured, incremental improvement on the existing version.”

That’s also what I expect.

[Bret Williams]

I’m expecting broader interface and changes to larger shortcomings. Perhaps things like Send to motion.

[David Mathis]

[Bret Williams] “I’m expecting broader interface and changes to larger shortcomings. Perhaps things like Send to motion.”

That would be nice and please bring back the color wheel. The color box is not all that bad but when the pucks overlap it can be difficult to make further adjustments. Individual slider controls would also be nice. Of course there is always Resolve which fits nicely into the workflow.

I am pleased with the progress that is being made overall since the initial launch. I expect X to gain the lead and seems to be heading in that direction.

[David Powell]

I just want colored markers that hover text like Avid. A working matchframe, a replace edit the way it’s supposed to work, multiclip flattening, and fix the problem of audio enhancements creating noise on multicam cuts! An extend edit function that rolls the edit point Avid style or any real trimming functions is wishful thinking.

[Tom Sefton]

Merry Christmas one and all!