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my heart is sinking reading this
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[Ben Holmes] “It does seem to me that there is a mass of FCP-bashing going on here from current Adobe and Avid users”
Really? It seems to me that it’s all from dissappointed FCP users. We Adobe users have been very quiet here today. There’s no point in rubbing another’s wounds with salt.
The initial disappointment in missing features was bound to happen. They’re pretty important to a lot of people. Eventually people will settle in, explore what is there, and determine how to live with the present reality.
David
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Likewise, FCP7 has everything I need NOW. With the bonus feature of getting to keep the 400 bones in my wallet. Or $1500 if I decided to make the jump to CS5.
My first reaction was that I would not be or would not have been able to finish any of my current or many of my past projects with the same finesse or speed with FCX in its current state. I’d define that as a downgrade.
So, I’m not jumping ship on Final Cut just yet. 7 does everything I need and will continue to at least into the immediately foreseeable future. But I’m not giving Apple my money until FCX at least does enough of the basic things I’ve always relied on Final Cut to do. (Or until my curiosity gets the better of me…)
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[Chris Simpson] “So does adobe have multiclip sequencing now? I only ask as I only came over from PC/adobe, for 2 reasons, my PC could never be made stable or reliable enough and multiclip sequencing”
FYI since you asked:
CS5.5 supports multi-clips and is rock solid stable even for huge projects. It does want a lot of ram 8GB+ and if you want the terrific dynamic linking with AE, Audition 24GB is a good amount.
David
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[Tom Daigon] “Car analogy….
Yes it has a great engine and a transmission with a few gears missing. But it has no wheels.”
Lets use the car analogy. Yes it doesn’t have wheels yet. It’s a simulator. They gave you a simulator to learn to drive the car, and you’re complaining that it doesn’t have wheels.
You’re pissed because the wrote better software, but you can’t use it professionally yet. Even if it had all of the features you needed, you still wouldn’t be able to use it professionally because you don’t know how to use it yet. it’s new software. You might be able to stumble through a project. They released this so when it does have all necessary features, you aren’t starting from scratch, you’ve got a solid base b/c you’ve had it for a few months.
-mattyc
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[Matt Callac] “Lets use the car analogy. Yes it doesn’t have wheels yet. It’s a simulator. They gave you a simulator to learn to drive the car, and you’re complaining that it doesn’t have wheels. “
excellent comment…
I am going to use this.
gary adcock
Studio37Post and Production Workflow Consultant
Production and Post Stereographer
Chicago, ILhttps://blogs.creativecow.net/24640
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Thanks David.
Although the associated cost to change leave me as Mike says. 7 works for me. I figured after the sneak peek that I’d stick with 7, allow it be debugged and missing features be added. I did give some thought to learning it running parallel, on some personal projects, but instead, I’ll have to save the cash for necessary upgrades. Which from a business pov, if 7 pays & meets my clients needs. I stay with 7. Which is a shame, but that’s life!
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Wrong. This bashing is coming from a FCP user 😉
What happened, in case you weren’t paying attention, is that THIS week we know the major limitations that are FCP X. Last week it was just speculation! So now decisions for the immediate future need to be made to accommodate these short comings. The future may hold changes, but that doesnt help me when I edit today or tomorrow.
Tom Daigon
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Wow, how cool.New software I cant use (to make a living). I think Apple has a lot in common with the “snake oil” saleman of the past 😉
Tom Daigon
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[Tom Daigon] “Wow, how cool.New software I cant use (to make a living). I think Apple has a lot in common with the “snake oil” saleman of the past ;-)”
Why are you even in the FCP X forum today. All you’ve been doing is trying to stir the pot and tell people to go to Adobe and Avid.
-mattyc
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As a long time FCP I here to participate in the dialog regarding FCP X.
And you’re here to represent the Fanboy Police ? 😉Tom Daigon
Avid DS / FCP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
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