The Story of Inventions – Frank P Bachman

[Glen Hurd]

Hey Kim, my point wasn’t to kick old farts in the ass – especially since I am one, heh 😉 I was just pointing out that FCP X may not be the panacea for those using video/edits on the web either. I admire your enthusiasm, but I’d like to cautiously point out that success isn’t easy.

How can you make money on the web unless you can draw a consistent audience? And since millions are trying to draw millions, you will need a “special ingredient” to capture that audience and keep it.

The easiest method is porn, but that has its own limitations, and may not lead you very far in terms of developing a lot of professional talent (there’s that word again – “professional.” Maybe it should be “marketable” instead. Is FCP X “marketable” software? Yeah!!! I like that !!!! OK. So I may be a little ADHD myself.)

In one corner, there is the ingredient of “wow.” I would put FreddieW in that category. But his ingredient takes a lot of focus. You can tell he spends a lot of time studying film – probably with the sound turned off – to evaluate what camera moves evoke the emotion he’s looking for. He then exagerates them – for humor – adds in some very sophisticated effects, and even uses some exotic photography platforms – quadcopter in his latest. That’s a lot of work. And he does have a partner and staff working with him each week. Also, his workflow would keep him from being able to use FCP X, because FCP X is clumsy when sharing content with other programs.

In the other corner, there is the ingredient of “personality.” There are a lot more people in this category because it isn’t as research intensive – although it still requires a measure of intelligence and deep knowledge. HuskyStarcraft is a classic. Fast talking, self-depricating humor, and fairly in-depth knowledge of StarCraft while doing game-play analysis. Throw in a music video once in a while, and you’ve got another 6 million views.
So, when a personality driven show shows disdain for FCP X, I do a double take.
In fact, if I saw a youtuber celebrating FCP X, I’d “bring” him here as well. I just like getting input from those outside our community, to see if Apple really targeted them as well as we think they tried to.

Either way, it is a lot of work to gather an audience, and keep them. The more tools you have, and the better you know those tools, the better your odds of succeeding. In the most basic sense, video is about manipulating someone else’s mind – “should I watch Freddie’s video or join my friends on Battlenet?” And every day your audience is getting more and more jaded.

If you can pull it off, there is a lot of potential for you. Jon Favreau was recently on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, joking that his internet star-power took off when he did a cameo with FreddieW but “. . . in a movie that I directed with Harrison Ford in it . . . it’s like get away . . . ” Of course he’s joking. But there’s no doubt Freddie and Brandon are on a great trajectory, but FreddieW isn’t an example of someone using an easy path to fame and fortune.
I don’t think there is an easy path.

[Gary Huff]

[kim krause]like i said earlier…you suffer from old farts syndrome…this guy is totally tuned into his generation….remember what that was like back in the 60’s? i’m sure you do!

I’m not quite sure what point you’re trying to make.

[Morten]

Why am I reading this thread. Do I nor have more important things to do?

– No Parking Production –

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[Herb Sevush]

This guy has nothing to say but he says it funny. It’s nice to see someone striving so hard for his 15 minutes.

Herb Sevush
Zebra Productions

[Tony Brittan]

Have you seen ColabraCam for iPad / iPhone? Check it out.

[Esteban Gonzalez]

i don’t think ADHD. Seems like a Daniel Tosh wanna be or less harshly just influenced by him.

and its hard to deny that fcp x isn’t imovie pro. same magnetic timeline and same way of how to manipulate things. just with much greater control. but not as much control as previously available in FCP.