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Who’s opinion matters to you?
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I agree with that Liam. For the most part I make my own judgements especially since my company will give strong consideration to my buying advice. However, there are a few blogs that I read and people that I respect and would be interested in their opinion. I would be interested to hear Stu Maschwitz opinion on FCPX. But right now I’m leaning towards a recommending a switch to PP. We have it in our edit suite but all the producers have FCP7 on their MacBook Pro’s. I also agree with David, I would love to hear from Apple about their direction.
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Its fairly unanimous that the hard hitting FCP editors, here on the Cow, despise X.
I’d really like to here from people Like Walter Murch and the Cohen Brothers on their take.
….and his royal highness, of course, too.
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Eventually, Apple will HAVE to say something about the professional market. Still scratching my head as to when. I suppose they are waiting for some redemptive talking points?
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[Liam Hall] “The only opinion that matters to me is my own. More people should make their own mind up about FCPX rather than forming an opinion based on the musings of others…”
I would agree with that basic principal. However it’s impossible to ignore David, Walter and Shane’s opinion. And I would add Walter Soyka to that list.
How many thousands of questions have they answered about post software over the years.
I would consider what they have to say on this a bit more than just musings.Scott Sheriff
Director
https://www.sstdigitalmedia.com“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” —Red Adair
Where were you on 6/21?
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[Scott Sheriff] “I would consider what they have to say on this a bit more than just musings.”
Very true, but also the only one to really have the ability to determine weather or not a tool is right for a certain person’s use is that person himself/herself. Those guys for the most part have said that it won’t fit their workflow…that doesn’t mean it won’t fit another person’s workflow.
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[Matt Callac] “the only one to really have the ability to determine weather or not a tool is right for a certain person’s use is that person himself/herself. Those guys for the most part have said that it won’t fit their workflow…that doesn’t mean it won’t fit another person’s workflow.”
For the record, I do consulting work with clients all over the globe at times, and I even have a couple who already are using FCP X on my recommendation. These are mostly indies with no formal knowledge or training however, and they are purely web only. Indeed, there are people who absolutely do rely on my “musings” to direct their purchases.
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I even have a couple (of clients) who already are using FCP X on my recommendation
That’s nothin’. I just told a friend of mine to get his 12 year old daughter a copy of FCPX to do her school projects on. You know – the right tool for the right job.
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But why would you recommend they spend 300 when they can just use iMovie for a school project?
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She is very bright and has some real talent and had grown past Imovie which she found too limiting. FCPX seemed perfect for her. She’ll probably post something on Youtube that will make her famous and, if I’m lucky, I’ll be working for her within 2 years. Then I’ll have to eat my words and use X.
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[Matt Callac] “Very true, but also the only one to really have the ability to determine weather or not a tool is right for a certain person’s use is that person himself/herself. Those guys for the most part have said that it won’t fit their workflow…that doesn’t mean it won’t fit another person’s workflow.”
Unfortunately apple, in their infinite wisdom does not have a 30 day trial for X. So that means you can either rely on the opinion of others, or shell out 300 bucks to see if you like it. To spend 300 dollars for a tool to do professional work is NBFD, but that is still a lot of money to flush down the drain if it’s a dud. Now I understand that they have been handing out refunds, but that info is word of mouth, not a published policy and could change at any time.
And then there is the situation itself, not just the app. The opinion of long time FCP advocates is invaluable since apple chooses to operate in a cloak and dagger fashion, rather keep users in the loop.Scott Sheriff
Director
https://www.sstdigitalmedia.com“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” —Red Adair
Where were you on 6/21?
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