Why are you still here? (part 3 in a continuing series)

[Shane Ross]

Because FCX cannot be ignored. The first FCP took the world by storm, and by version 3 was the most popular NLE in the world. It eventually made it’s way into most areas of production…over the skepticism of many many people. Now I am one of those skeptics when it comes to FCX being able to do the same thing. But I will not ignore it…that’s dangerous!

The features are there for many things, not for others, but might be included at later dates. My biggest issue with FCX is the editing methodology it employs. It makes no sense to me. The first versions of FCP used editing terms and workflows that we were all familiar with, only it did things others could not (Avid could not capture via firewire, for example).

FCX isn’t going away. So I’m keeping my eye on it. I’m not stupid.

Shane
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[Aindreas Gallagher]

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[Tony West]

I’m on here because of cool people like you Steve : ) And Jim and Mark M and others.

I’m not on here so much to debate if people should use X or not.

Although I like a good debate from time to time but I like to show RESPECT for others when I do it.

I’m not able to learn about my specific field and X’s use because nobody on here knows enough about what I do to explain to me why I can’t use it in what I do.

I first came on here because I didn’t see Sports represented, and I wanted to give that perspective.

There’s some good info to be picked up on here. Every once in a while someone will mention an app that I have not heard of or tried.

And a pro like Jim will reach out with sound advice. That makes it worth weeding through some of the other comments.

[Walter Soyka]

I’m here because my I noticed my wife started doing a lot of very patient nodding and mm-hmming by about June 22nd of last year.

I’m here because of the other people who are here. It’s like going to the water cooler when a render is cooking.

I’m here because I’m a former Apple/FCP early adopter and evangelist. Apple and FCP grew with me in my work, up until they went one way and I went another. This is the best place to talk about that experience and learn from others with different experiences.

I’m here because I see a grim future on the Mac platform for all that high-end, professional work that everyone knows but quibbles over definitions for, and I want to help others see the risks of staying on a platform with a ceiling so close to our heads.

Finally, I’m here because I might be wrong about that last part, so I’m looking to be challenged as I challenge others.

Walter Soyka
Principal & Designer at Keen Live
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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[Chris Harlan]

[Steve Connor] “That perfectly sums it up for me as well, perhaps Ron should consider renaming the forum “The Future of Editing Lounge””

I’d hang a coffee mug on the wall.

[Chris Harlan]

[Herb Sevush] “But I’m not here, I’m skating to where here is going to be so I can be there before here ever turns into there.
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ROTFL

[Simon Ubsdell]

[Herb Sevush] “But I’m not here, I’m skating to where here is going to be so I can be there before here ever turns into there.”

Best comment ever! Sheer genius.

Simon Ubsdell
http://www.tokyo-uk.com

[Andy Neil]

My perspective regarding FCPX changed markedly from the first point I tried it to now. That alone was very surprising to me. My ire cooled and I learned it’s shortcuts and although I use it for paid freelance work, I don’t completely trust it, but I’m certainly interested in seeing how it evolves.

The biggest change I’ve noticed in this forum has been a general mellowing of emotions which has allowed for more interesting discussions on the future of our business and the different choices out there.

There is a ton of experience on this forum and I am not so convinced of my own opinions that I don’t enjoy hearing other perspectives as well. It’s a great place for Apple, Avid, and Adobe to understand exactly what we need out of our tools.

Andy

https://www.timesavertutorials.com

[Chris Conlee]

Yeah, that’s an interesting question, and I find myself wondering a lot why I keep coming back. In my case, being an Avid fanboy, I think I keep coming back to convince myself that I don’t have to re-learn FCP. Selfish, but true, I suppose. I might still play around with X just to have it in my quiver for certain things, but so far I don’t feel an overwhelming need to drop all and learn it.

Chris

[Marvin Holdman]

Still here because this crap tool is most likely to zombie walk in my door driven by the excitement of a noob who is convinced they just produced god’s gift to TV, but they must submit their glorious new love child on a tape format that they probably have never heard of before. I just want know what I’ll be dealing with.

That said, I have truly enjoyed the lively conversation this train wreck has spawned and I’ll have to say I mark the event as a bonding one for the many, many other long time video grunts of the world who work largely in isolated pockets of this crazy industry. The discussion regarding the state of the business has been more clearly defined on this forum than just about anywhere else I might wonder in the digital realm. The diversity of the contributors to this forum has really amazed me. From new comers to some of the industry leaders, they’re all represented here. I think this forum is the single best part of this gawd awful release and subsequent mayhem wrought.

That, and Aindreas, of course.

Marvin Holdman
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