Chris Conlee
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They do. Up until MC6, it was included, so you should probably have it. Otherwise, you’ll have to buy and install BCC8.
Chris
PS: You might be able to buy just the FX unit? I’m not sure, but I think I remember seeing that as an option on Boris’ site.
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Keep in mind the common denominator here is Apple. They have always had a funny way of dealing with other vendors. Avid got tired of having to come up with work-arounds to Apple’s changing specs and available slot counts, etc. I get why they were mad. That’s why I moved to Windows for a few years. I only moved back recently when I figured I should have FCP on my system. Now, I suppose I’ll go back to Windows on my next upgrade, ’cause I just don’t see the reason to stick with Mac anymore.
Chris
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[Jeremy Garchow] “So you guys work for the 5% of people that have FCP in LA?”
Jeremy,
I believe you’re referring to my earlier post. However, you’ve taken it slightly out of context. I originally stated that the feature film and network episodic market in Los Angeles was 95% Avid. My observation, and I’m sticking with it. I went on to say that my friends in promo, trailers, video games and reality television were now switching to Avid. By implication, those segments were very heavily invested in FCP or other alternatives.
I suppose we could split hairs when referring to the “feature film” world, as well, as there was a time when the low-budget arena was heavily FCP-centric. When I say it, I’m referring to studio films.
Chris
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Yeah, I agree. I’m in feature and episodic television editorial in L.A., and it’s been 90+% Avid/ProTools for years. But now my friends in promo, trailers, reality and video games are making the shift to Avid. Some of them under much duress, but they’re making the shift nonetheless.
I agree, by the end of 2012 Los Angeles will be all Avid, all the time. These folks feel like Apple just burned them bad, and in this town where it’s freaking hard enough to survive as it is, they’re going for the company with a 20 year track record of professional features and support. Even if it costs them a bit more up front. Peace of mind speaks volumes in this new economy.
Of course that presupposes that Avid finds a way to stop the financial meltdown that it’s currently experiencing…
Chris
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[Walter Soyka] “It’s a very interesting idea: each of the major NLE developers can pursue different paths, with different strengths and weaknesses, that appeal to different market segments with different needs.”
I tend to think you’re correct on this. As mentioned in another post, Avid pretty much has the feature film world locked up. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see Avid’s prices actually GO UP again, because that’s their market, and those people will pay for a high end tool that’s well supported and dependable. It’s a new world, and each of these firms is going to have to find their way.
Chris
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Yeah, I’ve got short film that I’ve been cutting on Avid for an ex-girlfriend of a friend, and I’ve been involved with it now for about 3 years (off and on) for a grand total of probably $1,000 dollars. Arggh. Yeah, having Avid DEFINITELY assures the good paying gigs. LOL.
Chris
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AMA will allow you to link directly to the files and edit them. However, many long-time Avid users advocate for allowing Avid to import the footage, because it logs the data and you won’t lose it. Avid’s media management is second to none.
Also, it’s not, strictly speaking, transcoding the footage, as no conversion is taking place. The files are simply being re-wrapped as MXF. You’ll know this is happening whenever Avid says it’s “Fast Importing” files.
Chris
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Sorry to bump this, but eBay removed my listing last night because i had a competing product in my item description. Apparently this violates their policy. Anyway, if this was something you were interested in, then you can find it relisted here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/200681791276
Chris
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[Amber Granadosin] “I am just a bit confused about where to start and what would be a good, compatible configuration (including 🙂 3d screen and blu ray burner).”
These days if I was going to build a machine I’d take a good hard look at VideoGuys’ DIY (do it yourself) blog. They build and test these machines for compatibility with the big packages, including Avid. The latest is here:
Regarding ProRes, I guess the only reason you might want it is because you need it. I know that sounds stupid, but if your day-to-day workflow hasn’t revolved around ProRes yet, then you can probably skip it in the future too. I think it’s mainly a selling point for FCP converts who have lots of ProRes media and clients who expect delivery in ProRes.
Chris
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Those are good points, Job. I’ve always been agnostic. The last time I had to do a major computer upgrade I went Mac, because I wanted the option of running FCP, if I needed too. That’s becoming less an issue now, so I’m thinking the next time I have to upgrade computers, I’ll probably go back to the PC. It seems to me that Apple is getting away from the Pro market, and as a result certain manufacturers seem to take longer to get working drivers, etc. I’m thinking CUDA in particular.
And while a OEM box will cost as much on the PC side as a comparable Mac, if you build your own, you can get so much more machine for the buck on the PC side. Just my .02
Chris