Chris Harlan
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[Bill Davis] “It’s no more surprising to me than a watch repair person needing a screwdriver with an almost microscopically small tip. Tools should be available to fit the task at hand.
I will note that in the larger world, very, VERY few toolboxes on the planet include a screwdriver that fine. Because the need is so specialized. “
Right. And that’s why none of those smaller little tool boxes with their two screwdrivers would be said to contain a “robust” collection of screwdrivers.
[Bill Davis] “The modern NLE is DECREASINGLY a specialists tool. Apple understood that first. “
What robust hokum. ALL modern NLEs have more specialization tools than ever before, EXCEPT Apple. No one else has shown any inclination to follow.
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[Jeremy Garchow] “Well, after more playing around, it seems that this isn’t working, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work some day. Sound familiar?
I tried the exact same process with an FCP7 timeline, and it works, so I know the process is correct.
There must be some sort of error in the XML that is generated by CatDV, or FCPX sucks. One of the two (or both).
I’m going to try and post on the Cow forum and see if I can get more of a response.
I wish I knew XML, I’d try to do it that way.
Jeremy
“Hey, you gave it a shot. We learn more every day. Thanks for taking a look!
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Bill, what you describe as robust wouldn’t even have been considered so back in 1998. “Robust” would be the ability to re-write or reassign TC for any source material, monitor and match timecode across tracks or synced items, monitor and match timecode at different frame rates. I should be able to, using time code, replace a temp source with a master with matching code in any given timeline. I should be able to monitor in and outs of any given clip or a whole group of clips at the same time. I should have sync markers that demonstrate the number of frames paired or locked items are out of sync, and in what direction. I should have indicators that show sync or lack-there-of across all layers/tracks/or what-you-will. I should be able to generate an EDL, and of course, I should be able to read one and attach material to it. That’s robust.
I agree with you that FCP X has more timecode support that a hobbyist might need, but to call it robust is absurd.
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[Scott Cumbo] “Using NYC as an example, no one is looking for a kid who knows premie or vegas video.”
Ditto that in LA.
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[Bill Davis] ” robust timecode support”
You are joking, right?
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John, just a note. I downloaded Timeline 1 from Apple without any problem. Timeline II, however, only seems to download an eight page synopsis, even after purchasing. Thought you might want to know.
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John, I knew about the patents, but not that kind of detail. I can’t wait to read your book(s). I bought a Montage3 from Lex back in the early 90s, and spent a lot of time exploring other NLEs so I’m familiar enough with the history to know how well you are nailing it. Can’t wait.
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[Kevin Patrick] “[Seth Burke] “people really wanted an updated Mac Pro Tower with the latest i7 chip, graphics card, etc. you can purchase one using their “Business” store”
You can? I never heard that from Apple’s business representatives.
“Wouldn’t that require a different motherboard? I find that a little far-fetched.
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You’re a troll, right? Or are you just completely out of touch? Many people out here in LA would find your rant kind of funny/sad. Maybe even quaint. And very 2004. I know a few guys who still do that silly Avid Uber Alles strut, but not many. But, hey, feel free to dance around in the corner. That’s what its for.
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[Paul Dickin] “Elsewhere at Apple company lawyers had completed the due diligence process on the Macromedia Final Cut deal, and cleared up all issues concerning the use of picture icons (picons) in the editing interface for a potential breach of the Montage patents owned by the Haberman family. “”
I used to own a Montage, so I was pretty familiar with the company. It is my belief that the patents expired around a decade ago.