Chris Harlan
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It’s actually a pretty smooth transition, and, in fact, that’s probably been my biggest problem. Because it was so close to 7, I found myself making assumptions about the underpinnings that would allow me to work for a long time without realizing that I hadn’t set something up properly. Nothing horrible; I was always able to create workarounds, but it woke me up to the fact that they were different programs.
I’ve been in MC and 7 for the last several months, so forgive me if I’m not explicit enough, but one of the areas that stung me slightly was audio configuration. I would suggest spending a little time in advance reviewing your options, here. You have quite a few more options (and a few less) in terms of how you use the channels within source files and how you can bus tracks. I made the assumption that channels would automatically brake into tracks like they do in both MC and 7, which is not the case. I also assumed that spinning off stems into channeled files would be as immediately switchable as it is in FCP, which it is not. I also wrongly assumed that tracks would be as malleable, mid-edit, as they are in 7. Not so. But it is a very good, comparatively complex audio environment, especially with its ability to round trip with Audition, and its worth a little extra time familiarizing yourself with it up front.
I would say that also goes for sequence configuration. It’s not really locked down any more–or at least not much more–than either 7 or MC, but it is in different ways. Some things that you think you would be able to change easily mid-edit, you cannot, so give configuration some extra thought up front, as well.
I know these are both minor, but you were asking for personal snags, and these were mine. I’ve enjoyed using it, and am looking forward to getting back to it in the coming months.
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[Marcus Moore] “The one they’re having, from what I’ve been told. Press only.”
Has anybody else been told?
The only mentions I can find of an Apple NAB press conference involve time travel. So, if you have info, I’m sure we’d love to hear about it. It was fun coming across this old stuff. Times certainly have changed.
https://www.macworld.com/article/1014199/10nab.html
https://macenstein.com/default/2008/04/exclusive-pics-of-apples-nab-presence/
https://www.creativemac.com/HTM/News/04_00/applepinnaclematrox.htm
Here’s the list of NAB news conferences, btw. Of course Apple is not an exhibitor, so they aren’t on it, but if you want to see who is:
https://www.nabshow.com/2013/newsroom/news_conferences.asp -
[Marcus Moore] “NAB press event”
What NAB press event?
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[MIke Guidotti] “HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
“Yes, I had a similar reaction. I’m guessing they chose it as the main photo because it says bigger budget, and “see, we work with ProTools.” But yeah.
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[Marcus Moore] “Suppose to start today, though nothing has changed on the website yet. “
I believe this is what you all are looking for:
https://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/in-action/
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[Helmut Kobler] “All I’m saying is it was June when the sh*t hit the fan for Apple & FCP, not April. I remember hearing a lot of people very enthusiastically talking about the X presentation at NAB, and those people who weren’t enthusiastic were largely taking a wait-and-see attitude. But by the ship date in June, the reaction became fierce and angry.
“The ruckus began immediately, but didn’t go nuclear until June, when a whole lot of worst fears were confirmed, and then, boom. Below, I offer proof of the deep concern that was being felt here in LA right after the super meet.
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[Steve Connor] “Either FCPX or Premiere Pro will be suitable for what you do, both of them have trial versions.
“Steve is giving you good advice. Download both and see which you like. From your description, X might be a terrific fit. If you go with Premiere in the form of CS 6 (or 7), you will end up with a lot more tools, but it might be overkill for what you want. X is pretty full-featured, especially for the price, and is particularly good for a magazine format. It really depends on how much granular control you want, and how far you want to expand. Play with them both, and remember that Premiere really shines when combined with the rest of the production bundle suite. And, as someone else mentioned, if you do want to go with X, Motion is an important add-on.
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The stark concern was so immediately evident, that I actually wrote Steve Jobs:
“On Apr 19, 2011, at 10:31 AM, Chris Harlan wrote:
There is a great deal of fear in the professional Final Cut Pro community, after last weeks demo, that they have been abandoned. In certain circles, it is bordering on panic. I’m certain that that is not what the demo meant to engender, but, unfortunately, it has.”
His answer, later the same day, was:
“The feedback we are getting from the Pro customers is very positive.”
So, yeah. The article got it right.
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[Craig Seeman] “Avid Death Pit!
I’ve got blood and guts and veins in my teeth!
“Lyrics!
I’ve got blood and guts and veins in my teeth!
Ain’t sendin’ Cambridge no polite death wreath.
Yo! Legacy mofos, its time to switch
choose X or Premiere
and make Avid your —-.[Guttural scream followed by a savage guitar solo]
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[Steve Connor] “that’s a great name for a band
“They all are. Check this Monsters of Metal lineup:
Avid Death Pit
Legacy
X
Vegas
EdiusAlmost works; Premiere is a little Bubble Gum, but CS6 sounds like some sort of nerve gas, so maybe that will do.