David Mathis
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[Mark Raudonis] “So, if this workflow is mission critical to your livelihood, then you’ll choose AVID, and ignore all of the “dinosaur” comments about UI and features. However, if you’re in a small shop, working alone, then
this feature is irrelevant to you and many of the other things that Adobe or FCP X offer will be more appealing. It really comes down to “WHY” you’re making the choice.Hope this helps.”
As for my dinosaur comment, been reading one Donald Trump tweet too many. The interface does need some updating, just my opinion. I agree with you 100% on your entire post. Everyone has different needs and a different style of doing things. Avid is just not for me since I am a single editor and not doing any workflows with others at the moment. The moment that does change I will give very strong consideration to Avid for that very reason. Hope this explains my point of view and thank you to everyone for chiming in. This is why I love this forum and go directly to it first!
The magnetic timeline, it’s magnetic-o-matic!
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Rich,
First and foremost think you for the excellent post.
I have used Avid in the past, started out with with FCP 3, skipped version 6, now working under X and have Resolve 12 as an option. For me Resolve has top notch color grading tools, an interface that does not look like it came from a dinosaur age and I own a Blackmagic Cinema Camera planning to add a Digital Bolex to the mix.
On top of that, Resolve is becoming a better NLE alternative though there is still room for improvement. I prefer the node based environment for color grading, just me. Now the people from Blacmagic Design Team just released Fusion for Mac OS X, also node based. I am not a high end compositor type of guy, for from it. On occasion, I like to add some style to my footage on a single scene basis. Fusion gives me the power and flexibility. Besides, nodes are fun.
I also have Motion as part of the mix for the times I need to do a quick and easy motion graphics package. It also always for me to build custom titles, generators, transitions and effects to publish out for use in Final Cut Pro X, a very nice touch. Avid lacks blend modes and other tools that often come in handy for such needs as just described. Not saying Avid is a bad tool, just does not fit my needs right now. I do like the road Avid is taking and will certainly consider them again. My two cents, which is not worth very much in this screwball economy. LOL
The magnetic timeline, it’s magnetic-o-matic!
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Just came over from the Adobe forum. I must say they are really stepping up to the plate. Now it is time for Apple to implement some super duper fun, more important, useful tools for use on the iPad like Adobe has done.
Wow, groovy, solid and far out are not enough words to describe how I feel about this.
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Dang it! Where is the Send To Motion function? I have a feeling Resolve and Fusion will have that type of integration first.
Oh, before I forget, I love the idea of paying monthly rent. So where is the tool booth? Sarcasm alert 😉
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Oliver you overlooked one minor detail:
21. Rental only. 😉
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Since no one else is going to comment on the post from Uncle Tim here, gues that will my job. LOL
I watched that video, part of it and decided to seek professional help. Too bad the funny farm is filled up. Just kidding of course, the video was entertaining. I will even say it is way better then the reality show garbage they air today.
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Where is the Windows Vista video? The best Windows version, ever! Says me, with a sarcastic smile and tone. 🙂
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Having just played with it, single shot basis is the name of the game. Motion graphics best done in a layer based scenario unless one enjoys lots of nodes.
The magnetic timeline, it’s magnetic-o-matic!
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Here are my thoughts:
FCP X, Hip, Cool And Modern
FCP X, Land of Confusion
FCP X, Why Not?
FCP Land of The Lost or FCP DinosaurThe magnetic timeline, it’s magnetic-o-matic!
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[Petros Kolyvas] “It feels like post-santa just arrived and dropped off the replacement to Shake I’ve always wanted.”
I still have a copy of Shake. Just purchased it a couple of months before it got put on the chopping block. Now there is something like it for free. Oh well, at least I have a museum piece since Shake will not run under Yosemite.
The magnetic timeline, it’s magnetic-o-matic!