[David Mathis]

My post was meant as a joke in response to other another post.

* EDIT * Now that would be nice. A reverse subscription only model. Now if Adobe would offer something like that . . . 🙂

[David Mathis]

Introduce an Apple Cinema Camera with FCP X and Motion for free? 😉

[David Mathis]

Surely, you must be kidding? I thought it was civilized in here, no pitch forks or flaming torch. By the way did not call you Shirley! 😉

I had to throw an Airplane reference in there.

[David Mathis]

Thanks for sharing that cartoon. Technology really is great. Hoping there is no need to hold down the space bar to keep my iPad from getting too hot. 😉

I guess the Avid “good enough” approach is apparent from the interface and ways of working remain almost the same. On the other hand, earlier versions of FCP were the opposite, which is why FCP X came into existence. Sure, this has not changed an Earth shaking change in the market place but the innovation it has brought is worth noting.

Could keeping course because a select few resisting change hurt business? Possibly, but sometimes we have to take risks to keep the boat from sinking. Adobe took a risk going subscription only, time will tell how things play out. Apple did it with FCP X, was not pretty at first but the innovation it brought was worth it. Sometimes the everchanging dynamic changes, whether is economics, demographics or the mindset of people that makes risk taking a challenge, sometimes working out, other times, backfires. Now back to other important things.

[David Mathis]

Not a fan of a pre-comp either but love working with groups. I like to think of them as both a pre-comp and an adjustment layer with more benefits minus some of the headaches. Image masks are better since stacking order is not as important. Not a fan of layers but sometimes they are a more an appropriate choice. Why use a screwdriver to put a nail in the wall when a hammer is much better?

Personally a node based approach is better for a single shot scenario or when working with stills, at least in my opinion. Timing and titles are best done in a layer based environment, hence the analogy above.

When life gives me lemons, there are two ways I look at it: As lemonade or a gas guzzling clunker that could fall apart on me at any moment. I prefer lemonade.

[David Mathis]

Tim,

Have not downloaded because my Windows laptop has Windows 7 but plan to upgrade.

Nodes are much more flexible, present more ideas but can present challenges. Just like setting up bins or events an your NLE of choice, the node tree must be organized, even more so. Should you or someone else need to go back to the project, a mangled up flowchart serves no useful purpose. It needs to be where anyone can at least understand what is going on under the hood, let alone allow for better troubleshooting.

Sometimes layers are a more appropriate choice. Why use a screwdriver to put a nail in the wall when a hammer is much better?

For processing stills or some basic animation nodes offer much flexibility, just on a single shot basis, like a scene. Great masking tools, color correction and such is why Fusion would be used for some work. For additional animation and timing, Motion is the tool of choice. Screwdriver or hammer?

At least that is the awnser I can think of at this moment.

Oh, looks like Fusion has an awesome particle system. Nearly forgot that one!

[David Mathis]

Thank you. Plan to be back at the end of the month.

[David Mathis]

No worrying about track assignments or making an unintended edit as of a result of failing to pay attention to said tracks. Connected clips staying together unless told otherwise. Focusing on the story not mechanics, though learning the basics is a good learning experience.

So, a Motion question here for good measure: Benefiits of groups in Motion over pre-comps in After Effects, just for kicks. Now off to my vacation.

[David Mathis]

Brilliant! That skit ironically and aptly describes the very nature, the very essence of this forum. Conicedence? I think not! Let the arguing and slapstick comedy carry on mate.

[David Mathis]

Which is why this happens to be my favorite forum on the COW, no doubt about it! Much informative information with entertainment added for free. Why watch educational televison? 😉