[David Mathis]

[Bob Woodhead] “That is pretty darn spankin’ cool.

But it’s got tracks.

And no magnets.

meh.”

Tracks feel kind of awkward now and the fact you have to think in the “Tetris” type of mentality as I like to call it. 🙂

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Remember kids, tracks are you friends when you charge by the hour. Track Tetris, game on!

[David Mathis]

Excellent. You mentioned output as PDF, thought you should save it out as PSD, just curious if there is any meaningful difference between the two options.

I also have Pixelmator, great little application, though it comes with destructive editing. Then again at the price point and the target audience this is a rather minor caveat. Love the fact it launches fast, seems very stable and has a nice UI, and the price is great, too.

Thought about adding Acorn down the road, and might do that but it looks like iDraw and Pixelmator should suffice for now. Good to know there are great alternatives at a price that won’t break the bank.

[David Mathis]

[tony west] “For example, it’s post season baseball and you are set up in the TV compound and on the truck wifi but so are most folks on the crew. They are all taxing the truck wifi jumping on it at the same time with their phones or what ever.

Its one thing to cut in your work place where you have full control, but out in the field….. just seems like that could be a problem.”

Very valid point. Then there is always a chance the ISP could slow down the internet speed or any number technical glitches could be a major issue such as the network going down.

We have had issues due to weather and the equipment not being properly maintained. So many variables to contend with.

We so heavily rely on technology that we do not realize it until something stops working or those pesky glitch gremlins decide to party hard and wild.

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Remember kids, tracks are you friends when you charge by the hour. Track Tetris, game on!

[David Mathis]

A beer sounds excellent right about now. 🙂

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Remember kids, tracks are you friends when you charge by the hour. Track Tetris, game on!

[David Mathis]

[Andrew Kimery] “[Franz Bieberkopf] “Well, if you’re interested in David Mathis’ thinking on this, why not ask him?”

I’m hopping he chimes in, but he hasn’t come back to the thread yet.”

My objections to the subscription only model is that there is, at this point, no clear exit strategy and paying for services or products I do not want or need. I am also concerned about an increase in price, certain products getting dropped or no longer supported. To me that is a legitimate concern. I doubt that would happen but why take on risk when it not necessary to do so?

I do have an open mind and would be willing to subscribe but at this point the current model does not meet my needs and the long term expense is something else I need to consider. In the event Adobe were to offer some type of buyout I would more than likely join.

Granted there are those that benefit by the subscription model. Adobe made a business decision, might not agree with it but that is the way the ball bounces. My decision to not subscribe is based on what meets my current needs and budget. Again, this is a business decision, nothing personal.

I hope I have not caused any issues here, my apologies in advance if I have done so.

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[David Mathis]

My biggest concern with subscription only, from any company is the following:

A. A product or service could be dropped or no longer supported
B. The cost of the subscription could go up
C. Pay for products or a service I do not want or need. Could go the al a carte option but that ends up costing more in most situations.
D. No clear exit strategy, mainly no buyout option after a set time.
E. All of the above

By the way, I am subscribed to Red Giant Universe but they offer a lifetime membership. Right now I am on a monthly subscription level, the cost is very reasonable and I can upgrade to either an annual subscription or lifetime membership.

This is a business decision, nothing personal. I hope this brings some clarity to the discussion.

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Remember kids, tracks are you friends when you charge by the hour. Track Tetris, game on!

[David Mathis]

It just got a few degrees cooler. It will only freeze over if I subscribe and that will never happen!

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Remember kids, tracks are you friends when you charge by the hour. Track Tetris, game on!

[David Mathis]

I think that the maintenance program has been around since at least last year. My understanding is you much purchase a permanent license before you qualify for the maintenance program. I could be mistaken, perhaps someone else might have more knowledge.

Because of the high initial price of admission with Saphire I have chose to go with Universe, for now. I will be giving serious consideration to Boris Continuum Complete 9, when it becomes available for Resolve, should be soon. My two cents, whatever it is worth.

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[David Mathis]

[Craig Seeman] “With the release of RedGiant Universe, I don’t doubt Genarts saw no way to make it a go in this market.”

Universe was no doubt a game changer for me. Both subscription and lifetime membership options were just part of the equation. I have purchased a few products from Red Giant, have been happy with the plug-ins and great customer support.

I am a little surprised that the competition has not adopted a similar model. I personally think that Universe is a great marketing strategy in addition to the product offering. Great way to get people introduced to your products, perhaps they will upgrade to the suite products. My two cents, whatever it is worth.

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[David Mathis]

By more accessible, does this mean they will drop the price? Would love to purchase it for both FCP X and Resolve but it is very much cost prohibitive for me at this time.

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