Douglas K. dempsey
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Haha, great analysis, Tim!
We hope it ultimately makes sense, as we love BM and hope they keep stirring it up!
Doug D
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Bob, I don’t really know anything about this hardware/workflow, having worked mainly in single-producer docs.
But is it possible for a network to use a production switcher controlling many remote-via-online inputs, where they are treating each signal sent in as a live camera or graphics source, and deploying this unit to assemble a live show from these “feeds?”
Or maybe BM had it in development for so long, they said, we gotta announce and get this thing off the books! 🙂
Doug D
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Bottom line, if the shows work as well as you claim, the “highest bidder” may be the one who buys into your structure, and that’s worth any other compromises. Good luck and can you give us a hint? Or just come back and post here, if you get a deal!
Doug D
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Mark is right, it’s not a tech question so you need guidelines from potential distributors/networks.
Anecdotally I have watched a lot of series in last few years, and can not recall any with “feature length” episodes. There must be some … but as you note, it’s not the rule.
So creatively, and preemptively … I would look at the possibility of finding the likeliest cliffhanger break, two-thirds of the way into the first episode, pasting that onto the head of episode two … and ripple through all 7 episodes, with the idea of making a ten-part series. At least, have notes on how you would do it, in case that becomes the issue. If someone like HBO becomes interested, they employ supervising editors and might stipulate exactly this kind of edit … and you would be wise to go along.
Finally – if the piece is truly compelling – consider doing the above exercise and selling it as two SEASONS. The streamers love taking you to a season finale, then with holding the final resolution to another binge-worthy season.
Doug D
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LMAO
Doug D
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Haha, good advice Oliver. I find that Mail is a funky app continuously through all iterations of OS X!
Doug D
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I run Snow Leopard, the most stable OS X of its era, in order to run the last iteration of FCP Studio 7.0.3 (or 4, I forget) … on a MBP 17″ … and also on one of the first gen silver iMac. Those two machines exist only to run legacy stuff. And that means dogging down a video card for the iMac when it fails, etc.
But for the new stuff, I agree with Bill Davis, you get the new gear, the stable latest apps and exploit the things you can do … like that Sidecar workflow Bill describes.
Doug D
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I personally like the X. Not only does it separate the app in discussions with Legacy users who know both, but it sounds like an “Experimental” or “X factor” kind of designation, which makes its differences from traditional track NLEs continue to play as intentional and innovative. In any case, this will have to be addressed if/when they finally get to v11.
Doug D
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Good to see FCPX and Resolve included; Pro CC eventually, one would hope.
I recall seeing an Avid featurette on editing Gravity, awhile back (with Mark Sanger, A.C.E., perhaps?) …
What was fascinating was the setup: A 24″ touchscreen, a game controller … and the keyboard off to one side for occasional use like tagging clips. In operation, it was a very fluid, intuitive and rhythmic process.
If Sidecar can bring a little of that feel to popular NLEs, I’m anxious to try it.
Doug D
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Works, thanks for posting this. Kudos Oliver, a good overview of where FCPX fits in your “toolset.”
Doug D