Marvin Holdman
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Aside from the already released “core engine” what paradigm shifting magical whiz bang might possibly be in that cone of silence???
Really, I would have to wonder exactly what relevant feature could possibly make this viable for the professional market? Seems they’ve already thrown the biggest features against the wall to see the market reaction.
As Aindreas so eloquently said, “…this software is a failed execution. failed – the general market determination of this software is not a huge debating issue.” I would have to agree and don’t really believe that there is some secret magical feature that will somehow rectify this debacle.
Been waiting and seeing for months, but so far nothing leads me to believe this will be anything but an odd video game. Don’t get me wrong, I would REALLY like to see them release the “psychic render engine”, anything short of that at this point is only going to be more “fail”. But who knows, maybe you’re right and Apple has it waiting in the cone?
I think the point you’ve repeatedly tried to make is that Apple HAS BEEN a technology company. Releasing bold new features before the rest of the industry and staying just 5 minutes ahead of the competition. This is one of the reason’s I’ve been a loyal customer for many, many years. Unfortunately, it seems with this release and the seeming change of focus, this is no longer their primary mission. FCPX is a race to the broader bottom of the market, leaving those who have sailed with this friendly companion high and dry. Given the actions of the last couple of months, it’s hard for me to buy into your dream of “magic in the cone of silence”. Frankly, I was all about that dream just prior to release of this garbage called FCPX. I was right by your side in decrying the nay-sayers who had doubts prior to this release. When this came out, I lost a pound of credibility to this fiasco.
All that being said, what POSSIBLE new thing could EVER make me go back to the people who’s money I spend and say, “This is the way to go!”? Cone of silence or not, what would that be? Really?
Marvin Holdman
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Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
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In the end, the lingering question is…
What possible “features” can be added (down the line, of course) that will make this a compelling piece of software?
Given the fact that ANY possible innovation that MIGHT be in this software will surely be mimicked by the competition by that time.
I keep returning to this dead horse again and again, with less and less frequency hoping SOMETHING good might come of all this. Sadly, nothing has appeared, nor does it seem likely too. I will certainly check back in Q1 2012, but don’t have much hope to see more than the same jokewarez with an extra bell or whistle tacked on. For me, the debate is over… FCPX is the lamest “upgrade” ever. A fail on too many levels to count.
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
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[Bill Davis] – “But awareness of any issue is the first step to improvement, I suppose.”
Oh Irony…. you are a cruel mistress.
Marvin Holdman
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Tourist Network
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Panama City Beach, Fl
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{Bill Davis} – “It’s kinda like ALL of us who blog or write opinion based posts in open forums such as this are being schooled by the big bad world to give more weight to the journalistic traditions of solid sourcing, and keeping that fence between opinions and facts in good repair.”
Pity some never seem to learn a thing from that experience.
Marvin Holdman
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Tourist Network
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Panama City Beach, Fl
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Sorry, double posted.
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Always acquire at your highest resolution possible. Although Youtube may spec out data rates, but keep in mind that WHATEVER you send them is going to be re-compressed, so you’re better off sending them the HIGHEST data rate you can. Start with low data rate, they re-compress it to the same or less is a formula for garbage.
Cliche as it is… garbage in, garbage out is still true.
As with all products, focus on acquiring/editing at the highest resolution/data rate possible, providing the deliverable at the highest rate possible and letting your final outlet compress to whatever they deem standard, but always making sure you are using the HIGHEST POSSIBLE DATA RATE during acquisition and creation of your media.
Prores is a good transcode solution, as long as you (once again) go for the highest data option available to you.
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
skype username – vidmarv -
Wow Bill, way to completely miss my point. You are either a troll or muttonhead. Either way, you really haven’t got a clue.
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
skype username – vidmarv -
In all seriousness, I got from him that he was trying to help out those who are trying to get into this business by giving them a glimmer of understanding as to how they might appear to a potential employer. Stand on your soapbox and scream, “You’re afraid of up and comers, ya geezer!” if you like, but you’re missing the point if you take that kind of attitude to your next job. When I was young, and worked around the “geezers” I held them in quite high esteem, as they were where I wanted to one day be. I realize now that some of them probably didn’t deserve such blind adoration, but in the end, I also realize at least in part, that respect got me to a point where I can make a living doing something I love. I also realize now that I had no idea how completely naive I was at the time. Only time and experience can wash away some of that for the VAST majority of fledglings. Frankly, it’s a tiny percentage of the up and comers that are that wise, and if you think you are one of them, I can tell you with a pretty good certainty that you are not. Humility goes a long way in this business of epic egos.
In the end, he was trying to help. Take it as you will.
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
skype username – vidmarv -
As for me, I can’t wait until the new Passive-Agressive 2.0 rig comes out. Man, I’m gonna look GOOD on the set!
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
skype username – vidmarv -
Sorry all, feeling a bit ranty today. Someone just handed us a crap load of poorly shot phone video and ask us to “make it look professional”. Gotta love the clients high school nephew in his first TV production class.
Apologies to all in the journalism field. The election year is already starting to wear thin.
Marvin Holdman
Production Manager
Tourist Network
8317 Front Beach Rd, Suite 23
Panama City Beach, Fl
phone 850-234-2773 ext. 128
cell 850-585-9667
skype username – vidmarv