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Not irrelevant on this forum, as this probably means we are going to wait longer time for next release of FCPX!

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We use Barco Screenpros or Presentation Pros attached to the Watchout outputs to handle PIP, this only gives us 1 frame of delay.

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Yes sure you can have your toy – FCPx on any handheld device you wish, by God even on an iPod if you want. As long as the rest of us cab have a professional application back again.

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Wouldn’t make any sense if they submitted a release with only minor bug fixes. Wirh all the heat that Apple has experienced, it would be fair to assume that they try to meet some of the demands; XML, XSan, Xxxxxx….

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One could argue that IF the unlikely event that Apple were to listen to all the buzz and complaints about the new version, AND quickly come out with a road map of near future upgrades that complies to the wants of the forum of users – yes then they will gain reputation of actually caring about their users, and that would be extremely succesful for both parts.

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Good list of functions, but from a pro viewpoint we also need:

– basic import of old FCP timelines, even if Apple says it is not compatible, it should be possible to export from FCP so each track becomes a separate storyline.

– XML export (yes I know this has been promised)

– Possibility for centralized storage of media collections and projects (or whatever they are called now) in order for multiple editors to work on the same assets

– Log and transfer like import interface, but with added keyword functionality (could actually be a separate program that can write to a centralized storage and database)

– ability to record surround panner movements for more dynamic keyframing

– option to use industry standard color wheel for CC instead of the easily cluttered color panel (keyframable)

– keyframe overlays in the timeline should only reflect keyframed effects (everything else just clutters it up) and there should be a possibility to adjust easing in and out, and copy pasting of keyframes

– possibility to mute / solo and rename secondary storylines

– extra timeline view option that only expands audio tracks for audio editing

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Finalcutpro X is based on a Prores architecture, so my guess is that Aja should be able to supply new drivers that support it – at least output. The problem with FCP X is that there is no workflow to capture from tape, so the whole RS422 serial remote thing probably is history.

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Hmmm – guess I was a little hasty in my assumptions. True you can set keyframes – not in the timeline, but in the collection of new effect layers, that totally clutter up your timeline view!

Can anyone answer if it is possible to keyframe Color Effects?

And what about animating the Surround Panner in real time?

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Looks like Apple will maybe give us a replacement option for Xserve:
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/04/21/apple-developing-narrower-rackmountable-mac-pro-prototypes/

That would be good news for the future of OSX Server, FCServer and XSan.

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Apple has only previewed an early edition of Final Cut Pro X, and made clear that THIS PROGRAM – not a suite of programs, will cost $299. No mention of other suite programs to come, or their prices.

Any way, what do you expect that the price tag of $299 would include? A new edition of Shake? Blue-ray Studio Pro? A reprogrammed 64 color Motion on steroids?

Final Cut Pro X is going to give you a program that not only redesigns how we edit, but also includes technology from Soundtrack Pro, Color and Motion for audio sweetening, grading and animating. There will probably be export options for all the flavors of Quicktime/MPEG that we need as well. Most of us won’t need another suite program to get the job done.

It remains unclear what will happen to Soundtrack Pro, Color and Motion. Personally I do not believe Apple will keep putting resources into specialized programs that only benefit a small bunch of users. There are lots of other developers who do this much better: Autodesk, Blackmagic, The Foundry…

Surely Apple has shown that it leverages the professional audio industry, so if Soundtrack Pro is killed of, there will probably be another audio program that will work in conjunction with FCP X. We also know that some of the original programmers from Motion are still employed with Apple – so maybe there will be a Motion 5.0 with even more 3D compositing features? I wouldn’t count on a new edition of DVD Studio Pro, as Apple believes the DVD medium to be dead – and I wouldn’t hold my breath for a super specialized program as Color either.

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