Reed Black
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David, david, david… I’m glad I was on your mind a whole day. I’m the guy that said FCPX was awesome, yes having read the manual on what it CAN DO – not what it CAN”T DO. Instead of whining about its short comings I decided to see what it could do. After, reading the manual and diving in (played with it for about 5 hours last night), I stand by MY opinion and I think its even AWESOME-ER!! (Yes, my own made up word.)
Its fast, very, very intuitive and smooth. The viewer was a bit annoying at first until I figured out the best way to configure it for MY style of editing. My normal editing tools are there (exception of course multicam) with a ton of welcomed extras. This being said, it does have its limitations. No output to my monitor is very annoying as well as all the other sited issues Apple left out. But hey, I love it. This program is AWESOME!! TO ME! Did Apple screw up on its shortcomings? Absolutely, but looking on the positive side, its exciting… again to me.
And despite what most think, I do believe that Apple will bring back the features that are missing. It makes no sense for them not too. Why not have the best of both worlds. Professionals – prosumers alike.
As I mentioned to you yesterday (and you proved it again today) which is, you come across very smug, patronizing and rude in your comments. Which I think is totally unnecessary. Try working on your tack when posting David.
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AT NICK… AGREED!
Having worked through almost every aspect of it, I LOVE IT! Yes, the lack of an output for my monitor is very annoying but for the most part I really, really, really like what they did. Its smooth, fast and very, very intuitive. I can still map the keyboard and the viewer window is actually pretty cool. At first I was a bit peturbed by it but after RTM I was able to pretty much set it up like the old way. When Apple brings back MULTICAM and fixes the input output issues of XML EDL etc, everyone carrying on will jump right back in and be glad they did.
We are going to start production on a 12 episode show in july and I’m very, very tempted to give FCPX a shot on it. This will be for a PBS series 2nd season show. Will do more research on getting the cuts to tape etc.
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Sigh… whatever David. Thanks, you have a good weekend too.
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“You called this product “AWESOME” having researched Apple’s manual, and you wonder why I question that advice to someone here on the Cow seeking reliable, professional advice for their television station?
Perhaps if you research Apple’s marketing brochures you’ll find other helpful words of advice for those in need of help?”
Wow David… you’re a very smug a$$hole. I realize its not kosher to name call but you brought that on yourself. You of all people CONSTANTLY tell others in need of help to – “read the manual.” Yet you critique me – for READING the manual before making a purchase of a product. Which I believe is the wise thing to do. I’ve seen what I need to see regarding the workflow I would use. And again I’ll say its AWESOME! And yes, I’m downloading it now.
I’ve been editing on FCP since the first version professionally. Avid for 4 years before that. And before that movieola’s and KEMS. With over 400 commercials under my belt, several feature films and documentaries, and over 600 hours episodic television. I KNOW I’m qualified to speak about what I like or don’t like about this AWESOME new version of FCPX and if I feel compelled to share MY OPINION what is it to you? If you don’t like it (my opinion or FCPX) that’s fine. But posting your smug rude comments is completely unnecessary and UNHELPFUL!
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Well put Jerry. My sentiments exactly!
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Hi David. In response to your post to me…
“You’re brand new to this site”
No, I’m not. I haven’t posted in sometime admittedly but I frequent this site quite often.“and by your own admission you neither bought or tested FCP X, yet you’re suddenly qualified to influence readers by characterizing this new product as “AWESOME!”?”
And?! So. I think what’s there from what I’ve been reading in the help manual IS AWESOME! Aren’t I allowed my opinion?
“Wading in on this or any other subject on which you have zero experience is not a good way to establish yourself here, nor does it do service to anyone.”
Okay, now you’re being rude. Wading in? Zero experience? You don’t know me from Adam – David. Establish myself here? Really as what? A guru? I simply posted MY OPINION based off the information I searched out in the help manual. And I found what I was looking for. Commented about it and that’s that. Sorry if I’ve offended YOU.
“With all the experience you claim, it would behoove you to reserve issuing advice to others on FCP X and anything else until you have gained at least some firsthand experience with the product.”
What advice did I give that’s DETRIMENTAL (as you imply) to someone potentially buying this product? Are you suggesting that someone would by this product based off my post? Without reading or doing research themselves? And so what if they do? If they buy it and don’t like it that’s on them. Not me. Are you just annoyed that I’m liking what I see in FCPX and not screaming about what IT CAN’T DO YET?
“Does this make sense to you?”
David, I’m not sure if you’re aware of the condescending tone of your post but I certainly don’t appreciate it. And for the record I’ve read a number of your post and reply’s to people and although you SEEM knowledgeable about SOME of the topics – YOU’RE VERY, VERY condescending, patronizing and above all RUDE.
Maybe YOU should think about those things before you post.
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Hilarious video.
But here’s what I don’t get about people jumping off of FCP. Had apple NOT released this those same people would CONTINUE to make money off of FCP7 – which works. Nothing has changed. Why waist time, money and effort switching to another platform if the current workflow works? Was FCP7 THAT bad?! Not for me. I’ve cut literally over 600 episodes of shows that were 30min to 60minutes, several features, and over 400 commercials. Mostly on FCP. So, now that FCPX is out and its not quite up to professional snuff well, SO. I’ll continue making a living off of FCP7 until FCPX is up to pro level again. Its what most if not all who are upset would’ve continued to do anyway. Avid? Hell no. And I started the first 5 years of my career on an avid. Got taste of FCP and never looked back. Premiere? Seriously?
This being said, I completely agree with the sentiment about dropping (or not included yet) basic common features used in professional production workflows as being a dumb move. But having had a chance to see for myself what this program can do I have to say WOW! There’s some incredible stuff here. I mean incredible! Am I going to use it in a production environment yet (I have 12 episode show to cut in july) no not yet. Should apple have released this in this state? Maybe but not. But now that they did its a good time to get familiar with what will MOST CERTAINLY become the new way of cutting. Time to get used too? Yep but hey, in the meantime I still have and will continue to make money from FCP7 supported or not. Just had to get this off my chest.
Reed Black
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That was the initial reaction for most of us but I gotta say, having read through the manual and watched videos on what IT CAN DO (haven’t bought it yet) its AWESOME! Having said that it IS NOT READY to be implemented into a production environment just yet. This is coming from someone who’s been editing professionally since 1996. I started on a movieola, move to a flatbed KEM, then to AVID, then to FCP. I’ve used FCP professionally since its started. This new version has left some things out (which I understand will be back) but for now its NOT ready for primetime but when it is BOY… its going to dominate the industry like never before. Apple made some MAJOR, MAJOR strides with his. With that, they also made some major blunders. My advice for what its worth, stay with FCP7 until this is ready BUT – if you have the opportunity and the time… start learning it now.