[Sean Thomas]

Remeber FCP 1-2-3-4-5-6-7. Was the first version lacking compared to 2-7? Do you think that X won’t be improved and expanded?

This is a new program just like OS X was to OS 9. Apple is moving forward with technologies it has developed over the past 2-3 years. Obviously the OLD FCP code would not allow “moving forward”.

Maybe it’s a paradigm shift. Many older editors who think “this is the way its done, it’s always been this way” will resist change and moving forward.

Yes, it fun to complain. But it’s better to move forward.

BTW – when did FCP 7 stop working? Is there an expiration date on it?

You guys are going to HATE OS X 10.7 – it should really be called iOS Pro! 🙂

[Sean Thomas]

Thanks.

I do realize I must transcode the files to ProRes – using the Canon plugin it should be automated.

I am a bit worried about buying now with new model cpu’s and software coming out, but that is ALWAYS the case, if we waited till the next best thing, we would never buy anything.

Not too worried about the faster processor. Moving from a dual 2.5 G5, I think I will be happy with a Quad 2.8 and save a grand for accessories.

Blu-ray workflow is an fuzzy issue. I will try to find out more on that. I only need client proofs for now. Can DVDSP build blu-ray? If not I will use Encore and/or Toast.