[Steve Connor]

[Robin S. Kurz] “[Oliver Peters] “One could equally say that using the Position mode in FCPX is “hidden”.”

Tell me, Oliver, when and how often do you need the position tool and for what?”

Seriously? Not everything’s a ripple edit!

[Steve Connor]

I’m amazed we ever coped before FCPX and default ripple mode

[Steve Connor]

[John Rofrano] “They wait until they have enough features to make a big announcement and they don’t charge you a penny for the upgrades. “

We’re all assuming the upgrades will be free, have Apple said they will?

[Steve Connor]

[Bill Davis] “I guess its a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” thing.

I’m using the same FCP X everyone else is, and I just keep delivering project after project and watching my billings grow without a hitch.”

No one is saying it isn’t very good as it it stands, no one is saying that you can’t make money with it, however you did say

“But isn’t it curious that whether you are a proponent of FCP X or not, it’s hard to argue that they are at least trying to advance editing tools and techniques.”

and the fact is, based on their updates over the last few years, the advances haven’t been continuing.

[Steve Connor]

[Bill Davis] “Maybe you all see other players doing research-based editorial ideas like the magnetic timeline or Roles as fresh ways to solve real-world editorial challenges”

You make a good point and it’s true that Apple have done this, but I wish they would do it some more! Whatever some may say, FCPX is stagnating at the moment

[Steve Connor]

[Bill Davis] “Desktop computers and laptops will likely get more play when they’re “news.”
“
Hopefully this month 🙂

[Steve Connor]

That fits in with the rumours of an October update

[Steve Connor]

[Mitch Ives] “I also have an aging 2008 MacPro, but it has a modern video card and lots of RAM, so maybe it will accept it anyway?
“

Not officially, you’ll need a hack to do it

[Steve Connor]

Bill,

the OP was joking

It wasn’t an actual thesis, it was an exaggeration

That’s the way humour works

Have a great day

[Steve Connor]

Bill, it’s a bit of fun, you don’t have to defend Apple in EVERY thread