[Tony West]

So far I have used a method that I saw way back, just making a projects not in use folder and same with events.

I just move the files back and forth when I want to work on them. I know about the app for this but I have not really bothered to use it.

I was dong it this way from the start and just stuck with it.

I don’t want to bog down the program with a lot of stuff that I’m not working on anyway.

What I have been doing with a doc I’m working on (tons of clips) is I make each person or subject (b-roll) their own Event. Rather than ONE doc event.

I saw where Steve C had over 2 thousand clips in one event and I’m glad that’s working for him, but with the stories I have read about corrupt events I’m a little gun shy. (he also has his stuff backed up)

I figure it like this, if an event gets corrupt I’m thinking it won’t take my whole project down.
Just the section with that one person or just the event with my music. Faster to fix than the whole thing.

apple might say “hey, you are defeating the purpose of the virtual (tag) events”
I’m still using the tagging for when I want to find something quick.

I guess you could say I’m using the events like old school bins and the search for clips the new X way.

I might change this once everything settles down, but for now I don’t want too many eggs (clips) in one basket.

[Tony West]

I wish I could Walter, that would be awesome.

I can’t wait to hear all your updates from out there.

[Tony West]

[Daniel Frome] “Perhaps you’re thinking of another NLE?
“

Yep sorry : )

[Tony West]

[Daniel Frome] “Nope, a subclip is a virtual clip, created exactly for this case of breaking up larger media without actually duplicating.
“

I was thinking in the media manager where it say “modified media”

[Tony West]

[Daniel Frome] “Avid’s easiest comparison would simply be making subclips. You can rename the subclips and they will always remember their link back to the master clip, so it serves the same purpose.
“

Making subclips makes more media to take up space though right?

[Tony West]

[Herb Sevush] “Steve Martin is a “professional trainer,” “

Yes, indeed.

But he is also a Pro editor.

He also knows X better than most people I have seen, so when I have a questions I kind of look to him.

The thing is Herb, I want all the information I can get to make up my own mind.

I can find people on here to rip X

I would say he is the other side. He can break down what X CAN do.

The main thing that never changes though is this……..can I get my clients job done in this program.

So far I have not been stopped on a job because X couldn’t handle it. I’m going to keep using it until that happens or until I like something better.

[Tony West]

[Chris Harlan] “I am very interested in hearing about your positive experiences with FCP X. I really do believe that it is useful for a number of people, and I’m hoping that someday it will be useful me.”

There are a lot of things I like about X Chris, but part of it is, I kind of feel I don’t have many choices.

I don’t like Avid so I’m not going back there.

I looked at cs5 and didn’t like that much. cs6 might be cool but I would be starting all over and I’m getting up to speed on X, and legacy is too slow for me now that I have used 64

I do my effects in Motion so that kind of holds me there also.

The main thing I guess is I don’t see X standing still. I think they will just keep making updates and it will get better and better.

As good as seven was people still had a list of things for Apple to improve on. I feel It’s always going to be that way with any app.

After that last update X really bogs down depending on what your doing (heavy graphics maybe)
That’s going to have to get fixed very soon.

When I look at videos from Steve Martin (ripple training) he is very excited about X.
He’s a very talented editor and his enthusiasm gives me hope for the future.

[Tony West]

[Chris Harlan] “[tony west] “You didn’t answer my question.

What year did I start?
”

Tony, how would I possibly know? But I look at your picture and you seem to be reasonably young. I was working major events like the Academy Awards back in the early ’80s. So, if it turns out that I’m wrong, and you have in fact been working on those kind of shows for that long then I apologize and congratulate you on your youthful resilience.”

I kinda figured that it was that pic.

Thanks for the compliment Chris, but I have to admit I’m closer to 50 than 40 : )

I just look kind of young. I can tell you after running up and down the sidelines on Sunday I don’t feel so young hehehe

I apologize for getting so harsh with you.

I took some of your comments as personal, but I don’t think you meant them that way now.

Glad we could end on a more positive note.

[Tony West]

[Chris Harlan] “Tony its a forum. We comment on each other’s posts.”

Your doing more than commenting on my post.

Your trying to insult at the same time (your mushroom comment)

You didn’t answer my question.

What year did I start?

[Tony West]

[Herb Sevush] “For this type of job Legacy is way better. The right tool for the right job.”

Yes, you should use that no doubt.

I won’t though.

I’m never going back to 32 bit

That’s the whole thing right? Everybody should use what’s working for them.