Ok, bit of background probably needed. A couple of years ago I got into Sony Vegas and was very happy with it. I then decided to do A MA in Media and Culture (starting this September) and thought it would be good to learn one of the systems they use (Avid and FCP). I thought this would aid collaboration. After much consideration I settles for FCP and spent a wad of money on a mac.
I have been using it for a while and like it. I am not loyal to any software, 80% of editing happens in the head not on the computer. My main consideration is what is best to learn for collage collaboration and for getting work afterwards.
Then apple brings out FCPX which there is lot to like (especially for documentary which is my interest). I think the main problem is apple have not really finished it and it is not until they add things like multicam and EDL export get sorted that we can really judge.
I am still thinking it is best to stick with FCP 7 and keep an eye on what happens when Apple have finished cooking FCP X but am wondering if there is going to be a migration to Avid or Premier.
So I thought I would call on the collective insight on IndyTalk and see what people thing.
Ben
I have been using it for a while and like it. I am not loyal to any software, 80% of editing happens in the head not on the computer. My main consideration is what is best to learn for collage collaboration and for getting work afterwards.
Then apple brings out FCPX which there is lot to like (especially for documentary which is my interest). I think the main problem is apple have not really finished it and it is not until they add things like multicam and EDL export get sorted that we can really judge.
I am still thinking it is best to stick with FCP 7 and keep an eye on what happens when Apple have finished cooking FCP X but am wondering if there is going to be a migration to Avid or Premier.
So I thought I would call on the collective insight on IndyTalk and see what people thing.
Ben