Re: [Avid-L2] Re: Too soon?

On Jun 29, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Dylan Reeve wrote:

> It's amazing how many of the people who've been using FCP exclusively for
> however long still see Avid as the company it was in 2000 or earlier. They
> are completely unaware of what Media Composer is now, or how Avid has
> changed for the better.
>
> I saw one post, from someone apparently consulting in the industry, talking
> about Media Composer being $25,000 a seat.
>
> I'm not sure how Avid can combat that, but hopefully they have some ideas.
>

I have a simple ad that would look like this:

Avid Media Composer: $2500
Then bullet-point a bunch of features and capabilities.
Then grab a quote or two from ACE and the award they gave Avid.

Done. And done :)

B

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> Dylan Reeve
> http://dylanreeve.com/
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> On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 1:55 AM, Benjamin Hershleder <Ben@contactben.com>wrote:
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> >
> >
> > TO: Avid-L2
> >
> > I think the images linked below are both great for satire.
> > The problem is that Avid still hasn't shaken the reputation as an arrogant
> > company. *Many* of those that have contacted me still bear some kind of
> > grudge (whether rightly or wrongly) against the company for being so
> > expensive for so long (and who knows what other reasons).
> >
> > IMHO, Avid should not even address the situation directly, and instead
> > focus on the new tools that FCP users may like (smart tool, AMA, etc.) and
> > they might want to pull a quote or two from the Variety piece titled "ACE
> > honors Avid's Media Composer" about how Avid listens, etc. --
> > http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005566?refCatId=13
> >
> > My feeling is Avid really needs to not come off as smug in any way, but
> > rather there to provide the tools that professionals need. The FCP users
> > know what the situation is. They don't need/want any kind of snark (or
> > perceived snark). This really needs to be handled in as subtle a fashion as
> > is possible (IMHO).
> >
> > If Avid is following this thread, that's my 2¢ . . .
> >
> > Cheers all!
> >
> > B
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> >
> > Benjamin Hershleder
> > http://ContactBen.com
> > http://Hershleder.com
> >
> > Wear It In Post!
> > Fun T-shirts, mousepads, mugs & more
> > for Post Production Professionals
> > http://www.WearItInPost.com
> >
> > On Jun 29, 2011, at 4:08 AM, camoscato wrote:
> >
> > > The first one is excellent!
> > >
> > > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Steve Pang <stevepang@...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > :)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.stevepang.clara.net/AVIDAD1.jpg
> > > >
> > > > http://www.stevepang.clara.net/AVIDAD2.jpg
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> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > > Steve Pang
> > > > Visual Effects Editor
> > > > http://www.stevepang.clara.net
> > > >
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