Here is FCP-X from the perspective of a FCP designer who worked at Apple for 6 years in the FCP group (left before X came out)
Pretty good perspective, I just wish Apple was as transparent.
Erik
http://tinyurl.com/68h4m6z
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> From: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of chris magid
> Sent: 30 June 2011 19:10
> To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] Re: The FCPX thread
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> Adobe CS5.5 is a much better choice for folks that love FCP.
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> A critical reason is plug in support and plug in architecture. There are many
> useful plug-ins which simply cannot be used via AVX. A ton. Most of the Red
> Giant stuff is FCP and Adobe ONLY. If folks like the plug-ins they have under
> FCP, they may disappointed with Avid.
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> I sent a lot of emails to plug in developers begging for AVX versions of things
> like Red Giant Denoiser, which is absolutely stunning. But an AVX version ain't
> happening.
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> There are also issues with open format support which Avid only tickles through
> AMA. Same goes for true and versatile 10bit, 4:4:4 or greater video support.
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> Also, CS5.5 is more likely to support their existing video card and other
> hardware. In addition to the high likely hood that they can get video out from
> After Effects and Photoshop, much like they could with Motion. Which Avid can't
> do.
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> Tight integration with After Effects is another plus. It is also complete suite
> with Photoshop and Encore.
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> Honestly we have to assess peoples needs and workflows in good faith and make
> sensible recommendations. We shouldn't just be homers for the tools we use.
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> For those users that have criticisms of FCP items which Composer dose well, then
> Composer may be a good choice.
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> But for those that lament the loss of the FCP they love, then Premiere through
> CS 5.5 is a better bet.
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> FCPX's perceived failure has not made Composer better. Winning by attrition is
> not really winning. The goal is to advance the capabilities, quality and
> usefulness of our tools. Avid still has much work to do and should be very
> concerned about the first impression they make with any new customers.
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> This isn't some simple contest to see how many folks we can friend on Facebook.
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> Much of the behavior and ballyhooing I've seen online from industry notables
> bares a striking resemblance to their own criticism of kool-aid drinkers and fan
> boys of other trendy production products.
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> Personally I think there is a foundation in FCPX which could grow to be
> something nice.
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> Avid has yet to re-tool composer from the ground up as Apple just did with FCPX.
> It is something which has been needed for years. The upcoming 64bit version may
> not be much beyond a port AT FIRST as there are hints that long standing core
> issues and criticisms will not be addressed in the initial 6.x.
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> C.A.M
> RTVF
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> To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thu, June 30, 2011 11:50:50 AM
> Subject: [Avid-L2] Re: The FCPX thread
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> You are talking to the wrong people here. You need to be convincing the FCP
> users out there. And the former Avid users who went to FCP. That is what Adobe
> is doing very effectively right this instant.
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> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rupert Watson" <rupert@> wrote:
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> <<So far, I have not seen the same level of commitment from Adobe and I have
> heard NOTHING about their support dept. How does that work? Do they pay for
> people to take support calls about the software or have they followed the Apple
> model? >>
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