Apple have been taking a lot of heat lately over Final Cut Pro X as I’ve documented previously. They must have thought that if they post a FAQ that they could defuse the situation. Here’s one things that turned me off Final Cut Pro X:
Can I import projects from Final Cut Pro 7 into Final Cut Pro X?
Final Cut Pro X includes an all-new project architecture structured around a trackless timeline and connected clips. In addition, Final Cut Pro X features new and redesigned audio effects, video effects, and color grading tools. Because of these changes, there is no way to “translate” or bring in old projects without changing or losing data. But if you’re already working with Final Cut Pro 7, you can continue to do so after installing Final Cut Pro X, and Final Cut Pro 7 will work with Mac OS X Lion. You can also import your media files from previous versions into Final Cut Pro X.
Sorry. If I have invested in Final Cut Pro over the years, I’m not running two apps. I’m keeping my existing app and I won’t spring the dollars on the new app that doesn’t do what I need it to do. Then there’s this:
Can I edit my tape-based workflow with Final Cut Pro X?
Yes, in a limited manner. Final Cut Pro X is designed for modern file-based workflows and does not include all the tape capture and output features that were built into Final Cut Pro 7. Final Cut Pro X does support FireWire import for DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO HD, and HDV. In addition, companies like AJA and Blackmagic offer free deck control software that allows you to capture from tape and output to tape.
So, if I have a consumer camcorder that is Firewire based, I can’t import video from it? That’s a #fail. But it doesn’t get any better. Many questions are answered with some version of “wait for the next major release.” Sorry Apple. If the software wasn’t feature complete, you shouldn’t have released it. Now you just look like a bunch of losers. No wonder Adobe is trying to steal customers from you. Plus, according to a number of sources, they’re quietly refunding the purchase price if they complain.
Apple really blew this one.
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Apple Posts FAQ On Final Cut Pro X…. Doesn’t Really Stop The Crapstorm
Apple have been taking a lot of heat lately over Final Cut Pro X as I’ve documented previously. They must have thought that if they post a FAQ that they could defuse the situation. Here’s one things that turned me off Final Cut Pro X:
Can I import projects from Final Cut Pro 7 into Final Cut Pro X?
Final Cut Pro X includes an all-new project architecture structured around a trackless timeline and connected clips. In addition, Final Cut Pro X features new and redesigned audio effects, video effects, and color grading tools. Because of these changes, there is no way to “translate” or bring in old projects without changing or losing data. But if you’re already working with Final Cut Pro 7, you can continue to do so after installing Final Cut Pro X, and Final Cut Pro 7 will work with Mac OS X Lion. You can also import your media files from previous versions into Final Cut Pro X.
Sorry. If I have invested in Final Cut Pro over the years, I’m not running two apps. I’m keeping my existing app and I won’t spring the dollars on the new app that doesn’t do what I need it to do. Then there’s this:
Can I edit my tape-based workflow with Final Cut Pro X?
Yes, in a limited manner. Final Cut Pro X is designed for modern file-based workflows and does not include all the tape capture and output features that were built into Final Cut Pro 7. Final Cut Pro X does support FireWire import for DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO HD, and HDV. In addition, companies like AJA and Blackmagic offer free deck control software that allows you to capture from tape and output to tape.
So, if I have a consumer camcorder that is Firewire based, I can’t import video from it? That’s a #fail. But it doesn’t get any better. Many questions are answered with some version of “wait for the next major release.” Sorry Apple. If the software wasn’t feature complete, you shouldn’t have released it. Now you just look like a bunch of losers. No wonder Adobe is trying to steal customers from you. Plus, according to a number of sources, they’re quietly refunding the purchase price if they complain.
Apple really blew this one.
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