Re: Considerations and Consequences of P2 technology

[Peter DeCrescenzo] "Saying P2-style chip media will save money or time is like saying office computers will save paper or time. It just isn't true! It's not a reason not to use P2 or computers, but IMHO it's a false arguement."


You are right, and perhaps I should clarify.
I did not intend to make the argument that using P2 will save money or time, only that I don't expect it to cost us MORE money and time than we are currently spending on tape.

I realize it seems like a lot of money upfront, but I do think that for the professional who is shooting on a regular basis, these cards will pay for themselves rather quickly.

So, my point was only that while P2 cards are a big investment up front (no way around that), there are other places where costs are saved (no need to buy future tapes, no need for a deck, etc). So in the end, it may wind up breaking even.

I suppose we'll all have a much better idea come NAB.