Re: Why We Can't Use Final Cut Pro X at Our Companies

Enjoyed the discussion, especially the candidness. I have to wonder if some people at Apple were concerned about losing the hype and anticipation that started with that NAB preview for FCPX, and thus pushed this software out six months too early. At best it should have been called a public Beta with a cheaper price, given the magnitude of the missing features. (And the resulting backlash.)

I especially wonder whose brilliant idea it was to discontinue Color. Looks like Apple effectively just sent Blackmagic Design a whole lot of money, given the Color users who will likely switch to Resolve. Maybe Grant Petty should send Steve a thank you note.

Rich, your predictions about FCS3 packages going up in price have already panned out. I saw three eBay sellers yesterday asking $500 for the upgrade version brand new, and I didn't even search for the full one. Fortunately, there are other sellers that are more reasonable, such as MacMall's eBay store. They had the FCS3 upgrade version for $237. But I imagine those will get snatched up quickly.

For the time being, I intend to keep FCP7 working in my studio for business work while I investigate my options. After all, the software works, even with the kinks it does have.

Thanks again, Rich and Walter.

Cheers,

David Langley
Editor/Designer
Pictures & Players