Re: Will Apple abandon pro-users all together?

[David Roth Weiss] "Honestly Jeremy, that's one of the most overused and supremely over-simplistic cliches of all times. And, it's really insulting to those artists who have heavily invested in FCP infrastructure. There are many very talented artists around the world who simply can't afford the kind of disruption Apple has created for them in these times of tremendous economic upheaval.

The costs of retraining and retooling are hardly insignificant for many, and they should not be made to sound trivial. You have the luxury of working for people who buy your toys, but not everyone in the world is so lucky. Rafael has mentioned this to you several times, but you're not obviously not paying attention."

David-

As I mentioned to Rafael, and with all do respect, I do not feel that my personal employment arrangement is what needs to be on trial here. And yes, that's is a cliche, that was the point as I went on to explain that there's even cheaper professional options put there then FCPX. So is it about the cost of the tools?

I have done nothing wrong here. If you don't like me for whatever reason, that's is fine, but please don't make assumptions on what you think my employment situation might be. I can pretty much guarantee you don't know how it works, why should you? I wouldn't expect you to and I certainly wouldn't think it matters.

I'm really sorry if I have offended people for whatever reason. It is certainly not my intention.

I am trying to figure this situation out just like everyone else, and it's going to hurt a bit. I understand that my opinions are probably unpopular as I actually see potential in FCPX. I'm OK with that. Be mad at Apple, don't make assumptions about my employment, as I surely don't make assumptions about yours or anyone else's. It's none of my business.

Thanks for your understanding.

We will never have another FCS3. It is gone. Buried. Legend. The sooner we all realize this, the better.

What I find really ironic about this whole situation, is that the same. exact. arguments. we're had about fcp3. It was too cheap, it was too easy, it was not professional. Did that prevent anyone from using it?

I have no idea what is in store for FCPX. I have no idea if it will truly be a viable platform to build a business around*, but this conversation has taken place before. Our roles in the conversation have probably changed since then, but we shouldn't forget where we came from. Believe me, David. I'm paying attention.

A decision was made without us knowing it, and it leaves us with tough choices. Yep, it might be hard, and yep, there's going to be a learning curve, but that's how it's been in the digital camera business for the better part of a decade. Every camera is different, they record to different formats and require different workflows. Cameras purchased 5 years ago are no longer sold. It has not been easy (or cheap) but the world has survived. And we too, will survive this. Right?

Jeremy



* (that is if you believe I am in business)