Re: Todays FCP X announcement

[Brad Davis] "This also further my previous conclusion 8 months ago that the entire FCS was dumped because of legal and licensing of the previous software more than anything."

Maybe I came from a different direction but I reached a similar conclusion. It's the only thing I can think for the sudden cessation of sales, something Apple has never done before (IIRC) for any software or service. They generally have a long EOL with continued sales.

[Brad Davis] "FCPX is never going to be a "complete package" as FCP 7 was. "
[Brad Davis] "If you want the bells and whistles beyond what's provided, your on your own."
This does seem to be part of the business model. Different but not worse (although some would seem to believe that). What it means is that we may see multiple different ways to perform certain functions coming from different third party developers. I like that. Key is speaking a common language through the new XML for example. It allows Apple to focus on improved core functionality and connectivity (no R&D team has infinite time and resources).