Re: Motion TRACKS versus FCP X Trackless

[Franz Bieberkopf] "select batch of clips, check that no ins and outs are set and drag into timeline; proceed to edit with keyboard; quite fast."

Yikes! I typically work with hundreds of clips on file-based projects, so I do use the bins for organization in much the same way as Bill has been advocating for the FCP X Event metadata functions. OTOH, when I'm cutting long documentary pieces where I'm trying to "find the story", then the soundbites all go to the timeline and I cut down from there.

[Franz Bieberkopf] "The ability to easily set the clips into whatever tracks you wish (bypassing all that assignment nonsense in most cases) is a bonus functionality."

Yes, I can see that. Although I prefer my students to fully comprehend the track assignments. Having said that, I do acknowledge that for some it's a completely confusing concept.

[Franz Bieberkopf] "But your intentions seem pure."

Thanks ;-) That's why it's not a big sticking point for me. Just something I encourage in my teaching. I'm glad it works for you, though.

- Oliver

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