Re: It simply works better...

[walter biscardi] "It also means a lot of people who have absolutely no clue how to actually assemble and operate that FCP system will be whining when that system doesn't perform correctly. "I thought FCP was so much better than Avid and Premeire, but it sucks because it doesn't do anything in realtime." Because they didn't set up their system correctly or they have no clue what they are doing with that system. Then they come on here and whine because we need to hold their hands and help them for about 200 posts before they finally figure out how to properly set up their system. "

I agree 100%. For these people, it doesn't matter how much or how little the system costs, they simply don't have the technical skills or talent to make it work. And a VAR can be a big help in getting them up & running, even if they still don't have the talent.

For someone like me, a VAR is much less of a necessity. And there really aren't any good FCP VARs here in NYC, anyway. I already know as much about configuring FCP & making it run properly as TekServ & B&H do. If I needed a SAN, or an Avid, then there are some really good VARs here to help you.

OTOH, if we did have a good VAR for FCP, someone who'd offer demos, training, and good quality advice in the areas where I really need it, I'd probably buy from them.

Arnie

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