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Philip Fass · April 18th, 2012, 01:02 PM

Having almost used up my FCP X trial period, I keep missing the lack of controls under the viewer. It was second nature to me to scrub, set in/out points, etc. there in FCP 7, then drag my selection to the timeline. Now the editing process seems more awkward. I feel like there's a command or pref somewhere that will magically add that stuff to the UI..but I guess that's wishful thinking.

Otherwise, I like X so far.

Anyone agree/disagree?

Simon Wood · April 18th, 2012, 01:17 PM

I've been using FCPX from almost day one, and I find it a real PITA when I start using other programs like Premiere now.

I would recommend that anyone thinking of going ahead with FCPX to get the Ripple Training course (or something similar) to get up to speed with the workflow and the whole 'new paradigm' (including the controls).

Once you get in to the FCPX groove it becomes extremely efficient, and for me there is no looking back.

Philip Fass · April 18th, 2012, 01:22 PM

Do you like the skimmer for setting in's and out's?

William Hohauser · April 18th, 2012, 04:04 PM

I hated the skimmer at first but eventually I could see how useful it is. The viewer is still frustrating as I always loose in and out points by accident but I have become very diligent with the "F" key once I have set an in and out in the viewer. "Favorites" are not perfect in some ways, a big improvement in other ways. The viewer is still a work in progress.

April 18th, 2012, 01:02 PM	#1
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	have you gotten used to this? Having almost used up my FCP X trial period, I keep missing the lack of controls under the viewer. It was second nature to me to scrub, set in/out points, etc. there in FCP 7, then drag my selection to the timeline. Now the editing process seems more awkward. I feel like there's a command or pref somewhere that will magically add that stuff to the UI..but I guess that's wishful thinking. Otherwise, I like X so far. Anyone agree/disagree?

April 18th, 2012, 01:17 PM	#2
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: have you gotten used to this? I've been using FCPX from almost day one, and I find it a real PITA when I start using other programs like Premiere now. I would recommend that anyone thinking of going ahead with FCPX to get the Ripple Training course (or something similar) to get up to speed with the workflow and the whole 'new paradigm' (including the controls). Once you get in to the FCPX groove it becomes extremely efficient, and for me there is no looking back. __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

April 18th, 2012, 01:22 PM	#3
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	Re: have you gotten used to this? Do you like the skimmer for setting in's and out's?

April 18th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#4
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Re: have you gotten used to this? I hated the skimmer at first but eventually I could see how useful it is. The viewer is still frustrating as I always loose in and out points by accident but I have become very diligent with the "F" key once I have set an in and out in the viewer. "Favorites" are not perfect in some ways, a big improvement in other ways. The viewer is still a work in progress. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation