from premiere pro to final cut? at DVinfo.net

Dave Morgan · December 8th, 2007, 11:58 PM

has anyone switched from premiere pro to final cut? if so how long did it take to get used to final cut?

Carl Middleton · December 9th, 2007, 12:25 AM

I'm in the process right now, still learning the basics.

However, I've noticed other than a few exceptions it's very intuitive. There are plenty of easy ways to do things, which greatly simplifies life. It's a program I could definitely get used to!

Carl

Carl Mischke · December 10th, 2007, 08:48 AM

I went from Premiere Pro to Vegas and now to Final Cut Pro. Final Cut feels just like Premiere (and nothing like Vegas). It's easy enough to learn the basics, but getting up to speed - learning the keystrokes - and figuring out some of the details takes a bit of time.
Given the fact that Premiere and Final Cut Pro were originally designed by the same guy, the similarities in look & feel come as no surprise.

Carl
Jo'burg

Derek Nickell · December 10th, 2007, 10:17 AM

I did the switch about 6 months ago. I find that it is alot easier and actually more fun to cut in FCP than PP2. the learning curve is there, of course. But not as bad as trying to switch workflows on other systems. One good thing that I do love is that all of the programs in FCS2 work seamlessly together. But like anything it takes some getting used to. I would definitely recommend it tho.

Sean Seah · December 10th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Nothing like Vegas? Ooh I'm also considering to switch to FCPS2. I understand FCP doesnt work directly with m2t, is that true for the latest ver? Reason is i have a lot of m2t footage which I will need to port over some.. besides that I read some rumours of the new pending Mac Pro. Difficult time to make a decision but I really like an upgrade soon

December 8th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#1
Dave Morgan Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 293	from premiere pro to final cut? has anyone switched from premiere pro to final cut? if so how long did it take to get used to final cut?

December 9th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#2
Carl Middleton Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 562	I'm in the process right now, still learning the basics. However, I've noticed other than a few exceptions it's very intuitive. There are plenty of easy ways to do things, which greatly simplifies life. It's a program I could definitely get used to! Carl __________________ Carl Middleton Whizkid Mediaworks

December 10th, 2007, 08:48 AM	#3
Carl Mischke Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 26	I went from Premiere Pro to Vegas and now to Final Cut Pro. Final Cut feels just like Premiere (and nothing like Vegas). It's easy enough to learn the basics, but getting up to speed - learning the keystrokes - and figuring out some of the details takes a bit of time. Given the fact that Premiere and Final Cut Pro were originally designed by the same guy, the similarities in look & feel come as no surprise. Carl Jo'burg

December 10th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#4
Derek Nickell Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA/SFV Posts: 155 Images: 2	I did the switch about 6 months ago. I find that it is alot easier and actually more fun to cut in FCP than PP2. the learning curve is there, of course. But not as bad as trying to switch workflows on other systems. One good thing that I do love is that all of the programs in FCS2 work seamlessly together. But like anything it takes some getting used to. I would definitely recommend it tho.

December 10th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#5
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Nothing like Vegas? Ooh I'm also considering to switch to FCPS2. I understand FCP doesnt work directly with m2t, is that true for the latest ver? Reason is i have a lot of m2t footage which I will need to port over some.. besides that I read some rumours of the new pending Mac Pro. Difficult time to make a decision but I really like an upgrade soon