Great news on next version of FCP at DVinfo.net

Nigel Barker · February 24th, 2011, 04:10 AM

For anybody who missed it here is the news from Larry Jordan on the next generation of Final Cut

"I’ve Seen The New Version of Final Cut Pro… and it’s a jaw-dropper."

Goodies: Larry's Blog

Steve Oakley · February 24th, 2011, 10:53 AM

actually, its all hype and no specifics. FCP is yesterdays news anyway unless they have a 64bit app that equals prem pro's performance... and I doubt it.

Andrew Clark · February 24th, 2011, 01:33 PM

It will definitely be interesting to see how much Apple re-vamped it.

Hopeful list -

- 64bit enabled
- GPU acceleration (for AMD and nVidia would be nice)
- Flash and Blu-Ray (HA!! yeah wishful thinking I know!!)
- Compressor (better quality output)
- Matching interfaces and tighter integration across all the Suite applications

We shall see....hopefully on or before NAB 2011!!

P.S. - Wish Mr. Jobs a healthy and quick return to Apple

Min Lee · February 24th, 2011, 06:15 PM

My simple wishlist:
RT effects for h.264
Better text editor

Anyone else want this?

Jordan Hooper · February 24th, 2011, 07:58 PM

They wouldn't dare release the next version in 32 bit.
I hope they correct the gamma issue with H264. x264 is better but very confusing.
Motion is missing many functions that After Effects has, they could improve that.
It would also be awesome if you could make rudimentary 3D shapes right in Motion, skinable.
FCP has issues with clip duration when using some plugins, ie Twixtor. Fix that.

I use CS5 tools as much as FCS. If they make huge changes to the workflow I think I'd be tempted just to put more time into CS5 than relearn FCS4, unless there were big benefits.

Oh, and whip us up some fresh audio tracks and stingers in the next version. :) Hey, it is a wish list.

btw - The new MacBook Pros... I ordered a new 17" this morning!
WOOT!

Andrew Clark · February 24th, 2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Hooper

.....I use CS5 tools as much as FCS. If they make huge changes to the workflow I think I'd be tempted just to put more time into CS5 than relearn FCS4, unless there were big benefits.....

Are you using CS5 on the Mac or Windows?

If it's on the Mac, are you using an nVidia or AMD card?

Craig Seeman · February 24th, 2011, 09:14 PM

Larry Jordan is a very reliable and trustworthy source. No specifics but I don't think he'd use "jaw dropping" lightly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley

actually, its all hype and no specifics. FCP is yesterdays news anyway unless they have a 64bit app that equals prem pro's performance... and I doubt it.

William Hohauser · February 24th, 2011, 11:09 PM

More rumor mill:
New Final Cut Pro Is Real, And It’s Spectacular (And It’s Expected Spring 2011)

Simon Denny · February 25th, 2011, 01:57 AM

Cool man,

Bring it on.

Jeff Troiano · February 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM

This might be a bit off topic, but If I bought, and registered FCS3 with in the last 45 days, would there be any chance they would offer a free upgrade to the new version?

Andy Mees · February 25th, 2011, 09:33 AM

Within 45 days of what Jeff? The apparently officially sanctioned "I've see it" leak, or the eventual actual release date whenever that may be? Either way, don't be too hopeful.

Craig Seeman · February 25th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Apple has had discounted upgrades in the past (not free) but you may be outside the Window as they haven't made an official announcement. Usually at the point of announcement they offer discounts for people who buy. It makes sense because they don't want sales to stall. In fact that's the fundamental reason why Apple doesn't announce future hardware since they can't make the same kind of offer for that financially.

David Parks · February 25th, 2011, 02:38 PM

If FCP8 or whatever has a bunch of bells and whistles and a new interface without fixing problems under the hood (ie media mgt) then i won't be impressed. FCP will also need to match Avid with real-time mixed multiformat and timebase timelines. That should be doable now with Thiunderbolt I/O at 10Gbits/Sec.

Geoffrey Cox · February 25th, 2011, 04:14 PM

I'd like to be able to sync FCP to an audio package like Logic or ProTools so one could work on audio editing and video in real time using the right tools.

Steve Kalle · March 6th, 2011, 01:36 AM

My hopes: Apple makes FCP so much better that Avid and Adobe must put more effort into their products. The downside to that is the large amount of fanboys arguing back and forth.

About those who went to Apple's event - do you honestly think Apple would invite anyone who would be critical? That would be like Iran inviting the CIA in to assess their reactors.

February 24th, 2011, 04:10 AM	#1
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Great news on next version of FCP For anybody who missed it here is the news from Larry Jordan on the next generation of Final Cut "I’ve Seen The New Version of Final Cut Pro… and it’s a jaw-dropper." Goodies: Larry's Blog

February 24th, 2011, 10:53 AM	#2
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	Re: Great news on next version of FCP actually, its all hype and no specifics. FCP is yesterdays news anyway unless they have a 64bit app that equals prem pro's performance... and I doubt it. __________________ Steve Oakley DP • Audio Mixer • Editor • Colorist http://stevenoakley.com

February 24th, 2011, 01:33 PM	#3
Andrew Clark Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 477	Re: Great news on next version of FCP It will definitely be interesting to see how much Apple re-vamped it. Hopeful list - - 64bit enabled - GPU acceleration (for AMD and nVidia would be nice) - Flash and Blu-Ray (HA!! yeah wishful thinking I know!!) - Compressor (better quality output) - Matching interfaces and tighter integration across all the Suite applications We shall see....hopefully on or before NAB 2011!! P.S. - Wish Mr. Jobs a healthy and quick return to Apple

February 24th, 2011, 06:15 PM	#4
Min Lee Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 200	Re: Great news on next version of FCP My simple wishlist: RT effects for h.264 Better text editor Anyone else want this?

February 24th, 2011, 07:58 PM	#5
Jordan Hooper Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vernon, BC. Canada Posts: 111	Re: Great news on next version of FCP They wouldn't dare release the next version in 32 bit. I hope they correct the gamma issue with H264. x264 is better but very confusing. Motion is missing many functions that After Effects has, they could improve that. It would also be awesome if you could make rudimentary 3D shapes right in Motion, skinable. FCP has issues with clip duration when using some plugins, ie Twixtor. Fix that. I use CS5 tools as much as FCS. If they make huge changes to the workflow I think I'd be tempted just to put more time into CS5 than relearn FCS4, unless there were big benefits. Oh, and whip us up some fresh audio tracks and stingers in the next version. :) Hey, it is a wish list. btw - The new MacBook Pros... I ordered a new 17" this morning! WOOT!

February 24th, 2011, 11:09 PM	#8
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Re: Great news on next version of FCP More rumor mill: New Final Cut Pro Is Real, And It’s Spectacular (And It’s Expected Spring 2011) __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

February 25th, 2011, 01:57 AM	#9
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Re: Great news on next version of FCP Cool man, Bring it on.

February 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#10
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Re: Great news on next version of FCP This might be a bit off topic, but If I bought, and registered FCS3 with in the last 45 days, would there be any chance they would offer a free upgrade to the new version?

February 25th, 2011, 09:33 AM	#11
Andy Mees Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 645	Re: Great news on next version of FCP Within 45 days of what Jeff? The apparently officially sanctioned "I've see it" leak, or the eventual actual release date whenever that may be? Either way, don't be too hopeful.

February 25th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#12
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Re: Great news on next version of FCP Apple has had discounted upgrades in the past (not free) but you may be outside the Window as they haven't made an official announcement. Usually at the point of announcement they offer discounts for people who buy. It makes sense because they don't want sales to stall. In fact that's the fundamental reason why Apple doesn't announce future hardware since they can't make the same kind of offer for that financially.

February 25th, 2011, 02:38 PM	#13
David Parks Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 789	Re: Great news on next version of FCP If FCP8 or whatever has a bunch of bells and whistles and a new interface without fixing problems under the hood (ie media mgt) then i won't be impressed. FCP will also need to match Avid with real-time mixed multiformat and timebase timelines. That should be doable now with Thiunderbolt I/O at 10Gbits/Sec. __________________ David Parks: DP/Editor: Jacobs Aerospace at NASA Johnson Space Center https://www.youtube.com/user/JacobsESCG

February 25th, 2011, 04:14 PM	#14
Geoffrey Cox Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 469	Re: Great news on next version of FCP I'd like to be able to sync FCP to an audio package like Logic or ProTools so one could work on audio editing and video in real time using the right tools.

March 6th, 2011, 01:36 AM	#15
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Great news on next version of FCP My hopes: Apple makes FCP so much better that Avid and Adobe must put more effort into their products. The downside to that is the large amount of fanboys arguing back and forth. About those who went to Apple's event - do you honestly think Apple would invite anyone who would be critical? That would be like Iran inviting the CIA in to assess their reactors.