QUOTE=3dit3r]This horse has been kicked to death. AVID first, FCP second is good advice for those wanting a career as an editor. However, AVID's stranglehold on the tv/film/doc/corporate,etc. industries is slowly loosening.
>>>I agree..and applaud it. "Slowly" is oh-so-true. Quite slowly. I remember people saying FCP was taking over the industry in late 2000. It's 2006...yet in high-end tv and film, Avid is still King today. It woke Avid up from its arrogant slumber. They are actually giving mediocre customer service now..a huge improvement.

And the new products ain't too shabby either. Personally, I hope FCP becomes such a great product... that it does indeed become the King of NLEs.
IMO, although media management in FCP is atrocious compared to AVID, it is not a dealbreaker.
>>>It's a dealbreaker if you're working on Fear Factor! Try syncing and grouping 22 cameras with TC drift in FCP...and managing that media...NO THANK YOU. Like I said..for PBS, Discovery Channel, Docs, etc...FCP is a fine choice.
3dit3r:
I've cut PBS docs on FCP with very little problems.
>>yep. Exactly what *I* originally said..and repeated above. FCP is cool for docs. There *are* things i prefer about FCP...but I would choose Media Composer everytime overall given the choice.
3dit3r:
I disagree about your outlook on a career in editing. Yes, the market is saturated
>>>Then we *don't* disagree...do we?
3dit3r:
, but the ones getting work are still experienced, skilled editors;
>>Exactly..and how is an *unexperienced* "editor" to get a gig?..uh... Porn??? Many established top notch FILM editors are going into tv now..to find work!...at big cuts in pay. Law & Order is a prime example. The old mentor relationships via assistant editing are long gone ..and THAT is a GREAT shame. Hey, i believe in following your passion..and if editing is where one's passion lies..then you will be successful. That creative passion will carry you through eventually. BUT....If you're not 100%... truly passionate about it..or don't have an Uncle in the Industry...VERY TOUGH ROAD in my opinion.
3dit3r:
not app-knowing newbies. you think editing is saturated? I would definitely assert that motion fx is even more saturated.
>>>We'll have to disagree. Plus..by motion fx..do you mean After Effects??? Not remotely true in my experience (3d film animation). And 3d gaming?...wow...massive demand. The "price of entry" is far greater than "editing" which shrinks the pool dramatically.
3dit3r:
It's the 'sexy' trade to know these days. Maybe it's just me, but the more competition the better. It pushes your skills further...[/QUOTE]
>>>i have nothing against competition. I agree, it's a nice kick in the a$$, but i believe my points remain. Next time you watch a FX heavy(or light) film or an animation feature like "Nemo"...watch the credits..count how many animators, digital matte artists, COMPOSITORS(!), etc, etc, etc it requires..working for two years(!)..to create ONE single 90 minute film. Then count the number of editors involved. Maybe it's just me....
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