Multiple Versions of FCP
I keep with me on my portable harddisk, at all time these copies of FCP application files.
v5.0
v5.0.2
v5.1
v5.1.2
v5.1.4
v6.0
v6.0.1
v6.0.3
There are many reasons for doing so.
Recently, I encountered an error for FCP v6.0.2, which I covered in the end of this post (Be Replaceable, Have a Life).
Essentially, what I needed was to use v6.0.1 instead [...]
Tags: FCP · editing · tutorial · workflow
Get Fast fast
Let’s get one thing straight.
Being fast does not make you a good editor.
There are certain situations in which speed is the premium, either due to deadlines, workload or budget,
but in the long run, being fast isn’t quite enough.
Bearing that in mind, speed is still an important part of your arsenal.
What gets you on [...]
Tags: FCP · editing · shortcuts · tutorial
Being replaceable as an editor isn’t necessarily something everyone is comfortable with.
This is especially the case if the industry is very competitive where you are
and there are far more editors than jobs available.
However, after many years of being on 24/7 troubleshooting duty and being unable to take leave or even fall sick,
it becomes very important [...]