FroColin
Apr 18, 09:38 PM
I see a big downside to Apple's decision to build FCP on iMovie's foundation. Apple will be getting tons of FCP feature requests from former iMovie users, asking for things that are easy to use and more automatic, and many high-end things that pros want to be added will take longer to implement because of it. There are lots of things in FCPX that are clearly geared toward the iMovie upgrader who is used to things being drop-dead simple- and yes, they can be turned off, but the time that Apple spent developing them is time they could have spent focusing on high-end pro stuff.
This is exactly what I was afraid of when I first was reading about Final Cut Pro X but then I thought about it some and I actually now tend to disagree. Yes it's a bit annoying that everyone and their dog can now have a professional video editing package (Or I guess just a piece of software now, not a package) and think they are awesome cause they know how to use it and will force us all to watch movies of their baby doing... nothing, in HD. But that aside I don't really see many down sides (thus far) to the new Final Cut. I don't think that Apple will be spending tons of time that they would otherwise be spending building shake or something, adding features that make Final Cut easy to use for two reasons. First is that most programs are easy to use if your not doing much with them. So I doubt that Apple will be spending TONS of time doing it, I mean imagine you just switched from iMovie, certainly there will be people whining to apple that FCP is more complex then iMovie but really it won't be a ton. The second is that if Apple doesn't make much money on it, they won't spend much time on it. So any time spent adding to their user base by making features that are easy to use would not be spent working on motion or something it would be spent working on iPods or... Whatever. Apple is a company and people sometimes forget that. Apple will do whatever it thinks will make the most money. Time spent on Final Cut will only continue to be spent on final cut as long as final cut is profitable. People are very exited about this price cut. I am not, because now Apple has to sell way more of them to keep it as profitable, thus time will be spent making features that will draw people in or it will be spent on other things entirely.
This is exactly what I was afraid of when I first was reading about Final Cut Pro X but then I thought about it some and I actually now tend to disagree. Yes it's a bit annoying that everyone and their dog can now have a professional video editing package (Or I guess just a piece of software now, not a package) and think they are awesome cause they know how to use it and will force us all to watch movies of their baby doing... nothing, in HD. But that aside I don't really see many down sides (thus far) to the new Final Cut. I don't think that Apple will be spending tons of time that they would otherwise be spending building shake or something, adding features that make Final Cut easy to use for two reasons. First is that most programs are easy to use if your not doing much with them. So I doubt that Apple will be spending TONS of time doing it, I mean imagine you just switched from iMovie, certainly there will be people whining to apple that FCP is more complex then iMovie but really it won't be a ton. The second is that if Apple doesn't make much money on it, they won't spend much time on it. So any time spent adding to their user base by making features that are easy to use would not be spent working on motion or something it would be spent working on iPods or... Whatever. Apple is a company and people sometimes forget that. Apple will do whatever it thinks will make the most money. Time spent on Final Cut will only continue to be spent on final cut as long as final cut is profitable. People are very exited about this price cut. I am not, because now Apple has to sell way more of them to keep it as profitable, thus time will be spent making features that will draw people in or it will be spent on other things entirely.
conch575
Apr 13, 02:36 AM
How sad, I could have had that iPad.. Could you imagine being that iPad, being so excited to make someone's life become so awesome, then you get blended... Lucky iPad's don't have feelings, or do they?
ChrisAlexander
Apr 11, 07:00 AM
I think the next one will probably be made out of a nice polished wood...
3goldens
Apr 28, 09:44 AM
You know its very sad that these people who work for literally peanuts, and in miserable working conditions, probably have families with mouths to feed, have a completely different life than anyone reading this forum could ever imagine, they don't have iphones and ipads, access to the internet, or even live in democratic society where they might receive a fair trial for this clear transgression.
A couple of creepy case manufactures waved some amount of money in their faces and it more than likely was not a lot, but it must have seemed like a fortune to them, for turning over the schematics of a product they probably had little idea of how ravenous a market was waiting for any and all details and demanded accessories immediately at the time of the launch of this super secret Apple product they would never be able to afford.
What they did was not right and I do not condone it, but everyone of you that bought one of these cases, probably on Ebay, that were available on the day of the launch plays a role in the scenario.
As most of us know these cases are cheaply made and have no quality control, basically cheap crap.
In my opinion want to know why the manufactures were not arrested and thrown in jail for bribing these employes. I think they probably were rich enough off the profits of their crappy cheap cases to bribe the local police.
Sometimes we have to look behind the initial headlines and think about the human elements and what led people to make the decisions they made.
I really hate reading posts from people who literally no concept of what it might be to be in another persons shoes especially in another culture and country. Your experience is nothing like their experience and making self righteous statements about what's right and wrong and what your job is like and how you keep secrets, do your job, blah blah, is just plain ignorant.
A couple of creepy case manufactures waved some amount of money in their faces and it more than likely was not a lot, but it must have seemed like a fortune to them, for turning over the schematics of a product they probably had little idea of how ravenous a market was waiting for any and all details and demanded accessories immediately at the time of the launch of this super secret Apple product they would never be able to afford.
What they did was not right and I do not condone it, but everyone of you that bought one of these cases, probably on Ebay, that were available on the day of the launch plays a role in the scenario.
As most of us know these cases are cheaply made and have no quality control, basically cheap crap.
In my opinion want to know why the manufactures were not arrested and thrown in jail for bribing these employes. I think they probably were rich enough off the profits of their crappy cheap cases to bribe the local police.
Sometimes we have to look behind the initial headlines and think about the human elements and what led people to make the decisions they made.
I really hate reading posts from people who literally no concept of what it might be to be in another persons shoes especially in another culture and country. Your experience is nothing like their experience and making self righteous statements about what's right and wrong and what your job is like and how you keep secrets, do your job, blah blah, is just plain ignorant.
ezekielrage_99
Apr 20, 04:33 AM
Sorry for the n00b question but does this mean Motion is dead or they'll sell is separate to the FCP package?
codymac
Mar 17, 01:04 PM
The Japanese have a very high social contract. They live and work in tight quarters so they follow the rules as to not offend anyone. It's part of their culture. I don't see the connection with this and healthcare.
+1M from an American who lived and worked in Tokyo in the private sector.
+1M from an American who lived and worked in Tokyo in the private sector.
DoFoT9
Mar 2, 06:40 AM
Yes it does!! hmm i should get my old windows 95 box out haha
oh dear god. please dont!
oh dear god. please dont!
cecildk9999
Oct 18, 04:23 PM
I think that I'm also going to fall into the camp of "I'll believe it when I see it." I know that we see all of these patent filings that suggest the widescreen iPod, but I think that the iPhone and iTV are Apple's 2 biggest projects right now (new markets, more possibilities). Maybe the reason we're seeing such a long time between updates is not so much engineering trouble, but Apple designers not being sure of how to best improve the iPod experience/design.
The thing I worry about now is that the iPod may be losing some of its glamour; when it first came out, it replaced the bulky CD players, and was the coolest toy on the block. It's still pretty cool now (I want to buy my 1st nano soon), but people looking for features may jump onto other mp3 player bandwagons. The Zune reminds me of an elongated Game Boy (the classic), but the sansa player is pretty darn nice for the price. I think that unless Apple can re-redesign the music experience, or else completely solidify its hold on the entire digital entertainment market, we're going to see lots more switchers (to PC models) in the next generation to cheaper, everyday mp3 players.
The thing I worry about now is that the iPod may be losing some of its glamour; when it first came out, it replaced the bulky CD players, and was the coolest toy on the block. It's still pretty cool now (I want to buy my 1st nano soon), but people looking for features may jump onto other mp3 player bandwagons. The Zune reminds me of an elongated Game Boy (the classic), but the sansa player is pretty darn nice for the price. I think that unless Apple can re-redesign the music experience, or else completely solidify its hold on the entire digital entertainment market, we're going to see lots more switchers (to PC models) in the next generation to cheaper, everyday mp3 players.
Cromulent
Mar 18, 07:45 AM
virii
Viruses! There was never a latin plural for the word virus.
Viruses! There was never a latin plural for the word virus.
chim9999
May 18, 03:58 PM
classic.
eternlgladiator
Mar 11, 08:43 AM
Here's mine. Can anyone link me to how to properly change the ical icon?
Bueller? Bueller?
can you post a link to the original on this. It's awesome.
Bueller? Bueller?
can you post a link to the original on this. It's awesome.
Tailpike1153
May 4, 09:42 AM
Taking a look at the pictures on iFixit, did it look like the CPU may be replaceable? That would be an interesting shift. Those brave souls could upgrade this machine albeit void the warranty. But most interesting. I like what I see.
tomhut
Nov 12, 08:55 AM
I found some more leoaprd (9a303) info on aeroxp
http://www.aeroxp.org/board/index.php?showtopic=6763&hl=
http://www.aeroxp.org/board/index.php?showtopic=6763&hl=
zwida
Sep 5, 03:51 PM
Mwsf '07.
Yeah, that seems like logical timing. I can't see when or how they'd launch it before then (assuming they don't launch it next week).
Yeah, that seems like logical timing. I can't see when or how they'd launch it before then (assuming they don't launch it next week).
other
Sep 12, 11:24 AM
Wow, if this is indeed live that's great! I haven't seen a live broadcasted presentation from Jobs in quite a while, probably since the last WWDC or MWSF which was done live a couple years ago.
I thought Jobs wasn't going to do the presentation today?
I thought Jobs wasn't going to do the presentation today?
brepublican
Aug 2, 03:25 PM
Somehow fit a DL superdrive in there.
:confused: I dont understand why people keep insisting on virtually outdated technolgies.
The new standard is Blu Ray. Get with the program :)
:confused: I dont understand why people keep insisting on virtually outdated technolgies.
The new standard is Blu Ray. Get with the program :)
JW8725
Sep 11, 08:25 AM
Off for bad light?!
That's poor. I agree with the commentators. We want a match.
Booooooo!!!
Its not poor at all, our boys could get hurt with you guys hurling bouncers at them! wooohooo hope the light stays bad too :D
That's poor. I agree with the commentators. We want a match.
Booooooo!!!
Its not poor at all, our boys could get hurt with you guys hurling bouncers at them! wooohooo hope the light stays bad too :D
CaptainChunk
May 1, 11:25 PM
All the MP's are made in China (Hon Hai Precision, aka Foxconn, is the ODM supplier to Apple for the MP - the actual production and assembly work is done in Shenzen, though the company is headquartered in Taiwan).
I'm not so sure about that one, unless it's changed in recent years. My 2008 MP (stock 8-core 2.8, bought right off the shelf) was assembled in the USA, according to the decal on the bottom.
I'm not so sure about that one, unless it's changed in recent years. My 2008 MP (stock 8-core 2.8, bought right off the shelf) was assembled in the USA, according to the decal on the bottom.
AlBDamned
Sep 9, 10:59 AM
Has anyone else noticed that Test Match Special on Radio 4 can occasionally be the most innuedo-laden, smuttily, smirk-worthy show on UK daytime radio?
Or is that just me?
Given that it features faceless radio presenters, old farts and ex-sportsmen, I'd say you're probably right :)
Or is that just me?
Given that it features faceless radio presenters, old farts and ex-sportsmen, I'd say you're probably right :)
Popeye206
Apr 12, 03:52 AM
2 JUST came out and people are already wanting a new one? Is the 2 really that horrible?
Of course! :rolleyes:
That's why when 3 is released everyone will be holding off for the iPad4!
Of course! :rolleyes:
That's why when 3 is released everyone will be holding off for the iPad4!
Popeye206
Mar 24, 11:55 AM
As expected...we are on the waning end of the "hype arc".
Ahhh... Mr. Positive emerges! Knew this sort of statement was coming!
Let's see... Xoom "hype arc"... <1day. iPad 2 "hype arc" TBD.
Ahhh... Mr. Positive emerges! Knew this sort of statement was coming!
Let's see... Xoom "hype arc"... <1day. iPad 2 "hype arc" TBD.
Taustin Powers
Jul 22, 03:41 PM
I wonder if it can also detect objects. Like a foam sword or perhaps if it had some tansmitters on the ends or something.
...or glowing orbs on the ends maybe - you're right, that would be pretty cool!
;)
...or glowing orbs on the ends maybe - you're right, that would be pretty cool!
;)
justjohn025
Apr 19, 08:27 AM
Random question, but when you download it, it's downloaded as a dmg file, right?
reubs
Jan 4, 02:28 PM
wow so whoever was downloading my set broke my dropbox.. excessive usage :mad: :D
I'll re-upload them somewhere else.
EDIT: Done!
Everyone was DLing your set since you had them hosted on DB. Whenever the page loaded, your stuff came up. Hope it gets fixed!
I'll re-upload them somewhere else.
EDIT: Done!
Everyone was DLing your set since you had them hosted on DB. Whenever the page loaded, your stuff came up. Hope it gets fixed!
