by Joey Daoud | Jul 3, 2013 | Editing, Video Apps
This is a repost from an article on Filmmaker Magazine. However at the end I added some updated thoughts on PROCUTX. Anyone who’s joined the FCPX bandwagon will tell you one of the main draws is speed (or at least I will). FCPX let’s you do things quicker. But how we...
by Joey Daoud | Nov 12, 2012 | Cameras, Tips, Video Apps, Video Equipment
You want to get a top notch DSLR kit. What comes to mind when you need to buy and build this kit? Canon 5D or 7D, Zoom H4n recorder, Zacuto rig. What if I told you all of these (and more) have less expensive alternatives that provide an equal if not better user...
by Joey Daoud | Jul 27, 2012 | Editing, Video Apps
While there is a lot I love about Final Cut Pro X, there’s a few changes that I’ve had to find workarounds for. One is backing up project files. I’ve posted before about my FCP 7 workflow with project files. I’d keep all my project files in a...
by Joey Daoud | Jun 27, 2012 | Editing
Here’s a recap of the 3 posts that highlight what I love and why I’m sticking with FCPX. Basically it boils down to metadata, magnetic timeline, and filmstrip view. I Had it All Wrong. Metadata is the light. It’s Like Illustrator for Editing...
by Joey Daoud | Jun 25, 2012 | Editing
Continuing what I love about FCPX, I’ve saved my favorite feature for last. Many hours of potentially productive work by mankind has been wasted by double clicking on footage in a bin, moving the mouse over to the viewer, clicking and dragging the time indicator...
