Carl Middleton
December 22nd, 2007, 09:52 AM
Hey guys,
I'm a PPro guy making the transition to FCS2. I'm babysitting a suite for the next 10 days with a decent sized project to keep me busy - the main goal being to hop in and learn some software. My background is in programming/web design/etc so I'm quite fast at picking up applications - so here is my question:
I am taking this project from start to finish, and want to utilize as many parts of the FCS2 suite as possible - while learning how to make them effective tools for speed-oriented production. I am currently planning on utilizing Color, Motion, and Soundtrack, but I am not sure if I will be able to continue to use them on paid production work unless I can produce results with them in a similar time to the base edits available in FCP. Any suggestions to build a solid, fast workflow? I'm a big fan of heavy color grading, and trying to force myself into being an audio guy. ;)
Any hints or pointers to resources for this kind of stuff appreciated! This is my first major foray into Mac Life. I have until February to be able to fly through FCS2. ;)
Also, any suggestions for "ooooh... COOL!" features I may have overlooked appreciated as well! I very well might be overlooking some of the best stuff that these programs have to offer. I have 10 days babysitting a Mac Pro Quad/Dual Monitor/Beta&MiniDV deck/etc etc machine.... I really want to make the best use of it I possibly can!
Carl
I'm a PPro guy making the transition to FCS2. I'm babysitting a suite for the next 10 days with a decent sized project to keep me busy - the main goal being to hop in and learn some software. My background is in programming/web design/etc so I'm quite fast at picking up applications - so here is my question:
I am taking this project from start to finish, and want to utilize as many parts of the FCS2 suite as possible - while learning how to make them effective tools for speed-oriented production. I am currently planning on utilizing Color, Motion, and Soundtrack, but I am not sure if I will be able to continue to use them on paid production work unless I can produce results with them in a similar time to the base edits available in FCP. Any suggestions to build a solid, fast workflow? I'm a big fan of heavy color grading, and trying to force myself into being an audio guy. ;)
Any hints or pointers to resources for this kind of stuff appreciated! This is my first major foray into Mac Life. I have until February to be able to fly through FCS2. ;)
Also, any suggestions for "ooooh... COOL!" features I may have overlooked appreciated as well! I very well might be overlooking some of the best stuff that these programs have to offer. I have 10 days babysitting a Mac Pro Quad/Dual Monitor/Beta&MiniDV deck/etc etc machine.... I really want to make the best use of it I possibly can!
Carl