New FCP X

Hi Ken and Friends,

I've finally made the leap to X. JUst finished downloading it. Please suggest the best places where I can learn how to use it.

Thanks,

Ben Bryant NYC

Thanks Phil.

Ben Bryant NYC

You're welcome, Ben.
After years on FCP 2-7, it took me a while to get up to speed on X. It's a different language but now I'm flying.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Phil

I see that there is a wealth of material, many X articles, here. I think I'll start with them. The version I just downloaded is 10.4.1. Any suggestions as to which one of the many I should begin with?

Thanks,

Ben Bryant NYC

Ben, I should add that being a seasoned editor moving over to FCPX is a bit like being a Formula One racing champion then being given a new car where the accelerator makes the car stop, the brakes make it go faster and when you turn the steering wheel clockwise the car turns left. You know the processes and know what you want to do but things work very differently in FCPX, and I imagine it's much easier to learn if you have never edited before. That being said, X is maturing well and I can't imagine how difficult it would be to work with the myriad of modern camera formats without it. I suggest you download the videos, put them onto a usb stick and watch them on your tv at your own pace. It will eventually click but it will take time, so don't give up.

Good luck.

Thank you, XG, I needed that. Haven't dug into it yet. I'm busy taking care of my wife (bad back) and I need to arrange for some uninterrupted time. But I'll definitely watch the vids.
Stay tuned,

Ben Bryant NYC