New to Vegas & having a last minute doubt (Re: FCP)

Shawn Murphy wrote on 4/12/2005, 3:44 PM

My apologies if there is a better place to post "newbie" questions, but this forum doesn't appear to have any sub-categories or a tree structure as such... so, here goes:

I just purchased V5+DVD and went to my first 'Documentary Filmmaking' class last night, and although I should know better, I caught myself doubting my Vegas purchase in favor of the fashionable response everyone in the class gave stating that, "Final Cut Pro is THE INDUSTRY STANDARD". Indeed, I'm not interested in a lengthy debate about details, but what I'm looking for is some reassurance that if I do actually make it big with any project I work on in Vegas, and I need to export or collaborate with someone using the "INDUSTRY STANDARD" FCP, that I haven't backed myself into any kind of a proprietary corner with Vegas....

I already use ACID Pro for audio I don't worry about all the "Industry Standard" compatibility issues with Logic, but I had a moment of doubt last night and was looking for some reassurance.

When asked why I chose Vegas, I told them that I already use ACID PRO, and that I believe Sony will continue to support and push Vegas into the forefront of digital-film/NLE video editing, and it will soon be regarded in all circles as a top contender NLE platform.

I've read a number of credible and reasonably objective articles and discussions about all of the NLE platforms, and most people seem in agreement that all have their strengths and weaknesses, but what I've yet to hear is any significant/technical claim as to why Vegas isn't often discussed in the same reviews or articles that FCP and Avid are.

Sorry for the longwinded post, and I appreciate the feedback.

*Oh, and the other reason I told them I supported Vegas was because the Sony ACID/Vegas forums are really professional, helpful, and honest.

Regards,

~Shawn

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p@mast3rs wrote on 4/14/2005, 9:08 PM

Billy, Im not clueless. I am perfectly aware that you are an asshole.

You dont like the threads? Then piss off and go somewhere else. I can tell you one thing right now, Spot must be a better man than I because if you would have pulled any of your racist shit with me, I would have decked you so hard it would have fixed your disability.

But Ill take solace in knowing your old ass will die much sooner than I and maybe then I can enjoy the forum with bitter old men like yourself.

WRT to prospecting for a job, at least I am trying to do something postivie in passing along knowledge to students so they can avoid web designing blunders such as your site. So put on your ben gay, drink your metamucil and please STFU!

BTW, how on topic was your Computer of the future thread? Dont remember?
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?Forum=4&MessageID=376065

Heres another one that wasnt Vegas related.
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?Forum=4&MessageID=353463

And another unrelated thread by you.
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?Forum=4&MessageID=346969

PeterXI wrote on 4/14/2005, 9:47 PM

Listen, I am a professional editor, as in done it for pay for nigh on 25 years and taken formal training.

I have an AVID Media Composer mothballed. It has the latest updates and works fine.

Vegas is fast and easy to use. I couldn't care less about AVID, it is a dinsaur.

rmack350 wrote on 4/14/2005, 9:59 PM

This is off topic from my point of view. I've ignored him and I can't see any of the responses to people I've ignored. To me this thread is 13 responses long. However, I see that there are actually 51 posts here, meaning 38 of them are probably responses to BB.

Rob Mack

BillyBoy wrote on 4/14/2005, 10:50 PM

Hey pissmaster, you claim you're a christian? My, my, temper, temper. All I see is another excitable jackass that got his bell rung and you didn't like it. Lots of jerks like you here now.

p@mast3rs wrote on 4/14/2005, 11:11 PM

BB, what dont you get, no cares what you have to say. You shit in every thread you post. I dont claim to be anything other than I have faith. I guess that Bells not only makes your face droop but it makes you an asshole as well. I hope I never catch it.

Ring my bell? I seriously doubt that Beavis. You talk a lot and thats all it is. You old ass says things on this forum that you wouldnt have the guts to say to my or others face otherwise we'd give your old ass a heart attack.

Maybe we can run into each other someday at a seminar. Wouldnt that be fun?

Nat wrote on 4/14/2005, 11:47 PM

Why don't you guys take this offline ? Take the phone and yell over at each other, show us you're real guys.

This is not a good example for the person who started this thread asking if he should stay with Vegas, reading all this non sense I would run away quick.

p@mast3rs wrote on 4/14/2005, 11:52 PM

Out of respect for others on this forum minus the obvious jerk, I will no longer be reading nor responding to any more of his posts. I allowed myself to get sucked in to his Naperville game and I wont no longer be party to his venom.

Apologis to those who had to read through this all. So now I have have animosity towards one user on this board. I guess its just a Roanoke thing.

SonyJDodge wrote on 4/15/2005, 7:26 AM

Unfortunately, this thread has been sufficiently derailed to deserve a lock. As has been communicated by individuals on this thread, the "ignore this user" function can be used at any time to hide the posts of individuals you find offensive or disruptive.

Thank you.