Good one Grazie. ;-)

I’ve never used FCP because I don’t have a Mac, but when Spot was in NYC doing the VASST training, there were a couple of FCP users at the demo session the night before with their jaws on the floor. I think it was safe to say that Vegas blew them away because a few of them showed up for the training the next day and kept saying “I didn’t know you could do that with an NLE?” a LOT!

I think when Spot dropped several different types of video media (including different frame rates) on the timeline and it played back flawlessly in real-time, they realized that FCP was no match for Vegas when working with multiple format media.

So I would say Vegas is as good or better.

~jr

I have spent alot of time on FCP lately. I like it. But, Vegas has it beat on things like keyframing and track motion. Haven't used DVD Studio Pro but want to learn it. I hear it is nice. I am a pc guy. That is why I prefer Vegas. But, FCP does NOT suck by any means. It is a great product. But, for me, Vegas is better.

Do yourself a favor if you are in this industry as more than a hobby. Learn both.

What's a Mac? I've got one, keeps me dry . . .

beerandchips,

I'm curious as to what you think of the FCP workflow. Is it more like Avid than Vegas? I've only had limited time in front of FCP, but it seems more 'constrictive' and less 'free-flow' in terms of how tactile the interface is. Like for me, I just can't use Avid, I just don't get it at all. I'd be interesting in hearing a Vegas user's thoughts on FCP work flow and interface.

Thanks.