Sony Vegas 11 or FCPX

[VMT]

If you like the Mac, then FCP X is the way to go. Take the time to learn, it's the future of editing on the Mac. Don't listen to all the anti-FCP X crusaders. Take the free trial and see for yourself.

[ulisses]

FCPX is fast and its getting better. You'll need some tutorials to get used to the new storyline concept, organization and workarounds, but I enjoy editing on it after many years in FCP7

[ZazaCast]

I shoot on a Canon 5D Mark II and Sony Vegas 11. I have fallen in love with Mac products and was thinking of making the jump to a Mac Book Pro and FCPX. I am not a pro by any means and really shoot for a hobby. Doing short films mainly, but would love to do a feature this summer. Has anyone worked with both systems/programs and can give me their opinion as to what they like better? I have no complaints with Vegas 11, but would love to work on a Mac. Thanks for all the advice!!

Sounds like you want to get a Mac... so get one. I have & use both (Apple and Win7)...but to be honest, I hardly ever use the Mac anymore (G5 PPC & FCS6) since Apple left me hanging with a really expensive piece of hardware. I also moved to a AVCHD native workflow and the Win7/Vegas combo runs like a charm! I find I can edit 10x faster in Vegas and have yet to see anything done on any other editor that I can't do with Vegas & AE.

As with any piece of tech... the longer you wait before pulling the trigger...the better. Like my Grandpa used to say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."


2-cents...keep the change!
(you'll need it for that shinynew Mac)

[El Director]

If you go Vegas, you'll want a "Pro" version rather than "Studio".