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I need an honest and experienced opinion between FCP and the equilivent Adobe software that also supports 24 P. I'm at a crossroads with my computer trying to figure out if I want to to go Mac (which I use now) or PC
 
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If you are not looking for very specific functionality that one program has over the other, you will find that they will both give you good results.

It comes down to a budgeting question for you really. There are many other programs that are used in conjunction with an NLE and if you have already invested in those apps for one platform, I think it's wise to stick with that particular OS, otherwise it's going to cost you thousands to make the switch.
 
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If you're considering between Mac and maybe migrating to the PC, and you're a DVX user, I'd say forget Adobe entirely and look at Vegas. Vegas is the most integrated program for use with the DVX, it handles 24P better than any of the others (to judge by the number of questions/complaints people issue about 24P editing in the other programs).

Download the free trial version and try it out. Vegas is something of the "editor of choice" for many of us DVX/24P users...
 
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I would strongly contest that. Premiere 1.5 has worked like a charm for me and the DVX and integrates perfectly with Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator and Encore.

It's a personal preference, of course, but I, for one, have had no problems at all with it.
 
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I have heard really good reviews about Vegas. But since I switched from Premiere 6.0 to FCP, I really don't think I am going to switch to another one. I just feel really comfortable with FCP. Just like disjecta said, it is a matter of preference.

All the best

Fidel.
 
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Vegas, the new versions of Premiere (Pro and Pro 1.5), and FCP4 are just amazing software. I like Vegas and FCP the most, FCP having a plus that is the Mac. If I were to edit on a PC I would be using vegas. Do you a big favor and test them out. I just don't understand why to swicth back to a PC, but if it's truly what you want to do... Well there are great solutions... ;)
 
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I have to tell a personal experience tough. I worked in a production company that used FCP 3.0 on a G4 400. Then we were truly full of work and had to hire a freelance editor to do one of our gigs. Since the directors wanted to be close during the editing process, he brought his Pentium 3 (I don't remember any other specs) with Premiere installed (I don't know the version either) and started to edit. I was assisting the house editor on the mac as we edited a 1 hour long doc, and he had to edit a 15 min piece. To see he fighting the interface, having incredible bugs, dropouts, working overnight aggainst his machine to finish the work on the same day as we did, was funny. When we watched him edit his transitions, I remeber feeling really sorry for him to be using such a clumsy program.

I was told and read reviews that it improved considerably since the Pro Version, but before that I wouldn't hesitate between a Premiere and a Vegas 4 or 5. vegas would be my first choice of action.

As to FCP not handling 24p files well, I never had any problem nor did I have to do anything out of ordinary. I just capture the footage, and it's done. (FCP 4 and up...)
 
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For me?...hands down FCP4 & FAST Mac...but for you???

You didn't mention what Mac you have- is it older? I just upgraded from a single processor G4 867mHz to a dual G5 2gHz. This new G5 BLOWS the G4 away using FCP4. One of the biggest things for me was that the G4 was not fast enough to play out realtime via firewire any "24p Adv.2:3:3:2 removed" footage edited in a 23.98 timeline (again, it plays just fine on the Mac monitor but not out to video via firewire). The G4 867 just isn't fast enough to add the 3:2 pulldown on the fly to view it in NTSC 29.97. So if this applies to you- just something to keep in mind. The G5 on the other hand plays something like 6 full rez tracks out just fine (even with color correction, dissolves, moves etc. without rendering)

Personally, I think it's great that we can use FCP, Vegas, Premiere or whatever to edit video for what really amount to "peanuts" compared to expensive turnkey systems like the old AVID's.

The FCP system I put together for work a few years ago for a few thousand $$$ SMOKED our AVID which was bought in 97' for 20 times the price.

Point is- pick something that will make YOU happy- even if it cost's a tiny bit more- "cause' if you ain't happy, you ain't gonna wanna edit!"

Good luck
Jon
 
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WOW! what great imput on my original question. I have a G-4. I realize that I can't use it for what I need to do because it's going to be too slow. That's why I'm at the crossroads. The thing is, I have a close friend who's a videographer, who uses Premiere. He offered to build me a powerfull PC (like the one he uses) and....he's available every day to walk me thru the software(Premiere) as I need the instruction. So that's the consideration. Vegas? is that a PC program?

GC
 
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