Were you one of the ones from Europe that wanted to go to the FCPX Creative Summit because of the Apple presentation, but couldn't make it? Looks like the show might be coming across the pond for IBC 2015 in Amsterdam.
Hot off the press, FCPXWORKS and Soho Editors have announced an FCP Expo to be held very close to RAI Centre over the 12th and 13th of September.
In a possible mix between FCPWORK's presentations at NAB this year and the recent FCPX Creative Summit in San Jose, this is very good news for us editors in Europe. The top billing goes to Apple Product Marketing - will they be showing a similar presentation to recent one held in Cupertino? Could it be talking about new features in an update?
We don't know, but to find out you have to register to attend, here is the direct link to the page.
SOHO EDITORS & FCPWORKS are proud to host a special
FCP EXPO during IBC 2015
Each day will start with a presentation from Apple marketing on Final Cut Pro X, followed by expert presentations and exhibits from Soho Editors, FCPWORKS and our partners with a special emphasis on multi user installations and workflows.
We will be showcasing the latest software, products, workflows, case histories and third party partner solutions.
If you work in broadcast, feature film, corporate or educational media institutions, this is the place to learn more.
Soho Editors has had great success in transitioning large teams from one workflow to a completely new one, providing all of the needed support to make the move painless and highly effective.
Event Location:
Spaces Zuidas
Barbara Strozzilaan 101-201
1083 HN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Highlights Include:
- Apple Product Marketing will give a presentation on Final Cut Pro X
- Soho Editors Final Cut Pro X Creative Workflows
- FCPWORKS will present multi-user and feature production workflows.
- Final Cut Pro X broadcaster, post and production case studies featuring Thomas Grove Carter - Trim Edit and Bas Van Oort - EO TV Netherlands.
- Blackmagic Designs 4K OB Truck will be there.
- 4K product demonstrations featuring AJA, and Blackmagic Design.
- Multiple VFX from FX Factory
- Multicam capture and editing from Softron
The full agenda and speakers will be published shortly. Register your interest and secure your place early and we will notify you as soon as the full program is published.
So who says Apple are not listening?
I am the Editor-in-Chief of FCP.co and have run the website since its inception ten years ago.
I have also worked as a broadcast and corporate editor for over 30 years, starting on one inch tape, working through many formats, right up to today's NLEs.
Under the name Idustrial Revolution, I have written and sold plugins for Final Cut Pro for 13 years.
I was made a Freeman of Lichfield through The Worshipful Company of Smiths (established 1601). Though I haven't yet tried to herd a flock of sheep through the city centre!
Current Editing
2020 has been busy, the beginning of the year was finishing off a new property series (cut on FCP) for Channel 4 called The Great House Giveaway. I also designed and built the majority of the graphics as Motion templates. It has been a great success and the shows grabbed more viewers in the 4pm weekday slot than any previous strand. It has been recommissioned by C4 for 60 episodes, including prime-time versions and five themed programmes. The shows have also been nominated for a 2021 BAFTA.
Although both were postponed to later in the year, I worked again on ITV's coverage of the Tour de France and La Vuelta. 2020 was my 25th year of editing the TdF and my 20th year as lead editor. The Tour was the first broadcast show to adopt FCPX working for multiple editors on shared storage.
BBC's Snooker has played a big part in my life, I've been editing tournament coverage since 1997. I'm proud to be part of a very creative team that has pioneered many new ideas and workflows that are now industry standard in sports' production. This is currently an Adobe Premiere edit.
Covid cancelled some of the regular corporate events that I edit such as trade shows & events. I was lucky however to edit, from home, on projects for Amazon Kindle, Amazon Black Friday, Mastercard and very proud to have helped local charitable trust Kendall & Wall secure lottery funding.
As for software, my weapon of choice is Final Cut Pro and Motion, but I also have a good knowledge and broadcast credits with Adobe Premiere Pro, MOGRT design and Photoshop.
Plugin Design & Development
I'm the creative force behind Idustrial Revolution, one of the oldest Final Cut Pro plugin developers. It hosts a range of commercial and free plugins on the site. One free plugin was downloaded over a thousand times within 24 hours of release.
I also take on custom work, whether it is adapting an existing plugin for a special use or designing new plugins for clients from scratch. Having a good knowledge of editing allows me to build-in flexibility and more importantly, usability.
FCP.co
Now in its 10th year and 4th redesign, running FCP.co has given me knowledge on how to run a large CMS- you are currently reading my bio from the database! Although it sounds corny, I am pretty well up on social media trends & techniques, especially in the video sector. The recent Covid restrictions has enabled live FCP.co shows online. This involves managing a Zoom Webinar through Restream.io to YouTube and Facebook.
The Future
I'm always open to new ideas and opportunities, so please get in touch at editor (at) fcp.co. I've judged film competitions, presented workflow techniques to international audiences and come up with ideas for TV shows and software programs!
