If you are a regular reader on FCP.co, then you will be aware of Ripple Training's excellent range of tutorials for FCPX and Motion. They have just released a trial $1.99 iPad app based on the 10.0.6 update and they're after your feedback.
Yes you read the price right, $1.99, although other apps in the future will be priced at around $19.99. So if you haven't bought the iTunes delivered version, then this is a great way to get all of Steve Martin's 10.0.6 knowledge for less than the price of a beer!
Go to the iTunes page for Final Cut Pro 10.0.6 In-Depth.
The app is called iPlayerPro and once downloaded it doesn't require to be connected to the internet to view the tutorials. It's quite a hefty size as you would imagine and took in between 5 to 10 minutes to download on our wifi.
So why make an iPad app? Steve Martin explains:
'Our training is offered on the Mac or PC via iTunes and while perfectly workable, there are still those that would prefer forgoing the computer middleman altogether and download our training directly to their iPads.'
And what are the differences between the iPlayerPro versions on the App store and the training you offer on your website?
"The iProPlayer version of a given training title will only play on the iPad. You cannot cannot transfer the movies or any of the data to your Mac or PC.
The iProPlayer version does not come with the hands-on media.
The iProPlayer version has a horizontal video resolution of 1024 (vs. 720 and 1080 versions offered on our site)"
The training apps are also going to work out cheaper if they are regularly priced at $19.99.
We suppose what Ripple are doing is offering the customer more choice on how they can purchase and watch the training. This must be a good thing for everybody as there is no way that printed resources can keep up with the pace of FCPX's development. Having a tutorial running on an iPad whilst you have Final Cut Pro X open on your computer must be one of the most efficient learning setups possible.
So please let Steve know what you think about this move in the comments below, he's after your feedback which we think will be very positive.
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!
