10.2.3 (or 10.3) waiting :)

Thanks Tom,

That seems to make sense. Perhaps 10.3 is due now then.

I would pay no attention to the dates in regard the 10.0 series, that was a mistake by Apple, the raft of rapid updates was to placate a very angry, confused user base.

We really need to look at the rate of updates from 10.1 onwards, the working version of FCPX
Justine

The rapid updates in 10.0 were due to a development cycle based on what was already scheduled and in production. That's the way Apple works. Developers have v4 of the 10.11 OS, while v3 has not yet been released to the App Store.

The every 3 month update was actually planned by Apple from the start, as I was told by an Apple rep by then. They were well aware of the need for rapid evolution to bring it up to speed quickly before the initial release. Now that it's pretty much full featured, they can do more robust updates taking longer between then, as needed. Apple doesn't do things by accident. And what Tom said.

It's too bad Apple doesn't have a more community voice with regards to Final Cut Pro. We all use it and love it, they could be showing off work of people and companies that use it while engaging the NLE community. Looking forward to the next update, would love to see a big focus on performance improvements.

Well Tom's v3 just released 10.11.3...busy updating as I type this, as well as ios9.2.1
So if this is proof, then tomorrow 10.2.3 for FCPX!!

Apple does not follow specific patterns for the ProApps updates. Updates are released whenever they are deemed ready. And there is no way anyone can predict when a next update will come, or what kind of update it will be.

We might see a small performance and bug fix update soon, followed by a more significant feature update in a few months. Or they just might decide to wait until they can release a full-blown performance and feature update.

As always, performance and stability should be targeted before anything else. At this time no-one denies anymore that speed and reliability are the two things that set FCP X apart from the other big NLEs. I hope the team will continue to concentrate on these unique selling points while adding some extra functionality, and leave the more specialized features to third-party developers so the core code does not get bloated by adding bells and whistles that only a few people really need.

- Ronny

ronny courtens wrote: We might see a small performance and bug fix update soon, followed by a more significant feature update in a few months. Or they just might decide to wait until they can release a full-blown performance and feature update.

As always, performance and stability should be targeted before anything else. At this time no-one denies anymore that speed and reliability are the two things that set FCP X apart from the other big NLEs. I hope the team will continue to concentrate on these unique seling points while adding some extra functionality, and leave the more specialized features to third-party developers so the core code does not get bloated by adding bells and whistles that only a few people really need.

- Ronny

I agree wholeheartedly. 1 million percent if that were possible.

Not that it means anything, but iMovie just got updated to 10.1.1. It looks like bug fixes only. I can only hope some bug fixes will be released for FCPX soon too. I doubt 10.3 will be next, but I've been wrong before.

Updates for iMovie:

- Resolves an issue with YouTube sharing that could prevent sign in for users with multiple accounts
- Fixes a problem that could prevent White Balance adjustments from being applied to clips
- Sony XAVC S clips captured at 100 fps or 120 fps now play correctly
- Resolves an issue that could lead to incorrect display of still images
- Clips are now copied when dragged from the Project Media container to events in the Library list
- Stability improvements

Thank you for the information, Dave.

- Ronny

MsJustine wrote: Well Tom's v3 just released 10.11.3...busy updating as I type this, as well as ios9.2.1
So if this is proof, then tomorrow 10.2.3 for FCPX!!

Super!!!!!!!

- Sony XAVC S clips captured at 100 fps or 120 fps now play correctly

My first reaction reading this feature for iMovie: WOT?!
I grew up with iM in the Dog-wash-days… Tapes. SD. MagicMovie.
Now supporting XAVC?? 120fps???

… 'til I realized, that now-a-days-fancy action-cams deliver such pro material.... :woohoo:

Habitual 'borders' differing amateurs from pros actually blend from b/w to grey gradients...

And:
Hard to imagine, what 'killer feature' the next major update of FCPX will have.- Yes, there's a long list to choose from, but if I'm in the position to marketing THE all new lighthouse thing (such as MultiCam, 3D titles,…) -I would have no clue, LOL!
… thrilling!!!

Main Stage 3.2.3 and Logic pro 10.2.1 released today, looks like apple is getting busy.
Among other things, improved retina support and improvements for the alchemy synth.

Only somewhat related, but there was an iOS update today to 9.2.1. Interesting that these updates are all on the same day.

rob.parsons wrote: It's too bad Apple doesn't have a more community voice with regards to Final Cut Pro. We all use it and love it, they could be showing off work of people and companies that use it while engaging the NLE community. Looking forward to the next update, would love to see a big focus on performance improvements.

I miss the days where there were FCP product evangelists. Back in legacy days when there was and NYFCP user group and it met in the Apple Store, there was an Apple FCP evangelist (Apple Staff) present.

Granted the evangelists are now us. When an update comes they'll be a big jump in social media and forum activity. Companies like Ripple Training and Larry Jordan will have their "what's new" videos.

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Yesterday Documentary DP David Leitner did a presentation at NY Mopictiv. He mentioned he's a very big fan of FCPX. Had an evangelist been present I'd think (hope) that Apple would be talking to him. That that doesn't happen may mean the broader NLE user base just doesn't get a good scope on FCPX's professional use.

I saw that Apple have taken out a patent on Roles based audio mixing in FCPX so it may not come in the next update but it's definitely on their minds.

jeff_kirkland wrote: I saw that Apple have taken out a patent on Roles based audio mixing in FCPX so it may not come in the next update but it's definitely on their minds.

That sounds great.

The patent was just granted. It was applied for in September, 2011.

Sure has been quiet, but I have a feeling we'll be getting an update soon...very soon.

I was watching the latest "Under 5" tip from Ripple Training and noticed that in their video the buggy video line that's always over the time code is gone.

I know Ripple Training gets access to new versions of FCP early (so they can provide training for it). Hopefully, this means the new version is close around the corner.