by Zarxrax » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:46 pm
I've never used FCP, and the one time I tried Avid, I couldn't get it to do anything.
Here are my primary annoyances with Premiere Pro as compared to older premiere:
1. Doesn't export properly to most AVI codecs, so always export uncompressed.
2. When you preview there is a lag before it starts.
3. Scrubbing across the timeline doesnt playback audio as smoothly as in older versions.
4. Trying to copy and paste clips is more annoying.
5. You can't change most project settings once you have started.
6. Any file that contains audio will automatically have the audio "conformed". This means premiere pro will basically convert it to a 32-bit uncompressed wav and store it on your HD. These can get big, especially if you import long video clips that contain audio.
And the main advantages that I feel Premiere Pro has over older premieres:
1. Effects show up without having to preview.
2. It resizes footage a little better.
3. It has a more pretty interface.
4. It runs on newer operating systems like vista.
5. Hmm... I'm really struggling here :\