More Fun at Final Cut Pro X's Expense: 'The Social Network' Mock Trailer | No Film School

The Final Cut Pro X release has so many editors up in arms that one mocking video is not enough. Jeffrey Harrell cut this exploration of Final Cut Pro X's (missing) features to emulate the trailer for The Social Network, using snippets of Steve Jobs' own speech from WWDC '97:

Note: if this video disappears from YouTube (it was previously taken off of Vimeo for music clearance reasons), you can grab the file here.

Let me get this out of the way: I am not denying FCP X has a lot of potential! I'm approximately a thousand times slower with it right now, but that doesn't mean as I get used to the program I won't end up liking it (especially when future versions add in the missing features highlighted above). There is no shortage of opinions on the new NLE, and quite frankly no wrong or right answer -- only what works best for your own workflow. That said, were I taking on freelance editing jobs, I'd stick to what I know -- either FCP 7 or Premiere Pro. There's no pressure to switch, after all.

[via ProVideo Coalition]

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Mark Duplass Has Some Thoughts on Sundance Acceptance

Mark Duplass Shares His Thoughts on Sundance Acceptance

The Calvary King delivers a hopeful message to filmmakers who didn't get into Sundance.

Mark Duplass has always been a filmmaker's filmmaker. He famously delivered his "The Cavalry is Not Coming" speech at SXSW as a call to action for independent filmmakers to stop waiting and start shooting. Duplass also historically creates and works on small-budget indie projects, including being a key member of the lo-fi, bare-bones mumblecore movement. He's also a charismatic actor who brings a relatable ethos to every role he plays—not to mention seems like an overall cool dude.

We love Mark Duplass.

All the above considered, it's no surprise to see Duplass take to social media with an encouraging statement following the recently announced 2025 Sundance lineup this past Wednesday. Duplass, hot off positive reviews for the recently released The Creep Tapes on Shudder, warmly comforted filmmakers that if you happened to apply to Sundance and weren't selected, hey, that's okay. They curate 15,775. It happens.

We all know rejection sucks, but don't sweat it. Be proud of your project no matter what. And watch Mark Duplass's full snippet of encouraging wisdom below.

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