1. There is no multi-camera editing. Unlike other popular video editing programs there is no multi-camera editing in Final Cut Pro X. This is a huge disadvantage to high value production companies.
2. Projects can’t be shared with editors. You are unable to share project files without rendering them into much larger data files with FCPX.
3. It’s hard to maintain and organize the files in FCPX. While there is a keyword tagging system it isn’t efficient and is difficult to use.
4. Import locations can’t be specified. It becomes a hassle when you have to select the import location every time. Many people who have a default import location are unable to take advantage of that and have to specify the location each time.
5. When the media is offline there is no reconnect command. This makes it very difficult to continue working if you run into any connection problems. While you might be able to reconnect to the hard drive you will have to locate all the project files again which is an annoying and tedious process.
6. Audio tracks can’t be assigned in FCPX. It’s hard to label audio tracks and is impossible to manage the tracks thanks to the trackless’ design of FCPX.
7. Frame rates and frame sizes can’t be customized. This is an issue for people using FCPX on custom monitors or who require custom frame sizes for their projects.
8. There is no support for RED digital cameras. This camera is a favorite among filmmakers and they are unable to receive support for it, which causes them to use other video editing programs. FCPX is even unable to import the files.
9. Autosave can’t be paused or stop. FCPX will continue to autosave throughout the entire editing process so editors are unable to save different versions of their work.
10. In FCPX you are unable to specify scratch disks. This can cause projects to be stored all over the computer and hard and difficult to access. It decreases efficiency by not allowing scratch disks to be specified.
Overall there are many problems with FCPX but depending on your needs it can be the perfect film editing software for you.
2. Projects can’t be shared with editors. You are unable to share project files without rendering them into much larger data files with FCPX.
3. It’s hard to maintain and organize the files in FCPX. While there is a keyword tagging system it isn’t efficient and is difficult to use.
4. Import locations can’t be specified. It becomes a hassle when you have to select the import location every time. Many people who have a default import location are unable to take advantage of that and have to specify the location each time.
5. When the media is offline there is no reconnect command. This makes it very difficult to continue working if you run into any connection problems. While you might be able to reconnect to the hard drive you will have to locate all the project files again which is an annoying and tedious process.
6. Audio tracks can’t be assigned in FCPX. It’s hard to label audio tracks and is impossible to manage the tracks thanks to the trackless’ design of FCPX.
7. Frame rates and frame sizes can’t be customized. This is an issue for people using FCPX on custom monitors or who require custom frame sizes for their projects.
8. There is no support for RED digital cameras. This camera is a favorite among filmmakers and they are unable to receive support for it, which causes them to use other video editing programs. FCPX is even unable to import the files.
9. Autosave can’t be paused or stop. FCPX will continue to autosave throughout the entire editing process so editors are unable to save different versions of their work.
10. In FCPX you are unable to specify scratch disks. This can cause projects to be stored all over the computer and hard and difficult to access. It decreases efficiency by not allowing scratch disks to be specified.
Overall there are many problems with FCPX but depending on your needs it can be the perfect film editing software for you.