Michael Horton, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group Founder

Show Notes

Michael Horton is the founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, which has over 5000 members and grows by about 100 members monthly. I spoke with Michael about his past, the LAFCPUG meetings and his take on the future of Final Cut Pro, the product and the industry.

Published On 02/4/08 under Apple, Final Cut Pro, Post, Production, Shows: Meet The Experts

The show is broken down into the following chapters:

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Welcome!
Introduction.
Introducing Michael Horton
How did you transition from acting to FCP editing?
What attracted you to Final Cut Pro?
The Final Cut Pro community
What do you recommend newbies getting into FCP do first?
What one thing would convince people to “convert” to FCP?
Tell us about the LAFCPUG meetings.
What is the Final Cut Pro Supermeet?
What is the Digital Production Buzz?
How do you see your role 5 years from now in the Final Cut Pro community?
Thank you Michael Horton!
Closing
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Check out The Digital Media Dude Site.
Goodbye!

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