Mac Power Users

514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter

Dec 10, 2019
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Thomas Grove Carter
Thomas Grove Carter, a talented video editor renowned for his work on high-end commercials and films, discusses the transformative power of the 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. He shares insights on how these tools enhance workflow efficiency, allowing for flexibility in editing. The conversation delves into advancements in video technology, including the shift from HD to 8K, and highlights user-friendly features of Final Cut Pro X. Carter also emphasizes the importance of innovative tools and effective data management strategies for modern video production.
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First Mac

  • Thomas Grove Carter's first Mac was a white iMac with a small screen and no iSight camera.
  • He used it in university with Final Cut Pro, the classic version.
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Early Career

  • Thomas started with Final Cut Pro 4.5 or HD and worked in an all-Apple post-production house called Unit in London.
  • There, he learned assisting, digitizing tapes, and managing complex workflows.
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Bedroom Editor

  • Thomas edited music videos in his bedroom while working as a runner, receiving feedback from a senior editor.
  • This led to a job offer and jumpstarted his career, editing 60 music videos in two years.
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