'Severance' Editor Praises Mac Ecosystem but Sticks with Avid Over Final Cut Pro

The article discusses Geoffrey Richman, a supervising editor for the TV series 'Severance,' who heavily relies on Apple hardware, including an iMac, MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Mac mini, to achieve a seamless editing workflow. Despite his preference for Apple's ecosystem, Richman uses Avid, the industry-standard video editing software, instead of Final Cut Pro. The article highlights how Richman’s setup allows him to work from various locations while maintaining consistent access to his projects. It also touches on the history of Final Cut Pro and its decline in popularity following significant changes introduced with Final Cut Pro X in 2011. The piece concludes by noting Apple's hands-off approach with 'Severance' and how this relationship attracts talent to Apple TV+.