Two weeks ago, right after we were told to do multimedia pieces for our stories, I started and finished mine in Sound Slides. The following week I come to class, only to find out that they ("they" as in the higher powers that have veto abilities) decided they want all multimedia projects in Final Cut Pro. Initially I was very irritated, I felt that "they" had wasted my time, which they did. BUT I was also able to learn the very basics in a program that is essential to know for anyone who is going into the field of journalism. I still have a ton to learn about the program, but I must say that I am glad that "they" forced me to learn something I was very hesitant about. I love the familiar, and being able to work in programs that I have a firm grasp on, but the programs we use evolve along with the field of journalism. One should never get too comfortable, or they miss out on beneficial opportunities that tend to make life easier (such as Final Cut). I learned something other than the basics of Final Cut. I learned that when Dan says something takes ten minutes, it takes two hours. When something takes "a few minutes" it takes forty minutes, and when something is good to know, it is good to know.