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Motion 2 on a Macbook Pro

iJED DV

iJED DV

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Just got a new Macbook Pro on Tuesday and just finished installing Final Cut Studio (not 2) and every time I try to open Motion 2, it gets to the point where it begins loading a new project or template and then crashes. Has anyone else had this problem or know if there's a fix for it?
 
iJED DV

iJED DV

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It occurred to me today as I was driving to work that my version of Final Cut Studio is the PowerPC version.

Is there still a way to upgrade to the Final Cut Studio universal version? I've seen some pages via Google that talked about purchasing an upgrade through Apple, but I can't find anything about it on the Apple site.
 
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antibact1

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I think you're out of luck for getting an Intel copy of Final Cut. I think the cross-grade promotion ended December 2006 (or perhaps was extended and ended March 2007). I would call them though and see what you can get. Maybe over the phone you still have a chance, or can get some sort of deal on FCS2.
 
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iJED DV said:
It occurred to me today as I was driving to work that my version of Final Cut Studio is the PowerPC version.

Is there still a way to upgrade to the Final Cut Studio universal version? I've seen some pages via Google that talked about purchasing an upgrade through Apple, but I can't find anything about it on the Apple site.
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antibact1 said:
I think you're out of luck for getting an Intel copy of Final Cut. I think the cross-grade promotion ended December 2006 (or perhaps was extended and ended March 2007). I would call them though and see what you can get. Maybe over the phone you still have a chance, or can get some sort of deal on FCS2.
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You can upgrade from any version of Final Cut Pro (1-4) to Final Cut Studio for $699 or from FCS to FCS2 for $499. See here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=ED83915&nplm=MA886Z/A
 
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antibact1

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CmdrLaForge said:
Sounds good - do you use it a lot ? Do you have 10.4.10 and the Macbook Pro update installed ?
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I don't use it a lot for new work. Mostly reusing things that are already done. I do have 10.4.10, the Macbook Pro update as well as all the Pro apps updated.
 
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CmdrLaForge

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antibact1 said:
I don't use it a lot for new work. Mostly reusing things that are already done. I do have 10.4.10, the Macbook Pro update as well as all the Pro apps updated.
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Thanks for your feedback. It look like you basically have the same setup that I have. I use the 17" high-res but that shouldn't make a difference. I really wonder why Motion 3 keeps on crashing on my system. Sometimes when I just open a template or start using it a little bit. I do have all the Motion files on a external FW 800 LaCie drive. Maybe that is the problem?
 
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antibact1

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CmdrLaForge said:
Thanks for your feedback. It look like you basically have the same setup that I have. I use the 17" high-res but that shouldn't make a difference. I really wonder why Motion 3 keeps on crashing on my system. Sometimes when I just open a template or start using it a little bit. I do have all the Motion files on a external FW 800 LaCie drive. Maybe that is the problem?
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I doubt it's the external volume. When I did the installation, I installed all of the large media files (ie. Motion Templates, Audio Loops, etc) on a Maxtor FW 400 external volume. Everything works fine with it. I know that doesn't do anything to solve your problem though.
 
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antibact1 said:
I doubt it's the external volume. When I did the installation, I installed all of the large media files (ie. Motion Templates, Audio Loops, etc) on a Maxtor FW 400 external volume. Everything works fine with it. I know that doesn't do anything to solve your problem though.
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Sure - but at least I know that the external volumes shouldn't be the problem.
 
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