Motion Now Shipping

[MacRumors]

Motion provides motion-graphics creation with real-time previews, procedural behavior animation and Final Cut Pro HD integration. Available as a stand-alone product, or now available in a Production Suite, and a price point of only $299, Motion provides studio-quality video motion graphics at a mere fraction of the previous cost.

[Brian Hickman]

Production Suite is a sweet deal at $499 with the educational discount. I will be ordering by the end of the week. Looks like it will barely run on the PB in my sig. But I do not want to get a new PowerMac for another year or so.

Hickman

[Grimace]

Originally Posted by Macrumors

Motion provides motion-graphics creation with real-time previews, procedural behavior animation and Final Cut Pro HD integration. Available as a stand-alone product, or now available in a Production Suite, and a price point of only $299, Motion provides studio-quality video motion graphics at a mere fraction of the previous cost.

This an awesome deal!! (the package) - way to go Apple!!

[GrannySmith_G5]

Do the minimum system requirements for motion mean that the program won't even launch with lesser stats? Or will it run but just slow and crappy?
I have a slightly slower processor(800 instead of 867) and slightly lower graphics card(9200 instead of 9600) then is listed on minimum req. I just got this ibookg4 last November and would like to think I will at least be able to RUN the program.

[snack]

Motion requires 10.3.5... is this where the real enhancements to that update lie, I wonder?
snax

[edesignuk]

Originally Posted by GrannySmith_G5

Do the minimum system requirements for motion mean that the program won't even launch with lesser stats? Or will it run but just slow and crappy?
I have a slightly slower processor(800 instead of 867) and slightly lower graphics card(9200 instead of 9600) then is listed on minimum req. I just got this ibookg4 last November and would like to think I will at least be able to RUN the program.

I all fairness you don't buy the lowest level consumor apple notebook to run state of the art professional level software, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't run at all.

[encro]

There is also a Production Suite upgrade for users of ANY version of Final Cut Pro. AU$1099 (US$699)

[CmdrLaForge]

Originally Posted by Brian Hickman

Production Suite is a sweet deal at $499 with the educational discount. I will be ordering by the end of the week. Looks like it will barely run on the PB in my sig. But I do not want to get a new PowerMac for another year or so.

Hickman

Absolutly - that is really a great deal !!!! I will get the production suite as well ! Good job Apple !!!

The only problem is I currently don't have a Mac where this Suite would run on. OMG - I need a new Mac as well. Well I am still waiting for the G5 Powerbook.

[macridah]

People called it ... after 10.3.5 was released, some software news on tues would come out that would need 10.3.3: Motion.

I'm happy with the news. I won't personally get it, but I know there are some people that have been waiting for it. Go Apple.

[GrannySmith_G5]

Originally Posted by edesignuk

I all fairness you don't buy the lowest level consumor apple notebook to run state of the art professional level software, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't run at all.

Oh, I understand. I do run professional software on my ibook even though the performance isn't fantastic. I'm patient enough to wait a little while for renders and what not. I was thinking about getting the production bundle with the education discount, but will wait to see if motion will be usable for me. The previous version of final cut pro, dvd studio pro, after effects, etc. all run good enough for me to enjoy them on this system. Was just hoping if I got the production bundle I would be able to at least use motion. That's all.

[the silver fox]

Originally Posted by GrannySmith_G5

Do the minimum system requirements for motion mean that the program won't even launch with lesser stats? Or will it run but just slow and crappy?
I have a slightly slower processor(800 instead of 867) and slightly lower graphics card(9200 instead of 9600) then is listed on minimum req. I just got this ibookg4 last November and would like to think I will at least be able to RUN the program.

normally apple put in a block on systems that dont match the spec: ichat, fcp, dvd sp all use it...

people always release hacks to get round this, but since A) its illegal and B) it sucks to run software sub-spec... I wouldn't recommend it

[hamishb]

I have Final Cut Express and Sound Track. No upgrade path for me? I really don't need two copies of Sound Track - maybe I'll have to ebay it?

[njmac]

$499 for the education package!!!! the shipping date on my order says 2-3 weeks

[michaelrjohnson]

I also won't be buying, but I'd love to try it out sometime. Good deal on the educational package though!

[ifjake]

maybe in the future. depends on whether i go for the masters in media in a couple of years. if the bundle had Logic Pro, i'd probably just get it now.

[AmigoMac]

Originally Posted by michaelrjohnson

I also won't be buying, but I'd love to try it out sometime. Good deal on the educational package though!

For sure a motion-like application will come included in iMovie 6 ... be patient and wait for MWSF 06

[dizastor]

Production Suite.
Sweeeeeeeeet.

Seriously though, this is one kick-@ss deal. I have extra money in my budget now! I originally had planned to buy all three at regular price x3.

Is it wrong to feel so much geek-joy?

[TylerL]

Motion works off a built-in version of the CoreVideo/CoreImage frameworks that will be in Tiger. Notice that the video card requirements for Motion and CoreVideo/Image are the same.
That's the only way Motion can do the "OMG how is that realtime?" video effects.
Motion without one of the high-end programmable video cards (from what I've heard/know) is impossible.

[brykken]

Quick Story -

I am a student and last Thursday I went to the EDU store and purchased Final Cut Pro along with DVD Studio Pro for a total of $748. My FCP shipment was delayed and this morning Apple email me to tell me that they upgraded my $499 order for FCP was upgraded to the Production Suite for the same price! That means I will get 3 programs that I was willing to pay over $1000 for, for only $499.

The only problem was that I had already been shipped DVD Studio Pro and it had been opened. I gave apple a ring and they quickly agreed to pay to return it for the FULL amount! I have been slightly jaded with the push back of my Dual 2.5, so this has renewed my confidence in Apple. Way to go Apple!

*Now ship my PowerMac!!!

[madrobby]

Originally Posted by TylerL

Motion works off a built-in version of the CoreVideo/CoreImage frameworks that will be in Tiger. Notice that the video card requirements for Motion and CoreVideo/Image are the same.
That's the only way Motion can do the "OMG how is that realtime?" video effects.
Motion without one of the high-end programmable video cards (from what I've heard/know) is impossible.

Motion - yes. CoreVideo/Image - no (software emulation/not realtime). But because Motions needs the realtime part, a video card is a must. There might be other apps not depending on the realtime stuff (still, realtime is obviously better...); SJ mentioned Adobe/Photoshop on his keynote... In Photoshop I not so good video card could still render many CoreImage effects in realtime, more complicated effects would be in software (like the current Photoshop filters). Also, a third party could launch a CoreImage-based plugin filter set...

[njmac]

I know every once in a while someone will rant about the pos/neg voting. this time I really have to wonder, WHO could think this news is negative? am I missing something?

[Ge4-ce]

are there any restrictions for the educational version?

I am a student now, can I buy now with a edu discount and later use it for commercial work?

[AmigoMac]

Originally Posted by Ge4-ce

are there any restrictions for the educational version?

I am a student now, can I buy now with a edu discount and later use it for commercial work?

But... may you ...?

[njmac]

Originally Posted by Ge4-ce

are there any restrictions for the educational version?

I am a student now, can I buy now with a edu discount and later use it for commercial work?

It's not actually an educational version, it's educational pricing.It's exactly the same. Use it for anything including commercial work

EDIT: sorry, It seems the license you get with the academic version restricts you to academic use, not commercial use

[bubbagump]

Has anyone ever used Adobe After Effects? (I am speaking of 5.5 or earlier. The new versions may be different.) This is how one would operate inside of After Effects: set keyframes, then do a RAM preview (i.e. prerender) to see if the timing is okay. Sometimes the RAM preview was not even at full speed. While I did some awesome work in AE, this work pattern was quite annoying. Now, in Motion, one gets realtime previews driven by the graphics accelerator. This is a great breakthrough.