Final Cut Pro 6 To Debut At NAB? Final Cut Extreme Too?

[lionsreplayman1]

Hello Mcfly!!!

What all of you have failed to mention is that STEVE BAYS, author of THE AVID HANDBOOK has been the product manager of FCP for just over one year.

When the next update comes along, STEVE will have AVID begging for mercy!!!

Good luck to ANY Avid Editors who have not come over from the dark-side.

We will kick some AVID DS butts on a sub $10K system.

One word for ANY ONE complaining about the price, iMOVIE.



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[Multimedia]

Yes Any Part Of PPC Studio Qualifies For $199 To Full UB FCStudio Upgrade

wait wait wait... so if i purchase just about any one PPC software... i can turn it in to Apple with 199 bucks and get the entire commercial 5.1 Final Cut Studio pack?

You are correct sir. I'm wondering if most FCP owners and prospective buyers even take the time to read the crossgrade/upgrade offer page.

This is Apple's way of saying "we're sorry you're going to have to buy a new Intel Mac to get the most out of future Final Cut Pro so we're gonna make it real easy and cheap for you to migrate with us even if all you have is an academic piece of PPC Studio or the last PPC Only version of Final Cut Pro."

Once In A Lifetime Offer bargain if you ask me.

 

[JeffDM]

One word for ANY ONE complaining about the price, iMOVIE.

Meh, it's not very good, in my opinion. Pinnacle Studio is better at the job, generally a lot more flexible, more efficient and faster than iMovie/iDVD, and it's not hard to use.

 

[geek boy]

hey multimedia, the order forms to upgrade motion etc. say that the offer expires dec 20 2006. you say march 20, have they been extended? thanks

 

[Multimedia]

Yes The Upgrade Offer Was Extended in mid-December to March 20

hey multimedia, the order forms to upgrade motion etc. say that the offer expires dec 20 2006. you say march 20, have they been extended? thanks

Yes it has been extended to March 20 due to demand. You can phone them in Indiana at the 800 number on the form to confirm this if you don't believe me.

 

[geek boy]

thanks multimedia, now to track down some old software. if i can pull this off you are a god. cheers

 

[superspiffy]

So will Apple send me FCS 5.1 with the big nifty box that comes with all the manuals?

 

[Rod Rod]

Meh, it's not very good, in my opinion. Pinnacle Studio is better at the job, generally a lot more flexible, more efficient and faster than iMovie/iDVD, and it's not hard to use.

He most likely meant "people complaining about the price of FCS."

So will Apple send me FCS 5.1 with the big nifty box that comes with all the manuals?

No, you'll get a bunch of discs.

 

[Multimedia]

No Big Ecologically Incorrect Box Of Paper Manuals. Just 9 DVDs & An Install Pamphlet

So will Apple send me FCS 5.1 with the big nifty box that comes with all the manuals?

All upgrades from Apple do not include original box and paper manuals any more. They used to include the paper manuals in a big brown box but not any more. Instead all the manuals are on the DVDs in PDF form. You get a padded manila envelope containing 9 DVDs:

Final Cut Studio Install
Soundtrack Pro Install
Apple Loops for SoundTrack Pro
LiveType Media 1
LiveType Media 2
Motion 2 Install
DVD Studio Pro 4 Install
Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio Tutorials
Apple Pro Training Final Cut Studio DVD Tutorial

your license and a 14 page Installing Your Software pamphlet with your serial number stickers on it.

 

[MacMan421]

I have the Academic version of Final Cut 5, if I upgrade to the 5.1 studio will I get the Academic version as well, or the commercial version?

I know it's been said that if you have Final Cut Studio 5 you continue to use the same serial, but what if you you upgrade from just Final Cut?

 

[MacMan421]

I was also wondering if anybody knows if you take a program from Final Cut Studio 5 academic and turn that in for the $199 price, to get the FCP 5.1 Commercial?

Ex.
Take DVD Studio Pro 4 from Final Cut Studio 5, and turn that program in, do you get the commercial version of Studio 5.1?

Or is it stand alone program only that can be submitted for the commercial version?

 

[Abu Reno]

Bring it to daddy!!! I have a feeling they not only dropped the price of shake and support but only to incorporate it in FCE. It will be like 3 appz in one. Sort of like the Amiga Toaster if any of you remember. There was Lightwave 3D, Toaster, and a paint box program. If this is true. IT'S BAD ASS!

 

[Multimedia]

Academic PPC FCP 5 to FCS 5.1UB Probably Goes Commercial - My Best Guess

I have the Academic version of Final Cut 5, if I upgrade to the 5.1 studio will I get the Academic version as well, or the commercial version?

I know it's been said that if you have Final Cut Studio 5 you continue to use the same serial, but what if you you upgrade from just Final Cut?

You have PPC Version FCP 5 only? Use that to get 5.1UB for only $99. I'm 99% sure the answer is yes. In any event you are nuts if you don't send in your DVD with $99 to get Studio 5.1UB MacMan.

I was also wondering if anybody knows if you take a program from Final Cut Studio 5 academic and turn that in for the $199 price, to get the FCP 5.1 Commercial?

Ex.
Take DVD Studio Pro 4 from Final Cut Studio 5, and turn that program in, do you get the commercial version of Studio 5.1?

Or is it stand alone program only that can be submitted for the commercial version?

No. That part of the program only applies to the PPC parts that were sold as separate products up until FCS 5.1UB Shipped last Spring when they stopped selling each part of Studio separately. I'm confused about what you have. Do you have PPC FCP 5 or PPC FCStudio 5? PPC FCStudio 5 to 5.1UB is only $49 for the Crossgrade.

You know if you would simply download the upgrade or crossgrade form that applies to what you have and read it, you wouldn't have to ask here.

You can also phone the upgrade department in Indiana 888-840-8433 M-F 8am-8pm Eastern time and ask them.

The Terms & Conditions clearly state all the different part numbers and product names that qualify. I see the Postmark must be by March 19 and the order must be received by March 30. I think the best way to send it is my US Postal Priority Mail with a Delivery Confirmation Request which also acts as a proof of mailing document since it shows where it starts as well as where it ends.

 

[MacMan421]

Ok, I have PPC Final Cut Studio 5 (academic version). I know that if I send in $49 I could get studio 5.1 (but it would still be academic). I was wondering if I could use one of the program from studio (ex. DVD Studio Pro 4) and apply that to get the upgrade to Final Cut Studio 5.1 (commercial). I called the number but I wasn't sure if the rep understood the situation I was asking. Has anyone tried this?

 

[Multimedia]

MacMan Called Apple. Academic FCS 5 to FCS 5.1UB Stays Academic

Ok, I have PPC Final Cut Studio 5 (academic version). I know that if I send in $49 I could get studio 5.1 (but it would still be academic because an Apple crossgrade rep told me on the phone that they do not give out new serial numbers with the 5 to 5.1UB crossgrade).

Thanks for clearing that up as to why by telling us you called them and that is what they said.

I was wondering if I could use one of the program from studio (ex. DVD Studio Pro 4) and apply that to get the upgrade to Final Cut Studio 5.1 (commercial). I called the number but I wasn't sure if the rep understood the situation I was asking. Has anyone tried this?

NO you CANNOT. That part is only for seaparate PPC products that were sold as individual products between APRIL NAB '05 and APRIL NAB '06 before Studio became the only way you could get them after last year's NAB '06 when Studio went to 5.1UB and none of it's parts went into separate UB products any more.

It is way worth $49 to get the 5.1UB from 5 even though it stays Academic. You gain the ability to run 5.1 on Intel Macs that you will be glad you bought no matter how much longer it is before you buy one. It is full of bug fixes and features that 5 doesn't have including the PPC code not the least of which is support for DVCPRO HD, a better version of Compressor and better HDV support among many more improvements since 5.

 

[MacMan421]

Thanks for the input

 

[Rod Rod]

You gain the ability to run 5.1 on Intel Macs that you will be glad you bought no matter how much longer it is before you buy one. It is full of bug fixes and features that 5 doesn't have including the PPC code not the least of which is support for DVCPRO HD, a better version of Compressor and better HDV support among many more improvements since 5.

Good points, but DVCProHD support came as of FCP 4.5 (a.k.a. FCP HD).

Let me add that FCP 5.1.x runs faster on PPC hardware compared to FCP 5.0.x. So who wouldn't want a speed boost on their existing hardware?

 

[superspiffy]

I found a FCP 4.0.1 Academic (M9153LL/A) but the seller specifically says that this is "not eligible for the FCP crossgrade" because this is a replacement DVD. Is this true or is he just getting mixed up? So what's the deal with replacement dvds?

 

[Multimedia]

You Need To Get His Serial Number Stickers On "Installing Your Software" Call Apple

I found a FCP 4.0.1 Academic (M9153LL/A) but the seller specifically says that this is "not eligible for the FCP crossgrade" because this is a replacement DVD. Is this true or is he just getting mixed up? So what's the deal with replacement dvds?

I guess he misplaced/lost his original install DVD and was able to get Apple to send him a replacement based on his giving them his serial number that was registered in his name. In any event it looks quite different than what they expect to see in your order. But he may be not telling you the truth.

Ask him if he's selling you his serial number - the actual stickers on the Installing Your Software pamphlet - you need the pamphlet to fax Apple - so you can AT LEAST turn it into 4.5 with online upgrades etc. Then call the upgrade center toll free to ask them how they want to handle that copy for you. Assume they will sell you the upgrade by trying to work it out with them - hey it's another $199 in their coffers right? Don't give up quite yet on that possibility. Ask Apple to make this a special case they will help you do.

If he doesn't have the stickers with the serial numbers on the "Installing Your Software" pamphlet I would forget him and move on. It's likely to be an illegitimate sale.

 

[geek boy]

hey multimedia guess what i found collecting dust in the neighbourhood computer store? a motion 2 upgrade pack! yesssss! thanks again

 

[redeye be]

We 8 Core faithful...

Just what I needed before going to bed after watching a bad movie (The Wicker Man).
Bees!

 

[DMann]

Fcp

Good points, but DVCProHD support came as of FCP 4.5 (a.k.a. FCP HD).

Let me add that FCP 5.1.x runs faster on PPC hardware compared to FCP 5.0.x. So who wouldn't want a speed boost on their existing hardware?

This alone is enough incentive to upgrade...

 

[Multimedia]

Geek Boy Scores A Motion 2 Upgrade Pak! Congratulations!

hey multimedia guess what i found collecting dust in the neighbourhood computer store? a motion 2 upgrade pack! yesssss! thanks again

See? I told ya! How much was it? You clever boy. Way to go. Congrats. You are IN. :eek"

thanks multimedia, now to track down some old software. if i can pull this off you are a god. cheers

Demi-God to you Boy.

Now we have a date for the FCS 6 Debut - Sunday April 15 2007 Las Vegas Nevada NAB Press Day. Whoopie!

multimedia, my motion2 upgrade cost me all of 99$ canadian, thats only 85 real dollars

You Dog! What a steal. Was that the last PPC FCS part they had left? Was it on a shelf or behind the counter? Did you tell them you were stealing it after you paid for it?

 

[geek boy]

multimedia, my motion2 upgrade cost me all of 99$ canadian, thats only 85 real dollars

 

[superspiffy]

multimedia, my motion2 upgrade cost me all of 99$ canadian, thats only 85 real dollars

Which store was it? Was it a big computer store like Best Buys or some no named little shop at the corner? I badly wanna get my hands on one of those coveted PPC apps... only if we have small stores in Irvine, CA. but everything's corporatized here.