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Final Cut Studio Goes Universal
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Keep those Universal binaries rolling......you hear, Adobe?
The sooner we get everything universal the better....I'm looking forward to seeing how the new Intel Macs handle this software.
The sooner we get everything universal the better....I'm looking forward to seeing how the new Intel Macs handle this software.
Kingsly said:Aperture has been universal for a while. Its is a Download via software update.
Aperture is not Universal. 1.1 is due "in March" and is the first Universal version of Aperture
http://www.apple.com/aperture/update.html
The catch-22 is that Aperture 1.1 needs the RAW conversion updates to Core Image in 10.4.6 to support new cameras. 10.4.6 doesn't seem ready for primetime yet.
Kingsly said:Aperture has been universal for a while. Its is a Download via software update.
Er, no. No it isn't.
The Academic versions are available for upgrade at the same prices as Retail versions.
(Example: Motion 2 Academic costs $199 to upgrade to Universal FCP studio)
now the question is, are they upgrading the academic versions to Academic studio or to retail studio.
I looked up the serial number they put on my order and it appears to be the same number as the retail upgrade.
I also wonder what will come packaged in the upgade, will it just be the disks
or will it be the whole box with printed manuals etc... ?
Edit: The status on my upgrade order changed from "Backordered" to "Ordered". (lastnight was "backordered", now is "ordered")
(Example: Motion 2 Academic costs $199 to upgrade to Universal FCP studio)
now the question is, are they upgrading the academic versions to Academic studio or to retail studio.
I looked up the serial number they put on my order and it appears to be the same number as the retail upgrade.
I also wonder what will come packaged in the upgade, will it just be the disks
or will it be the whole box with printed manuals etc... ?
Edit: The status on my upgrade order changed from "Backordered" to "Ordered". (lastnight was "backordered", now is "ordered")
I guess that would mean Final Cut Studio 5.1 is NOT AVAILABLE as of yet and the MR article is incorrect.milo said:
DOUGHNUT said:
Why the heck is everyone ASSUMING Apple will go with a stupid name like Mac Pro?!? The purported reason for changing from Powerbook to MacBook Pro was that they wanted Mac in the name of all their computer products.
"Powerbook" does not contain "Mac" -> "MacBook Pro"
"iMac G5" contains Mac -> "iMac Core Duo"
"Mac mini" contains Mac -> "Mac mini"
"iBook" does not contain "Mac" -> ???? (most likely "MacBook")
Question: Does the name "PowerMac" contain "Mac" in it?? The answer is left for the reader to determine.
Well my order status has changed from "back-ordered" to "ordered" today, so I think this is accurate. I can't wait !milo said:
Apple piles on again!
So Apple is charging $50.00 to users who already have the most recent version but who need a universal binary version for their new machine.
Tacky!
Apple should be giving away universal binary conversions for free. After all this is to promote the sales of new Mac intel machines. I can see third parties charging for universal binary conversions but Apple should be giving them away.
The Apple user was willing to step out and risk their cash on gen. 1 hardware, gen 1 OS on intel, and now Apple piles on with charges for universal versions of their own apps to registered users.
Sad Apple!
P.S. Where is Woz when you need him. He had a heart.
So Apple is charging $50.00 to users who already have the most recent version but who need a universal binary version for their new machine.
Tacky!
Apple should be giving away universal binary conversions for free. After all this is to promote the sales of new Mac intel machines. I can see third parties charging for universal binary conversions but Apple should be giving them away.
The Apple user was willing to step out and risk their cash on gen. 1 hardware, gen 1 OS on intel, and now Apple piles on with charges for universal versions of their own apps to registered users.
Sad Apple!
P.S. Where is Woz when you need him. He had a heart.
digitalbiker said:So Apple is charging $50.00 to users who already have the most recent version but who need a universal binary version for their new machine.
Tacky!
Have you been living under a rock? This was announced months ago.
It's worse than that. If you're running one of the single apps, they're not selling them individually any more. So if you need the intel version, you're looking at $199 to get a port of the app, not even an updated version. If you have an academic copy, that's probably more than you paid in the first place!
milo said:
What's the deal?
I thought ol'wonderboy SJ showed us that if the program was coded in Xcode then it was a simple button click or two to generate a conversion.
Apple can't have it both ways! Either it is easy and should be supplied free of charge or it is time consuming / difficult and requires fees.
Even Microsoft which everyone spouts off on this site about being money grubbing, sell their xboxes at a small loss to help establish the market.
Apple has 8 billion in cash in the bank, completely changes their hardware platform at the drop of a hat, and still charges it's users for universal binary conversions.
Pathetic! Bring back the old Apple.
Doctor Q said:
Apple's academic prices are alright but there are better academic deals out there, I got FCP HD Studio from the university I instruct video production for $499USD.
Well it is nice to see the pro apps go universal, but I personally would have liked to have seen a new version of the applications...
QCassidy352 said:
Giving threads a negative rating is the "gateway drug" of the budding internet troll. First they rate threads negative, then they feel the need to post something asinine and move on from there.
digitalbiker said:
I assume Steve's explanation would be that they are charging for the disks and possibly manuals, if they are included. And they are allowing users of one app to upgrade to the full suite for dirt cheap. Although now they're forcing that upgrade since they don't sell the apps or upgrades separately.
Microsoft doesn't sell xbox at a loss to get market share, they do it because they make up the loss on game sales. That's not analagous to this situation.
But then there are people like me who are glad they waited as long as they did.
I am still using FCP 3 and DVDSP 1.5 and Soundtrack Pro. I purchased these separately and now for $200, I can get the shooting match!
Way cool.
I am still using FCP 3 and DVDSP 1.5 and Soundtrack Pro. I purchased these separately and now for $200, I can get the shooting match!
Way cool.
that´s good (and expected) news. I only wish FCE would come soon after. I only need FC for editing showreel etc. and I´m not prepeared to buy the whole Studio, when the canteen would suffice
Good news indeed, nice to see that the universal pro apps are starting to roll out.
Have guys checked Apple stock? Is it because the upgraded Cinema or what, but it's rising for change!
Have guys checked Apple stock? Is it because the upgraded Cinema or what, but it's rising for change!
I feel really dumb. I could've sworn I read that it had gone universal just after MWSF.pcp_ip said: