Final Cut Studio 2 (Academic Version)

I am a teacher and we have ordered and received 4 Final Cut Studio 2 packages. It came to us as the academic version. I know you cannot get upgrade to future Final Cut Studio packages, but is that the only difference?
Does it have all of the other features that regular Final Cut Studio has?
Thanks in Advance

Does it have all of the other features that regular Final Cut Studio has?
yes.
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Final Cut Studio Academic Version

I purchased Final Cut Studio Academic Version in 10/08 and used it just once. It is in "like new" condition complete with manuals
and original packaging. I want to resell it but want to make sure it will be available to another user. Also, where do you think I should
price it, as I realize it is not "upgradeable". Thanks!

Is this Final Cut STudio 2, or Studio 3? Studio 2 is like 5 years old...has FCP 6. SOMEONE might find it useful. But Studio 3 is the most current, and a lot of people would find that useful.

Final Cut Studio Academic Version - confused buyer.

Hello,
I am about to buy Final Cut Studio 2 using the Academic Discount Program. I know that by purchasing the academic version I will not be able to upgrade. When I access the page (viewing it as a student) where I can see the different types of "Pro Design" softwares that I can buy, I see two "Final Cut Studio 2". One is Final Cut Studio 2 and the other one is Final Cut Studio 2 Academic. Both cost the same $699. When I select Final Cut Studio 2 it does not say that this is an upgrade version.
I'm afraid of selecting the one that does NOT have the word Academic because it might be an upgrade version even though it doesn't say.
Help!
Thank you...
A humble confused customer....

Hi DH,
Thanks for your response. I would easily get the one that says academic, but if I have the option of buying the non-academic version for the same price as the academic I rather buy the non-academic one. I am confused because the website does not say that the non-academic one is an upgrade version, but when I called 1-800-MY-APPLE, the guy told me that is an upgrade version. I told him the website does not say it is and that is why I got confused.
Thanks again...

I don't know what Final Cut Pro Academic Version 4.0 I have.

Hi. im interested in upgrading to Final cut studio, but I do not know if i qualify.
No where on my install disc does it say waht numer it is. I've looked at the download order forms for the crossgrades etc. But i'm still not sure what model no# miine is.
Where can I find out?
Final Cut Pro 4
Academic (M9153LL/A), <---where do i find this number, or a simlar no# so i wonot waste my time turning my software in for nothing?

poops,
If you still have the original box FCP came in -- big black box containing the manuals, disks, etc. with an outer shell that slides off -- look on the outside of that box for a sticky label. That's where you'll find the # M9153LL/A, and the word "Academic" should be on there as well.
The FCP install DVD probably has some other number on it, but for sure you should see the word "Academic" printed on the label. Also, the version # (like 4.0.1) is printed on the same disk.
All you have to send in is the one FCP install disk.

Final Cut Studio Academic Upgrade to FCS 2??

So, I just recently bought the Final Cut Studio 5.1 set, but seeing as how I'm a broke college kid, I bought the academic. Can I still upgrade to Final Cut Studio 2? Do I just buy the 499 upgrade? Just a little curious. Thanks in advance

Sadly you cannot. However, if you are a college student, you can always acquire the full academic FCS2 for the academic price. If you check the Apple website (store) it's quite clear on these issues, both when you buy and when you try to upgrade.
It's actually less expensive in the long term to buy a full version and then upgrade. That is, if you're planning on staying with the FCS ship for some time.

Use Final Cut Studio Academic on multiple computers ?

I bought Final Cut Studio 3 academic version for my Mac. However, I have another person who is helping me edit the film project. Is it ok to install the same s/w using the same discs and serial number on her computer as well ? Does the s/w licence cover multiple computer use ?

Here's the exact wording from the Software License Agreement (SLA):
"2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions.
A. Apple Software (Bundle)
Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, you are granted a limited non-exclusive license to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on one Apple-branded desktop computer and one Apple-branded laptop computer so long as both computers are owned and used by you. You may not make the Apple Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time. You may make one copy of the Apple Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only; provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained on the original."
-DH

Final Cut Pro Academic Version Is not fully functional!

Could someone tell me if Final Cut Pro Academic is really functionally? I bought final cut pro academic and it appears that the program color does not work. The viewer in color doesn't work. Apple states that the only difference between academic and the normal version is that the academic version version is a non-upgradable version. But I don't believe this. I believe that you have to buy the standard version to get the full features. Could someone one tell me this is not so.

The academic version is Functionally 100% exactly the same. There are no differences feature wise.
The only difference is you can't use an upgrade with that serial #.

Final Cut Studio Educational version serial number

I've been using an educational version of Final Cut Studio for years, and now it is asking me for my name and serial number before I open the program. I've looked at the box that the discs come in, and have found some numbers, but they don't seem to be the serial numbers and they don't work. Is there somewhere else that these serial numbers may be? Also, is there a reason why I am forced to put in my information to log in now?
thanks!

There are two stickers with the serial # attached to the "Installing your software" pamphlet that came with the suite. This is the only place that you will find it.
If you have lost the documentaion, follow these instructions:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1861
>Also, is there a reason why I am forced to put in my information to log in now?
Have you recently had the computer repaired? The encrypted serial is tied to the Logic board ID. You will need to delete that file if so.

Order status of final cut studio universal version?

My friend placed order final cut studio last monday (March,27)in stead of me.
My question is that is it comming universal version or not becasue he does not know about anything final cut.
also I cannot contact him right now.
So, if it comes final cut 5.0, i have to return and reorder. because I placed order macbook pro.
would tell your order experience and when apple released the last version of final cut studio?
POWER MAC 2.3 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Well, you probably should have waited. I believe the Universal Version was realeased for shipping on the 29th.(I ordered the upgrade myself). It is my understanding that If you ordered it before the release date you will get the old version(runs on PowerPC macs only). I your friend gets the wrong one, I would suggest not opening it and return it for an exchange.

Final cut studio academic 2

We are looking into buying my daughter a macbook for school. She will need final cut for her video production class. Will the standard macbook run this?

Welcome to the forum.
The MacBook will run FCP but not Color or Motion.
A much, much better choice is the MacBookPro.
It will run more RAM, has a better video card, has the expresscard 34 slot and is an all round more capable machine.
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fwiw: Tell your daughter to show up here and participate - she needs to learn to advocate for herself - and this is the best support site for FCP. We growl but don't bite ... much.

Does Final Cut Studio Academic get Updates?

I was wondering if i was eligible for updates. I got my software when I was a student and I have been getting the Updates within the 5.0 + version.
However, when I went to get the 6.0 update off the Apple site, and put in my Academic serial number, it said it did not recognize it (after several ensured attempts)... Anyone know wussup?

Academic versions are not eligible for the major upgrades. 5.0 to 5.0.4...5.1 to 5.1.4...yes. 5.1 to 6.0? No. That is one of the reasons the Academic version is cheap. To allow you to learn the application while in school. When you leave, then it is time to buy it for real...if you want the new version.
It is all in the Academic license.
Shane

Does any version of Final Cut studio support Mpeg4 Editing?

I have Final Cut Studio HD (version in the black box). I'm looking at buying a camera, and the one that seems to be the best fit is the Panasonic TM90. It's best mode is shooting progressive video with the Mpeg4 codec. Does my version support this? Does any version support this?

If you shoot any format OTHER than 1080p60, you use Log and Transfer to bring in the footage. Tutorial:
http://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
For 1080p60, you need ClipWrap2 from divergentmedia.com. Because it is a non-standard shooting format.
And no, FCP 7 and earlier do not support editing from that camera without transcoding to ProRes.

I Can't install my NEW Final Cut Studio 2

I Can't install my NEW Final Cut Studio 2;During the initial installation process the applications are dimmed and it tells me that I have to upgrade the previous version, but my "previous" version is Final Cut Studio "ACADEMIC" (FCP 5) which doesn't allow upgrades!. When I enter the previous version's serial # it refuses it and the serial # of the new one doesn't allow me to install. I paid full price for the new FCS2 because I am not elegible to upgrade from an "academic" version... Anyone with a solution... Urgent. I am to start a new project/new client on Monday am
thanks in advance

Did you uninstall the 1st version with AppZapper? Gotta be some registry type files still lingering around.
Thanks for your response.
I installed using the conventional DVD's sent by Apple. I installed them on my previous computer a MacBook Pro and it was copied with the rest of its contents when upgrading to my new MacPro.

Pro App Serial Problem - Final Cut Studio Logic Studio and Soundtrack

Installed Logic Studio 8
then
Installed Final Cut Studio - Academic
both include Soundtrack.
now Soundtrack has the academic splash screen.
If i wanted to... how can i assign soundtrack to my logic studio serial?
would i have to reinstall soundtrack? is there any situation where this would matter?
i don't know.
thanks everyone.

If i wanted to... how can i assign soundtrack to my logic studio serial?
would i have to reinstall soundtrack? is there any situation where this would matter?
I wouldn't worry about it. The program is exactly the same whether it thinks it's an academic version or not, and I can't think of any other reason why this would make any difference.
If you really wanted to see whether you could get it connected back to Logic, go to HD/Library/Application Support/Pro Apps, and dump the file that says 'Logic Studio System ID.' This is the file that holds your Logic serial number. Next time you load Logic, put your serial number in again and it will create a new Logic Studio System ID file. When you do this it will make the Logic System ID file newer than the FC System ID file, and maybe Soundtrack will be connected to this one instead of FC's. But again, don't worry about it - it really makes no difference at all.

Upgrade Path to Final Cut Studio

Hi there
I have inherited a box of oldish Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Studio discs complete with serial numbers. All official Apple products with stickers & Retail Versions.
*Final Cut Pro HD retail
*Final Cut Studio Upgrade from FCP
I've not installed them on my MBP so far as I was looking to get a new edition and was hoping to qualify for the upgrade price.
So my question is this:
Can I buy the latest Final Cut Studio Upgrade Version and just use the serial number stickers or will I need to install all the discs in turn. Also will I qualify.

If you acquired those old versions because someone else upgraded from them to a newer version, technically:
1. The old versions should no longer be used by anyone.
2. You shouldn't use them to again upgrade to a 2nd copy of a newer version.
There is no restriction in the upgrade that would prevent multiple upgrades from occurring. Let your conscience be your guide.
Caveat: I'm not a lawyer and I didn't thoroughly read the SW license agreement again.

Final Cut Studio 2 (Academic Version)

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