Final Cut Studio 2 Academic

As an educator and producer, I am considering a purchase of Final Cut Studio 2 Academic version. Is this an exact copy of Final Cut Studio 2, or are some features omitted to offset cost reduction?

As a student, I can say that the academic price was right, but NOWHERE does the apple site say that it is non-upgradable. I was SO disappointed when I found out that I'll need to spend ANOTHER $600 just to buy ANOTHER piece of non-upgradable software. After two purchases it would've already been cheaper for me to just start with a full commercial version and get the cheaper updates. If you know you'll be upgrading in the future, I'd say get a commercial license. If you don't think you'll need to or will want to upgrade, go academic.
Good luck,
-Brian

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  • 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.
    x

  • What Is The Difference With FInal Cut Studio 2 Academic To Full Version?

    Hi there I just got a Macbook Pro and plan on buying Final Cut Studio 2 but found the Academic version cheaper and was wondering what the difference is especially with quality and the handling of hd video Sony EX HD to be exact). Thank you for any responses.

    The software is the same; the only difference is that you cannot upgrade an academic version and you have to be able to qualify for the academic pricing (students and teachers).
    -DH

  • Final cut studio 2 academic v full retail

    How important is it to have an upgradable version of final cut studio 2, rather than the academic.

    Welcome to the forum!
    This is the Final Cut Express forum. That being said, it is only important to get the full version of FCS2 if you are going to want to upgrade it in the future. The student version gives you some money off the price, but you would have to buy a full student or normal version of the upcoming FCS3 to upgrade. You couldn't get the drastically price-reduced upgrade version in the future.
    Besides pricing, the Final Cut suite is exactly the same whether it is the academic or upgradeable version.

  • 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 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...

  • Uninstalling Final Cut Studio 1 Extras

    I am on a 1st-gen MacBook Pro with a 100 GB hard drive that filled up quite quickly. I am looking to remove some unnecessary features so as to clear up as much space as possible.
    I'm running Final Cut Studio 1 (Academic Version) and remember that when I first installed it, I installed a ton of optional material (tutorials/templates, etc.) for the programs included with Final Cut Studio. What is the best way to go about removing this extra junk off my hard drive? I think it will clear up a lot of space.
    Thanks!

    Go to the Library>Application Support>Final Cut Studio folder. Inside you will find the additional content for FCS; Soundtrack Pro loops, Motion & DVDSP content, etc.

  • Cannot install Final Cut Studio 7 on new Mac Pro

    I've just purchased Final Cut Studio 7 (Academic edition) for my Mac Pro (brand new G4 running 10.6.2), and it refuses to install. When I start the download package I get an Alert:
    "Final Cut Studio Installer requires that your system have a Quartz Extreme capable video card."
    and just quits. I looked on the specs online (http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/specs/) and it states that I need
    "ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor (integrated Intel graphics processors not supported)"
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    First of all you don't have a G4. A G4 is an obsolete computer that doesn't run Final Cut Studio.

  • I need a serial numbr forApple Final Cut Studio 2.0.1 Academic International

    I need a serial numbers for Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0.1 Academic International. I lost mind, if you have, please help! Thanks

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  • 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.

  • I have an academic version of Final Cut Studio on my laptop and recently purchased the most recent Full version of Final Cut Studio. Do I need to uninstall the academic version before installing the new version?

    I have an academic version of Final Cut Studio on my laptop and recently purchased the most recent Full version of Final Cut Studio. Do I need to uninstall the academic version before installing the new version? I ask because this is not an upgrade, but a completely new version.

    I'm with Jim on this.  It always seems to work out better if you do not install over another version.  You can use this app (freeware - thanks to Jon Chappel) to completely remove ALL Final Cut Studio apps and components: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcsremover/
    Once that's done, install your newly purchased version.
    -DH

  • Production Suite (Academic) to Final Cut Studio (Retail)

    I am looking to upgrade my Production Suite (Academic) to a Full Version of Final Cut Studio. Since this is really not an upgrade will the full version of Final Cut Studio not recognize my Production Suite and install everything separately? Is there anything that I can do to make my transfer easy and seamless?

    Zachary,
    It sounds like you are asking '"Will the retail version install over the academic without problems?" not, "what's the upgrade purchase path."
    Whether the previous version was academic or retail, best practice would be an erase and install. Most problem installations are those that simply install the new verison over the previous one.
    If you have installed thrid party plug-ins (Nattress, etc.) make sure you have the orignial download - don't worry about saving them from the folders.
    good luck.
    x

  • Final Cut Studio 2...Full version or just Academic?

    Good Evening:
    Someone is selling to me a final cut studio 2.0. I Want to know how is this version is full or academic : Sticker at base says: MA886Z/A Final Cut Studio 2.0.1 RETAIL ......There is no indication on box.

    If it says RETAIL, it isn't the academic version (unless someone replaced the sticker).
    -DH

  • 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.

  • Help in installing Final Cut Studio 5.1 Academic

    Help! I had to uninstall old versions of Final Cut Studio.
    I now am trying to install Final Cut Studio 5.1 Academic. Installer rejects the serial number every time. I don't know what to do.
    It's a valid serial number; I have the packaging right here in front of me. It's old (purchased November 2006) but that shouldn't matter, right?
    Please help.

    Hello Brian,
    Thanks for the reply. I was able to read the disc on my Macbook Pro and I copied all of the folders on the install disc onto my flash drive. I plugged it into my iMac and it gave me the following error message: The alias "Install Final Cut Studio" could not be opened, because the original item cannot be found. Delete Alias, Fix Alias, or OK. Deleting the alias just moves the install file to the trash bin. Fixing the Alias asks me to Choose the item that you want alias to "Install Final Cut Studio" to open.
    I could not figure out what to do after this. Any clues?
    Thanks again.
    Steve

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