Free upgrade from FCP Studio (5) to FCPX?

I have plunked down a couple of euros a few years ago to get Final Cut Pro Studio (v5.1).
Is there a way I can "convert" or "trade in" my FCP Studio for FCPX?

No. FCP X is a completely new application, sold only through the Mac App Store. There is no upgrade from old versions. Anyway, in the old days even an upgrade would cost at least as much as the whole cost of FCP X...

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Upgrading to FCP studio 3 from 2.0

If i upgrade to FCP studio 3.0 for $300 do I need all my serial numbers or just the main one for FCP for all components such as motion and dvd studio to work?
Thanks!

When you insert the FCS 3 installer disc it will ask for the serial number. Enter the # that came with it.
It will then prompt: "You have entered an upgrade serial number. Please enter the original serial number. That's where you put in the serial # from the old full retail version.
That's all. If you got it right, the installer will proceed to the next step.

FCP 4 upgrade to FCP Studio 2?

I've got a lovely crumpled piece of paper here that I never filled out - an upgrade from FCP 4 to FCP Studio for a very reasonable rate - about $199 from memory.
Does this sort of upgrade still exist for Studio 2? Anybody? All I can find is the $700 package...

Your lovely crumpled paper expired in march.
The upgrade path from FCP4 to FCS2 is now $700.
Still, don't kick yourself too much as you didn't really lose any money by waiting.
If you had done the cross grade things would have worked out like this:
FCP4 to FCP 5.1 > $200
FCP 5.1 to FCS2 > $500
total > $700
have fun.
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FCP Studio 2 upgrade question (upgrade to FCP Studio 3)

Final Cut license allows a one-time permanent transfer to another party. One of my customers would like to transfer their Final Cut Studio 2 license to me in lieu of payment. I would upgrade to Final Cut Studio 3, but they upgraded from FCP 4 to FCP 5 and can't find their original serial. I've got the FCP 5 (Studio 2) license serial number.
Question: Will the FCP Studio 3 installer want the FCP 4 license, or will it be happy with the upgraded FCP 5 serial?
Thanks to anyone who knows and takes the time to respond.

they upgraded from FCP 4 to FCP 5 and can't find their original serial.
No go. You need the original s/n from a *full price retail version*. Even FCP 1 will do.

Will there be upgrade to FCP Studio X

I'm interested in upgrading my Final Cut Pro, but have always upgraded from Studio. I don't see this listed anywhere. Do I just need to wait or how does this work now that we have to purchase from the app store?
thanks,
Dave

It is unfair !
We have been paying so many euro to upgrade from FCP to FCP studio
and the impossibility to read FCS project into FCP X is a non sence
Best
Cyril

HP not honoring free upgrade from Vista to Windows 7

When I purchased my machine in February 09 with Vista home edition I was promised on the web site and by the sales clerk that I would receive a free upgrade to Windows 7. Now I am told that only machines purchased after June 09 will qualify. I am furious and will not settle for this. Does anyone else have this issue.

Look you might have understood them wrong or you're saying something that they didn't say. They might have told you that there is going to be a free upgrade program for Windows 7 closer to when Windows 7 launches and thought you could get it when you bought it or you just want to accuse HP that they said that you would have the W7 Upgrade for free so you can get the upgrade. You should have looked for an official confirmation from Microsoft for the free upgrade from vista to W7, http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/06/25/announcing-the-windows-7-upgrade-option-program-amp-windows-7-pricing-bring-on-ga.aspx This link was released on June 25, 2009 and officially says that the free upgrade program was going to start on June 26, 2009 and this is directly form the Windows Blog. You made a mistake of listening to people and not looking for the official Microsoft Announcement. Your out of luck. Microsoft did this with xp to vista when vista came out and it was around the same months as vista to W7, so you should have also looked for past free upgrade. On February, Windows 7 date hasn't even been announced and the beta was still in progress as posted here on February 2009 http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/01/23/general-availability-for-the-windows-7-beta-to-end.aspx So this goes back to the top, you should have looked at past free upgrades like xp to vista to check how many months before they will start the free upgrade program.
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Can I get a free upgrade from photoshop elements 11 to the 13? I have 11 and my laptop is 64 bit. registered software bought aug 2013

Can I get a free upgrade from photoshop elements 11 to the 13? I have 11 and my laptop is 64 bit. registered software bought aug 2013

There is no free upgrade. You have to buy it.
Mylenium

Will a FCP 3.0.4 upgrade from FCP 1 load onto a new Mac Pro

Will a FCP 3.0.4 upgrade from FCP 1 load onto a new Mac Pro. I have tried loading in onto a mac book with no luck. I think its because my original FCP 1 loades using OS9 and because the new Mac Pro does not have an old operating system on it I cant load my original FCP.

You should upgrade to FCP 5.1 or 6 as Jerry says.
However, if you are desperate you could try this :-
Install just your FCP 3 upgrade and also put in your FCP 1 serial number when asked.
Whenever you try to open FCP you will probably get an error message. Click the "esc" key and FCP should open.

Subclip import from fcp studio

is it possible to import subclips from FCP 7 projects into FCPX?

reading further in the 7toX instructions, contrary to your comment, they say
Translating a Final Cut Pro Project
To translate a full Final Cut Pro project:
Make sure there is nothing selected in the Browser;
Choose the File menu and from the Export submenu select XML…
When imported into Final Cut Pro X after translation, the bins will be translated to keyword collections, based on the bin name. Log notes and other metadata will be in the Notes field for each clip.

No sound after Windows 10 free upgrade from WIN7 on G71-340US laptop with IDT CODEC.

After free upgrade from WIN7 to WIN10 my laptop no longer has any sound (with internal or external speakers). I have tried uninstalling IDT driver and allowing Windows 10 to reinstall the driver through scan for HW changes - still no sound. I would appreciate any guidance or fixes for this problem. Thank you.

I am happy to report I now have sound on my G71-340US laptop. After further trial and error troubleshooting I found that there is an app called IDT PC Audio (aka IDT HD Sound) installed on my laptop by HP (OEM) I think. While I'm not exactly sure what this app's function is it appears it is related to activating IDT HD Codec drivers functionality. Somehow I decided to look in Task Manager - Startup and saw this IDT PC Audio listed. I clicked on disable and then a minute later clicked on enable. After I did that, as simple as it appears, I now was able to hear sound both on internal and external speakers. This is the first time I heard any sound since upgrading to WIN10. I have checked it several times by re-booting my laptop and each and every time I now have sound. I'll continue to test this through the week and see if it continues to be OK. Meanwhile, I thought I would share this potential fix (or workaround) with all concerned. Perhaps others will find this useful and provide me your feedback. Keeping my fingers crossed! PS. BTW, if anyone out there knows what IDT PC Audio is by all means share your knowledge. I am curious why this app doesn't appear more often in the forum posts and how it may relate to the WIN10 upgrade. Sorry, but I don't recall what prompted me to look at Task Manager - Startup but I'm glad I did. It's great to hear sound again!

If I upgrade to FCP Studio, will I still have 4.5 available?

I'm at a point where I think upgrading to FCP 5 will benefit me time-wise as I do a lot of multicamera work. I also want to dive into Motion.
I'm wondering if I perform the upgrade, will FCP 4.5 still live as an application on my Mac? I vaguely remember when I upgraded from FCP 3 to FCP 4, FCP 3 was still there and I could access and use it.
The only reason I would want to go back is that I sub to post-house that has not made the move to 5 yet. I'd like to be able to work in 4.5 when ever I do their projects.
I might not be thinking everything through- such as the QT version being different, or the interaction with 10.4?

If you do the standard upgrade, v5 will overwrite v4.5
If your current system disk is running 10.3.x, a recommended proceedure is to create a new partition, install 10.4 + FCP5 (both of which are QT7 dependent) on that partition and leave FCP4.5 and 10.3.x on the original system partition. This gives you the best of both worlds.
cheers,
x

Upgrade to 5.1 from FCP Studio 5

Hi everyone,
Just looking for some advice... I currently have FCP Studio 5 running on G5.
Does anyone know if there is a patch update for FCP5 to 5.1? I can't seem to find it in the Downloads page. Or do I have to pay for the upgrade?
Also, would FCP 5 work on the Macbook Pro with Rosetta?
Thanks for your help

There is a fee to upgrade from 5.0.x to 5.1.x You will not find it on the downloads as it is a completely redone operating code and comes on many, many disks.
Some have reported FCP5.0.x running on intel macs under Rosetta. Your mileage may vary.
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I've tried upgrading from FCP 10.0.1 to the newest version and I cannot do it. It does not pop up on the App Store. Is this an upgrade or do I have to buy it again?

I've been trying to export my videos after installing the Mavericks upgrade and FCP does not let me. On one of the forums I was told to upgrade to FCP 10.6.
Is this a free upgrade or do I have to buy the newest version again?

The current version is 10.0.9. The update to 10.0.9 from 10.0.1 is free. Log in to the App Store *with the same Apple ID used to buy the application* and click on "Updates".

DVD Pro 4 upgrade to FCP Studio?

Hi
I have DVD Pro 2 on my Mac and can buy a v4 upgrade which gives me the chance to get the FCP Studio from Apple store.
My question is: What do I need for the upgrade to the Studio version?
Point is, I have DVD Pro 2 installed on my Mac but the v4 I will get from a friend in Australia, which the physical shippment will cost more than the whole software.
Is it enough when he will send me all the serial numbers which are with the (original shrinkwrapped) software or do I need to install the software to be able to install (or order) the FCP Studio upgrade?
Thanks a lot Wolfgang
G4 933 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

You need the actual instal disc itself - as Apple ask for it to be sent back as proof of purchase. You don't need to install the software, though. I would get him to send you the DVD and serial number stickers only.
Be aware that the Studio upgrade dosn't include any printed manuals, just electronic .pdfs.

Upgrade to FCP Studio 2 nonsense...

Ok, so the engineers and IT people here at work are trying to upgrade everyone to FCP Studio 2. They have this brilliant plan for doing so. Check this out:
So they installed everything on a single edit bay and added all the correct plugins and codecs and such for our new P2 HD cameras. Now, instead of doing that all over again for each of the 10 edit systems, they are going around taking each bay's system hard drive and formatting it, then cloning the drive from the first computer.
Ok, so no big deal really since they all have to work the same and all the systems in the news dept. were bought at the same time and are all exactly the same system.
Now the fun part. My system and my bosses weren't bought with the others and use different hardware. I use an AJA IO and my boss uses an AJA Kona LH. News dept. uses Kona LS.
So, the clone thing shouldn't work, right?
Yep, it didn't work and we're both losing time editting and such.
So, I offered to take all the installation dvd's and sit here at night and upgrade both systems so that we won't wipe the drives, lose settings and valuable info, plus, it should work because the Kona settings will still be there along with my AJA IO settings. The engineers and IT guy told me that won't work. They say it will still erase the whole harddrive because it's not an upgrade, they bought the full versions of both the new Mac OSX and FCP Studio 2.
Does this make sense? It doesn't to me and I think they're just being stubborn and stupid. All of this is being done to accommodate the new P2 HD cameras. These brilliant people didn't think about that fact that it's not compatible with the Avid I have to use half the time. So, I'm not even gonna talk about that.
Anyway, does all this make sense? Am I wrong here?
Help me please!
Make Bruce proud!

I'm going from past (likely dim) memory: You cannot install FCS2 from a network drive or from a clone unless you have a multiseat license. the installer is specifically created not to do that, even if you have all those serial numbers. They could have purchased a network installable MacOS and a network installable FCS2 but I'm fairly certain those are only available if you actually specify the product.
Does this make sense? It doesn't to me and I think they're just being stubborn and stupid. All of this is being done to accommodate the new P2 HD cameras. These brilliant people didn't think about that fact that it's not compatible with the Avid I have to use half the time. So, I'm not even gonna talk about that.
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Well, try to get along with them anyway. It's far better to love you IT guys than to hate them. Take one of 'em out for lunch.
A scorched-earth total reformat is often recommended around here as the only viable installation procedure. I have never used this method for MacOS or for FCP installs; I just run the updates/upgrades. Try it on your system and see what happens.
You DO WANT to make a clone of your system drive BEFORE you upgrade or update the OS or the FCP apps, though. That's just common sense.
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