Just got FCPX, now on an iMac
I just bought Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3. I had bought FCP years ago and the continual upgrades
until it was named Final Cut Studio. I'm guessing this was 2005 or so. Anyhow, I used to have
all those other applications, Compressor, Motion, LiveType, Soundtrack, maybe others in that
package.
I never really mastered the program and resorted to iMovie HD in a pinch.
I'm already having some hardware issues with this new version, but it looks like something I'll
be able to learn.
Are those other programs "under the hood" of the new FCPX or bought seperately? Upgrades
from my old versions? Are they even necessary?
I have an interest in trying to create a DVD with surround sound.
james in St. Pete
Compressor and Motion are separate apps you need to buy separately. Color is gone, DVD Studio Pro is gone, Soundtrack Pro is gone. They said they rolled some of the features into FCX...but the Color corrector isn't anything like Color, there is no DVD authoring like there was (I think you can PRINT TO DVD or something)...
But really, you should ask that in the FCX forum: https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/final_cut_pro_ x
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To begin with, I know that I have to upgrade my RAM to either 1.5GB or 2GB and also know Crucial is the way to go.
Apart from that, I have these questions:
1. What do I first check for after opening the box? (Dead pixels for example and etc..etc..etc..) and how do I do that?
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3. Absolutely reqd apps.
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Just an idea for you. There is an entire Apple Discussion forum dedicated to Boot Camp and Windows XP.
Whereas, not everyone here with an Intel iMac has installed, tried to install or has experience with BC & XP, everyone there has or at least has an interest.
The Forum is at the bottom of the main Apple Discussions page under Windows Compatible Technology.
Here is a link;
Forum: Boot Camp Public Beta
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Hi,
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The Apple people either just plain didn't know or we're trying to get you to think about buying a new Mac.
At least, as of now, not truly necessary.
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