Anyone using FCP 5? at DVinfo.net

Evan Fisher · June 11th, 2005, 09:37 AM

I'm just curious if I should go for the upgrade now or if it is buggier than 4.5. How well is the multicam feature working?

Thanks.

Matt Stahley · June 11th, 2005, 10:23 AM

I think it depends on your workflow. If you have a lot of projects lined up I think I would wait before switching til everything is ironed out. Dont want to run into problems if you are on a deadline or in the middle of a project.But then again im still in FCP 3 and 10.2.8 just because it works well for me and i have yet to need the new features or have had any type of problems with the set up.

Jon Wong · June 12th, 2005, 07:05 PM

^^^ listen to this man. if you are in the middle of a project don't even contemplate a software update until you're finished.

i'm working with a clean install of osx 10.4.1, fcp 5.0 on a 1.5ghz 15" AlBook, as well as a 12" AlBook with with the same software. i am using a GL2 and XL1. This configuration has caused a plethora of problems, ranging from an inability to batch capture, the fw800 7200rpm scratch drive drops more frames than the internal 5400rpm laptop drive, and even "making movie" drops frames once every few outputs. these add up to missed deadlines and late productions for me. these computers are all clean installs too, which is especially perplexing.

i believe that your mileage will vary and my experience is certainly not typical. my advice is to do a clean install of a stable, tested OS (not tiger), a stable version of FCP with any updates, and use that computer soley for editing; nothing else. for me, that means os 10.3.8 and fcp 4.5 for now.

edit: i have not tried the multicamera features live, but the multiedit works great. i have found the 1.5ghz g4 is choking on the RT rendering, but that could be becuase we only have 512mb in there.

Stephen Schleicher · June 13th, 2005, 07:06 AM

FCP5 works great for me - no crashes, no hangups. Working in DV and HDV from the Z1U with no problems.

Make sure if you are upgrading to 10.4.1 you are doing it correctly (unplug all of your firewire devices, repair permissions, then upgrade). Then install FCP5, etc.

Cheers
Stephen Schleicher
www.stephenschleicher.com
home of the final cut pro quick tips

Patrick Pike · June 13th, 2005, 10:31 AM

I made the move to 5.0 right smack in the middle of a few projects (wedding videos). No regrets, no crashes, the system is stable. Although I havent taken the time to reading through the manuals yet, the new features (read: Multicam edit) are saving me hours.

June 11th, 2005, 09:37 AM	#1
Evan Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 137	Anyone using FCP 5? I'm just curious if I should go for the upgrade now or if it is buggier than 4.5. How well is the multicam feature working? Thanks. __________________ Fisher Media Productions

June 11th, 2005, 10:23 AM	#2
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	I think it depends on your workflow. If you have a lot of projects lined up I think I would wait before switching til everything is ironed out. Dont want to run into problems if you are on a deadline or in the middle of a project.But then again im still in FCP 3 and 10.2.8 just because it works well for me and i have yet to need the new features or have had any type of problems with the set up.

June 12th, 2005, 07:05 PM	#3
Jon Wong New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: vancouver, B.C Canada Posts: 9	^^^ listen to this man. if you are in the middle of a project don't even contemplate a software update until you're finished. i'm working with a clean install of osx 10.4.1, fcp 5.0 on a 1.5ghz 15" AlBook, as well as a 12" AlBook with with the same software. i am using a GL2 and XL1. This configuration has caused a plethora of problems, ranging from an inability to batch capture, the fw800 7200rpm scratch drive drops more frames than the internal 5400rpm laptop drive, and even "making movie" drops frames once every few outputs. these add up to missed deadlines and late productions for me. these computers are all clean installs too, which is especially perplexing. i believe that your mileage will vary and my experience is certainly not typical. my advice is to do a clean install of a stable, tested OS (not tiger), a stable version of FCP with any updates, and use that computer soley for editing; nothing else. for me, that means os 10.3.8 and fcp 4.5 for now. edit: i have not tried the multicamera features live, but the multiedit works great. i have found the 1.5ghz g4 is choking on the RT rendering, but that could be becuase we only have 512mb in there.

June 13th, 2005, 07:06 AM	#4
Stephen Schleicher Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 188	FCP5 works great for me - no crashes, no hangups. Working in DV and HDV from the Z1U with no problems. Make sure if you are upgrading to 10.4.1 you are doing it correctly (unplug all of your firewire devices, repair permissions, then upgrade). Then install FCP5, etc. Cheers Stephen Schleicher www.stephenschleicher.com home of the final cut pro quick tips

June 13th, 2005, 10:31 AM	#5
Patrick Pike Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mariposa, CA Posts: 200	I made the move to 5.0 right smack in the middle of a few projects (wedding videos). No regrets, no crashes, the system is stable. Although I havent taken the time to reading through the manuals yet, the new features (read: Multicam edit) are saving me hours.