Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? at DVinfo.net

Les Wilson · August 14th, 2011, 05:00 AM

I read this article on how to install FCP X on the same partition as FCP 7:
Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices

But, all I'm interested in right now is an upgrade to Motion 5 and maybe Compressor. Has anyone done this?

I'm on Snow Leopard. TIA

Denise Wall · August 14th, 2011, 05:46 AM

I'm really interested in this too. I'm too stupid to learn FCPX but would like to upgrade Motion and compressor and still use FCP7. Also on Snow Leopard. Getting ready to start three new projects and could use help now.

Kevin Wolff · August 14th, 2011, 05:14 PM

I believe I've read that Motion 5 and Compressor 4 will not work with FCP 7, only FCP X. Also, Compressor 4 is not supposed to be much of an upgrade from the last version, still 32 bit. However, I am still using FCS3 and have not purchased any of the new programs, and do not intend to do so, so I could be wrong.

Robert Lane · August 17th, 2011, 10:37 AM

None of the FCP X versions of the FCP suite are compatible with FCP 7.

But even if they were it would be a non-event to get them; Motion only saw a *minimal* update and Compressor had zero - as in no changes to it whatsoever, so neither would be worth the "upgrade".

If you really want a true upgrade path for editing on a Mac I'd highly suggest looking into Production Premium CS5.5. Unfortunately the big 50%-off Adobe sale has now ended but I suspect it may be coming back soon as Adobe will be a major player at the next Filmmakers Workshop that I'm hosting. Too many people wanted to jump on the sale but missed it and tons of emails are flooding in about bringing back the sale.

Bart Walczak · August 18th, 2011, 02:33 AM

Adobe 50% sale is valid through September, isn't it?

Motion 5 has a great feature in rigging the effects, although I doubt you will be able to use it anywhere apart from FCPX.

Les Wilson · August 18th, 2011, 06:39 AM

Thanks all. I have zero interest in Adobe.

Ignoring the new FCP X integrated features, I read that Motion 5 has a new keyer, 64-biit architecture, color sync and a bunch more internal stuff that would be worth the $50. But if the only FCP 7 integration is rendering out to a Movie, then forget it.

Similarly, non-FCP X features in Compressor were at least some encoding support and batch templates.... but if it breaks it's FCP 7 integration, then forget it.

Ben Freedman · August 18th, 2011, 09:39 AM

I have to respectfully disagree with this. I upgraded to the new Motion and Compression, even though I'm still using FCP 7. Here's why...

It's true there's no round-tripping with these new apps. You need to send files manually from one to the other using the finder. However, I find the new Motion faster, and it has some killer new features, like an awesome keyer that's faster than anything in previous versions, and delivers great results.

The new compressor updates the old 'qmaster' system which never worked correctly on my system. The new system has never crashed on me and seems to be working flawlessly. In addition, the new compressor has lots of new presets for new Internet workflows.

To be honest, if it was hundreds of dollars, I likely would't have upgraded...but at less than $100 for both apps, it was a no-brainer...

Best,

Ben

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Originally Posted by Robert Lane

None of the FCP X versions of the FCP suite are compatible with FCP 7.

But even if they were it would be a non-event to get them; Motion only saw a *minimal* update and Compressor had zero - as in no changes to it whatsoever, so neither would be worth the "upgrade".

If you really want a true upgrade path for editing on a Mac I'd highly suggest looking into Production Premium CS5.5. Unfortunately the big 50%-off Adobe sale has now ended but I suspect it may be coming back soon as Adobe will be a major player at the next Filmmakers Workshop that I'm hosting. Too many people wanted to jump on the sale but missed it and tons of emails are flooding in about bringing back the sale.

Les Wilson · August 18th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Ben, we seem to be thinking along the same lines about Motion and Compressor. Can you insert motion 5 files in the timeline (like Motion 4) and if you edit the animation, FCP 7 detects it and re-renders?

William Hohauser · August 19th, 2011, 11:16 AM

I am using Compressor 4 with both versions of FCP and it's a better program. Certain codecs are incredibly fast now. Qmaster is under control. You might have to rebuild some older Compressor 3 presets from scratch as they are not there anymore but that is not hard. No experience with Motion to FCP 7.

Kevin Spahr · August 22nd, 2011, 03:35 PM

Ben, You shouldn't disagree with the Adobe salesman!

August 14th, 2011, 05:00 AM	#1
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? I read this article on how to install FCP X on the same partition as FCP 7: Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Installation best practices But, all I'm interested in right now is an upgrade to Motion 5 and maybe Compressor. Has anyone done this? I'm on Snow Leopard. TIA

August 14th, 2011, 05:46 AM	#2
Denise Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Advance, NC Posts: 153	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? I'm really interested in this too. I'm too stupid to learn FCPX but would like to upgrade Motion and compressor and still use FCP7. Also on Snow Leopard. Getting ready to start three new projects and could use help now.

August 14th, 2011, 05:14 PM	#3
Kevin Wolff Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? I believe I've read that Motion 5 and Compressor 4 will not work with FCP 7, only FCP X. Also, Compressor 4 is not supposed to be much of an upgrade from the last version, still 32 bit. However, I am still using FCS3 and have not purchased any of the new programs, and do not intend to do so, so I could be wrong.

August 17th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#4
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,826 Images: 15	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? None of the FCP X versions of the FCP suite are compatible with FCP 7. But even if they were it would be a non-event to get them; Motion only saw a minimal update and Compressor had zero - as in no changes to it whatsoever, so neither would be worth the "upgrade". If you really want a true upgrade path for editing on a Mac I'd highly suggest looking into Production Premium CS5.5. Unfortunately the big 50%-off Adobe sale has now ended but I suspect it may be coming back soon as Adobe will be a major player at the next Filmmakers Workshop that I'm hosting. Too many people wanted to jump on the sale but missed it and tons of emails are flooding in about bringing back the sale.

August 18th, 2011, 02:33 AM	#5
Bart Walczak Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warsaw/Poland Posts: 716	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? Adobe 50% sale is valid through September, isn't it? Motion 5 has a great feature in rigging the effects, although I doubt you will be able to use it anywhere apart from FCPX. __________________ Creative Impatience - The Solace of Simple Solutions. A few useful plugins for Adobe users, and my remarks on the tools and the craft in general.

August 18th, 2011, 06:39 AM	#6
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? Thanks all. I have zero interest in Adobe. Ignoring the new FCP X integrated features, I read that Motion 5 has a new keyer, 64-biit architecture, color sync and a bunch more internal stuff that would be worth the $50. But if the only FCP 7 integration is rendering out to a Movie, then forget it. Similarly, non-FCP X features in Compressor were at least some encoding support and batch templates.... but if it breaks it's FCP 7 integration, then forget it.

August 18th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#8
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? Ben, we seem to be thinking along the same lines about Motion and Compressor. Can you insert motion 5 files in the timeline (like Motion 4) and if you edit the animation, FCP 7 detects it and re-renders?

August 19th, 2011, 11:16 AM	#9
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? I am using Compressor 4 with both versions of FCP and it's a better program. Certain codecs are incredibly fast now. Qmaster is under control. You might have to rebuild some older Compressor 3 presets from scratch as they are not there anymore but that is not hard. No experience with Motion to FCP 7. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

August 22nd, 2011, 03:35 PM	#10
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Re: Has anyone installed just Motion 5 and Compressor 4 to use with FCP 7? Ben, You shouldn't disagree with the Adobe salesman!