possible to have both FC Studio on machine.. at DVinfo.net

Mike Moncrief · May 30th, 2007, 07:32 PM

Hello,
I am waiting anxiously for my Final Cut Studio 2 to arrive .. And Was wondering if it is possible to keep my current Final Cut/motion2/ Soundtrack pro/DVD Studio pro intact and still functional, and still install the new Final Cut Studio #2 ?? If this is possible , any advice on how would be much appreciated..

Thanks,
Mike Moncrief

Dick Nelson · May 30th, 2007, 08:27 PM

I don't think that you can have both on the same machine. Some of the underlying components that FCS uses have changed from 1 to 2, so you have to take the plunge when you install.

Steve Maller · May 30th, 2007, 08:45 PM

The best way to do it while you're migrating would be to install OS X and FCS2 on a second drive (even a Firewire drive) and boot from that disk when you want to run the new version. Once you're comfortable, you can re-install over the old version.

But you cannot run two different versions of FCP using the same boot drive. There are many components that are overwritten with the new version.

Theodore McNeil · June 1st, 2007, 08:05 PM

It is possible, but not for the weak of heart. And from what I've seen not really worth the trouble.

If you're brave enough check out these links...

http://www.scottsimmons.tv/blog/2007...final-cut-pro/

http://lfhd.blogspot.com/2006/10/versions.html

May 30th, 2007, 07:32 PM	#1
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	possible to have both FC Studio on machine.. Hello, I am waiting anxiously for my Final Cut Studio 2 to arrive .. And Was wondering if it is possible to keep my current Final Cut/motion2/ Soundtrack pro/DVD Studio pro intact and still functional, and still install the new Final Cut Studio #2 ?? If this is possible , any advice on how would be much appreciated.. Thanks, Mike Moncrief __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

May 30th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#3
Steve Maller Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burlingame, CA USA Posts: 285	Can be done...but it's not easy The best way to do it while you're migrating would be to install OS X and FCS2 on a second drive (even a Firewire drive) and boot from that disk when you want to run the new version. Once you're comfortable, you can re-install over the old version. But you cannot run two different versions of FCP using the same boot drive. There are many components that are overwritten with the new version. __________________ me@facebook: http://facebook.com/stevemallerphotography

May 30th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#2
Dick Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Silverthorne, CO Posts: 36	I don't think that you can have both on the same machine. Some of the underlying components that FCS uses have changed from 1 to 2, so you have to take the plunge when you install.

June 1st, 2007, 08:05 PM	#4
Theodore McNeil Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Centreville, Maryland Posts: 258	It is possible, but not for the weak of heart. And from what I've seen not really worth the trouble. If you're brave enough check out these links... http://www.scottsimmons.tv/blog/2007...final-cut-pro/ http://lfhd.blogspot.com/2006/10/versions.html