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Q: Is there a place to access Final Cut Pro X on public computers?

I've recently gotten FCPX on a older Macbook, and it doesn't run very quickly because the specs on this computer model are just qualifying for the quality you need for FCPX.  Right now, it's so slow, I can't even really playback video and see all the frames.  You can see how this would be frustrating.  I have projects that I really need to finish, but I don't yet have the resources or money to invest in a desktop (although that's my next goal).  For now, for these projects, does anyone know of a way or place to access FCPX on public computers?  Is there a business that offers this or public libraries?

 

(Or any other creative ideas?)

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on May 25, 2016 7:53 PM

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Q: Is there a place to access Final Cut Pro X on public computers?

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  • by David M Brewer,

    David M Brewer David M Brewer May 25, 2016 11:33 PM in response to hdm2016
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    May 25, 2016 11:33 PM in response to hdm2016

    Nope... You're going to need to buy a computer that can handle FCPX.

  • by Karsten Schlüter,

    Karsten Schlüter Karsten Schlüter May 25, 2016 11:55 PM in response to hdm2016
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    May 25, 2016 11:55 PM in response to hdm2016

    I guess, all your stuff is on the Macs internal drive...?

    does your Mac offer usb3 ports?

    then invest 50 bucks into an external 2.5" Harddrive and put your Lib onto that...

     

    and avoid nonsense like compounds within compounds...  often reason for 'stutter'

    tech background: one platter has to deliver ALL compounded material simultanously...

     

    and to answer your initial question: no, never heard of. Even renting a Mac is close to impossible.

    best-of-all: for a long time, the Munich Applestore here had no FCPX on their demo machines.... but Facebook, all devices on display crowded by kids, "it's free!!" ... arrghgh Would like to see Mrs Ahrendts in a reality-check here... sorry, getting off topic........................

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H May 26, 2016 4:55 AM in response to hdm2016
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    May 26, 2016 4:55 AM in response to hdm2016

    I think your best bet would be to find a friend who would let you finish your projects on their machine. Or if you have a local access cable station in your area, possibly contact them to see whether they use FCP X and whether you would be able to use it if you became a member. There's no harm in contacting your local library; at mine they have Photoshop, so who knows? As for the Apple Stores, I imagine it would depend on the store manager and how busy they were as to whether they might help you out . Years ago, I had a huge H.264 transcode that was bringing my PPC Mac to its knees and a local store took pity on me and let me complete it on their MP. But it was a one-time thing…I didn't set up camp there.

     

    A final thought…You didn't specify a model for your laptop, but there are some things you can do that will speed up the process regardless of model. Make sure you have a minimum of 15% free space on your boot drive. If the RAM is upgradable, find out what the maximum amount it will take and install it. Store your media and libraries on an external drive, formatted OS X Extended (Journaled). USB3 and Thunderbolt drives are best, but if your Mac doesn't those protocols, Firewire 800 will probably be fine. Avoid USB2.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Russ

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 May 26, 2016 5:07 AM in response to hdm2016
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    May 26, 2016 5:07 AM in response to hdm2016

    Public Library, mine offers modern iMacs

  • by David Bogie Chq-1,

    David Bogie Chq-1 David Bogie Chq-1 May 26, 2016 9:10 AM in response to Csound1
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    May 26, 2016 9:10 AM in response to Csound1

    There are Macintosh computers at the Boise Public Library, too, but none of them have $300 Apple software products on them.

    Since you have purchased FCPX, you could long onto the App Store on any Mac, using your credentials, and download FCPX to that machine.

    Libraries aren't going to allow you to o that and they're not going to let you stay on a machine for the three or four weeks it will take you to edit your project.

  • by Tom Wolsky,

    Tom Wolsky Tom Wolsky May 26, 2016 9:12 AM in response to hdm2016
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    May 26, 2016 9:12 AM in response to hdm2016

    PPut your FCP library and the application on a fast development and take to a fast machine.