I updated my FCPX software to the most recent update and suddenly it is unusable. It's incredibly slow, and I can't figure it out. I have restarted my laptop several times, deleted FCPX and reinstalled it. Nothing seems to work.
Anyone experiencing similar issues? Any advice on how to fix the issue?
Cheers
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
I see that you have Color Finale. It is up to date?
Any other plugins, particularly any from CoreMelt? There is a known issue where CoreMelt plugins need to be uninstalled and reinstalled to work in 10.4.9.
Also, do you need to have torrent software running?
I see also that you have NTFS software from Paragon. Is it up to date?
As it turns out. Just to keep things in perspective . :)
The only thing that had changed = The previous FCPX update.
What fixed the problem? The newest FCPX update.
2nd Issue: So, when are the 3rd party entities informed of updates and how fast is their turnaround of compatible updates? ...an entire debate in itself.
The solution for the pro user is to make sure that our 3rd party entities are ready for the new version before we update FCPX.
Unfortunately, it is that simple and we have to get off this "update addiction train". ;) Not sure if I can myself...
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You’ll probably need to do a EtreCheck report. The app is available in the Mac App Store.
Please post the full report. Use the “additional text” button below the message area since the report is too long to post directly in a message.
Just had this issue again and I've reseted my preferences, installed updated version of these plugins. Sadly it's still the same...
It happens when I modify anything in the timeline causing a need to render.
Although I've forgot to mention it is around the time I started testing the new Panasonic S5 and it only happens on S5 footages. I'm not sure what cause the performance different, I had worked with 10-bit H265 from other cameras without issue; the only different from S5 files is 4:2:2 which I don't think it should make such performance different?
After I updated Catalina with the supplemental update, and Final Cut Pro to 10.4.9, it now refuses to stay open longer than 1 minute (after it updated all the library files). When trying to close it nicely when it does open, it freezes and I have to force quit. Endless loop. I think it's an Apple bug. I'm using a Mac Pro 2019, great hardware - pathetic software I guess. Hope Apple fixes soon.
Yea I'll have to work with proxy for this camera; it's just it's totally fine even with 5.9K 10-bit H265 files from a S1H, but not the 4K 10-bit H265 files from S5 (which the only different between them was 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2). I guess this could be more for another post than a reply to this post, tbh
Actually, I just went with the most recent update...things are definitely a lot smoother and responsive...still getting a little beachball with some plugins...
Best plan if action I recommend as per your recommendations and typical safety protocols - I'll finish up this project. Backup. Format and re-install everything...
What’s the computer exactly? What’s the OS?
I ran the report, nothing seems to be flagged? Certainly not grabbing my attention
EtreCheck version: 5.6 (5212)
Report generated: 2020-08-31 07:33:08
Download EtreCheck from https://etrecheck.com
Runtime: 1:46
Performance: Excellent
Sandbox: Enabled
Full drive access: Disabled
Problem: Computer is too slow
Description:
Since updating my computer firmware and the firmware for FCPX the app
is basically un-usable. It’s way too slow and had been running perfectly before the update.
Major Issues: None
Minor Issues:
These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement.
Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. Apple has said that unsigned software will not run by default in a future version of the operating system.
Limited drive access - More information may be available with Full Drive Access.
Kernel extensions present - This machine has kernel extensions that may not work in the future.
Sharing enabled - This machine has sharing services enabled that could be a security risk.
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro Model: MacBookPro15,4
1.40 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 (i5-8257U) CPU: 4-core
16 GB RAM - Not upgradeable
BANK 0/ChannelA-DIMM0 - 8 GB LPDDR3 2133
BANK 2/ChannelB-DIMM0 - 8 GB LPDDR3 2133
Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 68
There was no issue with Final Cut in the past though and I have always had Avast installed? Happy to uninstall and give it a try to get to the bottom of this, what other virus prevention software would you recommend?
Thanks for all the help guys. I find it insane that I may need to completely wipe the laptop after updating it. It had been working perfectly - really smooth with no delays or issues at all.
Any idea if it is possible just to re-install the old version of FCPX and see if it makes a difference?
No luck here. I have noticed other issues now too with Final Cut. Such as creating a censor, when I move along the video and add keyframes the censor no longer tracks along the video. Stays in place.
I can't help but think this update has caused a few issues and that is the source of all this.
"It happens when I modify anything in the timeline causing a need to render."
This is the same story with me. I do a few minutes of work and then rendering kicks in and the computer becomes incredibly slow until it stops. Never happened before and the laptop isn't even a year old with very little running on it. I can't help but think it's an issue with the update considering it only started happening, after the update.
Many thanks, Luis, however I want to stick with Mojave for the sake of my old Adobe CC 2017 apps, AE and PS especially. Also I don't fancy loosing Media Pro, long unsupported, but which I have used since it appeared in the early 90s and is incomparable for media cataloguing.
I am getting the uncomfortable impression that FCPX 10.4.9 itself is behaving radically differently in relationship, whether with hardware, media or other apps I don't yet know in comparison with 10.4.8. So much so I would like to regress to the old FCPX. I have some big libraries (no media in situ) which will need remaking through XML I assume. Does anyone know how successful that route might be?
FCPX 10.4.9 update and suddenly unusably slow
