FCP 10.8.1 not responding

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Level 1

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FCP 10.8.1 not responding

Since the update of FCP to 10.8 I have been getting random beach ball icon where FCP becomes unresponsive and I have to force it to quit, then sometimes when I reload it does it again and I have to force it to quit but finally it will start working and I can edit for a. I am now on version 10.8.1 and the new macOS Sequola and it's still happening I do not believe this is an issue with FCP but probably one of the many plug-ins I have installed from companies like Motion VFX and pixel film studio, CoreMelt and so on. What I am asking is if anybody knows of a plug-in that is causing this issue or any help you can give me on this subject would be great.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 1:07 PM

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Answer 1

terryb

Level 4

2,620 points

Sep 18, 2024 7:31 PM in response to stevenfl

If you haven't done so already, try deleting FCP Settings which can sometimes solve odd issues. Hold option and command while launching FCP, then choose Delete Settings. FCP will open the default Untitled library. Reopen the library you were working on, configure the Settings/Preferences back to the way you like (disable background rendering, etc.) and see if the issue has been resolved.

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Answer 2

drumsoul

Level 1

8 points

Sep 26, 2024 4:41 PM in response to stevenfl

I have 10.8.1 working with no issues on my MacBook Air M1 and used to have it working fine on my Mac mini M1, but all of the sudden it stopped responding right upon launch. After reinstall FCP wouldn't even pass the welcome screen. Any idea what is going on?

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Answer 3

Sep 18, 2024 10:27 PM in response to stevenfl

Is there a message warning about the plugin?

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Answer 4

BenB

Level 6

12,643 points

Sep 19, 2024 8:38 AM in response to stevenfl

Try removing the Pixel Films Studios plugins and see if it still happens.

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Answer 5

stevenfl Author

Level 1

34 points

Sep 19, 2024 11:23 AM in response to stevenfl

I have today restored version 10.7.1 and everything is working perfectly with all plug-ins installed, no issues.

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Answer 6

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

151,995 points

Sep 19, 2024 11:29 AM in response to stevenfl

Most likely one of the plugins has not been updated to support working with the current version. That’s always a danger when new versions are released.

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