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Q: Making Certain Location For FC7 Plug Ins

Hi Gang

 

I realize this topic has been covered before. I just wanted to make certain of where FC7 Plug Ins need to be installed. Most '3rd Party Plug In' sites will almost always tell you to install them in: HD > Library > Application Support > Final Cut Pro System Support > Plug-Ins.

 

However in the article below you'll see that the information appears a little different:

Final Cut Pro searches the following folders for FxPlug plug-ins if the folders are present on your system (they are typically created when installing third-party software): 

/Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/

/Users/username/Library/Plug-Ins/FxPlug/

 

It goes on to say: Final Cut Pro also searches for plug-ins in the default Motion FxPlug folder:

/Library/Application Support/ProApps/SharedA/Plug-Ins

 

FXScript plug-ins that you create yourself or purchase from a third party should be installed in one of the following folders:

/Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro System Support/Plugins/

/Users/username/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data/Plugins/

 

I may be missing something here, but I always most easily find: HD > Library > Application Support > Final Cut Pro System Support > Plug-Ins.

 

https://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter=64% 26section=2%26tasks=true

 

Thank you for reading this - my apology if its redundant.

Mike

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), FC7

Posted on Oct 29, 2015 11:13 AM

by ENIGMACODE,Solvedanswer
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A:

Hello Shane - Thanx for the reply.

 

Regarding Nattress filter packages and others like TMTS Free, the installation directions do not appear to mention/distinguish whether their filters are FXScript, or FXPlug. They advise the same Path: /Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro System Support/Plugins. Unless I'm missing something, some of these Plug-Ins could be transitions/dissolves, while others are Filters all within the same package. After installing them, FC apparently knows where to put them; either in the 'Dissolves' folder or in the 'Video Filters' folder.

 

Mike

Posted on Oct 31, 2015 2:53 PM

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  • by Shane Ross,Helpful

    Shane Ross Shane Ross Nov 1, 2015 5:07 AM in response to ENIGMACODE
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    Nov 1, 2015 5:07 AM in response to ENIGMACODE

    There are two types of plugins for FCP... FXScript and FXPlug.  FXScript is the most common, and the first type to be released. Then FXPlug came along...those typically can utilize more system resources, like GPU (graphics card) to leverage better render speeds and more real time playback. 

     

    So...FCP installs them in separate locations. 

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    ENIGMACODE ENIGMACODE Oct 31, 2015 2:53 PM in response to Shane Ross
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    Oct 31, 2015 2:53 PM in response to Shane Ross

    Hello Shane - Thanx for the reply.

     

    Regarding Nattress filter packages and others like TMTS Free, the installation directions do not appear to mention/distinguish whether their filters are FXScript, or FXPlug. They advise the same Path: /Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro System Support/Plugins. Unless I'm missing something, some of these Plug-Ins could be transitions/dissolves, while others are Filters all within the same package. After installing them, FC apparently knows where to put them; either in the 'Dissolves' folder or in the 'Video Filters' folder.

     

    Mike