macOS Sierra and FCPX

I'm having the same problem as maessttro.

I am missing the appearance of Cool Tones after updating to Sierra.

I too have FCPX 10.1.2 and I'm wondering if updating fixes the problem.

Cool Tones is still visible in the right hand window/pallet but it is not affecting the image.

I would say you are the only one that should make the call to update.

What I will say is that there is no updating or anything funky for existing Projects to work with Sierra.

One thing that is cosmetically scrambled is the timecode field.

Other than that it seems fine.

As usual there will be some quirks that will come to light as more users jump to Sierra. 😮

Al

The #1 rule of thumb for FCP X, is to have all clips backed up on an external HHD. I have FCP X, with the latest firmware update. And, had no problem upgrading to Sierra. I have since, worked on a couple of my previously started projects, and all's well. It's safe for you to upgrade to Sierra, without any hiccups from FCP X.

dastoelk wrote:

…would it be safe to upgrade the to macOS Sierra in the middle of a project?

…

over, at my Homebase fcp.co, we've collected so far some cosmetic issues, on some set-ups …

some notice the ol' TC window glitch (that line thru the display), or

in the Inspector pane, all points are 'collapsed' and 'show/hide' doesn't show up/show.

Fix: trashing prefs (cmd-opt on launch)

and: some notice issues with text-effects (erratically not working) ... if, again, trashing prefs doesn't fix it, you're in serious trouble 👿

worked fine for me. always have an external drive for the media, plugged in during the upgrade.

Based on what I am seeing on fcp.co I would avoid updating to Sierra until FCPX is updated.

There were small issues with FCPX and El Capitan before FCPX got updated but nothing earthshaking.

There seem to be quite a few serious ones under Sierra however.

Nick Toth wrote:

Based on what I am seeing on fcp.co I would avoid updating to Sierra until FCPX is updated.

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There seem to be quite a few serious ones under Sierra however.

yep, at last on productive/commercially used systems…

actually all 'flaws' are in the area of cosmetics/UI, haven't read about 'real' flaws.... yet 😉

Just to iterate general advice to any early adopters (like me):

Don't hesitate to send Apple a feedback

http://www.apple.com/feedback/finalcutpro.html

Don't hesitate to send Apple a feedback

You're right. Nothing is going to be done to fix 10.2.3 in Sierra.

"But, would it be safe to upgrade the to macOS Sierra in the middle of a project?"

Absolutely NOT!

I did not know not to upgrade the OS X on the middle of the project. So i did, I have a 2 hours fcp project. and after upgrading the OS to Sierra , and a lot of effects do not work any more. I have FCP 10.1.2.

for example - Cast , Cold Steal- combat- cool tones-and more and more. *** i will do now?

I cannot start over weeks of work, please help!

maessttro wrote:

… I have FCP 10.1.2. …

Interesting enough, this old version does work - somehow - at all in macOS Sierra.

So, for a start, I would update FCPX - … you're 2.5 years behind …

I actually ran into an issue with the letterbox effect. When I use it on a clip, the options to control the border size and letterbox specs don't show up :/

I have this same exact problem. Was there a solution?? Did upgrading FCPX fix it?

I'd REALLY appreciate a response.

Which problem? Upgrading in the middle of a project, or missing elements? What is the problem you're having?

Yes, Cool Tones works in 10.3.3.

I'd suggest reading through this

http://www.fcpxbook.com/updates/103/103_2.html

as the application has been considerably redesigned.