Problems with QuickTime 6.4 at DVinfo.net

Peter Wiley · October 19th, 2003, 02:46 PM

Final Cut Pro 4.0.2 and QuickTime 6.4 do not appear to be compatable. Apple has released a "degrade" for restoring 6.3.

I installed QuickTime 6.4 and it broke my FCP 4.0.2. When I reinstalled FCP 4.0 everything worked, but then when I upgraded to 4.0.2 again it broke again.

I went back to QT 6.3 and now have no problems.

The degrade can be found at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120255

Jeff Donald · October 19th, 2003, 03:15 PM

This is not the first time newly released versions of QT are not compatible with FCP. Sorry for your bad luck and I'm glad you got it sorted out.

Peter Wiley · October 19th, 2003, 06:23 PM

Sorry about the URL.

Should be docs, not socs as in:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120255

Should have mentioned I am using a new dual 2GHz G5. There have been some general FCP 4 issues on the G5s, apparently.

Steven Moreno · October 22nd, 2003, 07:49 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Ted Springer : Oh. G5. Yeah those things have problems. 10.3 is supposed to fix everything. -->>>

10.3 as in the Mac operating system? OSX.3?

what is out now? 10.2?

when is 10.3 expected?

Jeff Donald · October 22nd, 2003, 08:20 PM

The current version is 10.2.8 the next update is Panther, OS 10.3 and it will be released Friday at 8pm at retail centers. If you mail ordered it, it will arrive (Apple usually uses FedEx) Friday. I will install it on several of my computers and report any problems late Friday. Saturday I will install it on the computer that has FCP on it if no one is reporting problems. I'll post how things go for me and my myriad array of Macs (a PowerBook, three iMacs, one Power Mac with FCP).

Alan Tran · October 23rd, 2003, 12:07 AM

2 more days

its going to be nuts at the apple store where i work

Boyd Ostroff · October 23rd, 2003, 09:09 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : If you mail ordered it, it will arrive (Apple usually uses FedEx) Friday.-->>>

Ordered the upgrade a few days ago. Fedex says it was picked up yesterday and left Oakland today :-)

Jeff Donald · October 23rd, 2003, 02:00 PM

Mine is coming from TN.

Boyd Ostroff · October 23rd, 2003, 02:07 PM

Does anybody know if there are issues with FCP3.04 and Quicktime 6.4 on OSX10.2.8? Should I upgrade or wait?

J. Clayton Stansberry · October 23rd, 2003, 02:20 PM

Has anyone heard if Panther will fix the problems with quicktime 6.4? I installed the update last night, then went to bed and am afraid to turn the G5 on today...maybe I will turn it on just to reinstall 6.3? Will get Panther tomorrow...

Clay...

Jeff Donald · October 23rd, 2003, 09:28 PM

I wouldn't upgrade at this time to QT 6.4. Panther may fix many QT issues, but too soon to say, ask tomorrow night and we'll have a better idea.

October 19th, 2003, 02:46 PM	#1
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	Problems with QuickTime 6.4 Final Cut Pro 4.0.2 and QuickTime 6.4 do not appear to be compatable. Apple has released a "degrade" for restoring 6.3. I installed QuickTime 6.4 and it broke my FCP 4.0.2. When I reinstalled FCP 4.0 everything worked, but then when I upgraded to 4.0.2 again it broke again. I went back to QT 6.3 and now have no problems. The degrade can be found at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120255

October 19th, 2003, 03:15 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	This is not the first time newly released versions of QT are not compatible with FCP. Sorry for your bad luck and I'm glad you got it sorted out. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 22nd, 2003, 08:20 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The current version is 10.2.8 the next update is Panther, OS 10.3 and it will be released Friday at 8pm at retail centers. If you mail ordered it, it will arrive (Apple usually uses FedEx) Friday. I will install it on several of my computers and report any problems late Friday. Saturday I will install it on the computer that has FCP on it if no one is reporting problems. I'll post how things go for me and my myriad array of Macs (a PowerBook, three iMacs, one Power Mac with FCP). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 23rd, 2003, 02:00 PM	#8
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Mine is coming from TN. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 23rd, 2003, 02:07 PM	#9
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	What about FCP3 and QT6.4? Does anybody know if there are issues with FCP3.04 and Quicktime 6.4 on OSX10.2.8? Should I upgrade or wait?

October 19th, 2003, 06:23 PM	#3
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	Sorry about the URL. Should be docs, not socs as in: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120255 Should have mentioned I am using a new dual 2GHz G5. There have been some general FCP 4 issues on the G5s, apparently.

October 22nd, 2003, 07:49 PM	#4
Steven Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 30	<<<-- Originally posted by Ted Springer : Oh. G5. Yeah those things have problems. 10.3 is supposed to fix everything. -->>> 10.3 as in the Mac operating system? OSX.3? what is out now? 10.2? when is 10.3 expected?

October 23rd, 2003, 12:07 AM	#6
Alan Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121	2 more days its going to be nuts at the apple store where i work

October 23rd, 2003, 09:09 AM	#7
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : If you mail ordered it, it will arrive (Apple usually uses FedEx) Friday.-->>> Ordered the upgrade a few days ago. Fedex says it was picked up yesterday and left Oakland today :-)

October 23rd, 2003, 02:20 PM	#10
J. Clayton Stansberry Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 316	Has anyone heard if Panther will fix the problems with quicktime 6.4? I installed the update last night, then went to bed and am afraid to turn the G5 on today...maybe I will turn it on just to reinstall 6.3? Will get Panther tomorrow... Clay... __________________ I understand everything about nothing.

October 23rd, 2003, 09:28 PM	#11
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I wouldn't upgrade at this time to QT 6.4. Panther may fix many QT issues, but too soon to say, ask tomorrow night and we'll have a better idea. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors