FCS 3 and Livetype at DVinfo.net

Mike Moncrief · August 3rd, 2009, 08:32 AM

Hi all,

I have not yet installed the FCS 3 upgrade.. but thought I had read that Livetype was no longer part of the suite.. Does this mean when you install the upgrade that Livetype is deleted ?? or does it still hang around ??

Thanks !!

Heath McKnight · August 3rd, 2009, 09:44 AM

From what I understand, everything that was in LiveType is now in Motion, so you do all that there. All the fonts, FX, etc., and even more control and options since it's Motion.

I never used LiveType nor Motion so I can't comment how it runs. But since more and more companies want all-in-one editors and graphics artists, time for me to learn. For years I worked for companies that had editors and graphic artists, and we always worked well on getting projects done. Those days are over and now it's all-in-one.

Heath

Tim Dashwood · August 3rd, 2009, 10:28 AM

Livetype v2.1.3 remains in the Application folder after the Final Cut Studio 3 upgrade and it still functions as usual.
Livetype presets and fonts have always been available in Motion (2 and up) but the Livetype interface might seem much simpler to use for the casual user who may be unfamiliar with Motion, but ultimately they function the same way.

Heath McKnight · August 3rd, 2009, 10:33 AM

Tim,

Great to know, man. I know a lot of people who love LiveType so they'll be pleased.

Heath

Mike Moncrief · August 3rd, 2009, 10:37 AM

OK
Thanks guys !!

Mitchell Lewis · August 3rd, 2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath McKnight

From what I understand, everything that was in LiveType is now in Motion, so you do all that there. All the fonts, FX, etc., and even more control and options since it's Motion.

I never used LiveType nor Motion so I can't comment how it runs. But since more and more companies want all-in-one editors and graphics artists, time for me to learn. For years I worked for companies that had editors and graphic artists, and we always worked well on getting projects done. Those days are over and now it's all-in-one.

Heath

I heard with this new Producer/Director/Editor is being refereed to. A Predator. (clever!)

Heath McKnight · August 3rd, 2009, 12:03 PM

Mitchell,

I'm a little confused about what you're saying, can you explain?

Heath

August 3rd, 2009, 08:32 AM	#1
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	FCS 3 and Livetype Hi all, I have not yet installed the FCS 3 upgrade.. but thought I had read that Livetype was no longer part of the suite.. Does this mean when you install the upgrade that Livetype is deleted ?? or does it still hang around ?? Thanks !! __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

August 3rd, 2009, 09:44 AM	#2
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	From what I understand, everything that was in LiveType is now in Motion, so you do all that there. All the fonts, FX, etc., and even more control and options since it's Motion. I never used LiveType nor Motion so I can't comment how it runs. But since more and more companies want all-in-one editors and graphics artists, time for me to learn. For years I worked for companies that had editors and graphic artists, and we always worked well on getting projects done. Those days are over and now it's all-in-one. Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 3rd, 2009, 10:28 AM	#3
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Livetype v2.1.3 remains in the Application folder after the Final Cut Studio 3 upgrade and it still functions as usual. Livetype presets and fonts have always been available in Motion (2 and up) but the Livetype interface might seem much simpler to use for the casual user who may be unfamiliar with Motion, but ultimately they function the same way. __________________ Tim Dashwood

August 3rd, 2009, 10:33 AM	#4
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Tim, Great to know, man. I know a lot of people who love LiveType so they'll be pleased. Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 3rd, 2009, 10:37 AM	#5
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	OK Thanks guys !! __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

August 3rd, 2009, 12:03 PM	#7
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Mitchell, I'm a little confused about what you're saying, can you explain? Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog