PostScript Fonts in FCP at DVinfo.net

Mike Petty · October 26th, 2006, 05:47 PM

I need to do some work for a new client and their logotype is only available as a (Mac) PostScript font. I have no PostScript fonts loaded in my system and wnat to make sure PostScript fonts will work in FCP (and Motion & LiveType for that matter)

Like to get this answered before I shell out $300 for the font family.

I noticed on the Apple forums some concerns about PS fonts only showing up as Italics. That's why I am asking.

MP

Nate Schmidt · October 26th, 2006, 08:22 PM

Quoting the FCP User Manual "If there are special fonts you want to install to use in Final Cut Pro, you need to install the TrueType version of those fonts because Final Cut Pro text generators use TrueType fonts. (Most professionally created fonts come in both PostScript and TrueType versions.) For information on installing fonts, see Mac Help." So it looks like only TrueType will work, but see if you can download any free PostScript fonts from the net for free to try it out.

October 26th, 2006, 05:47 PM	#1
Mike Petty Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 29	PostScript Fonts in FCP I need to do some work for a new client and their logotype is only available as a (Mac) PostScript font. I have no PostScript fonts loaded in my system and wnat to make sure PostScript fonts will work in FCP (and Motion & LiveType for that matter) Like to get this answered before I shell out $300 for the font family. I noticed on the Apple forums some concerns about PS fonts only showing up as Italics. That's why I am asking. MP

October 26th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#2
Nate Schmidt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Welland ON Posts: 515	Quoting the FCP User Manual "If there are special fonts you want to install to use in Final Cut Pro, you need to install the TrueType version of those fonts because Final Cut Pro text generators use TrueType fonts. (Most professionally created fonts come in both PostScript and TrueType versions.) For information on installing fonts, see Mac Help." So it looks like only TrueType will work, but see if you can download any free PostScript fonts from the net for free to try it out. __________________ "We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."