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academic versus pro version
I just bought a powerbook. I bought it with the understanding that it had FCP 4.5 installed with the disks. I’ve come to see that it’s actually the academic version loaded, not the pro version.
What is the value difference here? Can I upgrade to the pro version? How much would it cost? What are the differences between the academic and pro versions? I do professional corporate and broadcast editing. Thanks for your help
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There is no upgrade path for academic version of FCP. You need to purchase the retail version at full retail price.
G5 Dual 2.5 160GB System 400GB Media Drive ATI 9800 256MB 6 GB RAM
Dual Gig Quicksilver 1GB RAM 80 GB System drive (3) 250 GB internal media storage
15″ Al Powerbook 1.25 1GB RAM
OS 10.3.8 FCP 4.5, DVDSP 2, QT 6.5, Boris Red 3GL 2.45 TB External Stor -
There’s no difference between the two versions, except the ability to upgrade to newer versions. I asked that question at NAB, and this is what I was told. I do know that Adobe products are different between the regular verison and educational version though, just a heads up.
Marc Rolph
Producer/Director
Mississippi State University
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