How can I run FCP on 2 macs on the same network?

[John Pale]

No. You need to buy another license if you want to use them simultaneously on a network.

[Walter Biscardi]

[Nelson May] “Is there a way I can get FCP and Studio to run on both MACs for greater productivity?”

Not with a network, no. This requires two copies, two serial numbers.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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[Michael Sacci]

[Nelson May] “As I have always understood it, a EULA allows installation on a desktop and laptop, for remote use,”

The understanding in that scenario is that they are not being used at the same time, which would be the same as 2 computers with the same s#, as long as they are not being used at the same time, which is why the network is checking.

More productivity should mean more money and the ability to buy another copy of FCS.

[Zane Barker]

The license is for ONE copy of the software to be running at a time. Yes you can have it on one desktop and one laptop at the same time but the license is still to use ONE at a time

You want to run two copies of the software at the same time so two licenses are required.

Buy another copy!

Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!

[Raymond Tuquero]

Actually I called Apple about that, and they said that they will not support the FCP on ONE Desktop AND ONE Laptop anymore. Since Many people are now using the Laptop as their main computer for editing. So NOW the license only states ONE COMPUTER OVERALL.

-Raymond Tuquero-
Houston Editor

[Sam Robinson]

it’s crazy having to buy 2 licenses to for a laptop and desktop on the same network!!

so use little snitch:

Open the Little Snitch configuration
Click the Green Plus to Create New Rule
Change Allow Connections to Deny Connections
Click the down arrow with the gear to select “Choose Application” and Select Final Cut
Leave Server/Port/Protocol set to Any
Click OK

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[Zane Barker]

Sam what you are telling people to do is illegal.

The FCP licence is for one use, so running the app on two machines at the same time is a clear violation of the licance agrement.

And keep in mind that posting on a public forum telling people to break the law is not smart Sam.

There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!

[Nelson May]

I agree on the legality, as much as I wished Apple would allow you to run two machines. The only thing I ever use in tandem is compressor. Sometimes I am under the gun and have to batch jobs on two machines. I just disable the airport until I am finished. I think Apple should at least allow the use of compressor on multiple machines. It just makes out job easier when we are under the gun.

My two cents.

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[Cliff Poe]

Thanks Sam…I had just posted the same question on several forums and didn’t have any luck. We have FCP on our network and have several users who need to be on it at the same time. Little Snitch works great. Now all of my editors can use FCP w/out having to unplug their network cable.

[Cliff Poe]

Thanks Sam…I had just posted the same question on several forums and didn’t have any luck. We have FCP on our network and have several users who need to be on it at the same time. Little Snitch works great. Now all of my editors can use FCP w/out having to unplug their network cable.