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Final Cut Server
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Final release
1.5 / July 23, 2009
Operating systemMac OS X
TypeVideo editing software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.apple.com/finalcutserver/

Final Cut Server was Apple's server-based backend for managing Final Cut Studio files (in particular Final Cut Pro) and workflow automation, based on Proximity's artbox package. Final Cut Server, which included media asset management tools,[1] was designed to catalogue any media file type and allow for the addition of custom metadata to make those files searchable.[2] Final Cut Server runs on Apple hardware, but the server is accessed through a Java client that runs on PCs and Macs. In addition to Java, Final Cut Server makes use of the QuickTime framework and requires its installation when used with PC clients.

Release and versions

Initially announced by Apple in April 2007,[3] Final Cut Server was released for purchase in early April 2008.[4][5]

On July 23, 2009 Final Cut Server was upgraded to v1.5.[6] The release coincided with the release of a new version of Final Cut Studio.[6] The upgrade changed the pricing structure by eliminating the original 10-client license and reducing the cost of the unlimited client to $999. Upgrades from Final Cut Studio v1.1.1 to v1.5 for both the unlimited license and the older 10-client license were $299. With the purchase of the upgrade, the 10-client license was converted into an unlimited client license. Feature updates in version 1.5 included the addition of global searches accessible to a workgroup, integration of Active Directory permission sets, updated search engine performance and further proxy settings.[citation needed] Version 1.5.2, which included some fixes, was released in May 2010.[7]

In June 2011, Apple announced the end-of-life of the Final Cut Server product, in favor of Final Cut Pro X.[8]

References

  1. ^ Geller, Matthew (2008). Getting Started with Final Cut Server. Peachpit. ISBN 9780321510242.
  2. ^ "Final Cut Server Fact Sheet" (PDF). Apple. Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via macdailynews.com.
  3. ^ "Apple Introduces Final Cut Server" (Press release). Apple. April 15, 2007. Archived from the original on December 16, 2008.
  4. ^ Weintraub, Seth (April 8, 2008). "Final Cut Server now shipping from Apple". Computerworld. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Warren, Christina (April 8, 2008). "Final Cut Server released". Engadget. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Leathers, David (July 23, 2009). "The New Final Cut Studio". studiodaily.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Michaels, Philip (May 3, 2010). "Final Cut Server update contains a pair of fixes". Computerworld. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  8. ^ Hughes, Neil (June 21, 2011). "With release of Final Cut Pro X, Apple discontinues Express and Server". Apple Insider. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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