14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has released the latest version of its professional-grade suite of applications for creative types, Final Cut Server 1.5.2. According to the Mac maker, the update renews an expiring digital signature certificate required by the Final Cut Server Java Client, and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Server 1.5 and 1.5.1.
“Final Cut Server 1.5.2 is an update to Final Cut Server 1.5,” Apple says. “This update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Server 1.5 and 1.5.1,” a notice on the company’s website reads. Weighing in on the issues it addresses, Apple’s Support article TS2633 (containing the release notes for Final Cut Server 1.5.2) reveals the following:
“· Fixes an expiring Java certificate in the Final Cut Server Java Client; - Fixes an issue that blocked the use of a transcode setting for the Matrox CompressHD H.264 encoding card.
“· Fixes an issue that blocked the use of a transcode setting for the Matrox CompressHD H.264 encoding card; - When the Matrox CompressHD plug-in for Compressor is installed, fixes an issue that stopped the corresponding transcode settings from appearing as an available option in the Final Cut Server administration window.”
The Final Cut Server minimum requirements include a Mac computer with an Intel processor; 2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM recommended); an ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor (integrated Intel graphics processors not supported); Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later; Compressor 3.5.1 (included with Pro Applications Update 2009-01); QuickTime 7.6.2 or later; DVD drive for initial installation; 1.5GB of disk space required to install all applications.
To download the latest Final Cut update, users must sign in with their Apple ID, enter their Final Cut Server serial number, then click the “Download” button. A page will appear to allow them to download the application updates that, evidently, are free for all existing Final Cut Server users.