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An important message regarding iStopMotion for Mac
iStopMotion for Mac 3.8.2 (and earlier) will not run on the upcoming macOS 10.15 Catalina or later.
If you're using iStopMotion on the latest macOS 10.14 Mojave, you've probably noticed a message from Apple saying that iStopMotion needs to be updated or will no longer work on a future version of macOS.
Sadly, this is true.
A bit of technical background: iStopMotion for Mac relies heavily on Apple's QuickTime framework which will be removed in the upcoming versions of macOS due to be released in fall of 2019. iStopMotion for Mac is based on QuickTime and can not run without it. That's why we have to give up on supporting iStopMotion for Mac in the existing form on future macOS versions.
What's the way forward?
We at Boinx Software are focused on innovation and we see changes as a chance to create new things. Software always changes and our team already works on a new application to bring back stop motion animation to your Mac. We make use of Apple's latest technologies to deliver the best iStopMotion as soon as possible. For now we will not say how and when the new version is going to be released, but we want to let you know that we are working on it.
What does that mean for you?
If you are using iStopMotion for Mac now and would like to continue to do so, don't update to macOS 10.15 Catalina.
Your current license and the application will not expire, but the application will not launch on macOS 10.15 Catalina. If you want to both keep using iStopMotion and update to Catalina, we recommend to get an external drive and install macOS Mojave or earlier together with the current version of iStopMotion on it. Start your Mac from the external drive when you want to use iStopMotion and from the internal drive when you want to use macOS 10.15 Catalina.
For the time being, iStopMotion for Mac will continue to be available from our online store for customers who do not plan to update to macOS 10.15 Catalina.
When will a new iStopMotion for Mac be available?
Currently, it is unclear and with all new technology, there are likely some pitfalls that are hard to predict. The prototype worked better than we expected, but there are still some issues to be worked out. So, we can't predict how quickly the new iStopMotion for Mac will be available. At this point however, it seems unlikely that it will be in time for macOS 10.15 Catalina to ship.
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The English version of iStopMotion 3 for the Mac is shipping. At the moment only the download version is available. A boxed version will be available soon. Reduced introductory price of 20,99GBP until August 31th.
Today, the brand new iStopMotion 3 is coming to a Mac near you, with the ability to create beautiful HD movies using the free iStopMotion Remote Camera app on the iPhone. Its new look is fully optimized for the MacBook Pro's riveting new Retina display. iStopMotion 3 also has enhanced app security by being sandboxed and signed with DeveloperID. It is localized in English, German, French, Japanese and Russian.
“When we were kids, we made stop motion movies in the backyard with my father's Super-8 camera. We waited anxiously for weeks for the film to come back from processing, till we could see the results. Today, we want to build the best stop motion animation app out there to make it as easy as possible for stop motion enthusiasts like ourselves to create films they love,” comments Oliver Breidenbach, CEO, Boinx Software. “That's why we decided to consolidate previous versions of iStopMotion - which cost up to 500 USD - into one powerful package and offer the full-featured product at a rock bottom price. It's important to us that all stop motion filmmakers, young and old, have access to the best tools for creation out there.”
Support for the iStopMotion Remote Camera
Taking a cue from its sister app, iStopMotion for iPad, the newest version of Boinx software's stop motion animation application for the Mac adds support for the iStopMotion Remote Camera app. Users can easily transform an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a versatile HD camera for iStopMotion for Mac with the app, available free of charge from the App Store. iStopMotion Remote Camera transmits a live video feed and supports 1080p remote capture with the iPhone 4S and the iPad (3rd gen), and 720p with iPhone 4, iPod touch (4th gen) and iPad 2.
Additional New Features in iStopMotion 3
A brand new look optimized for Apple's new Retina display
Enhanced app security with sandboxing and signed with DeveloperID
Integration with Final Cut Pro X
Compatible with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
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