2nd August 2023

- Final Cut Pro 10.6.8 released

.github/scripts/generate-bug-tracker.js

@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ const sumReactions = issue => {
 
 getIssues().then(issues => {
   const issuesFilteredByRecent = issues.filter(issue => issue.labels.length > 0 && !issue.labels.some(label => label.name === "Feature Request"));
-  const issuesFilteredByLatest = issuesFilteredByRecent.filter(issue => issue.labels.some(label => label.name === "FCPX 10.6.7"));
-  const issuesFilteredByPrevious = issuesFilteredByRecent.filter(issue => issue.labels.some(label => label.name === "FCPX 10.6.6"));
+  const issuesFilteredByLatest = issuesFilteredByRecent.filter(issue => issue.labels.some(label => label.name === "FCPX 10.6.8"));
+  const issuesFilteredByPrevious = issuesFilteredByRecent.filter(issue => issue.labels.some(label => label.name === "FCPX 10.6.7"));
 
   generateMarkdown(issuesFilteredByRecent, 'docs/_includes/bugtracker-recent.md', (a, b) => new Date(b.created_at) - new Date(a.created_at));
   generateMarkdown(issuesFilteredByLatest, 'docs/_includes/bugtracker-latest.md', (a, b) => new Date(b.created_at) - new Date(a.created_at));

docs/README.md

@@ -10,26 +10,16 @@
 
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-!!!danger
-**Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** has been released, and whilst there have been some users that have reported zero issues (although some that originally said they had no issues, have since had issues), there's many professionals that are reporting lots of unexpected bugs and crashes.
-
-**Dylan Bates - The Final Cut Bro** has posted a [video here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiiasioJQ5Q) explaining.
-
-Apple is very much aware of these issues, and is actively working on fixing them. We understand beta testing is already underway for a new release, which we hope will be public soon.
-
-There currently doesn't seem to be any common thread - people on Apple Silicon, Intel, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma etc. are all reporting different problems across all areas of the application - from Viewer going black to full system shutdowns.
-
-For now, I would strongly suggest you stick with **Final Cut Pro 10.6.5** or **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6** until Apple resolves these issues in a future update.
-
-We are keeping track of the bug reports [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223), in our [Bug Tracker](/bug-tracker). We've reported several bugs and crash reports directly to Apple.
+!!!
+**Final Cut Pro 10.6.8** has been released on the Mac App Store!
 
-I've personally been pushing **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** pretty hard since it's release on a new, big and complex timeline, with heaps of Motion Templates, effects, stills and random footage. I've had to restart it a few times due to the Viewer going black, or strobing, and so far I've had several crashes on initial launch.
+If you're currently using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 or earlier** we recommend sticking with that for the time being.
 
-Additionally, **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7 (for Mac)** uses a newer Library format than **Final Cut Pro 1.1 (for iPad)**.
+However, if you're using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** we recommend updating, as it resolves some issues with the Viewer going black and various crashes.
 
-This means that if you want to use [Transfer Toolbox](https://transfertoolbox.io) to go from Mac to iPad, you should keep using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 (for Mac)**.
+You can learn more about the issues in **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223).
 
-_**Last Updated:** 29th July 2023_
+_**Last Updated:** 2nd August 2023_
 !!!
 
 ---

docs/_includes/news/20230802.md

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+### [2nd August 2023](/news/20230802)
+
+**Final Cut Pro 10.6.8** is now available on the Mac App Store!
+
+The release notes only have one line:
+
+> Fixes an issue where video could freeze in the viewer.
+
+However, based on early reports, this release seems to fix the various crashes that users were reporting too, in addition to the Viewer sometimes going black or strobing.
+
+If you're currently using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 or earlier** we recommend sticking with that for the time being.
+
+However, if you're using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** we recommend updating.
+
+Please make sure you make a backup of your Final Cut Pro application by creating a `ZIP` file of it, before updating. You should also manually backup any libraries before updating.
+
+You can learn more about the issues in **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223).
+
+---
+
+**Ulti.Media** is currently have a Super Software Summer Sale!
+
+Most of their apps will be at super discount from the 1st to 15th of August.
+
+You can learn more [here](https://ulti.media/sale/).
+
+![](/static/ultimedia-summer-sale.jpeg)
+
+---
+
+**Serge M** has released an awesome new video with a bunch of Final Cut Pro tips from some of the best brains in the community.
+
+You can watch on YouTube:
+
+[![](/static/sergem-video.jpeg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxVm6qlsdQE)

docs/bugtracker.md

@@ -2,26 +2,16 @@
 
 This page is dedicated to keeping track of the latest Final Cut Pro bugs and issues.
 
-!!!danger
-**Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** has been released, and whilst there have been some users that have reported zero issues (although some that originally said they had no issues, have since had issues), there's many professionals that are reporting lots of unexpected bugs and crashes.
-
-**Dylan Bates - The Final Cut Bro** has posted a [video here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiiasioJQ5Q) explaining.
-
-Apple is very much aware of these issues, and is actively working on fixing them. We understand beta testing is already underway for a new release, which we hope will be public soon.
-
-There currently doesn't seem to be any common thread - people on Apple Silicon, Intel, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma etc. are all reporting different problems across all areas of the application - from Viewer going black to full system shutdowns.
-
-For now, I would strongly suggest you stick with **Final Cut Pro 10.6.5** or **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6** until Apple resolves these issues in a future update.
-
-We are keeping track of the bug reports [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223), in our [Bug Tracker](/bug-tracker). We've reported several bugs and crash reports directly to Apple.
+!!!
+**Final Cut Pro 10.6.8** has been released on the Mac App Store!
 
-I've personally been pushing **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** pretty hard since it's release on a new, big and complex timeline, with heaps of Motion Templates, effects, stills and random footage. I've had to restart it a few times due to the Viewer going black, or strobing, and so far I've had several crashes on initial launch.
+If you're currently using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 or earlier** we recommend sticking with that for the time being.
 
-Additionally, **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7 (for Mac)** uses a newer Library format than **Final Cut Pro 1.1 (for iPad)**.
+However, if you're using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** we recommend updating, as it resolves some issues with the Viewer going black and various crashes.
 
-This means that if you want to use [Transfer Toolbox](https://transfertoolbox.io) to go from Mac to iPad, you should keep using **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 (for Mac)**.
+You can learn more about the issues in **Final Cut Pro 10.6.7** [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223).
 
-_**Last Updated:** 29th July 2023_
+_**Last Updated:** 2nd August 2023_
 !!!
 
 We keep track of these bugs via our [GitHub issues site](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues).
@@ -38,20 +28,6 @@ You can also send feedback directly to the Final Cut Pro team via their [Feedbac
 
 ---
 
-### Workarounds
-
-We recommend sticking with **Final Cut Pro 10.6.5** or **Final Cut Pro 10.6.6** for now. Whilst there are SOME users that are reporting that 10.6.7 is stable, there's not enough improvements in that version to take the risk.
-
-You can manually copy and paste the older Final Cut Pro application from a backup or another machine to your Mac. Final Cut Pro is a universal app, so the same binary works on both Intel and Apple Silicon.
-
-Inside the Final Cut Pro application bundle is your unique App Store receipt - therefore it's only recommended you share your Final Cut Pro application with machines that are using the same Apple ID, otherwise it might trigger Apple's copy protection processes.
-
-If you don't have a copy of **Final Cut Pro 10.6.5** handy, if you have an older machine running **macOS Big Sur**, you can download **Final Cut Pro 10.6.5** on it. You can download a copy of macOS Big Sur [here](https://apps.apple.com/id/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12) and install it on an external SSD.
-
-If you're already updated a library to Final Cut Pro 10.6.7's format, Final Cut Pro will have automatically made a backup in your backups folder prior to the migration. Alternatively, you can also export out a FCPXML and import it into an older version, keeping in mind that FCPXML isn't lossless (i.e some Title parameters don't apply correctly).
-
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-
 ### Finding Crash Logs
 
 You can find previous crash logs in this folder:
@@ -96,21 +72,21 @@ Create a free GitHub account then [click here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FC
 
 ---
 
-### Final Cut Pro 10.6.7
+### Final Cut Pro 10.6.8
 
-Here's a list of the **30 most recently added** Final Cut Pro 10.6.7 bug reports:
+Here's a list of the **30 most recently added** Final Cut Pro 10.6.8 bug reports:
 
 {{ include "bugtracker-latest" }}
 
 The above list is pulled from our [GitHub issues site](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues).
 
 ---
 
-### Final Cut Pro 10.6.6
+### Final Cut Pro 10.6.7
 
 Here's a list of the **30 most recently added** Final Cut Pro 10.6.6 bug reports.
 
-These bugs will eventually be migration to the 10.6.7 list once confirmed.
+These bugs will eventually be migration to the 10.6.8 list once confirmed.
 
 {{ include "bugtracker-previous" }}
 

docs/releasenotes.md

@@ -60,10 +60,24 @@ This is the first release of Final Cut Pro for iPad!
 
 ---
 
+### Final Cut Pro 10.6.8
+
+**Released August 1, 2023**
+
+- Fixes an issue where video could freeze in the viewer.
+
+---
+
 ### Final Cut Pro 10.6.7
 
 **Released July 18, 2023**
 
+#### Notes from FCP Cafe:
+
+- This release is incredibly buggy, and should be avoided. You can learn more [here](https://github.com/CommandPost/FCPCafe/issues/223).
+
+#### Release Notes:
+
 - Addresses an issue where audio effects would not be reset during playback.
 - Fixes an issue where an Audio Units effect could have incorrect values when importing using FCPXML.
 - Improves waveform redrawing on expanded audio components when adjusting volume with the Touch Bar.