Scroll through that list and see if there is anything there that you still depend on. There is a tab for '64-bit,' and you can sort by that column and see what apps are still 32bit, they should read 'no.' Go to 'About this Mac' and then click on 'system report' and scroll down to 'software - applications.' If you have a beloved app you depend on and you are worried might not run under Catalina, there is an easy way to check. Quicktime Player 7 is no longer going to open at all. While it's replacement 'Quicktime Player,' has been around for a while now, it lacks support for pro formats like DNx (the primary codec for Media Composer, which is also popular for Windows users even when working in Resolve or Premiere) as a native format, and thus many filmmakers have stuck by 7. This means the end of Quicktime Player 7, the beloved video player that many of us have used since we first played a video on a computer. The big change here is that 32bit apps are no longer going to open. However, the new macOS, Catalina, shipped Monday, and if you are a filmmaker thinking you might want to update soon there are a few things that you should absolutely be aware of.
Why?īecause if you work on time-sensitive projects the possibility that a fresh bug will ruin your workflow and cause a missed deadline is just too high.
Most filmmakers won't update their OS the day a new one comes out. The new OS has arrived and it brings a lack of support for older apps.
