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April 21, 2020
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AE Workflow between Desktop and Laptop

  • April 21, 2020
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Hi. I've been using AE on my 2018 MacMini. But when Apple updates the 13" (or 14"?) Macbook Pro, I would like to get one. So my question is how those of you who have both a desktop and a laptop work on the same AE project when alternating between machines (eg, on your desktop at work, and then at home on your laptop).

Also, do you need to pay for AE plugins twice, or can the same license work on both your desktop and laptop? 

Thanks so very much for any advice you can offer. --Paul

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R
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Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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April 23, 2020

Every plugin manufacturer I use allows you to at least install on the same two systems your CC subscription allows.  If you have two systems you should be good. If you have 3, like I do - actually 4, then I have to deactivate one machine to use my CC apps on another one.

 

Regarding the next generation of MacBook Pros, you really need a bigger screen. The minimum system requirements for screen resolution is 1440x90. That's the default for the current 13" MacBook Pro. You also need at least 16GB ram. The other drawback to the 13" MacBook Pro is that you are stuck with Intel Iris Plus Graphics. The 16" has the Intel + the AMD Radon Pro so GPU accelerated rendering is supported. It is NOT supported on the 12" MBPro. Even though it barely meets the minimum system requirements, if you spend just a little more you are going to be a lot happier with your laptop. 

    Goofy Foot Press
    Goofy Foot PressAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 23, 2020

    Thanks so much, Rick! 

    Regarding the 13" inch MacBook Pro--Apple is supposed to update it by June. All kinds of rumors--in addition to fixing the keyboard, some say they'll narrow the bezels and replace the 13" display with a 14" display. Also, they might also have an actual GPU option--who knows--and a 32 GB RAM option. So I'm waiting for the update before making any decisions.

    My concern about the 16" is that it's not particularly mobile compared to the 13," and it would be $3000+ by the time I get 32 GB RAM, up the SSD a bit, etc. But if that's what I need to do, then that's what I'll do. 

    Thanks again.

    R
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    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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    April 23, 2020

    I pack my 15" MBPro everywhere, but when I'm home or at the office, it is often hooked up to my LG UltraFine 5K Display because I'm about 30% more productive with more screen space. The laptop is OK when you have to be on the go, but you can't beat a big display for productivity. If my laptop screen was a couple of inches smaller with a few hundred fewer pixels my productivity would go way down. 

      ToolfarmJP
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      ToolfarmJPCommunity Expert
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      April 21, 2020

      Regarding to the plug-ins, it depends upon EULA and the license type. Let's say Video Copilot, you are allowed to install both. The license type is a nodelocked. You can not transfer the license to another PC. You need to activate the license one by one.

       

        Goofy Foot Press
        Goofy Foot PressAuthor
        Inspiring
        April 21, 2020

        Thanks!

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