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iStopMotion 2

The problems and headaches outweigh any possible fun or function.

Written by MA from LOS ANGELES

Apr 24, 2008

I waited patiently for iStopMotion 2 to come out since version 1 and it updates were riddled with crash causing problems and system failures. I heard version 2 was coming, so, I assumed this would solve everything. I was wrong.

I bought the boxed version here from Apple, and also ordered QuickTime Pro since QuickTime is a requirement to use this software. So, the most recent updated version of QuickTime was installed and when I received the box, I attempted to install it.

After 6-7 installations, un-installations, updates and patches, it is still useless. The result is a chopped up image from any camera, even the iMac iSight. It does not work. And this is after downloading the most current version from the Boinx site, making the point of the boxed version irrelevant and a waste of cardboard, plastic and postage.

After attempting to get help from this German based company, I finally got a reply. Their solution was telling me to remove QuickTime Pro and install an older version of it. Sorry, but I am not going to put an old version of anything just to use this software.

It's been a couple weeks, and Boinx does not even mention the fact that this will not work for anyone that uses the latest version of QuickTime. That is just not good business. Steer clear.

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