Yes, it’s true. If you update to High Sierra, the Final Cut Pro 7 Studio Applications will no longer launch. This also includes applications such as SoundTrack Pro, etc.
If you upgrade to Mac OSX High Sierra, it’s very difficult to revert back to an older OS X version.
This will force users who have been hanging onto Final Cut Pro 7 to move onto other software products.
Apple is forcing Final Cut Pro 7 Studio users to move to Final Cut Pro X.
If you are still an active Final Cut Pro 7 user, DO NOT upgrade to High Sierra if you need access to current or legacy Final Cut Pro 7 projects.
Support for standard Rec. 709 Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and Rec. 2020 High Dynamic Range (HDR) in libraries and projects from camera import to delivery. Edit and share Rec. 2020 PQ and HLG. Final Cut Pro generator, Final Cut Pro title, Final Cut Pro effects, or Final Cut Pro transition at any time. The question for Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor and Logic Pro X users is whether to update their Macs to High Sierra. Apple says that if they are using older versions of these applications, if they want to use macOS High Sierra, they will need to update to Final Cut Pro X 10.3.4 or later Motion 5.3.2 or later. I feel like I’m the only soul in this planet still running Final Cut Pro v. 6.0.6 on my Mac BookPro (Retina 15″ late 2013). Up to now I was using it fine on Mac OS 10.9.5, BUT I just finally gave up on Apple’s insisting pressure, and when upgrading to Mac OS High Sierra I found the terrible surprise that FCP is not supported anymore.
With that being said, consider using GeniusDV training services to migrate to other video editing software products. We currently offer hands-on, and online courses for: