There are THREE versions of Multi-Cam Master:
1. A FREE version!
We make the software accessible to everyone for
FREE, but with
some limitations. These limitations
prevent the software from being used for free in a commercial environment.
If you are being paid to produce a show, then we would like to be paid for the use
of our software. In line with this thinking, it is our intention that all freelance
crew should be able to make use of the software for free,
and so none of the limitations of the free version should impede their work.
The limitations of the free version are:
- You cannot Print with the free version.
This does not prevent you from building shows, and doing all the preparatory work,
and so crew will not be affected by this limitation.
- You cannot Export running orders to
Microsoft Word or Excel. The reason behind this is obvious (you could simply print
from Word or Excel!)
- You cannot use Live Mode with the
free version. Live Mode replaces the need for running orders in many situations,
and so this also needs no explanation.
2. A Once-off Purchase of a licence
If you need to print, export or run live mode, you activate
this functionality in the software by purchasing a "licence" to
use the software. This can be a once-off "forever" licence, or a limited time period licence (see option 3).
Because MCM's great strength is that an entire team can work with the software, there are
discounts for purchases of multiple licences:
|
Number |
Cost in Euro
|
Discount
|
|
1 |
229 each |
not applicable |
|
2-4 |
209 each |
9% discount |
|
5-9 |
189 each |
18% discount |
|
10 + |
169 each |
26% discount |
3. A renewable 3-month licence
If purchasing the licence once-off is not cost effective for you, this option might suit
your requirements. This does not require a large payment of money up front,
but is paid for by purchasing a very affordable licence,
which is renewable every three months. In this way you need only pay for the software when you need it. We are well aware
of the fickle nature of the TV industry, and so don't ask you to lay out money for
something that you'll only need for the few months of a particular contract.
When you have the work, you pay for the licence, simple as that.
Furthermore it is quite possible to work for long periods of pre-production on a
completely free "limited" licence, meaning you only spend money during the production
phase of the project.
Note that the renewal of the licence is
much cheaper than the initial 3-month licence. If you choose to cancel your subscription, and then later resume it, you will
need to purchase a new Initial 3-month licence.
If you purchase a 3-month licence, and later decide to
purchase a once-off licence, you will receive a 10% discount
off the full once-off price
per 3-month period paid for.
| License Type
|
Cost in Euro
|
|
3 Month Initial
|
69 each |
|
3 Month Renewal
|
29 each |
Educational Licenses
Multi-Cam Master is free and unrestricted (no limitations) as an annually renewable licence to all
students and staff of media/film/TV educational institutes. For computers installed at educational institutes, once-off "forever"
licences can be purchased at 50% of the full price. To apply for an educational
licence please email Fortuna Software.
Software Upgrades
The software upgrades itself automatically (if you allow
it to), and most upgrades are completely free. Only major upgrades might require
a small upgrade fee.
Free Trial Period
When you first install Multi-Cam Master it is free
to use, with absolutely no obligation for a 30-day trial period.
After 30 days we ask that you obtain a license, either a free Limited License,
or a Comprehensive License which has no
limitations.
Why do we insist on you getting a license, even if it is for free?
Call it pride! If you have a license then we are able to ensure that your software
is always up to date, and there is no danger that there are old versions of our
software hanging around spoiling our immaculate image!