Noob_launching for first time - need AJAmedia and BlackMagicMedia plugins

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So first time user creating a blank project on the Mac using Unreal Editor 4.24.0

Notice saying the project requires AJAMedia and BlackMagic media plugins.
However when I try and download these plugins it seems they are only available on Windows.
So I attempt to simply launch my blank project without them and crash.

Not off to a good start:)

Should I install 4.18.3 instead?

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Thanks for the feedback. I’ve shared your notes with our QA, so we can avoid the crash and find a more graceful way to handle the fact that the plugins don’t exist on Mac.

I’m guessing this was a blank project under the category of “Film, Television, and Live Events”? If so, my recommendation as a workaround would be to choose the blank project from one of the other categories. Games > Blank > Blueprint shouldn’t give any issues for example.

Since you’re a first time user, I will also mention that 4.24 is currently a “Preview”, and isn’t intended for actual use yet. For a smoother experience, I’d recommend 4.23.

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And our QA has confirmed the issue. You can follow the bug report here - Unreal Engine Issues and Bug Tracker (UE-84957)

Thanks