diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/clip.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/clip.py
index 21b96276bb6..1bd40f163de 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/clip.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/clip.py
@@ -729,7 +729,7 @@ class CLIP_OT_setup_tracking_scene(Operator):
         self._offsetNodes(tree)
 
         scene.render.alpha_mode = 'TRANSPARENT'
-        if scene.cycles:
+        if hasattr(scene, 'cycles'):
             scene.cycles.film_transparent = True
 
     @staticmethod