FCE HD and intel iMac at DVinfo.net

Ned Cordery · July 6th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Has anyone practical experience using an intel iMac for editing HDV? I currently use FCP3 on a dual 800 G4 for DV25 and want to have an HDV capability. I do low end corporate/training stuff, not a lot of compositing. I curently use Firewire HDDs. I started editing when we could hold the film up to the light and see the pictures so think I have one more change left in me

Thanks

Ned

Boyd Ostroff · July 7th, 2006, 07:53 AM

Sorry, no experience yet on the Intel Macs. But another option you might consider would be upgrading your copy of FCP 3 to the full Final Cut Studio suite which costs $700: http://www.apple.com/universal/crossgrade/

This would be a big improvement over FCP3 on your current hardware (you might need to upgrade to a new version of MacOSX though). But it's also a universal application which would work on the new Intel Macs if you purchased one later.

Personally I would go this route instead of FCE which costs $300. For $400 more you get a lot more capabilities plus DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion.

Ned Cordery · July 7th, 2006, 08:27 AM

Thanks for the info, the question is; is my current G4 Mac up to handling HDV? I assume it will need substantially more RAM than my current 1 GB?

Thanks

Ned C

Boyd Ostroff · July 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Oh - sorry I wasn't thinking about HDV specifically. I don't know how well that will work on your G4. You are probably a little underpowered for that.... my only experience with HDV is on a dual G5/2.5ghz.

Jeff Donald · July 8th, 2006, 09:45 PM

HD should be fine if you upgrade the ram to 2GB, assuming the audio and video tracks are not to intensive. Several tracks of video and audio should be fine, but extreme numbers of either may cause difficulties.

Mike Moncrief · July 9th, 2006, 06:44 AM

Hello,

I am using Final Cut Studio with an Intel Mac..And have been edting HDV, it is working great.. No problems to report..I have 2 GHZ Duo Core Imac with 1.5 of ram..And an external 250 gig Accomdata Firewire drive..So far Its great..

Mike Moncrief

Mike Kim · July 9th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Moncrief

Hello,

I am using Final Cut Studio with an Intel Mac..And have been edting HDV, it is working great.. No problems to report..I have 2 GHZ Duo Core Imac with 1.5 of ram..And an external 250 gig Accomdata Firewire drive..So far Its great..

Mike Moncrief

Same here.

July 6th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
Ned Cordery New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dammeron Valley, UT Posts: 15	FCE HD and intel iMac Has anyone practical experience using an intel iMac for editing HDV? I currently use FCP3 on a dual 800 G4 for DV25 and want to have an HDV capability. I do low end corporate/training stuff, not a lot of compositing. I curently use Firewire HDDs. I started editing when we could hold the film up to the light and see the pictures so think I have one more change left in me Thanks Ned

July 8th, 2006, 09:45 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	HD should be fine if you upgrade the ram to 2GB, assuming the audio and video tracks are not to intensive. Several tracks of video and audio should be fine, but extreme numbers of either may cause difficulties. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 9th, 2006, 06:44 AM	#6
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	Hello, I am using Final Cut Studio with an Intel Mac..And have been edting HDV, it is working great.. No problems to report..I have 2 GHZ Duo Core Imac with 1.5 of ram..And an external 250 gig Accomdata Firewire drive..So far Its great.. Mike Moncrief __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

July 7th, 2006, 07:53 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Sorry, no experience yet on the Intel Macs. But another option you might consider would be upgrading your copy of FCP 3 to the full Final Cut Studio suite which costs $700: http://www.apple.com/universal/crossgrade/ This would be a big improvement over FCP3 on your current hardware (you might need to upgrade to a new version of MacOSX though). But it's also a universal application which would work on the new Intel Macs if you purchased one later. Personally I would go this route instead of FCE which costs $300. For $400 more you get a lot more capabilities plus DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion.

July 7th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#3
Ned Cordery New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dammeron Valley, UT Posts: 15	Thanks for the info, the question is; is my current G4 Mac up to handling HDV? I assume it will need substantially more RAM than my current 1 GB? Thanks Ned C

July 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Oh - sorry I wasn't thinking about HDV specifically. I don't know how well that will work on your G4. You are probably a little underpowered for that.... my only experience with HDV is on a dual G5/2.5ghz.