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Elmer Lang · December 13th, 2006, 01:11 AM

I have FCP 5.0. A Macbook 1.2 gb, regular NEC 20” monitor and numerous FW drives. I’m considering getting the SONY HC3.

Will my system be enough to do all in a typical HD workflow? (I don't use Motion, etc.)

I see ‘Easy Setup’ recommended. Will I be able to capture and start editing right away? Is that Native or Non-Native? Will I have to convert to I-frame based codecs?

I’ve checked out some of the articles recommended to other posters at Apple and lafcpug.org trying to get a handle but would appreciate your opinions and insight.

Thanks,
elmer

Tom Hardwick · December 13th, 2006, 02:03 AM

I can't answer the computer question, but I'm pretty damn sure you'll just love the HC3. That is one amazing little camera, and in good light equals my FX1 on screen.

December 13th, 2006, 01:11 AM	#1
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	Do I have what it takes? I have FCP 5.0. A Macbook 1.2 gb, regular NEC 20” monitor and numerous FW drives. I’m considering getting the SONY HC3. Will my system be enough to do all in a typical HD workflow? (I don't use Motion, etc.) I see ‘Easy Setup’ recommended. Will I be able to capture and start editing right away? Is that Native or Non-Native? Will I have to convert to I-frame based codecs? I’ve checked out some of the articles recommended to other posters at Apple and lafcpug.org trying to get a handle but would appreciate your opinions and insight. Thanks, elmer

December 13th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I can't answer the computer question, but I'm pretty damn sure you'll just love the HC3. That is one amazing little camera, and in good light equals my FX1 on screen.