David Turk <[email protected]> escribió:
We already have the full Final Cut suite (please don't ask why we
bought the software before the hardware-wasn't my decision), &
I'd like to get some suggestions for hardware. Hopefully, we can
keep this under $10,000. Doesn't have to be top of the line, but
definitely more than a basic model.
We have a PowerMac G5 2.0 GHz, dual processor, 3.5 GB RAM. It works
great with Final Cut, especially compared to my old G4 [and the IIfx!].
It seems to be about as fast as my Intel MacBook. You'll need a Mac Pro,
http://www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html.
Most important for video editing is that you can never have enough hard
drive space or RAM, and the video card has to match your needs/wishes.
Get the MacPro that you can afford. Even the base model will be OK, but
not as good as the higher ones. Depending on your budget, you can easily
add the extra RAM, hard drives, video cards yourself and save probably
50%. It's easy, but how much time and expertise do you have? Also get
two quality 24-30" displays.
Mac Pro has 4 hard drive bays, up to 4TB. Consider serial-attached SCSI
[SAS] in one bay--it's blazing fast [3Gbps]. Might still need eSATA
drives. Take your savings and get a good camera w/FW, lenses, toys,
drinks, munchies.
Video editing is fattening. Get a Wii, too.
Betty
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