> Can anyone give me an opinion on using an iMac for video editing - > specifically Final Cut Pro? > You'd be better off with Final Cut Express or iMovie if you're using an iMac.
> I am using an iMac400 (128 RAM and an 80gig firewire hard drive). > I am just about to install 256 more memory, as I obviously won't be > able to > go much further without it . IIRC you can go up to a gig on that model. > But can anyone tell me exactly how much memory I should have to run > Final > Cut Pro as well as possible on this machine? Any other tips for > avoiding > trouble???? First off, you CAN'T run Final Cut Pro (version 3 anyway) because it requires a G4 and the iMac you describe is not one. I must assume you are running FCP2. I really can't offer you much advice. You are using outdated software on a poor choice of CPU for such a project. > I am working on a professional project so I really need to set it up as > reliably as I can. Oh, yes, and I am running 9.1 (with FCP2) because > that > was all I have, but can change to 9.2 soon. Would it be significantly > better with a later system??? > That could be the understatement of the year on this list. Short answer: if this really is a professional project, GET YOURSELF SOME PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT. You need a tower (say a dual 500MHz or better, or AT LEAST a 17" G4 iMac), you need a LARGE monitor, and you need either FCP3 or Final Cut Express (depending on your needs -- see apple.com for help deciding which is best for you). Oh, and a Superdrive or some other way to produce your finished work!! Your present equipment doesn't even match the minimum spec required of Final Cut Express. It's not impossible to use FCP2 on an iMac, of course, but it's pretty painful and godawful slow, which is going to make your efficiency/productivity very bad indeed. Please consider my advice: the cost of an updated system will pay for itself before you've even completed the job. You owe it to your clients to give them your best. FCP2 on a 15" G3 iMac 400 just ain't gonna cut it. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
