[Frameworks] Upgrading Mac Tower for optimal FCP 7 performance

[Ken Paul Rosenthal]

My current project will likely be my last project on FCP 7. My Mac tower is 
rather ancient and it's starting to make ticking noises--sounds like a door 
latch--that I've never heard before. It's likely the hard drive, so I'm going 
to take it in for replacement shortly so that my unit doesn't crash, mid-edit. 
I'm seeking advice as to what additionally upgrades I can do to optimize my 
tower for this project in terms of speed and safety, as I'm editing from a pool 
of infinitely more images than any prior project--well over 2,500. My pool of 
images and project files are backed up on two additional drives.I believe I'm 
maxed out on RAM.  Not looking for a comprehensive overhaul as I will likely 
sell this computer after this project.  Here's the specs:

OSX 10.6.8
Processor 2 x 2.66 Ghz
Dual Core Intel Xeon
Memory 66GB, 667 Mhz DDR2 FB-DIMM
4 cores

Thanks! Ken
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Re: [Frameworks] Upgrading Mac Tower for optimal FCP 7 performance

[Jason Halprin]

Ken,

If you still have the stock GPU, you could look for a more recent one that
is compatible. Likewise, you could upgrade to an SSD instead of a
hard-drive, or just a faster spinning one since it sounds like this needs
to be replaced anyway (clicking sound would indicate this. Don't wait,
replace ASAP).

Consider an OS upgrade too, but only after a full backup. I haven't been
reading up on FCP7 comparability with El Cap, but it shouldn't be hard to
find.

-Jason Halprin


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Re: [Frameworks] Upgrading Mac Tower for optimal FCP 7 performance

[Warren Cockerham]

Hi Ken,

For hard drives, I would suggest getting a 2.5" SSD like these

instead of a 7200rpm 3.5". You'd need to get this adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Sonnet-Technologies-Transposer-3-5-Inch-TP-25ST35TA/dp/B0057UHR2M

I'd also consider switching from FCP7 to Premiere. You might be maxed out
on RAM, but FCP7 doesn't care; it only uses 4gb of RAM. You can allocate as
much RAM as you need with Premiere. When I initially switched over to
Premiere, I also used the FCP7 keyboard shortcuts (a preferences option in
Premiere) - it was just like working in FCP7 but a lot faster. If you're
project originated on film and you need to have a negative conformed,
you'll probably want to stick with FCP7 and Cinema Tools. Otherwise,
there's not much of a reason to use it with an all-digital project. I think
you can get the entire Adobe CC package for $20 a month if you teach or
you're a student. Apple Pro Res files take up a lot of hard drive space. I
switched over for space, speed, text, and Adobe dynamic link. There's other
options of course, but if you love FCP7 like I did (and still do),
Premiere's probably your best bet. FCP7 doesn't take advantage of GPU in
your graphics card either (you might think of upgrading your video/graphics
card too).

Hope that helps. Good luck.

Warren
NYC

On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Ken Paul Rosenthal <
kenpaulrosent...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> My current project will likely be my last project on FCP 7. My Mac tower
> is rather ancient and it's starting to make ticking noises--sounds like a
> door latch--that I've never heard before. It's likely the hard drive, so
> I'm going to take it in for replacement shortly so that my unit doesn't
> crash, mid-edit. I'm seeking advice as to what additionally upgrades I can
> do to optimize my tower for this project in terms of speed and safety, as I'm
> editing from a pool of infinitely more images than any prior
> project--well over 2,500. My pool of images and project files are backed up
> on two additional drives.I believe I'm maxed out on RAM.  Not looking for a
> comprehensive overhaul as I will likely sell this computer after this
> project.  Here's the specs:
>
> OSX 10.6.8
> Processor 2 x 2.66 Ghz
> Dual Core Intel Xeon
> Memory 66GB, 667 Mhz DDR2 FB-DIMM
> 4 cores
>
> Thanks! Ken
> www.kenpaulrosenthal.com
> www.whisperrapture.com
> www.maddancementalhealthfilmtrilogy.com
>
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Re: [Frameworks] Hello - Curious about Double X 7222 reversal

[Francisco Torres]

are less chem. used when porcessing as negaitive?

2016-01-30 7:50 GMT-04:00 Chris G :

> Hey Morgan,
>
> Yes, flashing can compensate for underexposure and lack of shadow details
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_%28cinematography%29
>
> There's also a good explanation of the process in the book Film Technology
> in Post Production. Might not be worth the effort this time, but something
> to consider.
>
> Stock solution refers to the non-diluted chemistry, with D-76 it's (most
> often) used as 1:1 developer to water ratio. In general terms reversal
> processing requires higher contrast, so using 2:1 developer to water or
> just the stock would yield higher contrast, but if you go this route I
> would do some tests first.
>
>
>
> Chris
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Re: [Frameworks] Hello - Curious about Double X 7222 reversal

[Chris G]

Hey Morgan,

Yes, flashing can compensate for underexposure and lack of shadow details
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_%28cinematography%29

There's also a good explanation of the process in the book Film Technology
in Post Production. Might not be worth the effort this time, but something
to consider.

Stock solution refers to the non-diluted chemistry, with D-76 it's (most
often) used as 1:1 developer to water ratio. In general terms reversal
processing requires higher contrast, so using 2:1 developer to water or
just the stock would yield higher contrast, but if you go this route I
would do some tests first.



Chris
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