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What problems will I be facing in operating a G4 733 with OS X?
Hi Group
In my research to find out the best external firewire drive for my current G4 733 processor I have discovered that if upgrade from OS 9.2.2 to OS X Tiger my computer won’t operate efficently. I have learned that OS X is intended to operate at its peek with a dual processor and that my G4 tends to operate very slowly hindering work performance.
Can anyone share their input in operating a G4 733 with OS X? What problems will I be facing in trying to complete a DVD using iDVD 5, and operating FCP 4 or 5? How slow does the machine run?
Thanks
Howie
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11 Replies
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One of my Macs is a G4 733 (512 MB).
It operates beautifully on OS X 10.2.8 with FCP 4.1.
I have virtually NO problems with daily use of FCP (that’s why I haven’t upgraded it past this point.)
I use iDVD4 and its not speedy with that (but I don’t think iDVD is ever very speedy).
It can take a couple of hours to compress and burn about an hour of DVD content. -
Matte
Do you know where I can get copies of FCP version 4 and iDVD 4?
Thanks for the feedback.
Howie
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Ebay.
iDVD4 is in the suite of bundled software called “iLife 04”
FCP 4x has multiple listings.As always on ebay, use caution and good judgement before you buy.
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My G4 733 1Gb RAM with OS 10.3.9 ran FCP 4.5 and DVD Studio Pro 3 without a hitch (DV video). You may find it will only support a 120Gb external firewire hard drive though (or only see 120Gb on a larger drive).
Now running FCP 5 on G5 2.7 I don’t see any of the frequent 10 minute render times that allowed me a coffee break on the G4 733.Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production
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[Phil Balsdon] “Now running FCP 5 on G5 2.7 I don’t see any of the frequent 10 minute render times that allowed me a coffee break on the G4 733.”
Well, then you’re clearly not using enough filters and layers.
Set up a 27 track timeline, about 4 minutes long, add a bunch of Alpha & Luma Mattes, add a bunch of overlay and multiply composited elements, add the Boris Glow Filter to multiple layers and hit Render. Plenty of time for a four course meal, even with a dual proc G5. 🙂
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.comNow in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com
Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network
“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters
G5 Dual 2.0, AJA Kona 2, Medea FCR2X
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Hi,
Buy a new legal copy of a previous version of FCP for about $150 like this (I have not used this vendor myself – this is an example):
https://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p18337079?sourceid=3Then get an upgrade copy of the current version of FCP for about $400. For example:
https://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?ref=froogle&pfp=froogle&product_code=320302&cm_ven=froogle&cm_cat=&cm_pla=&cm_ite=feedBest Wishes,
Mitch
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Why might a G4 733 with OS 10 only support a 120Gb external firewire hard drive though (or only see 120Gb on a larger drive)?
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Mitch
Thanks for the links. They are extremely helpful.
Howie
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Hi Phil
Thanks for the feedback.
Howie
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Hi Group
I was wondering if anyone is running a similar system to what Phil Balsdon posted, Mac G4 733, as well as these programs – Panther (OSX 10.3), iLife (with iDVD5), DVD Studio Pro and FCP version 4.5 (HD)?
Have you encountered any problems with this type of set-up?
Thanks
Howie
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