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Which versions work with 2.5GHz Core Duo Macbook Pro
I am brand new to forums, Mac computers and Final Cut so please go easy on me.
I just purchased a MacBook Pro 2.5GHz Intel Core Duo.
I want to get started on video editing and I want to learn Final Cut rather than messing with amateur software.
What is the cheapest (older version) of Final Cut that is going to run on this system? Same question for After Effects. Basically, what all software/hardware do I need to get to get started learning video editing?
Obviously I probably don’t need the latest and greatest versions since I have to start from square one and I’m out of money 🙂
Thank you for any help.
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Any version will run I believe. Version 5.1 is the first one made specifically for the Intel machines, also known as “Universal” because it works on both PowerPC and Intel.
The previous versions will work, just run much slower under Rosetta.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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Thank you. Someone had mentioned “universal” to me and said they thought the older version did not run under it. I had forgotten the term they used.
I don’t even know what Rosetta means, but I will google it right now.
Do you have a recommendation as to what version I should try to get? Like which version has fewer bugs or what version is oldest I should consider etc?
Also, if I wanted to say make a documentary or short film, what basic software applications do I need?
I am at square one. So far all I have purchased is the basic system and I have ordered 4GB of RAM to upgrade the RAM from 2 to 4.
If you can give me tips or point me to a good article or thread I will be grateful.
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Rosetta, okay I looked it up. It basically ports applications on the fly from PowerPC to Intel from what I understand.
Wow, see you already helped me learn something. I am on my way to becoming fluent in Mac Talk.
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[Delt Hall] “Do you have a recommendation as to what version I should try to get? Like which version has fewer bugs or what version is oldest I should consider etc?
“Version 5.1.4 but I don’t think you’d be able to get it anymore. You might find version 5.1 but I don’t know how you would get the 5.1.4 update.
[Delt Hall] “Also, if I wanted to say make a documentary or short film, what basic software applications do I need? “
Final Cut Studio 2 has everything you need.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.STOP STARING AND START GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR Apple Color Training DVD available now!
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Also forgot to mention, pick up Shane Ross’ “Getting Organized in Final Cut Pro” DVD from the Creative Cow Store. It’s a must own for any FCP editor, especially folks new to the application. If you don’t organize your projects and media correctly, all else doesn’t matter.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.STOP STARING AND START GRADING WITH APPLE COLOR Apple Color Training DVD available now!
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If you’re low on cash, the cheapest way to start is probably with Final Cut Express, rather than the full Final Cut Studio. You’re talking about a difference of a few hundred dollars here :] Plus, if you intend to edit off your MacBook Pro, you should consider setting aside some money to buy an external hard drive for your footage.
Once you’re confident that you want to be editing for the longer term and you want to continue doing it on Final Cut, then you might consider expanding to the full suite. And if you’re a student, you can get an academic version of Final Cut Studio at a discounted price [only catch is you won’t be able to upgrade to the next releases – BUT you can still get your updates].
Other than AfterEffects, it would be very helpful if you know your way around Photoshop, too.
Have fun!
Kai
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