2011 macs and Premiere Pro

[Tim Kolb]

[Keith Moreau] “there seem to be some flavors of Prores that I was using in my project that Premiere Pro windows didn’t recognize, in fact it seemed that a lot of the Quicktime stuff was just unavailable on the Windows version, which, if you have a lot of Quicktime Prores or other files, it might be a pain to have to figure out. “

The only QT files that should present a challenge under Windows would be the ones that only FCP installs…namely the DVCProHD and HDV captures and the QT rewrapped P2 media. Installing the latest QT (I use QT Pro) for Windows should allow you to read anything QT other than those FCP-rewrapped formats, which Apple does not include in QT for Windows, but Calibrated Software can take care of even that.

ProRes can only be -encoded- on a Mac with FCP installed. It can be read by QT, but even on a Mac, you can only write ProRes files if you have FCP installed (other software will see the codec and encode to it as well on the same system).

I’m on Windows and work with ProRes somewhat regularly…it’s not a problem to source it.

TimK,
Director, Consultant
Kolb Productions,

Adobe Certified Instructor

[Ewan Lim]

Thanks Keith!

It usually takes months for my employers to decide on purchasing anything due to the many levels that they have to go thru just to purchase anything usually. The deal will be over by September and it honestly isn’t that “far away”.

Regarding the Lion OS:

https://www.fossapps.com/download-and-install-nvidia-graphics-driver-for-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/

That is what I have came across so… well… No idea about it until I am able to find more information on it aside from updating drivers and etc.

As for Pro-ress, they do have the codec that is available to download for windows which I have previously installed in my old company for the graphics guys. Since they are all on windows and using AE (CS4). Making it easier for the editors and myself to export to them raw files for them to composite or to key in misc. stuff. So basically I don’t see an issue to use Pro Res on windows.

Also for DVCproHD and HDV, I’ve got the codecs for those too so that isn’t much of an issue.

It looks like I would have to do a slow conversion to PC if I were to advance. If only the Production Premium would include installers for both PC and Mac then that would be great.

Looks like I have to painstakingly convert all my FCP projects into XML and make the jump to PC. Either that or I could just keep my current FCP on standby and use a new PC with the Production Premium for future projects.

Still not sure How I am to approach my employers regarding the EOL of FCP and possible conversion to Adobe Production Premium. I could state all the plus points and how other production facilities (such as BBC? If I am not wrong) are using Premiere. I don’t think that they would care much about converting to Adobe when they have just purchased FCS3 not too long ago. Being ahead of the curve is never an option when saving money is involved. (I have sort of brought up the 50% discount when they were discussing about purchasing new AE for the graphics side.)

Another thing is that it isn’t exactly wise for a big company to do an instant conversion as FCS3 still has some life left in it for 3 more years or so. So it is hard for me to suggest anything to my employers at this point of time because of this… maybe give a heads up and thats about it.

ANYWAY, back to the original question:
It looks like I’d have to wait it out to see if the Lion OS will cause any issues with CUDA if I were to purchase a Nvidia card for a New Macpro.
Bringing back to the focal point, I am (or was by the looks of things) intending on getting a new MacPro/Macbook Pro/iMac for myself. Basically to use the whole Adobe Production Premium.
Seeing how that it is best to use a Macpro for this due to the fact that I could just get a recommended Nvidia card, my only concern for it would be to wait it out the best I can till I am certain that I could use a Nvidia card with the Lion OS (inclusive of boot camp installed with a Win7 64-bit)

An iMac seems suitable if I wanted to stay low cost and basically using Photoshop and After Effects right? Even though I can’t change the graphics card and would have to stick to a AMD (ATI) Radeon graphics card.

AMD card = Open CL
Nvidia card = CUDA

Adobe = CUDA
Adobe = No Open CL

Ewan
Avid, FCS3, Premiere Pro, After Effects

[Keith Moreau]

I had a problem with a Prores 422 LT .mov file not being recognized from PPro Windows, but this could have been an anomaly.

[Keith Moreau]

Do you have the ability to ‘borrow’ a New Mac Book pro and load the Adobe CS 5.5 trial on it and see if it works for you? I do think non-video apps would work well with it, and you might get by with video for some projects.

[Tim Kolb]

I’ve ran LT before…I have no idea if there are any differences between the free version of QT and QT Pro on Windows…I’ve run Pro for years as it’s just too handy and inexpensive to not have…

Does QT player run the file in question on Windows?

TimK,
Director, Consultant
Kolb Productions,

Adobe Certified Instructor