AVID Media Composer on G5 iMac?

[Ed Cilley]

Randy,

It can be done, but the challenge is going to be to find the right version for your Mac.

Avid and FCP Preditor
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[Shane Ross]

The most current version, 4.0, will not work. Avid 3.0 will, and I think 3.5 will…

Shane

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[David Lewis]

I’ve read the responses about the AVID Media Composer and Imac… but I just wanted to “sharpen” the question:

Will the NEW IMac, with the up-graded graphic and video cards run the current AVID Media Composer soft-ware? Also, how does the Mojo Nitris or DX work as an i/o interface ( I understand there is NO other i/o box that is compatable for AVID).

I ask because I am currently looking to purchase my own editing equipment and like the Imac set-up for my needs. I don’t want to make this large investment to find out I’m stuck.

Thanks for your replies,

[Shane Ross]

[David Lewis] “Will the NEW IMac, with the up-graded graphic and video cards run the current AVID Media Composer soft-ware?”

Yes. Although with ATI cards, it won’t run as well as it can, as Avid wants NVIDIA.

[David Lewis] “Also, how does the Mojo Nitris or DX work as an i/o interface”

They won’t work for the iMac. They connect via PCIe ONLY. The iMac does not have this connection type. And because they both only connect via PCIe, they cannot be used with a laptop…not even the MOJO.

The iMac is a CONSUMER machine…not a professional one. VIDEO professional I mean.

If you need a DX box, then you only choice is a MacPro….or PC equivalent.

Shane

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