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Activity Forums Apple Final Cut Pro Considering 5k iMac

  • Don Smith

    March 20, 2015 at 10:42 am

    The big question is, for either the BMD Mini Monitor or the Belkin hub, is does FCPX recognize either as a monitoring output? I mean, is either or both available as an option for video monitoring in the preferences and when you go to select A/V Output under the Window menu, is your timeline video routed to either device?

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  • John Davidson

    March 20, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    [Don Smith] “The big question is, for either the BMD Mini Monitor or the Belkin hub, is does FCPX recognize either as a monitoring output? I mean, is either or both available as an option for video monitoring in the preferences and when you go to select A/V Output under the Window menu, is your timeline video routed to either device?”

    Actually both do. The BMD will be an AV output device with a 1080p maximum resolution. The Belkin HDMI port is treated as a second display, which you can assign to be the primary window for Events or Viewers, depending on your preference. When I use it in conjunction with the Thunderbolt display, I either have my big monitor as a 3rd display or a dedicated AV Output.

    That help?

    John Davidson | President / Creative Director | Magic Feather Inc.

  • Don Smith

    March 24, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Getting back to the big question; Is the 5k iMac, maxed out, really good for editing Final Cut Pro X? I ask because my wife is forced to work on a PC using Premiere at work and its driving her crazy. She needs a new computer and the small company she works for is tight-fisted on money. So, if I suggest they give her a 5k iMac (maxed out) will I be making a good recommendation? I mean, as good as I can without suggestion they spend the money on a Mac Pro?

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  • John Davidson

    March 24, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    [Don Smith] “Is the 5k iMac, maxed out, really good for editing Final Cut Pro X? “

    Yep! It’s a great mac. No complaints.

    John Davidson | President / Creative Director | Magic Feather Inc.

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