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ideal hardware for FCP
I’m going to buy an apple G5 to install FCP on. As I’m going to buy a DVX-100A camera, I’ve been advised to get a pansonic deck (for compatibility). My question here is: is the panasonic deck a good compatibility for the G5? What DV deck (with mastering capability) works best with the G5 and the DVX-100A?
Thanks,
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There’s nothing about the G5 that matters, it’s just a FW connection to your deck.
Get the best Panasonic DV deck you can afford.Are you doing just FCP5 or the Studio? If Studio, talk to a VAR, your post implies you shouldn’t try to build it yourself. You’ll need RAM, 2 drives and an upgraded graphics card for Motion.
bogiesan
This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: “For crying out loud, read the freakin’ manual.”
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I am doing studio (including DVD). Please clarify what VAR is. Thanks.
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Value Added Reseller. Promax is one, they will always take caree of you.
FWIW I have a Panny DVX100 and a Sony DSR 11 deck and a JVC BR600 and the tapes from the Panny work just fine with both of them.
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I’m about to embark on the same adventure and just wondering what graphics card you recommend? I’m planning on getting the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT DDL w/256 MB SDRAM. Would this be a good choice?
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Richard,
Assuming you’re getting a G5 the card that comes in it (5800 I think?) seems more than adequate. Even for Motion.
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You do have some options on the G5 and that was what I was wondering about.
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