iMac and FCP 6

[Steve Eisen]

Have you the read the requirements for FCS 2?

If you do have issues, they will be operator errors.

Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Board of Directors
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group

[Michael Sacci]

These system can do a fine job especially with DV footage. Use good FW800 drives (I really like OWC macsales.com drives).

If you want to monitor to an external video monitor look into the Matrox MXO.

The one issue is capturing since the iMac only has one bus sometimes you get dropped frames since the drive and the deck are on the same bus. If you run into problems you can hook the drive up via the USB2 when capturing, then go to FW for editing. USB is not the best for MAC and editing but it does work.

With all this said, if you are buying a new system it is much saver to get the low end tower and a non apple 23″ monitor and be safe for an extra grand, but not everyone has an extra grand.

[Steve Putnicki]

Thanks Steve,
My concern was the video card, but it should be all right. The operator will be a part-time intern from one of our high schools, and I want to keep it as simple as possible – maybe drop back to Final Cut Express…

Steve Putnicki
Tech. Dir/Editor
EPISD TV Studio
(915) 587-1140
ssputnic@episd.org

[Steve Putnicki]

Thanks Michael,
The iMac is already in house, so we will go with what we have. Thanks for the advice on the drive, etc.

Steve Putnicki
Tech. Dir/Editor
EPISD TV Studio
(915) 587-1140
ssputnic@episd.org

[Dave Van thol]

Hey Steve,

Do Color and Motion run on your iMac?
I’ve got exactly the same model and I’m planning to purchase FCS2.
Thanks in advance.

Dave