What problems will I be facing in operating a G4 733 with OS X?

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One of my Macs is a G4 733 (512 MB).

It operates beautifully on OS X 10.2.8 with FCP 4.1.

I have virtually NO problems with daily use of FCP (that’s why I haven’t upgraded it past this point.)

I use iDVD4 and its not speedy with that (but I don’t think iDVD is ever very speedy).
It can take a couple of hours to compress and burn about an hour of DVD content.

[Howie Young]

Matte

Do you know where I can get copies of FCP version 4 and iDVD 4?

Thanks for the feedback.

Howie

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Ebay.

iDVD4 is in the suite of bundled software called “iLife 04”
FCP 4x has multiple listings.

As always on ebay, use caution and good judgement before you buy.

[Phil Balsdon]

My G4 733 1Gb RAM with OS 10.3.9 ran FCP 4.5 and DVD Studio Pro 3 without a hitch (DV video). You may find it will only support a 120Gb external firewire hard drive though (or only see 120Gb on a larger drive).
Now running FCP 5 on G5 2.7 I don’t see any of the frequent 10 minute render times that allowed me a coffee break on the G4 733.

Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production

[Walter Biscardi]

[Phil Balsdon] “Now running FCP 5 on G5 2.7 I don’t see any of the frequent 10 minute render times that allowed me a coffee break on the G4 733.”

Well, then you’re clearly not using enough filters and layers.

Set up a 27 track timeline, about 4 minutes long, add a bunch of Alpha & Luma Mattes, add a bunch of overlay and multiply composited elements, add the Boris Glow Filter to multiple layers and hit Render. Plenty of time for a four course meal, even with a dual proc G5. 🙂

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

Now editing “Good Eats” in HD for the Food Network

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

G5 Dual 2.0, AJA Kona 2, Medea FCR2X

[Mitchji]

Hi,

Buy a new legal copy of a previous version of FCP for about $150 like this (I have not used this vendor myself – this is an example):
https://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p18337079?sourceid=3

Then get an upgrade copy of the current version of FCP for about $400. For example:
https://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?ref=froogle&pfp=froogle&product_code=320302&cm_ven=froogle&cm_cat=&cm_pla=&cm_ite=feed

Best Wishes,

Mitch

[Howie Young]

Why might a G4 733 with OS 10 only support a 120Gb external firewire hard drive though (or only see 120Gb on a larger drive)?

[Howie Young]

Mitch

Thanks for the links. They are extremely helpful.

Howie

[Howie Young]

Hi Phil

Thanks for the feedback.

Howie

[Howie Young]

Hi Group

I was wondering if anyone is running a similar system to what Phil Balsdon posted, Mac G4 733, as well as these programs – Panther (OSX 10.3), iLife (with iDVD5), DVD Studio Pro and FCP version 4.5 (HD)?

Have you encountered any problems with this type of set-up?

Thanks
Howie