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

[Phil Balsdon]

I bought the G4 733 as a used item to learn FCP. As a cinematographer I heard “we’ll fix it in post” too often and often wrongly quoted on the set. It really is important these days for DP’s to understand all that can be done in post to enhance their work.
I did a few small jobs and nothing that required huge renders, so yes sometimes a minute of video would require 10+ minutes to render with just a few transitions or a filter or two applied.
About a year down the track I got my first big job and upgraded to a G5 2.7 and instantly cut my coffee intake. My advice to editors with G4s who charge by the hour for their work would be don’t upgrade to a G5 you will probably halve your income. (I don’t see any facility for smileys on this forum).

Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production.
https://www.steadi-onfilms.com.au/