Margus Voll
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In the beginning the post was not if it is possible to use self built computer but does mac os support BM on non apple machine.
Yes you can work on “self-made” machine on windows perfectly. I have built all my win machines and they work perfect if you know what you are doing. If you want to use mac os then there is a reason for that.
Only the possibilities to use them are limited a bit.—
Margus
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Hi again.
One thing some RED people are testing is 17″ MBP with pci extender or something like that for red rocket.
I think something similar would work with editing and capturing cards if someone tested it with compressed formats. Only question is where you put your media as express slot is filled. FW 800 maybe.
I have no idea about the cost but generally it is possible in theory and then you could have your mobile, home, testing machine. No mandatory 8 cores. I i’m considering this one against iMac for home testing unit.
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Margus
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My computer seemed to have serious time to open bunch of the dpx files. Even opening the directory.
Could it be the problem with my machine or is this ME 2 and leopard thing?
I think this is more a os thing as after system recovery it seems to be the case. I just ask to be sure 🙂
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Margus
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Exactly my point (point what Bob talks about).
Good super reliable computer on pc world are costly.
If mac hardware seems costly then you just go to pc and adobe route and thats it. No woodoo there.
I still see pretty strong balance between apple software and computer pricing compared to boxx etc.
With 500 buck computer there you are more on your own if something happens and you are on deadline. If thats is ok then i see no point to be sad about not getting osx. Just go the adobe route and you will be fine. It is not the os that makes the final result. The person that operates this machine is.
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Margus
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Hi again.
Yes there is a point but as i pointed out software is relatively cheap.
I’d say apple computers are not too costly compared to some dell and hp machines.Would you be willing to pay some extra $ for the software if the computer would be cheaper.
I see reasonable balance here.You could go with cheaper pc solutions so all your business would be legit.
I did use pc in the beginning and it was reasonable way i’d say.
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It seems to me that people want to use cheap solution even more free. Apple FCP suite is relatively cheap compared to some PC suites. Back in the day when i switched to mac it was mainly cost as i see software is better priced and has so many options in standard set. I’d say it is ridiculous to try get buy like this. As Bob says if you are in this business you have money if not use university gear etc.
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Margus
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Hi.
Not so silky to me. FCP did not feel well with it (i mean with whole 7.3).
Probably as i have not updated to SL and fcs 7.
Have to test it a bit.—
Margus
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I just got mail second before your replay 🙂
DeckLink 7.3 with Media Express 2
We have just posted a new DeckLink 7.3 update with Media Express 2.0 included. This is a very big update because it includes a lot of new features, and Media Express 2.0 is a very large update which is a complete rewrite of the software.
The new Media Express 2.0 public beta included in the Mac OS X and Windows DeckLink installers as well as Linux. Currently the Linux installer is in the DeckLink SDK download, but we will change that in the next weeks to make it easer to download.
Media Express 2.0 has the same user interface on all platforms, so its easy to move between systems. With Media Express on Linux, we have a very nice total solution for high quality capture and playback on the platform, so people doing 3D and other Linux based work should really like this update.
Media Express 2.0 has also been included in the Multibridge and Intensity installers as well so if you have one of these models, please download it! It needs a 24 inch monitor to use it correctly.
Also included in DeckLink 7.3 is support for 1080p50/60 video modes in DeckLink HD Extreme 3 that works in both dual link and single link 3 Gb/s SDI formats. Also included is additional support for Final Cut Pro 7, including easy setups for ProRes 4444 and RED workflow. DeckLink 7.3 for Windows also includes improved Fusion support and support for Fusion x64.
The software and a new manual are available to download now at https://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/software/
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Margus