[Ryan Atkins]

If characters are to be looking at snow through a window, would I need to green screen the windows?

[Ryan Atkins]

I’m assuming a RAID-0 config would have significant performance over non RAID?

[Ryan Atkins]

Got it. Thanks for the input! Wasn’t sure how USB 3.0 and eSATA stacked up. If I’m editing ProRes422 HQ footage, is RAID-0 absolutely necessary compared to a single drive config?

I originally got it so I could capture HDV footage directly to the drive and it helped slightly in FCP7.

[Ryan Atkins]

Thanks for the feedback. Here is the adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LOLBBQQ/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I only ask because while Thunderbolt is the best connection, I may not have the budget for it. Looking the the next best affordable option.

[Ryan Atkins]

Thanks much! This gives me a ballpark idea

[Ryan Atkins]

I see. I actually do have an ExpressCard34 slot. Definitely need to look into upgrade options for the future. Thanks for the feedback

[Ryan Atkins]

I kinda thought so. I had to reconfigure from an eSata connection because a drive went bad a while ago…and just haven’t gone back. Of those 3 connections (eSata, SAS, and GIG-E Ethernet), which one is fastest?

I appreciate your feedback

[Ryan Atkins]

Understandable. Sorry forgot to mention that I editon a RAID-0 1TB external GRaid hard drive, connected via FW800.

I’ve read and seen demonstrations with RED workflows that you can edit a 720p proxy version of footage, and the 4K version can be output? Not sure how Canon 1DC, Arri, and other 4K cameras work. Seems I’ll have to upgrade though if I’m planning on 4K, but I knew that was coming

[Ryan Atkins]

Mavericks seems to work fine with FCP7

[Ryan Atkins]

I’m specifically wondering how FCP7 specific plugins will function with it. I swear I remember reading that some plugins didn’t work with Mountain Lion, but I can’t recall exactly. Hopefully everything works?