> From: "Briony Kidd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > In response to Chas' post: > I know I can't use FCP3 on an iMac and yes I'm using FCP2 - which is > perfectly adquate for my needs and in no way "outdated" It is exactly > the > same as FCP3 except for some FX and real-time features which I don't > care > about anyway. > > Thanks for your other advice but, gee, I was a bit taken aback.
I'm sorry if I came across as harsh -- I intended quite the opposite! I was putting a forceful case forward for having the people you are doing this project for to update your system FOR you, with the argument that newer software/hardware would make a big difference in your productivity/efficiency and the quality of the finished project. I didn't mean to tongue-lash you, I was thinking of how much better off you'd be with better equipment. > Obviously I am not using the best possible machine/system for this > sort of > work - but if I could afford a G4 etc I would be using it!! Just > because it > is a professional project doesn't mean there is much money involved - > you've > probably never worked in the arts if you think that ;-) > LOL! Well, I was using the term "professional" in both senses: 1. Pays money 2. Of very high quality I've done video projects on G3 iMacs -- in fact I'm doing one right now -- and it's several orders of magnitude more work than doing it on the right equipment (at least one G4 processor and tons of RAM and a big display). (and it might surprise you, but yes I do work in the arts quite frequently. I know the money issues inherent there, but I'm a firm believer that a job is worth doing right or it's not worth doing and for me the right tools for the job are paramount.) > I am trying to get this to work as well as I can with the resources I > have > available at present. I just thought the list might have a suggestion > as to > how to minimise difficulties! > well I hope you take my first suggestion to heart then: max out the RAM. Here's another suggestion: since you have two FW ports, I'd suggesting buying a FAST (7200rpm) HUGE Firewire drive and putting all the video work on that drive. This leaves your main drive free to do it's "normal" work and since the FW drive will actually be FASTER than the stock drive in your machine, the video work will proceed more quickly. > As for needing a larger monitor... Well, I have a second monitor set > up. And > anyway, that's rather a personal decision - personally I manage just > fine > with a smaller screen. Sure it be lovely to have a massive monitor or > two > but I don't think it's so appaling to make do with what one has. A big > screen is a luxury, not a necessity . > Not with full-screen-and-then-some apps like FCP it isn't. It practically DEMANDS a widescreen 17" display. I've tried working with FCP in a 15" space and it's really quite painful. _Chas_ Lee Gomes of the Wall Street Journal, 24-Jan-03 , commenting on Apple's growing arsenal of hardware, OS and software that is clearly superior to anything in the Windows world: "It's like someone forgot to send them the Resistance is Futile memo." -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
