Best HD to Run Uncompressed HD footage from? Need to get a HD ASAP

I was looking into the Caldigit FirewireVR 500GB would like the 1TB but can't afford that.
Would this run uncompressed HD footage to FCP for editing well or no?
Need to pick up a drive today so hoping this may be answered swiftly.
Thanks

DVCProHD runs at 100 mbps and obviously is compressed.
You can edit off a USB2 drive for 720/24p footage.
What Mac will you be editing with?
If it's your iMac, a solid external FW enclosure with a Seagate 720.11 500 GB SATA drive is more than sufficient.

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ascreenwriter wrote:
Hello,
I've just finished shooting what I am considering to be my directorial masterpiece. Shot it on the Canon 5D (1080p, 24fps), and the footage looks amazing. Now I am ready to start editing and have been using premiere lately, but I have yet to figure out the proper pipeline. I want to know the best way to retain resolution before I delve into this project.
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I know this is pretty broad, but as a solo filmmaker I really need someone's guidance. I rarely ever finish my films with the same, crisp look as the footage. I need pipeline help, and really appreciate it!
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