Final Cut Studio 2 on an Intel Duo Core 2 iMac?
Can FCS 2 efficiently run on an Intel Duo Core 2 iMac? Should I invest in a Mac Pro? Thanks for any advice.
On the contrary. I've been using a 20" iMac since June of 2007 and it has performed very well on a number of projects, including an hour-long documentary, a 1 1/2 hour concert, and multiple smaller projects.
That isn't to say that a Mac Pro isn't better. Often times it's the budget that makes people lean towards an iMac. Keep in mind, 540, that an iMac isn't expandable, and that's the thing to consider. You can't add more ram and you can't install a capture card for working with HD footage.
If none of that matters to you, then the iMac will do just fine.
jesse.
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Final Cut Studio 2 (FCP 6) on MacBook 1.83 Core 2 Duo
One (probably very stupid) question:
Will the just announced Final Cut Studio 2 (and especially Final Cut Pro 6) run on my (pretty darn new) MacBook Core 2 Duo (1.83 Ghz White)?
And which of its applications just won't run on it? I will be upgrading my MacBook's RAM to 2 GB in the next few days.
Thanks!On Apple's FCS2 site, it says:
"Minimum Requirements to Install All Final Cut Studio Applications
A Macintosh computer with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Xeon processor
1GB of RAM
An AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card (Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors)
A display with 1024-by-768 resolution or higher
Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
QuickTime 7.1.6 or later
A DVD drive for installation"
Well, the MacBook seems to have all of these... or does it? What's the graphics card on my MacBook? From looking at my specs, I fear that its graphics are powered by the "Intel GMA 950" (internal) processor.
So no FCP6 on here for sure, right? -
Can I use Final Cut Studio 3 - notably FCP 7 - on the lastest MacBook Pro (non Retina) (Z0MV-27-4GB-512-HRA Apple 15" MacBook Pro/2.7GHz Quadcore Intel Core i7/8 GB) running OS 10.8? If not, is there a work-around if I have to revisit work done in FCS 3?
I have it running on the latest NON-Retina MBP. And a good friend of mine has it running on his Retina model. Works fine.
Henry English wrote:
What if I have to revisit any one of them? What if I try FCP X and find I prefer FCS 3?
If you need to revisit them...that's why you install FCS3. That's really the only reason I have that on my system, to revisit old projects, and to deal with clients who still use FCP 7.
You really should look at moving on though...not sticking with FCP7. It's 4 years old...two years since it was EOL. Adobe Premiere Pro CC is a very good FCP replacement...although I don't like their "rental" method of paying a subscription to use it. Or you can buy Adobe CS6...but that just lacks enough to make it not quite tempting for me. Premiere CC is spot on...but **** if I don't hate that subscription model. But there's also Avid Media Composer. But that doesn't do a lot of things that I used FCP and Adobe for... -
Final Cut Studio on Intel PowerMacs?
I am planning on eventually upgrading to a top of the line PowerMac for editing using Final Cut Studio (which I currently own and run on my PowerBook), but I have a few questions that I need to figure out before making a decision on what to get and when to get it.
So I know all this is a little ways off, but soon enough, Apple PowerMacs will be running on Intel processors. Does anyone know if they will be fully capable of running the current version of Final Cut Studio (which is made for the PowerPC processor) and how much slower it would be, since it would be run using Rosetta? When Apple releases the Intel PowerMac, do you think it would be better to get the older generation Quad G5 or the newer and supposedly much faster Intel PowerMac, which would have to run Final Cut Studio through Rosetta, which would slow it down (if it indeed can run the app). Thanks a lot for the input.
15" PowerBook G4 1.25 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.3)As I understand it, Apple has since OS X created versions of all its applications for both Intel and PowerPC.
Perhaps not all its system levels, but its pro apps.
Remember that Apple bought Final Cut Pro (nee Final Cut) from Macromedia, where the program, originally developed for PC and at one time earmarked to be the front-end editing software for Media 100 on the PC, was being developed by Randy Ubillos.
It was originally called "Key Grip." -
Can u upgrade Final Cut studio product key from a G-5 platform to a new intel processor?
Can u upgrade Final Cut studio product key from a G-5 platform to a new intel processor?
Not sure here ... you want to upgrade Final Cut Studio or do you want to move the version you have to an Intel Mac? Both is possible if you meet the system requirments.
1. Upgrade FCS
The Final Cut Studio upgrade provides an upgrade path from Final Cut Studio 2, Final Cut Studio 1, Production Suite, or any prior version of Final Cut Pro. Academic and Not-For-Resale (NFR) versions are not eligible for upgrade.
2. Upgrade to Intel Mac
You may run the applications on one desktop and one laptop at the same time
mish -
I have Final Cut Studio 5 and I need to put it on an Intel based Mac. I seem to remember that you need to send in the disks and pay a fee to upgrade to the Intel version (FCS5.1 I believe?), but I can't find anything online about doing that. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
NickHere is what I found on the web for you:
Final Cut Studio Universal apps won't be sold separately
By Prince McLean
Published: 02:40 PM EST
Apple will no longer offer its Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro audio and video applications as standalone products, and come March will choose instead to sell them exclusively as part of the $1299 Final Cut Studio production suite.
The company began informing its resellers of the change this week and also said it has stopped accepting new orders for the current versions of Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro. "The individual applications in Final Cut Studio will only be available as part of the suite," the company wrote in a memo.
In February, Apple will begin taking orders for a universal version of Final Cut Studio called "Final Cut Studio Universal," which will ship in March for $1299. The company also appears that it will continue to market a PowerPC-only version of the suite under the name "Final Cut Studio 1.1."
The move to an all-or-nothing bundle will mean that new customers will have to fork over a pretty penny for the complete audio and video production suite. However, owners of the current versions of either DVD Studio Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro will be eligible to upgrade to the entire $1299 Final Cut Studio for just $199. Final Cut Pro 5.0 owners will be able to take Apple up on the same "fulfillment" upgrade offer for just $99.
Customers who already own a copy of the the current Final Cut Studio can update to the universal version of the suite through a $49 "Final Cut Studio 1.1 Crossgrade Fulfillment" upgrade. Information on how to obtain this and the aforementioned upgrades should begin appearing on Apple's Web site in early February.
Contacts close to Apple have suggested that fulfillment upgrades may only be available through snail mail, requiring the customer to supply all install discs from the software which they are upgrading.
Apple will also offer $49 crossgrade upgrades for its other Pro applications, Aperture and Logic Pro 7.1. For users of Logic Express 7.1, the upgrade will cost only $29.
There is so far no word on plans for Shake, Apple's $2999 advanced digital compositing software. -
Final Cut Studio 3 only runs on Intel MAC?
I have a PowerMac G5 with Final Cut Studio 1.
Can I install Final Cut Studio 3?From the System Requirements list:
Requirements to install all Final Cut Studio applications
Mac computer with an Intel processor
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/specs/ -
Final Cut Studio apps not opening on your Intel Mac - Universal Prokit?
Motion and other Final Cut Studio applications stopped opening on my Intel iMac, and the problem was that the Prokit.framework file wasn't universal binary. I did some Google-ing and found this topic regarding the universal Prokit.framework file.
http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=15003&st=0
Find the Rapidshare link and download it. Follow the instructions in that topic.
Enjoy! I hope it solves the problem for you!didn'y know there was such a big 'underground' FCP on a PC faction ...< </div>
Sheesh, now we have to completely restructure our knee-jerk responses to "Is there a PC version of Final Cut?" posts.
bogiesan -
Final cut studio and intel macs
How well will final cut studio run on the new intel macs that were announced today? thanks for the help!
According to Apple the new intel machines will not run the current version of Final Cut Studio. You either have to wait until March when they release the Universal version or you can buy the suite now to run on your G4/G5 then get the Universal suite for $50 in March.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/topquestions.html -
Final Cut Studio (ver 1.0) won't install on brand new 2.8 ghz intel coreduo
I just bought a new 15inch MacBook Pro (4 GB memory) and went to install Final Cut Studio (ver 1.0) and then install the Final Cut Studio (HD) upgrade, but when I try to install Final Cut Studio (ver 1.0) I get this error: "Your computer does not have the hardware required to run this software. See the Read Me for details." All of the minimum requirements seem to be easily met, and I've run this old version of Final Cut Studio and the HD upgrade on my previous and older macbook, so I'm really confused on this error message. I can't find anything online. Anyone have any idea what is causing this hardware error?
I am getting the same message."Your computer does not have the hardware required to run this software. See the Read Me for details." I have FCP 5 and I am trying to install it on my new MacBook Pro. FCP 5.0 worked fine on my other mac and Im getting this message on my new one! any thoughts?
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Final Cut Studio 2: Requirements and Recommendations
Hello Final Cut Studio 2 Experts,
I'm considering purchasing Final Cut Studi 2, and to make sure that I'll benefit from the full range of specific application (FCS/motion/color...) and I'd like to ask few questions (5 main points) regarding requirements and recommendations. So, please be prepared for much reading as I am not an expert on the matter. I like to know if my computer accepts any further hardware parts highly recommended and if I can purchase and install them myself. And yes, you should also know that I intend to use a Panasonic multi-format (HD/SD) camera for capturing and exporting videos.
N.B. Please note that the full list of my Hardware contents appear at the bottom of this text.
THANKS IN ADVANCE for your expert advise!
So, here we go:
Application-Specific Requirements
Final Cut Studio
Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or a G5 Quad computer and a qualified third-party capture card.
1) Do I need an Intel Xeon processor? If yes, can I purchase and install the component by myself (like RAM)?
Motion
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, iMac with Intel Core Duo, Power Mac G5, or iMac G5; 1.25GHz or faster PowerBook G4; or 1.25GHz or faster flat-panel iMac:
ATI Radeon 9800, 9700 Pro, 9600 XT, or 9600 Pro
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, 6600 LE, FX Go5200, or FX 5200 Ultra
For 16- and 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with at least 128MB of VRAM
2) Do I need one of the ATI Radeon 9800, 9700... or ATI Mobility Radeon? Why does my Hardware contents say ATI Radeon 9600, and not ATI Mobility Radeon 9600, is there a difference?
Color
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac with Intel Core Duo, or 2.5GHz or faster Power Mac G5 Quad:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
ATI Radeon X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, or Quadro FX 4500
A display with 1680-by-1050 resolution or higher
A three-button mouse for full functionality
3) Do I need and ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 or ATI Radeon X1600?
DVD Studio Pro
For playback of DVD Studio Pro 4-authored HD DVDs: a Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
For writing finished projects to disc: an Apple SuperDrive or other DVD recorder
For writing finished projects to a double-layer disc: a double-layer-compatible recorder and double-layer media
For transporting HD projects to a replicator: an external drive or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
For transporting SD projects that contain copy-protection or dual-layer features to a replicator: a DLT drive, external drive, or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
4) Do I have an Intel Core Duo processor? Do I need an Apple SuperDrive?
What is a "replicator"?
Application-Specific Recommendations
Motion
One of the following graphics cards is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT, X850 XT, X800 XT, or X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, or Quadro FX 4500
For 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with 256MB of VRAM or more
Color
The following graphics card is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
Dual displays with 1920-by-1200 or higher resolution
5) Do I have one of the highly recommended cards ATI Radeon X1900 XT etc...? How do I get it and can I install it myself?
My Power Mac G5 HARDWARE CONTENTS:
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 2.3 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 4.5 GB
Bus Speed: 1.15 GHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.4f1
Serial Number: G85167AGRU3
ATA Bus:
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
Built In Sound Card:
Devices:
Texas Instruments TAS3004:
Inputs and Outputs:
Line Level Input:
Controls: Left, Right
Playthrough: No
PluginID: TAS
Headphones:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Internal Speakers:
Controls: Mute, Master
PluginID: TAS
Line Level Output:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Crystal Semiconductor CS84xx:
Inputs and Outputs:
S/PDIF Digital Input:
Controls: Mute
Playthrough: No
PluginID: Topaz
S/PDIF Digital Output:
Controls: Mute
PluginID: Topaz
Formats:
PCM 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
PCM 24:
Bit Depth: 24
Bit Width: 32
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
AC3 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: No
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
Bluetooth: No Information Found.
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Firmware Revision: KAS7
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: No
Fibre Channel: No Information Found.
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec
ATI Radeon 9600:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV351
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 128 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4150
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-A58504-113
Displays:
Cinema HD Display:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
DIMM0/J11:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J12:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM2/J13:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM3/J14:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM4/J41:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM5/J42:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM6/J43:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
DIMM7/J44:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
PC Cards: No Information Found.
PCI Cards: No Information Found.
Parallel SCSI: No Information Found.
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Dynamic Power Step: No
Reduce Processor Speed: No
Sleep On Power Button: Yes
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On LAN: No
Wake On Modem Ring: No
Adobe PDF 7.0:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 10.4
Default: No
URI: pdf700://distiller/
PPD: Adobe PDF 3016.102
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3016.102) 0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 1.4.5
Default: Yes
URI: usb://Hewlett-Packard/hp LaserJet 1012?serial=00CNFB638356
PPD: hp LaserJet 1012
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3011.104) 0
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x2b
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x0b
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x09
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x08
USB High-Speed Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x00e0
PCI Revision ID: 0x0004
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x4bSORRY, BUT MY PREVIOUS POSTING DIDN'T HAVE THE FULL LIST OF HARDWARE CONTENTS of my Power Mac G5.
Hello Final Cut Studio 2 Experts,
I'm considering purchasing Final Cut Studi 2, and to make sure that I'll benefit from the full range of specific application (FCS/motion/color...) and I'd like to ask few questions (5 main points) regarding requirements and recommendations. So, please be prepared for much reading as I am not an expert on the matter. I like to know if my computer accepts any further hardware parts highly recommended and if I can purchase and install them myself. And yes, you should also know that I intend to use a Panasonic multi-format (HD/SD) camera for capturing and exporting videos.
N.B. Please note that the full list of my Hardware contents appear at the bottom of this text.
THANKS IN ADVANCE for your expert advise!
So, here we go:
Application-Specific Requirements
Final Cut Studio
Capturing HD resolution video using the ProRes 422 format requires a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or a G5 Quad computer and a qualified third-party capture card.
1) Do I need an Intel Xeon processor? If yes, can I purchase and install the component by myself (like RAM)?
Motion
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, iMac with Intel Core Duo, Power Mac G5, or iMac G5; 1.25GHz or faster PowerBook G4; or 1.25GHz or faster flat-panel iMac:
ATI Radeon 9800, 9700 Pro, 9600 XT, or 9600 Pro
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, 6600 LE, FX Go5200, or FX 5200 Ultra
For 16- and 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with at least 128MB of VRAM
2) Do I need one of the ATI Radeon 9800, 9700... or ATI Mobility Radeon? Why does my Hardware contents say ATI Radeon 9600, and not ATI Mobility Radeon 9600, is there a difference?
Color
The standard graphics card in any Mac Pro, 17-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac with Intel Core Duo, or 2.5GHz or faster Power Mac G5 Quad:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
ATI Radeon X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 7600 GT, 7300 GT, 6600, or Quadro FX 4500
A display with 1680-by-1050 resolution or higher
A three-button mouse for full functionality
3) Do I need and ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 or ATI Radeon X1600?
DVD Studio Pro
For playback of DVD Studio Pro 4-authored HD DVDs: a Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
For writing finished projects to disc: an Apple SuperDrive or other DVD recorder
For writing finished projects to a double-layer disc: a double-layer-compatible recorder and double-layer media
For transporting HD projects to a replicator: an external drive or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
For transporting SD projects that contain copy-protection or dual-layer features to a replicator: a DLT drive, external drive, or Internet transfer of the project’s disk image
4) Do I have an Intel Core Duo processor? Do I need an Apple SuperDrive?
What is a "replicator"?
Application-Specific Recommendations
Motion
One of the following graphics cards is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT, X850 XT, X800 XT, or X1600
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, or Quadro FX 4500
For 32-bit rendering: a graphics card with 256MB of VRAM or more
Color
The following graphics card is highly recommended:
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
Dual displays with 1920-by-1200 or higher resolution
5) Do I have one of the highly recommended cards ATI Radeon X1900 XT etc...? How do I get it and can I install it myself?
My Power Mac G5 HARDWARE CONTENTS:
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 2.3 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 4.5 GB
Bus Speed: 1.15 GHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.4f1
Serial Number: G85167AGRU3
ATA Bus:
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A
Revision: KAS7
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
Built In Sound Card:
Devices:
Texas Instruments TAS3004:
Inputs and Outputs:
Line Level Input:
Controls: Left, Right
Playthrough: No
PluginID: TAS
Headphones:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Internal Speakers:
Controls: Mute, Master
PluginID: TAS
Line Level Output:
Controls: Mute, Left, Right
PluginID: TAS
Crystal Semiconductor CS84xx:
Inputs and Outputs:
S/PDIF Digital Input:
Controls: Mute
Playthrough: No
PluginID: Topaz
S/PDIF Digital Output:
Controls: Mute
PluginID: Topaz
Formats:
PCM 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
PCM 24:
Bit Depth: 24
Bit Width: 32
Channels: 2
Mixable: Yes
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
AC3 16:
Bit Depth: 16
Bit Width: 16
Channels: 2
Mixable: No
Sample Rates: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
Bluetooth: No Information Found.
SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A:
Firmware Revision: KAS7
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: No
Fibre Channel: No Information Found.
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec
ATI Radeon 9600:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV351
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 128 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4150
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-A58504-113
Displays:
Cinema HD Display:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
DIMM0/J11:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J12:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM2/J13:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM3/J14:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM4/J41:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM5/J42:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
Status: OK
DIMM6/J43:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
DIMM7/J44:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Status: Empty
PC Cards: No Information Found.
PCI Cards: No Information Found.
Parallel SCSI: No Information Found.
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Dynamic Power Step: No
Reduce Processor Speed: No
Sleep On Power Button: Yes
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On LAN: No
Wake On Modem Ring: No
Adobe PDF 7.0:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 10.4
Default: No
URI: pdf700://distiller/
PPD: Adobe PDF 3016.102
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3016.102) 0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Status: Idle
Print Server: Local
Driver Version: 1.4.5
Default: Yes
URI: usb://Hewlett-Packard/hp LaserJet 1012?serial=00CNFB638356
PPD: hp LaserJet 1012
PPD File Version: 1.0
PostScript Version: (3011.104) 0
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Maxtor 6B250S0:
Capacity: 233.76 GB
Model: Maxtor 6B250S0
Revision: BANC1E50
Serial Number: B61QB0RH
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "A (upper)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 233.64 GB
Available: 50.02 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s3
Mount Point: /
Serial-ATA Bus:
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
Maxtor 7L300S0:
Capacity: 279.48 GB
Model: Maxtor 7L300S0
Revision: BANC1E00
Serial Number: L602X73H
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ata
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Serial-ATA
Bay Name: "B (lower)"
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Primo Volume:
Capacity: 279.36 GB
Available: 154.23 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /Volumes/Primo Volume
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x2b
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x1003
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Optical USB Mouse:
Version: 3.40
Bus Power (mA): 100
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product ID: 0x0307
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
Apple Pro Keyboard:
Version: 4.10
Bus Power (mA): 250
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Mitsumi Electric
Product ID: 0x020b
Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.)
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x0b
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
hp LaserJet 1012:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Product ID: 0x0d17
Serial Number: 00CNFB638356
Vendor ID: 0x03f0
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Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x09
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Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0040
PCI Revision ID: 0x0001
PCI Vendor ID: 0x106b
Bus Number: 0x08
USB High-Speed Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
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PCI Revision ID: 0x0004
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x4b
Message was edited by: Rinaldo -
Final Cut Studio 2 - not on Mac Mini?
I moved away from Mac towers around 12 months ago as I just didn't need the power and the Mac Mini has served me well since then, even running Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro etc.
However, a worrying section of the spec requirements for Final Cut Studio 2 is 'An AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card (Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors)'
That basically means if you have a Mac Mini you are screwed, right? Therefore if I want to run Final Cut Pro 6 I need to get a tower? Crikey, that's bad news if that is the case...
As an aside - why the **** don't Apple release a 'Mac Middle' - a mini tower with space for two Sata drives and perhaps a maximum of 4Gb and a single Core duo. That way the Mac Pro is protected for the high end but the pro apps are far more affordable and worthwhile on a cheaper platform. Just my 2p worth!Go to the individual applications page for detail and read the specs VERY closely. If it says it needs a video card or processor of a certain level - well - that's what it means. In years past, some hacks have been made but who knows if that is possible in the next generation. I certainly would not count on it.
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Final Cut Studio 2 Minimum System Requirements
Help me Obi Wan Kenobi....You're my only hope
I own a Dual 867 MHz Power PC G4 with 1.25 GB of ram and want to purchase Final Cut Studio 2, OS X v10.5 Leopard and Adobe Photoshop CS3. I know Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Leopard are compatible, However what concerns me is Final Cut Studio 2. These are the Minimum System Requirements stated [A Mac computer with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 or G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, or Intel Xeon processor] So my question is would Final Cut Studio 2 work efficiently or even at all on my computer? My thinking is with collectively 1734 GHz power it should work, But i could also be delusional. I really would hate to end of buying it only to find put it won't work.
Thanks in advance!!!If you're LUCKY, you might find a replacement processor card for your MDD Powermac G4 - (ideally dual 1.42GHz) - maybe eBay? - maybe from a Mac "breakers yard"? or someone selling off parts from a blown motherboard example?
It's a drop-in replacement, assuming you're OK with a screwdriver and replacement thermal paste.
Edit: Hey! There you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Processor-1-25-Ghz-Dual-661-2707_W0QQitemZ220236017864
(Actually, you might be better putting that money towards a MUCH better Mac.) -
Final Cut Studio 2 System Requirements...
"An AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card (Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors)"
I have a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Can someone tell me if this is considered an integrated Intel graphics processor. If so, I cant use FCP?Can someone tell me if this is considered an integrated Intel graphics processor.
No. it isn't. The specification you gave refers to the CPU, not the graphics capability.
That model shipped with an ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics card.
You can use FCP with the computer. -
Final Cut Studio 2 and Logic Studio on MacBook
I have a white MacBook bought in late 2008. It has a 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor w/ 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
My question is: has anyone run Final Cut Studio 2 and/or Logic Pro with these specs? And how was it?
I was told performance would be weak. I was also told nothing could be done to improve the performance other than buy a MacPro or at the very least get a MacBookPro. I have no reason NOT to believe this but I am interested in a second opinion.Hi there,
Ignore the other posts, both run absolutely fine on a macbook! I use final cut studio 2 on a white macbook and so do about 10 of my friends almost without problem. Final cut works perfectly, dvd sp works perfectly, motion works perfectly, soundtrackpro works perfectly! the only problem i ever had was rendering with 'color', none of my other friends grade their videos so they have no problems at all. Are you going to do any grading?
I believe the macbook is not officially supported though, so I don't think you'll be able to get help from apple if there's any problem solving to be done. I've been using FCP and FCS for years now though and have honestly never had a problem I couldn't solve myself
Logic also runs amazingly well too.
hope that helps
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