MacBook/Macbook Pro and Final Cut Studio

I am about to buy a Mac, but im not sure if I should get the MacBook or MacBook Pro? Which is better suited for Final Cut Studio? Is there a specific version of the MacBook/MacBook Pro that would be best? Thanks so much!

Exactly. It will install, but if you have any problems and you need to call Apple, they won't give you any support. If you're going to spend $1,200 on some software, you should pay for a computer that supports the minimum requirements.
-Doug

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Hello, all. I currently have Final Cut Studio 1 (with Final Cut Pro 5, DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion 2, LiveType 2, Soundtrack Pro, and Compressor 2). I have an old PowerMac G4 from 2003, which Motion doesn't work on (and DVD Studio Pro doesn't run so great on, either - I haven't worked with Soundtrack Pro, LiveType, or Compressor too much). I'm thinking about buying a new MacBook Pro, and I'm wondering if all of FCS 1 (and especially Motion) would work on either the 13" or 15" models.
If I got a 13", here would be the specs:
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
If I got a 15", here would be the specs:
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
Anyone have any experience with running an older version of FCS - or even FCS 1 - on a setup like the ones I described above?
Thanks, everyone,
Kevin

Short answer: 13", no, 15", yes

Advice before buying Macbook Pro and Final Cut Studio

Hey there
I'm looking for advice before I buy my first Mac.
Currently editing SD video using Windows PC, Quad core, and Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
Now I want to edit HD (from Canon5Dii) and plan a move to Macbook Pro & FCStudio.
What hardware configurations of MBP (with FCS) have folk out there got, and how well do they run?
Eg. Do I need the 8GB memory?
Any peripherals I MUST have
Thanks in advance
Aye
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Any peripherals I MUST have
Fast, external hard drives for media storage. Don't use the internal system drive for this. Don't even consider using USB drives at all.
All MBPs limit you to FireWire 800 drives, which are OK for lower bandwidth video like HDV and AVCHD.
Although the 17" model also has an ExpressCard slot that can be used with an eSATA adapter to connect much faster drives that provide throughput that FireWire cannot achieve.

MacBook Pro and Final Cut Studio

I'm trying to put together a mobile editing system. From what I've researched regarding the type of camera I'll be using, a MBP and FCS seems to be my best bet. I've primarily been a PC guy. However, I'm let down by the additional peripherals and high cost of editing programs on the PC, so I thought I'd dabble in Macs for a bit.
I've had a chance to work with FCP before, but I'm worried about picking up a MBP that is too slow. Also, Color's requirements include a 17" monitor. However, I'd probably already be so far into post-production by that point that I'd use the MBP with a larger Mac monitor instead.
Am I on the right track here? I'd love to hear some input and experiences!
Thanks in advance!

Well, there's no such thing as 1050p60. You need to simply use the easy setup that matches the format of the material on the tape. It's most likely 1080i60. If shot in the US... if not post back.
The Easy Setups are found in the Final Cut Pro Menu... Just select the format of the tape (it will show on the on screen on the camera's LCD during playback. You may have to turn this feature on on the camera/deck if it's not already displaying the playback format.
The easy setups will also set your sequence settings correctly... If you have to render a clip when you just put it in a sequence, it's because your sequence settings don't match the format of the video being placed in it. The Easy setup for HDV 1080i60 will make things great as long as that is the format of the source material. Which I'll bet that's what it is. (it's the most common of the formats).
Why do you have to capture the audio separately? Was it recorded on an audio tape or something? If so you'll have to sync it in a sequence like it was an audio ciip... then if you want it to be the same as an audio/video clip, you need to use the "merge clip" command, after you've established the sync for each clip. A pretty tedious process I'm afraid. Read about "merged clips" in the online manual.
Jerry
P.S. It's pretty bad form to "threadjack"... don't do it next time. Start your own thread...

I need to record two camera interview shoots and turn the video around quickly. What is the best solution using a MacBook Pro and final cut pro?

I need to record two camera interview shoots and turn the video around quickly. What is the best solution using a MacBook Pro and final cut pro?

Try reimporting all your media: file>>import>>reimport>>continue

Macbook is quicker than the 2.16GHz/15 MacBook Pro running Final Cut Studio

CreativeMac.com ran a few Final Cut Studio tests on a dual 2GHz PowerMac G5, 2.16GHz MacBook Pro and on the 2GHz Macbook.
Read the artcile and check out the test scores. In some tests, especially using Compressor the Macbook whoops both the MacBook Pro and the dual PowerMac G5.
It is quite impressive to see how close the Macbook got to the MacBook Pro in some tests and interesting to see how much quicker in a selected few.
http://www.creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=43717

Interesting ... the Apple Store in Santa Monica swore blind to me yesterday that the MacBook can't run Final Cut (not that it would have disuaded me from getting the 15" Pro with 7200 drive and 2GB RAM). It flies, has no whine, doesn't get that hot and the build quality (apart from a slightly off-horizontal eject key) is excellent. (Week 16 model)

13 " Macbook Pro and Final Cut Pro X

Hi there,
I have a 13 " macbook pro 7,1. I meet all the requirements for the Final Cut Pro X editing software. My questions are:
1. Will it work fine although I have only barely met the requirements (will it be too slow or worth running on the computer?)
2. Looking on my graphics information my computer says its "pixel depth" is 32-bit. In the advertisement on the software it mentions something about 64-bit
Any help would be appreciated.

You should also ask this in the MacBook Pro and the Final Cut Pro X forums. This is the forum for the white and black plastic MacBooks that were discontinued in 2010. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/final_cut_pro_ x

The difference between Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio 2

I'm looking at buying FCP. Can I buy Final Cut Studio 2 to get FCP or is that only a Upgrade and where would i buy it. How do I go about buying FCP and how much is it

Final Cut Pro v6 is only available as a component within Final Cut Studio 2.
What it is, what is included and how to purchase it is spelled out here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA886Z/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw
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Mac Book Pro and final cut studio 2

Hi,
Bought a MBP last year and am looking to purchase Final Cut Studio 2 Universal. After looking through some discussions I'm still unsure how well this package will run with my setup. Yes it will be fine, or yes it will run but with some limitations, or yes it will run but I should get a different video card, etc.....? A definate yes or no would be appreciated and any limitations or known issues. I will be using a120GB external hard drive for my video footage.
Thanks, Mick
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area or if these questions have been answered. I'm new to Macs and forums and wouldn't like to spend that much cash on a maybe!
Mac Book Pro 15 Mac OS X (10.4.9) Intel core duo 2.16 GHz 2GB ram/Radeon X1600 256Mb 80GB hard drive

Yes, it will be fine.
The only limitation is Color which needs an external screen with at least 1650x1050 to be kind of useful though it runs at smaller resolutions.

Mac Pro and Final Cut Studio 5.1.2

I've had problems trying to export mpeg files from final cut pro using compressor after having updated all applications to their current versions (FCP 5.1.2, Compressor 2.3, Qmaster 2.3, QT 7.1.3...) including firmware, OS and security updates. Since I was kind of in the middle of a project I ended up reverting back to the original universal crossgrade of Final Cut Studio (FCP 5.1, Compressor 2.1, Qmaster 2.1...) in order to get the desired results of a muxed mpeg. Now, before I go back to trying to resolve this issue of updating the software, I would like to know if anyone is running Final Cut Studio on a Mac Pro with all updates current (5.1.2, 2.3...) and with the ability to export muxed mpeg streams - both audio and video in the same file. Also, I have posted more specific questions regarding these issues in the compressor and FCP forums but decided I needed to hear from some Mac Pro users who have had success with the Final Cut Studio updates. BTW, I have done all the updates of Final Cut Studio (5.1.2, 2.3...) on a G5 quad at work and have had no problems whatsoever. I'd just like to have everything up to date and functional. Other than trying to get this worked out, I have found my Mac Pro to be most excellent. Thanks in advance.

Dave, thanks for your input. It would crash out during the compressor export and the failure reason would say 3x Crash Server Down in the compressor box. I haven't tried an mpeg-1 because all we broadcast are mpeg-2 program streams. Most of the stuff I export is no longer than 10 - 12 minute segments. If you could, try exporting as an mpeg-2 muxed. Some other possible factors - I had captured the original footage on a G5 quad at work, put them on an external drive and then loaded them onto the Mac Pro and imported them into the project. Could there be a difference between DV codecs of the PPC and the Intel processors? Now that I'm at a stopping point I'm planning on trying to do the update again. Just hoping to catch something I might have missed. If I were a total computer illiterate I would say user error, but I'm not.

Sony DCR-TRV140 with Macbook Pro and Final Cut Express 4

OK all, I'm a Mac novice here. Just bought my first Mac last month and added Final Cut Express to it in order to have some nice advanced features when it comes time to edit all kinds of home video shot on the Sony DCR-TRV140 Digital8 Handycam...
But I'm having trouble figuring out how to get my MacBook Pro to recognize the camcorder.
I have a 4-pin firewire connector on the camcorder, and a 9 pin firewire connector on the Mac. Is it as easy as buying a 4/9 pin cable?
I thought about trying to hook it up through the USB cable... but haven't had any luck there either.
As you can tell, I'm quite new to this, so please be nice. Ha!
If I can provide any further information, please let me know.
Specifications for the Sony camcorder can be found here:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1055 1&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11027762
or here
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DCRTRV140-Digital8-Camcorder-Streaming/dp/B0000634T4/ ref=cmcr_pr_producttop
Thanks!!

Is it as easy as buying a 4/9 pin cable?
Pretty much.
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Here's one source of such a cable:
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=606&sku=50708
I'm not sure what Easy Setup you'll need to use in FCE, but, if you're in the USA, I think it will be DV-NTSC DV Converter or maybe DV-NTSC Firewire Basic.

MacBook Pro and Final Cut Express

Hi,
I want to know if Final Cut Express 4 runs smoothly on a MacBook Pro 15" 2.2 GHz with 60 GB hard drive. (If additional space is needed I’d use Verbatim SmartDisk 250GB FireWire/USB Portable Hard Drive)
I know I meet the minimum requirements to use FCE, but I need to know if I can make edits decently or well enough.
If not, what can I do to improve its usage?
Thank you!!!

MBP is fantastic for FCE/FCP/FCS.
I suggest 2 GB RAM at LEAST. I got 3 GB but mine is an older model; the new ones go up to 4 GB I believe.
Get the super fastest internal HD you can get. And then a FW 800 external (large as you can get).
I am saving up for a super large external screen; got a lousy analog 1024 x 768 right now but it works well for my FCE browser window and also sometimes for Canvas Preview.

MacBook Pro and Final Cut Pro X

I'm a new MacBook Pro owner and was just wondering if I can install Final Cut Pro X on a February 2008 MacBook Pro?

as long as it meets the minimum requirements:
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or better.
2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM recommended).
OpenCL-capable graphics card or
Intel HD Graphics 3000 or later.
256MB of VRAM (512MB of VRAM recommended).
Display with 1280-by-768 resolution or higher.
OS X v10.6.8 or OS X v10.7.4 or later (OS X v10.7.4 or later for broadcast monitoring).
2.4GB of disk space.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/specs/

Macbook pro and final cut 5

I have a macbook pro 2.2 ghz with a stock 120 gig 5400 rpm Hd with 2 gigs of memory. On a relative smal final cut pro file with a few layers I am getting dropped frames resulting in very slow play back and stops any help?????? Should I get a faster HD @ 7200 rpm or increase the gigs or is there something in final cut I should turn on or off. Other than this everything else has been running extremely smooth on my macbook pro

Ok stupid question the transfer rate of the 800 is better than the 400 correct? So would you recommend going with http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MS8U7100GB16/ or
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MS4U7100GB16/
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Standard MacBook Pro and Final Cut Express and other great Pro Apps

Hey Guys - tell me if this configuration of a MacBook Pro would be ok and work great for Final Cut Expess, Aperture, Creative Suite, and other Apps without slowness and other problems
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Superdrive 8x
2GB 667Mhz DDR2 SDRAM - 2 x 1GB
Thanks in advance.

Yes. However, if you want to run +more than one+ of those listed apps simultaneously, the best thing you can do is add more RAM. Go to the max - 4 GB (2 x 2 GB). Note that Apple overcharges for RAM (and they don't make RAM, they just buy it from Samsung, Micron, and others, mark it way way up, and resell it). So, buy Crucial (the consumer division of Micron, in fact) or Kingston RAM. 2 x 2 GB sticks can be purchased for a little over $100 (compared to Apple's $200).
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