Macbook Pro and/or Imac

Hi folks, I have a few questions regarding Final Cut Pro
I'm a professional musician who requires the use of Final Cut Pro for video lessons; i'm not a professional video editor, but I know my way around for what I need to do. I share my recording studio with two other folks and don't always have access to my studio where Final Cut Pro is installed on my decked out Mac Pro
I m considering purchasing an Imac for home editing and a macbook pro for when i travel (as I travel frequently for my job).
I will only be using the Imac and Macbook pro strictly for basic editing. In other words, I won't be using any fancy effects; there will be text, imported images, transitions, and the video files ; that's pretty much it
I was wondering what the minimum specs of each computer should be. Would the most powerful current imacs and macbook pros be overkill for my purposes?
I find that even on my decked out 8 core mac pro , certain things are a bit slow (ie exporting 5 minute videos using quicktime conversion (HD video) , can take up to 30-40 minutes!). So I wouldn't want exports to last 10 days on an imac... ( i would probably just use the laptop for editing, and transfer the projects to the imac or mac pro for exporting)
Is there anyone else out there who works in a similar way? Bring their work home, and transfer projects between computers?
While we're at it, for anyone who's doing the same thing as me, are you able to install your single user license of FCP on multiple computers (using it on one computer at a time, of course)?
"2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions. This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on a single computer at a time."
From what I understand, it means I can install it on as many computers as I want, as long as it's being used one computer at a time (ie my scenario).
I just don't want to get into a situation where I buy the new computers, and I am unable to install FCP on em...
thanks so much!!

misterdmmc wrote:
I will only be using the Imac and Macbook pro strictly for basic editing. In other words, I won't be using any fancy effects; there will be text, imported images, transitions, and the video files ; that's pretty much it
I find that even on my decked out 8 core mac pro , certain things are a bit slow (ie exporting 5 minute videos using quicktime conversion (HD video) , can take up to 30-40 minutes!). So I wouldn't want exports to last 10 days on an imac... ( i would probably just use the laptop for editing, and transfer the projects to the imac or mac pro for exporting)
You have not included any information about what format you shoot and what format you output. Rendering and exporting/converting can be insanely processor intensive but you might be better served by getting a cmaera that shoots a format that does not require processing.
If you're just doing simple work, get iMovie or maybe explore FCPX.
bogiesan

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