Optimum setup for FCP Studio on MBP

This is my first FCP install on a laptop. The last time I installed on my old desktop I had 3 partitions (System, Scratch, Work Disk captured on ext FW drive). Should I partition the MBP drive?
What else should I consider before install?
I plan on capturing media to an ext. FW drive.
17" MBP, 2.16, 2GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Partitioning does nothing for performance. Indeed, it can make the drive work harder as the heads may have to move farther to run everything than if the disk is just one partition and the files are more closely packed.
It is highly recommended you work with a second disk for media capture and editing.
have fun with the new toy.
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I'll use the combo updater regardless & I'll do a Super Duper or CCC backup.
I have a project starting Friday where I need FCP studio UB (upgrade from Soundtrack Pro).
I'm on 10.4.2 now with everything else working well.
See my sig for the rest of my setup.
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I decided to install 10.4.6 this morning after cloning my drives last night to a triple partitioned external firewire HD using Super Duper.
The OS update appears to be the smoothest one I've done yet. It went very fast. All of my most important apps opened and seemed to function properly, time will tell.
I did have an issue with my AMT 8 USB midi interface. It wasn't being recognized by the system or audio-midi setup. I've had other USB weirdness recently (XS key not found{heart attack}, firmware update not needed), so I hope I'm not having USB bus trouble.
I swapped the connector with another device's port & all is well so far.
Tonight I install the FCP studio UB.
I haven't got much time on the new OS yet, so I'm still holding my breath.
So far, so good,
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p.s. What is up with my sig ? Too many edits ?
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I would like to find out if this system configuration would work with FCP studio 2
• Processor: 2.66 GHz
• Memory: 2GB
• Hard Drive: 250GB
• Graphics: NIVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 256MB SDRAM
• Is the Fibre Channel card, the card that they refer to in the NOTE below that I will need because the integrated Intel graphics processor is not compatible with FCP? Or is the PCI card one of the the NIVIDIA cards?
"NOTE form website:
"An AGP or PCI Express Quartz Extreme graphics card (Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors)"
• Fibre Channel Card: Dual Channel PCI Express Card
I was told that I don't need this card and would like to confirm that with someone who actually works with FCP.
Advice would be appreciated.
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hhhhhaaaaa, so, I called the Number . . .nad what tells the guy on the line ? Oh, that's a Problem, so the only way you can download it is via the Mac and the SoftwareUpdates Function in OSX . . . Question: So, when I move the FCP to another Mac I can't download any Update via the Apple Web Site ? mmh, yes, I think so . . . .
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I am sure this has been discussed so can anyone point me to the best configuration for performance on a Mac Pro and FCP Studio 2?
I have a dual quadcore MacPro with 8GB of RAM, two SATA drives configured as a Raid 0 plus an external G-Raid via FW800, a KonaLHe and the NVidia GeForce 8800GT video card.
My main issue is getting a pinwheel when I work in FCP. It stalls when accessing the drives. I have checked the settings and the drives are not sleeping. also renders seem to take longer that I thought they would (Full Res HDV 1280x720). I had a MacBookPro 17" and hoped the performance would be much better on this new system. It is for the most part but I know there are some tweaks I can do to increase the output.
Thanks

First - thanks for the reply.
It is a new machine (Purchased in Feb '08) with Leopard 10.5.2. I did remove some apps like iMovie, iDVD, Photobooth, Front Row. It has a 500GB system drive plus the other two internals. There is several hundred gig available on the system drive. I use JVC HDV gear (BR-HD50U)and capture via component with ProRes codec. I do view everything at full res, especially in Motion yet nothing too complicated - flying logos and such.
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BenB wrote:
The tiny books are all already on your computer in the Help menu inside FCP. And none of the tiny books are User Manuals.
In FCP 7, go to the Help menu, you have direct access to the User Manual (and other manuals, including the tiny printed book) directly from within the Application itself. You can zoom in/out, you can also search them with keyworlds. Very powerful, very handy, very easy, very clearly written, way better than paper.
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Final Cut Pro 7: User Manual
Provides comprehensive instructions for setting up a Final Cut Pro editing system and using Final Cut Pro to ingest media, edit video, and output completed projects.
Last updated: 2010-03
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If I purchase the FCPS2 upgrade package, do I first need to install FCP4 onto my new OX 10.5.4 operating system
No. Just install the upgrade, then enter your FCP 4 serial number when prompted.
FCP 4.5 is NOT compatible with OS 10.5 or later versions of QT.
-DH

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With all the info out there claiming to be the 'best' it gets a little confusing. I bought a 2T WD HD with Firewire 400, 800 and eSATA connections. With the amount of footage I have to capture this wont last long. And the intention is to archive this footage and making it easy to access in a year or two.
Which is best type of connection? Firewire 800 or eSata? Any Suggestions as to a really good external hard drive set up that I can add to as finances allow?

Not quite sure what this question has to do with Qmaster, but what the heck.
The simple response is get the fastest and biggest external you can. If you are getting a drive mechanism without swappable disks, purchase 2 mechanisms - 1 for use when editing and the second for backing up. Purchase a 3rd drive to back up your system drive.
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Have fun.
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IMac setup for FinalCut Studio

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the choice is
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B. matt 21.5" monitor
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No one can decide for you. I like glossy displays.
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Buy what you can afford and buy what you think you need to make money now. You can always upgrade in 18 months when the second generation of the Intel machines are likely to be shipping.
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