Which macbook for video

I am buying myself an apple macbook pro next week. It will be a 15inch but I am wondering what version I should pick. I will be editing video for internet, managing blog and website, working on photoshop.. so quite a lot of media stuff. I am not doing this at a very high level (still learning) but want to have something I can evolve with. Can anyone help me choosetnx Some advise?

Get one with the dual GPUs and get the largest 7200 rpm HDD available (and you'll likely still end up needing an external FW800 7200 rpm drive to supplement the internal).

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Hilary:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and the really wonderful gift you anticipate from your parents. Unfortunately, I am unable to give you information about upcoming Apple products or promotions, as I honestly don't know.
All my purchased music, and games, and videos, etc are on the computer I am currently using. Is there a way to transfer all of it to my new MacBook I will be receiving?
If the computer you are currently using is a Mac, yes, it can be transferred. One of the difficulties with the new MacBook is that it does not have any firewire ports, which will make networking a bit of a pain, but it can be done. Post back after you have your new computer with specs and we will give you directions on how to do it.
And are they going to make a new Macbook? So should I wait?
While I do not have any specific information about upcoming products, it is fairly certain that Apple will be coming out with new products. Of course this is a continuing process so you can be waiting for a long time. I would, personally, go ahead and get one now, and that should certainly see you through college. By then who know what wonderful products will be available!
Please do post back with further questions or comments, if you have any.
cornelius

Which macbook for editing?

I'm wondering if the macbook air, macbook pro, or macbook pro with retina display will be better for video, and photo editing.
I have a gaming computer and I just wanted a separate laptop for my photography and video editing. It will also be helpful for when I travel.
What it'll be used for:
Adobe photoshop
Adobe after effects
Daily (Emails, notes, homework)
Would I need i5 or i7? Because I heard i7 is better for editing. Do I need to go from 4gb to 8gb ram? And the same from how much space I should upgrade to?
Macbook air has a long battery life and the new intel HD 5000 graphics.
Macbook pro with retina display has the nice retina display which may be great for editing, but is it truly even worth it?
I'm currently in school for software engineering, and photography.
Which should I get, and what are the necessary upgrades I will need?

Unless you're too delicate and can't handle the weight, a regular MacBookPro with the Widescreen/Anti-glare and 2.6GHz processor options (gets you 1GB VRAM as well):
Then upgrade by yourself to 16GB RAM and either a 7200RPM HDD or an SSD for substantially less than what Apple charges and you will have a screamer.

Which MacBook for the tropics?

I will be moving soon to the tropics (Jakarta, Indonesia) for a year and I want to buy a new MacBook for that. I am thinking of buying either the MacBook Pro 15" or the MacBook Air 13".
Which of these models would handle the extreme heat and humidity best? I will be working in a non-air conditioned environment with temperatures of over 35 degrees celcius (95+ Fahrenheit) and humidity of 90% and over.
I am worried whether the Air will be able to handle this kind of heat.
Most of the work will be development related with occasional video watching and some photo editing. Both machines in a normal environment would work well.
Thanks for any tips you can provide,
Johan

for the latest MacBook Air and Macbook Pro's the following apply
Electrical and operating requirements
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

Which G5 for Video Editing?

Hello, I've decided not to wait for an Intel MacPro, but would like to buy a G5 in the next 5 mos (by July) for standard-definition video editing using FCP 5 Studio. I have a few questions:
1) Currently, I have a Quicksilver G4 with dual 1 Gz, 1 Gb ram and 160 Gb ATA drive. Would FCP 5 Studio work effectively on this machine (for editing, color-correction, motion graphics, rendering to DVD etc)? If not, is it worth investing more money into this machine, or should I switch to a G5?
2) Which G5 would work effectively for my purposes? Kindly advise on clock-speed, RAM, Video card, hard disk etc. I take it I will not need RAID for SD, but only high-definition? I would need to use this machine for at least 3 years. Do you see Apple discontinuing hardware or FCP support for this platform during this time?
3) How would the 23" screen be for video-editing? Are there any rumors about a 25" screen replacing it?
4) Lastly, are there any Apple conventions in the next 6 mos (where new products could be announced), which I should wait for, before purchasing?
Thanks for your advice!
G4 Quicksilver Mac OS X (10.3.5) Dual 1 Gz, 1 Gb Ram, 2 x 80 Gb ATA

Hello, I've decided not to wait for an Intel MacPro, but would like to buy a G5 in the next 5 mos (by July) for standard-definition video editing using FCP 5 Studio. I have a few questions:
Get a Quad and get one fast, with a PPC machine you'll have lots of media copying freedom as you have control over your hardware. With the new EFI Mactels, trusted computing and HDCP coming you will not.
Actually I wouldn't waste money on a PowerMactel machine until the whole "Blueray/HD-DVD" thing gets straightened out too, that's going to have a lot of baggage associated with it. When they do at least you'll have a Quad to be able to do things you won't be allowed on the PowerMactel w/BlueRay.
Standard definition is going "bye-bye" in the US mandatory by 2009, mostly by 2007. You'll need to go HD as all the new TV sets being sold are HD/digital ready and all the content will switch as well. (HD Is really nice too, but eats hard drive space fast)
1) Currently, I have a Quicksilver G4 with dual 1 Gz, 1 Gb ram and 160 Gb ATA drive. Would FCP 5 Studio work effectively on this machine (for editing, color-correction, motion graphics, rendering to DVD etc)? If not, is it worth investing more money into this machine, or should I switch to a G5?
Yes sure, but if time = money, you'll need CPU muscle to render faster and large RAM to burn faster.
I say get a PPC Quad, a large stock drive with 16MB of cache and a Western Digital 150GB 10,000 RPM RaptorX for a boot/app and "bare bones" home drive, keeping your video on the large stock drive. Get yourself 4Gb of RAM or slightly more, install it yourself and save money by visiting Crucial.com. (no comp)
2) Which G5 would work effectively for my purposes? Kindly advise on clock-speed, RAM, Video card, hard disk etc. I take it I will not need RAID for SD, but only high-definition? I would need to use this machine for at least 3 years. Do you see Apple discontinuing hardware or FCP support for this platform during this time?
Apple will support PPC based hardware for a long time, so will a lot of third party software makers because it's the majority platform. Not much software is available for the Mactel based machines, so PPC and the Quad is the best longterm professional choice at this time. I would also not get the stock card but the next one up.
RAID you can play with later, rolling your own mini-raid set or if you have volume and require speed then a X-RAID.
3) How would the 23" screen be for video-editing? Are there any rumors about a 25" screen replacing it?
I had a 23", it's small, but it will do the job. A couple of inches increase won't make much of a difference IMO. If you got the bucks get a 30", it's awesome and better than two monitors as you don't need to turn your head back and forth. Just sit back and take it all in.
Of course for standard video your going to need a standard monitor anyway for previewing.
4) Lastly, are there any Apple conventions in the next 6 mos (where new products could be announced), which I should wait for, before purchasing?
We just had one, Macworld, where the Mactels were announced, supposely Intel will release a 64 bit dual core around September, Adobe Photoshop supposely won't be ready with a Mactel version for another 14 months it's been estimated.
Apple is working on universal versions of their apps, some are ready already.
http://appleintelfaq.com/
A site that be of interest to you is HDforIndies.com
I always advise people to clone their boot drives
http://homepage.mac.com/hogfish/Personal11.html

The best MacBook for video production

Hello,
I want to start working on video production (from camera shooting to video editing and compositing).
As a first step, mobility is very important, so I want to know what is the best MacBook to start with (best price/performance ratio)?
Also is Final Cut Studio package all I need for video production?
Thanks!

Have you ever worked with video before?
What software do you intend to use? What formats will you acquire, edit, output?
Do you intend to make money from this or is it a hobby?
If you intend to make money from your efforts, do you have a capitalization plan and have you talked to your banker? Do you have a business plan in place that has been vetted by knowledgeable people?
Head down to your local library and pull anything you can find in the business section regarding starting a small business then read what ever you can get your hands on about video production. Then, walk over to the public access channel and sign up for one of their "intro to video" sessions.
Honestly, the speed of the laptop is the least of your concerns.
On the other hand, if this is just a way to play, purchase whatever you want.
x

Which MacBook for graphically intensive applications?

Hey all
Im planning to get a MacBook for my GCSE's, and im leaning towards the Air.
I will be running applications such as Adobe Photoshop CS5, After Effects CS5, Lightroom CS5, and Final Cut Express regularly, so would a 13" 1.86ghz MBA C2D Processor with 4gb of RAM be able to run these apps fast and efficiently with no lag? Or should I opt for the baseline MBP 13"? Im worried that it may be laggy as my cureent Core i3 HP can not handle AE well, but then again, it does have many problems such as slow HDD and only 3gb of Ram
Any help on which i should get? The 13" MBA 1.86ghz 4GB or 13" MBP 2.4ghz?
Thanks

For your needs the described MBA would perform worse than your I3 which is a faster processor. Stick to the 15" MBPs - I5 or I7 which have the better GPUs.

Which iMac for Video Editing?

Hi Folks,
After about 7 years with my Dell 4550 I am close to making a purchase of a new Mac and leaving the Windows world - Yeah!!! My decision is now coming down to how much I should spend on the video card. Basically it is a 300-500 premium to upgrade to the discrete video cards compared to the integrated graphics in the 2.66 model (granted you do get a ~10% faster processor at 2.93 as well).
What I am wondering is that for video editing (using iMovie) is there a significant difference in performance of the machine based on the video card? I do not play video games on the computer much as I have a Wii and XBOX already to have that area covered. Primarily I will use it for iTunes, iPhoto and HD Video (have a new baby we need to record!)
So my choices are mainly these three configurations to select from:
iMac, 24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Part Number: Z0FP
2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1.0TB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
$1599
iMac, 24-inch, 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Part Number: Z0FQ
2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1.0TB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 256MB
$1899
iMac, 24-inch, 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Part Number: Z0FQ
2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1.0TB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 512MB
$2049
iMac, 24-inch, 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Part Number: Z0FQ
2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1.0TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB
$2099
Since I will not be gaming, are the more expensive video cards worth the premium in relation to video editing, iTunes and iPhoto main purposes of the computer?

I wouldn't stress it much. I recently bought a new iMac, but for years I have been editing my home movies with iMovie on my old G4 eMac. Granted these are standard def movies, not HD, but the point is, a lot of video editing doesn't require a lot of video horsepower. Most of your time will be spent scanning through thumbnails, picking parts to cut out, etc. None of it requires fantastic video displays and most of the time you are not paying attention to the quality of the playback (as long as it isn't stuttering) and are more concentrating on the content to figure out what you want to keep, trim, edit, etc. 90+% of the time you are not actually watching a lot of video simply playing.
So get what you can reasonably afford. If you can afford the best model, then go ahead and get it. But if money is a little tight and you have to make some tradeoffs, with digital video you will want to put money towards storage. Hard drive space gets used up FAST. So get the 1TB upgrade and invest some cash toward one or two large external hard drives (one dedicated just to storing your video and then the other for back ups, extra misc. storage, time machine, etc.). Fortunately external hard drives these days are about $100 give or take per Terabyte. For the drive you will want to use for your video work, I suggest spending the extra cash and getting a model with Firewire 800 connection, not just USB.
Have fun,
Patrick

Which MacBook for processing Nikon D800 files

I'm considering a few MacBook options and would appreciate advice on performance:
MBA 11" i7 8GB
MBA 13" i7 8GB
rMBP 13" i5 8GB
I'm shooting a Nikon D800 which generates RAW/NEF files around 37-42MB, and when created into a TIF can get up to 200MB. I need a latop for travelling which means I can work on Lightroom and Photoshop. I definitely need 8GB of RAM, but I'm not sure about the processor. I would prefer a higher resolution screen, but not at the expense of performance.
I've been told that the i5 on the MBA is lacking and that I would definitely need the i7. The rMBP 13" has a faster i5, but I'm not sure whether it will handle the file size.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone using any of these sets ups with the D800.
Thanks

I always advise going for the 2.0 machine...if it's not going to be too much of a financial hardship. Why? Well, so that if you need it, you've got it. You may think you'll only use it for word processing--but then maybe you'll get into photography or videos in the next year and be glad of the extra power. (That happens with Mac users by the way. The programs that come with the machine are so appealing that they start using them, and doing more on the computers than they'd ever done before.) Or maybe new programs will come out that you want, and you'll be grateful for the extra to help running them.
The other thing to keep in mind is that Macs tend to last. So where people might replace a laptop within a year or two, with a Mac they replace it in three-four years. Maybe even longer. So getting a more powerful machine is worth the money because it's likely that you'll be holding onto it longer and it'll need to keep up with your growing and changing needs.
That, at least, is my advice.

Need advice on getting macbook for video editing purpose!

Hi!
Was thinking of getting the macbook to do some video editing stuff so would appreciate valuable advices for those who have done it before. Was thinking that I will upgrade it to 2gb and a bigger hdd when i purchase it.
Is it slow on the macbook? Anyone tried using adobe premiere or final cut pro on macbook? Heard that battery is draining very fast on macbook also? Care to share?
Thanks.

Hi mackie,
In addition to 777iPod which is correct that my external DVD burner is faster than my macbook optical drive, I also use it for Dual Layer media if I need one, since my original macbook didn't come with one.
Also I use the lightscribe etching program to etched the top surface of my dvd disk project.
And my internal HD is 100 GB (7200 rpm), after I replaced the apple standard and my external HD is 500 GB Lacie D2 and Lacie Porsche 160 GB.
And if I'm not mistaken, adobe already stop developing premiere on mac platform, so if I'm right, the last premiere will be for Power PC and it will struggle using it under mac intel using rosseta.
You can use new premiere version on boot camp xp if there is none available for mac.
And here is a nice toy to play if you haven't got one:
http://www.contourdesign.com/shuttlepro/
Good Luck.
ps: I guess most poster suggest you to consider macbookpro and it is not a bad idea.

Buying a second-hand MacBook for video editing

I've been in the market for a MacBook to do some HD video editing. I found a deal through someone selling an older (non-Unibody) white MacBook with the software I need (Adobe CS4 suite). After researching this MacBook, which was released in 2008, I'm not sure if it'll perform the way I need it to.
Here's the specs of what I may be buying (some upgrades have been made):
2.26Ghz Intel Core2Duo processor(s) with 3MB L2 (per core)cache
4GB DDR2 PC5300 Crucial RAM
320GB Western Digital Scorpio Black 7200RPM hard drive
From what I understand, the graphics processor is an Intel GMA X3100, which I have come to understand is not a good enough GPU to do high-end things like editing and gaming.
Here's my issue:
The system comes installed with Adobe CS4 suite, and I plan on using Premiere Pro intensively to edit 720p/1080p video shot with a Canon 7D. I've read that software like Final Cut Pro 7 requires a dedicated graphics card and not something integrated like the GMA X3100.
Right now, I can't afford a MacBook Pro, and I need a system soon. My question is, +will this system be able to handle HD video editing through Premiere (or comparable software)?+
Any help is appreciate, thanks.

Intel's graphics chips are horrible for gaming. They're low power and provide enough functionality for the average sort of things people tend to do with computers, but they're not set up for gaming.
But another issue with this system, is that they're selling the software with it. That's always a tricky proposition. While there's nothing illegal about it, if the person decides they want to make a copy of the install discs before selling it, and then uses the software on another machine... It can lead to problems.
Honestly, if you're planning on doing video editing, I'd recommend ruling out laptops altogether. They really are poor platforms for that sort of thing. Integrated graphics are just the start of the problems. Screen size is small, resolution is generally just a touch over 720p, limited upgrade potential, you'll need some kind of external mouse because a trackpad won't cut it. Buy a Mac Mini or an iMac. You'll have more screen real estate, no worries about batteries, better upgrade potential (though not much)... Sort of bottom line is that laptops are great for things like word processing, web browsing, and maybe movie WATCHING, on the go... They are NOT desktop replacements, and video editing of any serious nature is most definitely a desktop task.

Which file for videos?

Hi, I don't have the iPod Touch yet, but I have one question about the video/movie section.
Which fileformat do you need, to watch movies in the iTouch?
Does it work with the .avi? Or do you have to have a "quicktime-file"?
I've heard that there are some converters that will change the fileformat so it will work in iPod Touch.
If someone know which program to use please tell..
Thank you!
(I'm deeply sorry for my english, BAD! :S)

The touch takes Mp4's only, as far as i'm aware. There are loads of converters out there, some of the free ones aren't that good but if ur going to be converting loads of films i would probably invest in buying one.

Which programmes for videos in wmp to imovie?

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If it is just for converting them, try mpeg streamclip. It works for all formats I think. Helps me a lot.

Which software for video editing?

I am new to video editing. I will be going to college soon and I plan on studying Post-Production. I would like to eventually edit features, tv shows, and trailers (either one, or all).
What software should I get? I'm looking at Premiere, Avid and Final Cut Pro X.

For broadcast and film, the industry standard is Avid with Premiere in second. Avid's educational price is $295, just under FCPX at $299.
You should learn Avid, Premiere and FCPX. This will make you well rounded and able to work in any post-production environment, since different programs are used.
FCPX will be easy to pick up. Avid and Premiere might take a little time but the larger post houses use those (broadcast and film). So it is best to know all of them.
Editing is the same no matter what program you use, it's not about the software. The only difference comes in with workflow, where it will be shown (matching back to film for theatrical release, DVDs, Bluray, internet, etc.), how many editors are working on one project, etc. An award winning film can be edited on any of those NLEs. Some NLEs are just better for certain jobs than others.

Retina MacBook for Final Cut X newbie

I'm just looking for suggestions regarding specs about a Retina MacBook Pro I'm buying next month.
I'm currently using:
Macbook Pro 13 inch (late 2012 model)
2.5 GHz i5
4GB Memory
500gb of storage, which I've used 200gb of.
Aside from classwork I use my MacBook for video editing.
I've been using iMovie and it works just fine, but I have the opportunity to update my MacBook and I'd love to process videos faster.
To give you an idea of what I do, take a look at my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/brytonw
I recently got my hands on Final Cut Pro X and plan to learn how to use it on the new MacBook.
The editing I do isn't terribly demanding. I take my shots, trim the video, and voiceover my review from an external mic.
However, I've recently purchased a GoPro and plan to make a ton of projects in 2014 using it.
My current MacBook can only handle one project at a time, and I spend about 25-30 minutes waiting while processing my raw & edited footage.
This includes transporting media from my SD card to my Mac, converting the files to .mov/importing to iMovie, and then rendering the final version.
I don't need my machine to process projects at lightning speed, but I'd like not having to wait as long.
I know that the 15 inch Retina MacBook packs more bang for the buck with quad cores and a dedicated graphics card, but do I need that much power for my simple projects? Also I'm not a fan of the larger 15" screen, I like the portability of the 13" and it is a big factor for me.
My plan was to buy a 13 inch Retina MacBook with 512GB of flash storage, 8-16GB Memory, and the 2.8 GHz i7 processor.
I know I'll need the storage because I keep my video files on my machine.
I prefer the 13" over the 15" in size because I'm a student and my laptop is always with me, and personally I don't need a bigger screen to work on.
I'm debating between 8 or 16gb of memory, I can afford 16gb and I'd like the resale value, but 8gb is already double on what I'm currently using.
I plan to have this MacBook for at least 3 years. I make about 2 videos a month, but plan to make 3-4 a month during 2014.
What do you guys think? 8gb or 16gb for memory? Is 2.8 GHz i7 fine for what I'm doing?

What do you guys think? 8gb or 16gb for memory? Is 2.8 GHz i7 fine for what I'm doing?
16GB - you'll never have the chance to upgrade in the future so buy all the memory that you can afford.
And I think that the 2.8GHz i7 would be just fine.
Good luck with your new MacBook Pro.
Clinton

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