Hi everyone,
I'm doing video editing using FCP 4.0 on an older G4 and want to get a Mac Pro and either upgrade to FCP 6.0 or get FCP studio 2.
I"m wondering what the best system set up is- for feature length projects, corporate stuff, FCP and after effects.
-Should I eat rice and beans for the next few years to get a Mac Pro or would I be fine with a Power Mac G5?
-If I do plunge and get the Mac Pro, should I go with the quad or the 8-core- does the difference in speed really make a difference?
-How much ram, what video card, how many GHz would you recommend?
-Does it make sense to buy anything refurbished and has anyone had good experience with reputable sellers?
Thanks in advance!
I'm doing video editing using FCP 4.0 on an older G4 and want to get a Mac Pro and either upgrade to FCP 6.0 or get FCP studio 2.
I"m wondering what the best system set up is- for feature length projects, corporate stuff, FCP and after effects.
-Should I eat rice and beans for the next few years to get a Mac Pro or would I be fine with a Power Mac G5?
-If I do plunge and get the Mac Pro, should I go with the quad or the 8-core- does the difference in speed really make a difference?
-How much ram, what video card, how many GHz would you recommend?
-Does it make sense to buy anything refurbished and has anyone had good experience with reputable sellers?
Thanks in advance!