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BMWsRule - Oct 8, 2005 - 9:10 pm
I just read your Aug 9, 2005 regarding video editing on the powerbook vs imac. To bad for me as I just purchased a pb for this purpose.
I have accumulated a series of video clips over the past 8 1/2 years since my son had a very serious auto accident. I have been told that the powerbook was my answer since I have not been able to get it done on the windows platform. I have been using microsoft based OS for the last 25 years so this is a new venture for me.
If absolutely need be I can acquire a G5 Imac but I liked the idea of being able to use dual monitors (effectively double my desktop space) which I also have been told cannot be done on the Imac. My videos have come from several sources, that is different cameras, etc. I have HI8, miniDV, DVD (Hitachi) and Casio pocket camera videos. Will I be able to put together with iMovie which comes standard or will I need to purchase Final Cut?
Sorry for the rambling and I appreciate the input.
By the way the pb I just purchased from Ebay has OSX, Tiger is only 4 months old . Has 128 Video 1GB ram and 100gb harddrive.
Thanks for the input,
Frank
I have accumulated a series of video clips over the past 8 1/2 years since my son had a very serious auto accident. I have been told that the powerbook was my answer since I have not been able to get it done on the windows platform. I have been using microsoft based OS for the last 25 years so this is a new venture for me.
If absolutely need be I can acquire a G5 Imac but I liked the idea of being able to use dual monitors (effectively double my desktop space) which I also have been told cannot be done on the Imac. My videos have come from several sources, that is different cameras, etc. I have HI8, miniDV, DVD (Hitachi) and Casio pocket camera videos. Will I be able to put together with iMovie which comes standard or will I need to purchase Final Cut?
Sorry for the rambling and I appreciate the input.
By the way the pb I just purchased from Ebay has OSX, Tiger is only 4 months old . Has 128 Video 1GB ram and 100gb harddrive.
Thanks for the input,
Frank
TangentIdea - Oct 8, 2005 - 9:19 pm
I'm using a PowerBook G4 for video editing, and I'm extremely pleased with it. The ability to connect a separate display is an immense help, especially in video editing. I'm not sure why someone would say an iMac is better for video editing -- if anything, the PowerBook is far superior because it was designed specifically for video.
iMovie and Final Cut (Express or Pro) will have no problem working with your digital video sources, such as your DVD's, pocket camera, and miniDV, but you may have to purchase another device for importing Hi8 video. As for software, iMovie will work fine, as long as it's on your computer. You may have to purchase iLife '05 to get the latest version, but it's only $50 and it comes with iDVD and GarageBand, so it's really a great deal. I use Final Cut Express for all of my video editing -- it's got a bit of a learning curve, but it's very fast and flexible, and it's got a good filing system for organizing large numbers of clips and other media. For that reason, you might want to invest in Final Cut Express.
Looking at the specs, you've got a pretty nice computer there, Frank. Interested in trading? =)
-Ryan
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Ryan Mast
me@ryanmast.com
http://ryanmast.com/
iMovie and Final Cut (Express or Pro) will have no problem working with your digital video sources, such as your DVD's, pocket camera, and miniDV, but you may have to purchase another device for importing Hi8 video. As for software, iMovie will work fine, as long as it's on your computer. You may have to purchase iLife '05 to get the latest version, but it's only $50 and it comes with iDVD and GarageBand, so it's really a great deal. I use Final Cut Express for all of my video editing -- it's got a bit of a learning curve, but it's very fast and flexible, and it's got a good filing system for organizing large numbers of clips and other media. For that reason, you might want to invest in Final Cut Express.
Looking at the specs, you've got a pretty nice computer there, Frank. Interested in trading? =)
-Ryan
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Ryan Mast
me@ryanmast.com
http://ryanmast.com/
BMWsRule - Oct 9, 2005 - 1:00 am
Ryan,
Thanks so much for the quick reply. You have me feel sooo much better about my purchase. I actually don't receive the PB via UPS until Wednesday. I am pretty sure it already has Ilife 05 on it but if not I will follow up on your suggestion. You mentioned another device re: HI8. Were you meaning something besides a camera to interface with the compter?
Again, thanks for the help.
Frank
Thanks so much for the quick reply. You have me feel sooo much better about my purchase. I actually don't receive the PB via UPS until Wednesday. I am pretty sure it already has Ilife 05 on it but if not I will follow up on your suggestion. You mentioned another device re: HI8. Were you meaning something besides a camera to interface with the compter?
Again, thanks for the help.
Frank
TangentIdea - Oct 9, 2005 - 1:22 am
If you're using a Digital8 camera equipped to play back Hi8 tapes, you'll be fine, because you'll be able to import the video right into iMovie. However, if your camera doesn't have that feature (some newer Sony models don't), you'll need to play your Hi8 tapes through a DV bridge. But try just playing them through your Digital8 camera -- it might just work.
A DV bridge plugs into your camera via FireWire, like your camcorder, but it has analog inputs on it. It'll convert that audio/video signal into something that the computer can use.
Glad to help out, Frank. I wish you well on your video work!
-Ryan
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Ryan Mast
me@ryanmast.com
http://ryanmast.com/
Videographer, Web & Print Designer, and a student that really should be doing something more important than this right now
A DV bridge plugs into your camera via FireWire, like your camcorder, but it has analog inputs on it. It'll convert that audio/video signal into something that the computer can use.
Glad to help out, Frank. I wish you well on your video work!
-Ryan
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Ryan Mast
me@ryanmast.com
http://ryanmast.com/
Videographer, Web & Print Designer, and a student that really should be doing something more important than this right now
BMWsRule - Oct 9, 2005 - 10:34 am
I can see I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the quick lesson it is much appreciated.
Frank
Frank
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