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Paul Inglis · December 30th, 2013, 03:21 PM

I was wondering if you could help me. My editing skills are a little rusty to say the least as I’ve been out of the game for a few years now. Previously I used to edit on a Window Machine (Vista) with Vegas Pro 8. It handled files from my EX-3 and nanoFlash with ease. I didn’t relish the upgrade to Win8 when my old machine died so purchased a Macbook Pro. At the time I didn’t think I’ll be editing video again.

So would my Macbook Pro with a Retina Display edit video files? Most likely it’ll be from a DSLR (not sure which one yet).

The spec is as follows:

• 2.7GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz
• 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
• 512GB Flash Storage

I am looking to get Final Cut Pro X. That aside what else would you recommend in terms of both hardware and software?

I do have an External Hard Drive - Buffalo 1TB Ministation Thunderbolt Hard Drive. I was thinking this could be my video drive?

Any help, advice or thoughts are great appreciated.
Cheers!

Nate Haustein · December 30th, 2013, 04:01 PM

Sounds like you'll be MORE than ready to go! The Retina MBP is a sweet machine that will cut through your footage like butter. Have fun.

Paul Inglis · December 30th, 2013, 04:07 PM

Thanks Nate! :)

Ronald Jackson · December 31st, 2013, 05:20 AM

Can recommend Lumix GH3 as a video DSLR Paul. Will take Nikkors via an adaptor. Mine is from Novoflex.

My Retina MBP handles FCPX okay. I also use a monitor and a external hard drive.

Ron

Paul Inglis · January 2nd, 2014, 05:59 AM

Thanks Ronald! :) A large monitor is something I am considering. I already have an External Hard Drive that I can hook up via USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt.

Thanks for the Camera suggestion. The GH3 was high on my list until I decided over New Year to take a look at the Canon XA-20. I think this would be easier for me to achieve the results I need to complete the documentary.

Happy New year!

December 30th, 2013, 03:21 PM	#1
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Final Cut Pro X I was wondering if you could help me. My editing skills are a little rusty to say the least as I’ve been out of the game for a few years now. Previously I used to edit on a Window Machine (Vista) with Vegas Pro 8. It handled files from my EX-3 and nanoFlash with ease. I didn’t relish the upgrade to Win8 when my old machine died so purchased a Macbook Pro. At the time I didn’t think I’ll be editing video again. So would my Macbook Pro with a Retina Display edit video files? Most likely it’ll be from a DSLR (not sure which one yet). The spec is as follows: • 2.7GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM • 512GB Flash Storage I am looking to get Final Cut Pro X. That aside what else would you recommend in terms of both hardware and software? I do have an External Hard Drive - Buffalo 1TB Ministation Thunderbolt Hard Drive. I was thinking this could be my video drive? Any help, advice or thoughts are great appreciated. Cheers!

December 30th, 2013, 04:01 PM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Final Cut Pro X Sounds like you'll be MORE than ready to go! The Retina MBP is a sweet machine that will cut through your footage like butter. Have fun. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

December 30th, 2013, 04:07 PM	#3
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Re: Final Cut Pro X Thanks Nate! :)

December 31st, 2013, 05:20 AM	#4
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: Final Cut Pro X Can recommend Lumix GH3 as a video DSLR Paul. Will take Nikkors via an adaptor. Mine is from Novoflex. My Retina MBP handles FCPX okay. I also use a monitor and a external hard drive. Ron

January 2nd, 2014, 05:59 AM	#5
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Re: Final Cut Pro X Thanks Ronald! :) A large monitor is something I am considering. I already have an External Hard Drive that I can hook up via USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt. Thanks for the Camera suggestion. The GH3 was high on my list until I decided over New Year to take a look at the Canon XA-20. I think this would be easier for me to achieve the results I need to complete the documentary. Happy New year!