FCP on Macbook (not Pro)? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Dillon · April 14th, 2010, 07:55 PM

I need to do lots of file conversion to ProRes format, so I need a Mac. I see a Macbook on CraigsList that I'm considering. Comes with FCP3. All for $800

Apple Macbook 2.26GHz 250GB 4GB

Same model as:

Amazon.com: Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop: Computer & Accessories

I know it doesn't have firewire like the Pro, but will it actually run FCP?

Jeff

Robert Lane · April 14th, 2010, 09:52 PM

Technically yes, but since the video card is minimalistic at best and, you have no reliable method for connecting an external HDD for editing (USB is not nearly as stable as FW for editing) you'd be much better off finding a deal on a 15" inch MacBook Pro, either unibody or the previous generation.

Craig Seeman · April 15th, 2010, 08:18 AM

I have FCS running on a current MacMini and it's doing fine. Granted this isn't a heavy lifting system but It certainly can edit. The Mini has Firewire though.

Aric Mannion · April 15th, 2010, 08:30 AM

You can not run Final Cut Pro on a Mac book, It says right on the apple site. And if you could pro res renders would be horrendous.
I run the older Final Cut Pro on my power book, but a friend of mine bought a mac book just to find it wouldn't run FCS 2. Did they change this with studio 3?

Jeff Dillon · April 15th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Actually I found a local 17" Macbook Pro for the same price that already has Final Cut Studio 2 (FCP 6) already installed. Checking it out tonight!

Jeff

Jeff Dillon · April 16th, 2010, 02:28 PM

Actually I went with 15" Pro with FCP7. First Mac!

Jeff

April 14th, 2010, 07:55 PM	#1
Jeff Dillon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 48	FCP on Macbook (not Pro)? I need to do lots of file conversion to ProRes format, so I need a Mac. I see a Macbook on CraigsList that I'm considering. Comes with FCP3. All for $800 Apple Macbook 2.26GHz 250GB 4GB Same model as: Amazon.com: Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop: Computer & Accessories Amazon.com: Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop: Computer & Accessories I know it doesn't have firewire like the Pro, but will it actually run FCP? Jeff

April 14th, 2010, 09:52 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	Technically yes, but since the video card is minimalistic at best and, you have no reliable method for connecting an external HDD for editing (USB is not nearly as stable as FW for editing) you'd be much better off finding a deal on a 15" inch MacBook Pro, either unibody or the previous generation. __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

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April 15th, 2010, 08:18 AM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	I have FCS running on a current MacMini and it's doing fine. Granted this isn't a heavy lifting system but It certainly can edit. The Mini has Firewire though.

April 15th, 2010, 08:30 AM	#4
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	You can not run Final Cut Pro on a Mac book, It says right on the apple site. And if you could pro res renders would be horrendous. I run the older Final Cut Pro on my power book, but a friend of mine bought a mac book just to find it wouldn't run FCS 2. Did they change this with studio 3?

April 15th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#5
Jeff Dillon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 48	Actually I found a local 17" Macbook Pro for the same price that already has Final Cut Studio 2 (FCP 6) already installed. Checking it out tonight! Jeff

April 16th, 2010, 02:28 PM	#6
Jeff Dillon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 48	Actually I went with 15" Pro with FCP7. First Mac! Jeff