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Posted by nappy on 05/10/06 17:29
"Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> That said.. I think it is a draw. Although you should base your choice on
>> media management and storage concerns. Either program has more than
>> enough
>> capability to do a reality show. It is really a hardware issue. If it
>> were
>> my choice , since Apple is in the midst of a massive hardware revamp and
>> they basically suck(opinion), I would go with a PC based rig that can run
>> anything. Faster, cheaper, more support, more apps, more storage
>> solutions..
>
> This is less critical than most of Nappy's comments about anything
> Apple, so I have to say I'm amazed.
Whatever Tapeguy.. Your preoccupation with Nappy is kinda sick.
There is a difference of opinion
> on what gives you the most for the money. Apple hardware, while it has
> come down in price, is basically (except for the video card) ready to
> go when you get it out of the box.
As are PCs. This is typical Apple sales hype.
PC's can be built for NLE use for
> less money if that's they way you prefer to go but with the additional
> options you also have the additional conflicts that come with the
> variables and of course, all that fun stuff that goes with Windows.
This is typical Apple sales hype. And pure BS. Sounds like this guy has
never even been near a PC.
FWIW.. there are MANY turnkey manufacturers of PC hardware just for editing.
but most ANY PC will allow you to run a NLE with no tweaks to anything.
Don't buy that bull.
> Both Avid and Final Cut Studio run on a Mac. FCS is Mac only.
>
> It's also important to note that within Final Cut Studio is Final Cut
> Pro, Live Type, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and Soundtrack Pro.
> They are designed to work within OS X Tiger and the OS, hardware and
> software are all from the same company which means they are designed to
> work together. No finger pointing!\
As are application bundles on the PC.
>
> At any rate, read the articles referenced above and ask questions on
> the FCP list - Patrick is a great resource. Ask questions on the list
> and lots of people will give you answers.
>
> We can also provide input from the sytems engineers we work with from
> both Avid and Apple if that would be helpful.
sales pitch.
>
> Regards,
>
> Craig
>
> http://www.pro-tape.com
>
> Adobe - Apple - Avid - Canon - Digidesign - JVC - Marantz - Primera -
> Rimage - Sony
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