Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 05/10/06 05:35

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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. 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. 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.
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!

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.

Regards,

Craig

http://www.pro-tape.com

Adobe - Apple - Avid - Canon - Digidesign - JVC - Marantz - Primera -
Rimage - Sony

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