Posted by doc on 05/11/06 08:30

AMEN!

"nappy" <gospam@yourself.com> wrote in message
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> "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.
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> 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.
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>
>>
>> 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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