Cards for Video Edition.

[Don Guijote]

Hi, ::ha::
I'm long time mac user, but in graphic design and auto-edition. My brother ask me if the macs are good for video and sound. He just began to work in a company that want to buy some new harware. Of course I said yes, better than PCs, but I can't recommend any hardware and software to do that. Can you help me, and my brother? THANX A LOT.

- Don. G5 1.8, Spain.

 

[Cheryl]

Yep, you are correct. Even Walt Disney uses Macs for their movies. I am sure some one here can recommend hardware and software for you.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

It all depends on what kind of audio sequencing or video editing you wanna do, but the more power the better.

I would recommend Logic Audio from EMagic:

http://www.emagic.de/home/news/index.php?lang=EN

Or even Cubase from Steinberg:

http://www.steinberg.net/en/index.php

And for video editing, none other than Final Cut Pro:

http://www.apple.com/finalcut

All of these would run spectacularly on a G5, and I would highly recommend either of the two dual-processor machines available from Apple (either the dual 1.8GHz or the dual 2.0GHz).

I would also recommend getting as much internal hard drive space as possible, since audio and video take up TONS of room. Also, a large firewire hard drive would be recommended, preferrably a firewire 800 drive to go with the G5.

Dual-monitors are great for video editing, although Apple's are a bit expensive. Maybe get a 20" Apple with the G5 and a less expensive monitor from a different manufacturer as a secondary monitor.

Good luck, and let us know what you end up with!