System question

[ShBm]

I want to get Final Cut Studio or Avid Xpress, but I don't what kind of computer you need for that. I would like multiple monitors and all the cool stuff you always see, but what kind of computer systems would I need for that?

[BJ_M]

www.apple.com

it will run you about $20,000 for a full setup plus the cost of tape machines (10-75,000$)


avid express runs on either pc or apple

Avid Xpress DV System Requirements

Upgrade to Avid Xpress DV 4.8 (Macintosh) or Avid Xpress DV 4.6 (PC) today.
Minimum Specifications for PC Workstations and Notebooks

* Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
* 933 MHz Pentium III or any Pentium 4 or any Pentium M processor
* 1 GB system memory (1.5 GB recommended)
* A qualified graphics card (as supported by system vendor); Avid recommends the NVIDIA Quadro®4 980 XGL (Windows) or the NVIDIA QuadroFX 1100
* An IEEE-1394 (FireWire) port or qualified DV In/Out Card (see below)
* 20 GB or larger internal disk drive
* CD or DVD-ROM drive

Minimum Specification for Macintosh Workstations and Notebooks

* Mac OS X 10.4.2
* 667 MHz G4 or any G5 (single or dual processor)
* 1 GB system memory (1.5 GB recommended)
* A qualified graphics card (as supported by system vendor); Avid recommends the NVIDIA® GeForceT4 Titanium graphics card or the card that ships with G5 systems
* An IEEE-1394 (FireWire) port
* 20 GB or larger internal disk drive
* CD or DVD-ROM drive

Qualified 1394 (FireWire) Cards for PC Workstations

* ADS PYRO PCI 64, part #API-311
* ADS PYRO BasicDV, part #API-310
* ADS PYRO 1394 Port, part #API-300
* ADS PYRO 1394DV, part #API-1394-PCI
* SIIG 1394 3-Port PCI, part #NN-400012
* SIIG 1394 3-Port PCI i/e, part #NN-440012

Qualified 1394 (FireWire) Cards for PC Notebooks

* ADS PYRO 1394DV for Notebooks, part #API-601 or #API-602
* SIIG CardBus PC Card, part #NN-PCM012
* SIIG 1394 CardBus Dual, part #NN-PCM212
* IBM 1394 CardBus PC Card, part #19K5678

[ShBm]

Now, I'm leaning towards FCP (studio). Will I need a Mac? I want to just get a really good system to work with.

[BJ_M]

Final Cut only runs on a mac .... http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/

like i said -- $20,000 on up (though without all the extras like dual cinema displays and external storage - you could come in under 10,000$ ....

if you want to do HD -- double these prices ...

[BJ_M]

since your just starting out -- you might want to take some courses first ...

you are talking a big investment

[ShBm]

I'm going into this as a career. I am starting now, but I've been editing for a while I just don't know anything about systems.

What kind of specs am I going to want for an above-average system?

[BJ_M]

Final Cut Studio - DeckLink HD Pro PCI-e 4:4:4- G5 - 2.5GHz - Quad Core

- Power Macintosh G5 Dual 2.5GHz - Quad-core
- 4.5GB SDRAM
- 250GB Boot Drive
- Apple Final Cut Studio
- Blackmagic Decklink HD Pro (Dual Link) PCIe
- Adobe Photoshop CS 2
- 2 x Apple Aluminum Cinema HD Display 23" Flat Panel
- Sony 23" LMD232WS LUMA LCD Professional Video Monitor
- Sony SU558 Luma Monitor 2 Piece Stand
- Mackie Tapco S5 Active Studio Monitor Speakers & Mackie 1202-VLZ Pro Audio Mixer Bundle
- Contour Shuttle Pro
- Battery Back-up
ProMax FCP 5 Studio Training Powerpack
Includes:
1 Inside DVD Studio Pro 4
1 Inside Motion 2
1 Inside Soundtrack Pro
1 Final Cut Pro QuickStart Intro Training DVD
1 Final Cut Pro 5 for Mac Mac OSX Visual QuickPro Guide
- Final Cut Pro Custom Keyboard
- AppleCare Power Mac G Series 3 Years
- PCIe 4TB External Array SATAMAXe-HD for G5/PC
- 2nd & 3rd year Warranty
- System Configuration and Preinstallation
- 90 Day Toll Free Support
- Blackmagic HDLink SDI TO DVI-D Converter


$22,000 for the above ... it is a turnkey system ...

add decks is all -- figure on $3000 - $20,000 for DV/DVCAM or DVCPRO for each deck -- as a minimum ..