Hey guys I have been lurking on the forums for a while, but have a few specific questions about picking up my first Mac.
I am looking to get a Mac, and my main use for it will be editing. I am trying to spend as little as possible since I'm on a pretty tight budget, but I would like to be able to edit HD video in both FCP and Avid.
I am trying to get certified in FCP, so I imagine I would need the newest FCP, which I learned only works on the newer Intel models. Although I am not sure If I could get by learning on a G5 with FCP 6.
Based on my minimal budget as a recent college graduate; I have pretty much narrowed my choices to a Macbook Pro, which I would hook up to an external monitor at my desk, an entry level 27 inch Imac, or possibly a used G5.
Which of these choices would give me the most use as an editing machine for the best value?
I am looking to get a Mac, and my main use for it will be editing. I am trying to spend as little as possible since I'm on a pretty tight budget, but I would like to be able to edit HD video in both FCP and Avid.
I am trying to get certified in FCP, so I imagine I would need the newest FCP, which I learned only works on the newer Intel models. Although I am not sure If I could get by learning on a G5 with FCP 6.
Based on my minimal budget as a recent college graduate; I have pretty much narrowed my choices to a Macbook Pro, which I would hook up to an external monitor at my desk, an entry level 27 inch Imac, or possibly a used G5.
Which of these choices would give me the most use as an editing machine for the best value?