MBP: 13" fast enough to edit HD AVCHD video and RAW pictures?

[dubcat]

Hi -

Is the CPU in the 13" MBP fast enough to do a reasonable job of editing HD video (AVCHD) and RAW images? I want to burn the edited video to Blu-Ray. The RAW images will be manipulated using Lightroom.

It will be connected to a 24" external display so the screen size on the laptop itself is no issue.

I'm concerned about cpu and gpu power.

Thanks in advance,

Dub

 

[baypharm]

Of course it is. Previously I used a 2.16 speed processor for HD video. That being said, let me say that I am talking about compressed HD media. If you wish to edit uncompressed media then it will not be sufficient. In that case you need at least a Mac Pro with 32gb ram and dual quad core processors.

 

[grayskyz]

Hi -

Is the CPU in the 13" MBP fast enough to do a reasonable job of editing HD video (AVCHD) and RAW images? I want to burn the edited video to Blu-Ray. The RAW images will be manipulated using Lightroom.

It will be connected to a 24" external display so the screen size on the laptop itself is no issue.

I'm concerned about cpu and gpu power.

Thanks in advance,

Dub

I edit RAW images all day long on a spanking new 13" 2.5 works like a charm for converting video as well.

C.

 

[bigcat]

just curious, what software do u use to edit AVCHD video on mac? I own a sony HD camcorder that has software for windows only.

Hi -

Is the CPU in the 13" MBP fast enough to do a reasonable job of editing HD video (AVCHD) and RAW images? I want to burn the edited video to Blu-Ray. The RAW images will be manipulated using Lightroom.

It will be connected to a 24" external display so the screen size on the laptop itself is no issue.

I'm concerned about cpu and gpu power.

Thanks in advance,

Dub

 

[grayskyz]

Final cut express info:

http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/

this should do the trick!

C.