[Photo/Video Editing] Advice MBP 16"

[osx96]

Hello,
I am a photographer and I currently own a early 2011 MBP (i7, 16gb, 1tb SSD)
What do you recommend for massive photo/video editing (PS, LR, AE, PP, FCPX) i9 2.3ghz and 32gb of ram or 64gb? (i9 2.4?)
In my head, this mac must last as long as the previous one ... 7-8 years.

Thanks in advance

 

[bsbeamer]

AE has typically been able to eat as much RAM as you can throw at it, depending on the project, effect stacks, etc. Only you can determine if the cost/benefit is worth it.

Same with CPU upgrade(s). It's incremental improvement. All will "WORK" but the upgrades work better/faster at higher cost. If you see value in that, then it's worth it.

 

[osx96]

200mhz plus do they really change the way you work? (now and in the future)
For greater durability over time, is it better to choose 64gb?

My current problem, of course, is the impossibility of using any video editing program, I don't have a desktop PC because I'm always around and for me it's limiting.
I have waited a long time because I've always seen unsatisfactory things in the new MBPs, but this model, compared to 15, has a more powerful video card, and I would like to buy it.

Thanks

 

[danwells]

PS and Lightroom are both capable of eating over 32 GB of RAM under some circumstances (very large files or, in Lightroom's case, libraries)

 

[bsbeamer]

It is only your call if spending around $400 to upgrade RAM 32GB > 64GB is worth it. Only you know your workflow and if it will benefit. Most running Adobe video software know if they hit those RAM limits with 32GB vs 64GB or not. Again, AE can (and does) take advantage of that RAM.

It is $200 to upgrade from i9 2.3 > i9 2.4. For professional use, this "savings" is minimal and many are choosing the 2.4 BTO option now. It's around a 5-10% improvement in speeds for several tasks according to reports so far. Wait another few weeks for more in-depth comparisons between the two if you're trying to save $200.

 

[osx96]

PS and Lightroom are both capable of eating over 32 GB of RAM under some circumstances (very large files or, in Lightroom's case, libraries)

my doubt was just that, I need to edit large amounts of files and, at times, many levels on PS and LR multiple exports quickly.

Also for videos I need a good editing in real time with several heavy effects (for example videocopilot etc ...) and manage 4k multi camera without lag.

Thanks
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It is only your call if spending around $400 to upgrade RAM 32GB > 64GB is worth it. Only you know your workflow and if it will benefit. Most running Adobe video software know if they hit those RAM limits with 32GB vs 64GB or not. Again, AE can (and does) take advantage of that RAM.

It is $200 to upgrade from i9 2.3 > i9 2.4. For professional use, this "savings" is minimal and many are choosing the 2.4 BTO option now. It's around a 5-10% improvement in speeds for several tasks according to reports so far. Wait another few weeks for more in-depth comparisons between the two if you're trying to save $200.

Thank you,
I'm trying to understand just this, but as long as there are no tests on top configurations, I would like to understand if anyone has experience with 32gb and the programs mentioned above.

Thanks

 

[bsbeamer]

Top configs are not yet in hands of many users. BTO orders for most top configs arrive next week, and with Thanksgiving holiday plan for first week of December for reviews and tests.

It’s $600 to upgrade both and not worry about it. If that’s your make/break point, get lower spec machine and plan to upgrade 2-4 years later. If you get more out of it, great. ANY of these new machines will WORK with AE/PS, etc. It is just about maximizing performance vs cost and that value proposition.

 

[osx96]

Top configs are not yet in hands of many users. BTO orders for most top configs arrive next week, and with Thanksgiving holiday plan for first week of December for reviews and tests.

It’s $600 to upgrade both and not worry about it. If that’s your make/break point, get lower spec machine and plan to upgrade 2-4 years later. If you get more out of it, great. ANY of these new machines will WORK with AE/PS, etc. It is just about maximizing performance vs cost and that value proposition.

the 2011 MBP for photos is still usable (with some compromise).
in the future I could think of an egpu for a video editing speed bump (MBP 16")