BigLu
08-21-2009, 03:06 PM
I just recently purchased the a new Mac Pro 2.26 8core Nehalem system.
16GB of ram
And I hit a home run.
Here is why.
I am currently transcoding in REDRushes 4 clips at once
seeing a speed of 5 frames per 9 seconds per clip.
From 4K HD
settings
Half Res Standard 1080p ProRes422 HQ
I am very delighted with that speed, because i am also
Rendering out a music video from RAW R3D in After Effects out to ProRes422 HQ at the same time
And Editing in FCP Studio 2009 including rendering, not exporting.
Thats 3 separate projects and programs in full motion.
And
Using clipfinder to search files occasionally.
And
Surfing the net, but not much just time to time.
My processors are working hard and my RAM is jamming.
Its very impressive. I have never seen or tried something like this before with such success.
Some useful information,
If you are in the LA areas you may want to check this out.
I looked everywhere, Mac Mall, MelroseMac, Mac Store, Craigslist, and Ebay.
The best place I found to purchase it from was from an Apple Consultant named Jeffery Sonfield.
http://www.advantagevideosystems.com/Joomla/
Not only was he abel to beat anyone's price, the customer service was outstanding, I was able to reach him late at night and for me thats important because I work late hours.
AND he answers his phone on the weekends and works on the weekends. BIG help.
And he offered me 24/7 tech support just for buying the system threw him.
Very well knowledge and had connections everywhere.
It came with applecare and the Studio Tax and it was just such an easy transition I find it hard to go anywhere else.
Apparently he has lots of used and new equipment and software also that i ended up buying.
I get nothing by letting you guys know.
I just think its good information and a good source to check out.
And im so stoked that my computer is smoking fast.
Cheers
Luis
16GB of ram
And I hit a home run.
Here is why.
I am currently transcoding in REDRushes 4 clips at once
seeing a speed of 5 frames per 9 seconds per clip.
From 4K HD
settings
Half Res Standard 1080p ProRes422 HQ
I am very delighted with that speed, because i am also
Rendering out a music video from RAW R3D in After Effects out to ProRes422 HQ at the same time
And Editing in FCP Studio 2009 including rendering, not exporting.
Thats 3 separate projects and programs in full motion.
And
Using clipfinder to search files occasionally.
And
Surfing the net, but not much just time to time.
My processors are working hard and my RAM is jamming.
Its very impressive. I have never seen or tried something like this before with such success.
Some useful information,
If you are in the LA areas you may want to check this out.
I looked everywhere, Mac Mall, MelroseMac, Mac Store, Craigslist, and Ebay.
The best place I found to purchase it from was from an Apple Consultant named Jeffery Sonfield.
http://www.advantagevideosystems.com/Joomla/
Not only was he abel to beat anyone's price, the customer service was outstanding, I was able to reach him late at night and for me thats important because I work late hours.
AND he answers his phone on the weekends and works on the weekends. BIG help.
And he offered me 24/7 tech support just for buying the system threw him.
Very well knowledge and had connections everywhere.
It came with applecare and the Studio Tax and it was just such an easy transition I find it hard to go anywhere else.
Apparently he has lots of used and new equipment and software also that i ended up buying.
I get nothing by letting you guys know.
I just think its good information and a good source to check out.
And im so stoked that my computer is smoking fast.
Cheers
Luis