Filming and editing short films(20mins max) in DV format. Looks like the new iMac(top model) is a fine video editing platform and an excellent dollar for value purchase.  The G4 with Maxtor RT is as close to perfect as a prosumer-editing platform can get…but is it worth the extra 2 grand? 

Any input would be great!
Thanks

I’d say the iMac would be fine for that.  I’ve used iMovie a little bit on my G4/533 and it seems fast enough on that, so I can’t imagine that a new iMac would be insufficient.

Thanks for the reply. Yhea, I think the G4 with a Maxtor RT capture card is awsome but a bit too pro and it is the expensive option, the new iMac looks like a good alternative. Storage is a bit slim (60GB)for video but finished work can be saved on DVD. Anyone out there using the new iMac primarily as a video editor? What do you think of iMovie and iDVD?
Any suprise limitations?   

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On 2002-04-30 23:52, salvador wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Yhea, I think the G4 with a Maxtor RT capture card is awsome but a bit too pro and it is the expensive option, the new iMac looks like a good alternative. Storage is a bit slim (60GB)for video but finished work can be saved on DVD. Anyone out there using the new iMac primarily as a video editor? What do you think of iMovie and iDVD?
Any suprise limitations?   

If your work flow allows you to do a project, burn a backup to a DVD, etc., 60GB will be fine.  Otherwise, you may want to look into external HD solutions.

As far as the iMac is concerned, iMovie and iDVD are gradually becoming more and more “pro.”

Brad

Thanks for the input. After checking around I am convinced that the new iMac is the best option.  If anyone is interested check out this iDVD review: http://www.creativemac.com/2002/03_mar/reviews/idvd2a020311.htm