Computer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:56 pm
Hello,
I am seriously considering buying the new BMP cc when it is released. Right now I’m Using a “lower end” Canon DSLR so this should be a significant step up for me.
My main issue at the moment is getting a computer (preferably a laptop) that will be adequate for handling the footage. While I am not a Mac fan boy, I would like to stick with the MacBook Pro. I currently use an older 13” and I’m almost positive that I will need something more powerful....so I want to get that taken care of first.
While researching over the past couple weeks I believe the general consensus is that even the new MacBook Pro 15” would struggle handling 4K footage...due to the not-so-powerful GPU.
I am still pretty new to film and I am learning as I go, so discussing and interpreting certain specs, codecs, and shooting formats is taking some getting used to.
So, in short, could I get some advice or opinions based on personal experience?
What’s the workflow like? What are some specs I need to consider? Shooting, editing, rendering RAW, etc.
Can I still have a smooth and relatively enjoyable experience editing BMPCC video without having to build a huge editing computer?
Thanks guys
I am seriously considering buying the new BMP cc when it is released. Right now I’m Using a “lower end” Canon DSLR so this should be a significant step up for me.
My main issue at the moment is getting a computer (preferably a laptop) that will be adequate for handling the footage. While I am not a Mac fan boy, I would like to stick with the MacBook Pro. I currently use an older 13” and I’m almost positive that I will need something more powerful....so I want to get that taken care of first.
While researching over the past couple weeks I believe the general consensus is that even the new MacBook Pro 15” would struggle handling 4K footage...due to the not-so-powerful GPU.
I am still pretty new to film and I am learning as I go, so discussing and interpreting certain specs, codecs, and shooting formats is taking some getting used to.
So, in short, could I get some advice or opinions based on personal experience?
What’s the workflow like? What are some specs I need to consider? Shooting, editing, rendering RAW, etc.
Can I still have a smooth and relatively enjoyable experience editing BMPCC video without having to build a huge editing computer?
Thanks guys