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    Best MacbBook Pro for video editing

    Hi Everyone. I'm looking to get a MacBook Pro 15" for 4k video editing with Final Cut Pro. I'm looking to spend the least amount of money but still be able to edit without issues. Storage isn't important for me as I'll be using external hard drives. Should I get a 2015 or 2016 and with what...
  2. Gill Gamesh

    21.5" Imac for FCPX?

    Hello all, New here - looking to buy a 2017 Imac for video and photo editing - will be creating 1080 and 4k short films, and editing photos, generally jpegs, occasional raw. Really want to get a 21.5" imac as the size is perfect for me, but afraid even the maxed out version will not be enough...
    • Gill Gamesh
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    • 21.5" mac fcpx video editing
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    • Forum: iMac
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    Which 2017 MBP for video editing?

    I'm looking to purchase a secondary computer for working away from the office. Most of my work is in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc. I work on mostly short-to-midlength videos but sometimes have to do heavy color work, resizing, time remapping, etc (esp with drone footage)...
    • Lysia
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    • adobe premiere pro mac book pro photoshop video 4k video editing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. cfuss11

    Video Editing - 15' MacBook Opinions?

    Hey. I have used a 2011 MacBook Pro 15' inch for 6 years. The GPU has finally done whatever it's been doing to kill the 2011 MacBook Pros. (sidenote: if anyone knows how to fix it without the hardware repair, I'd love to hear it.) I edit video and still images. I've just been to the Mac store...
    • cfuss11
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    • 2017 macbook pro macbook pro review video editing what should i buy
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. martinjoseph00

    Top Three Features of iOS 11

    Apple is about to release the latest version of it iPhone and iPad that would be based on operating system iOS 11. Some best features of this new IOK are: Siri Updates: Rumors are that Siri would become more intelligent than it is right now. The voice assistant would be equipped with more...
    • martinjoseph00
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    • apple music ios 11 siri updates video editing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iOS 11
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    Audio levels not changing in FCPX

    Just finished creating a video in FCPX. I've been using it for about a year now, and have never had any problems until now. I rendered a video, and when I played in in QT, the background music was too loud. No problem, I simply went back into FCPX, lowered the volume, and rendered another video...
  7. kjd161993

    Which MacBook Pro for video editing? (Budget $1700)

    I'm confused between the following for editing using fcp, Premier pro and after effects. 4k video would just be 5 to 10 min clips. I'm also confused if i should spend around $1350 and then by December i could update to one of the newer imacs or whatever they come out with. Thanks! 1) Mid-2015...
    • kjd161993
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    • macbook 13" macbook pro 2015 video editing
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. dylin

    13in 2012 cMBP and Longevity

    Hello Everyone, Just wondering to see how anyone with a 13inch 2012 classic Macbook Pro is doing. I'm not having any issues so far, and even use it my 32inch BenQ 2560 x 1440 monitor for my work and school. I haven't made the biggest upgrades too it, and upgraded the HDD to a 256gb SSD and...
    • dylin
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    • 2012 macbook pro photo editing upgrades video editing
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. dylin

    Anyone mind giving feedback on my editing? :)

    Hello Everyone, I'm started getting into video editing as a hobby, and long story short I was looking for advice and some people to critique my work honestly and even point out the worst of it. I currently use my iphone 7 plus for filming use the filmic pro app have a cheap tripod use a...
    • dylin
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    • fimling imovie iphone 7 plus pixelmator video editing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Digital Video
  10. MacinMan

    Trying to make a final Decision

    Hey all, I recently financed a late 2015 27" iMac to replace a late 2013 MacBook Pro 13" Here is some background for the decision, and situation I have here: About a year after I got the MBP, I really had no more need for a laptop, so I used said computer as a desktop for a couple years with...
    • MacinMan
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    • 27" apple desktop imac imac 27" upgrade video editing
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  11. Rasta4i

    15" MBP or 13" MBP & 5K iMac for Video Editing, programming and web design?

    I'm starting out on the long journey of learning to edit videos to a professional standard and also learning to code with the end goal being able to create professional level mobile apps and websites. A few friends and I have a lot of idea's of thing's we want to create however I have a dilemma...
    • Rasta4i
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    • coding fcpx imac imac (retina 5k macbook 13 macbook 15" programming video 4k video editing web design
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Universal Video/Editor that edits vertical videos?

    Are there any apps that let you edit a portrait/vertical video and export in that same format? I have several videos I made that are in vertical mode. I want to do basic video editing but KEEP the videos in the vertical aspect ratio. I've tried several apps and they all crop the image or shrink...
  13. adn rcd dly

    My new setup is coming and I need input

    Hello!! I have been a video editor for many years, most of them without my own machine. A couple years ago I bought my roommates upgraded late '09 27" iMac and it has been time to upgrade for a while. I pulled the trigger on a new 5K iMac with 4.0 GHz QC i7, 8GB RAM (2x4GB), M395X 4GB, and the...
    • adn rcd dly
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    • fcpx imac imac upgrades video editing video editing upgrades
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Digital Video
  14. martieda

    Can I edit 4K video with this MacBook Pro?

    Hello, I recently bought a 2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch four cores with Intel Iris Pro GPU at 2.5ghz (it doesn't have a dedicated gpu) can anyone tell me is this Mac is enough for video editing? What about 4K video? Thank you very much.
    • martieda
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    • 15" macbook pro 15-inch 4k display intel iris pro graphics macboo pro video editing
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Digital Video
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    Macbook Pro 2016 - 4k Final Cut Performance

    Hey guys, How is the macbook pro 2016 for editing 4k video? Really hard time trying to track down a review that shows this performance. I'm wanting to switch from my adobe premiere windows rig to a smaller mac laptop workstation. Just wondering what the performance is like editing 4k content...
    • nptech
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    • final cut pro macbook pro 2016 video editing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. Asuna

    Editing with .MKV files?

    I have a few videos that I'd like to edit in either Final Cut Pro or in Adobe After Effect but since those two programs don't support .MKV files, I'm trying to get them converted. So far I've looked around and found a few paid programs that were recommended but I'm not trying to spend any money...
    • Asuna
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    • adobe converter final cut pro help macbook pro mkv video editing video editing software
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  17. Reminisce32

    Video file management questions about hard drives for videos

    Going to be a first time mac user with a 2016 MBP with a 2 TB SSD and would like some direction on the best practices for having my video files backed up in a couple places while also making video editing as efficient as possible. I need to be able to manage about 150GB of new video/photo files...
    • Reminisce32
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    • external drive fcpx macbook pro ssd thunderbolt 3 video editing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Digital Video
  18. Steveo13

    Question for photo/video editing pros that use Macbook Pro

    I have a 15" 2010 MBpro that can not even play 1080p video without stuttering/freezing. While waiting for a new release, I have been using my iPad to edit photos and make videos which has been tough since I much rather use the laptop. I ordered the new macbook 15" with 1tb SSD and Iam second...
    • Steveo13
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    • 2016 4k video macbook pro 13 macbook pro 15" photo editing touch bar video editing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. D

    Best new MBP for video editing

    Hi, so i'm a bit torn between the new 15 inch MBP with 2.6ghz and the 2.9ghz.. i will certainly get the radeon pro 460 option but i'm wondering if the 2.9ghz processor is really that much faster and better than the 2.6 for 4k video editing. so what should i do?
  20. K

    iMovie Help!!!

    Hello! Does anyone know how to make your transitions last longer than your clip? Cause each time I want a transition to last like- 15s- then it lengthens my clip and I can't seem to stop it. Is it just not possible in iMovie, or am I missing something? Please help!
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