So you’re creating the next Hollywood blockbuster, hip music video or award-winning indie film. You’ve got it worked out in your head so vividly you can see it play across the movie screen of your mind. So, what’s the best computer for video production and editing that will engage and entertain your audience? Well, if the machine you most frequently see being used by pros from Hollywood to Culver City is any indication, your choice is a Mac Pro and, more specifically, the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
Final Cut Pro 10.2 Is The Way To Go
We spoke with a range of filmmakers, from feature editors to sitcom cinematographers, and the overriding verdict was that the Pro is the system that allows them to spend the majority of their time in the creative, not the technical, zone. The feature mentioned over and over for this choice was Final Cut, which Apple updated this
month. Final Cut Pro 10.2 used in conjunction with Motion and Compressor makes it easy for even first time filmmakers to easily edit, title and package their productions. Motion features an easy drag and drop interface that allows you to create visually stunning and dynamic 3D titles and when you’re ready to publish, Compressor 4.2 simplifies the process of prepping your title for sale on iTunes.
Dream Bigger With The MacBook Pro
The 15-inch MacBook Pro has a 2880x1800 native resolution, which allows the full editing suite user interface to be on screen even while you edit in 1080p. It ships with a 2.8GHz quad-core Intel processor and 1TB of flash storage in an aluminum case weighing a mere four and a half pounds.
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable and lightweight workhouse computer for video production to help turn your vision into gold, the MacBook Pro may be just what you’re looking for.
