I have learned the hard way that basic computers sold all pre-made can never really edit that well. Could anyone please direct me towards a solid computer preferably for a cheap price that can do some pretty basic editing. I seem to always have trouble when burning my edited videos onto dvd, they always end up jumpy, does anyone else have this problem.
If anyone could offer me some advice on what sort of computer to buy I would much appreciate it.
thanks
The problem might not be your computer but your DVD burner or amount of ram. I've had burning problems before, and I've had pretty fast computers.
RJSchwarz
RJSchwarz
I had jumpy DVDs too, turns out the problem wasn't my computer but the software that I was burning with.
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Also anti-virus software and screensavers can cause problems if they ru up the CPU while you're burning.
RJSchwarz
RJSchwarz
i have a basic macbook with final cut pro on it. i have to say it is the bare minimum for FCP.
it can get tricky with after effects because of all the multiple layers.
but burning DVD's is fun. my macbook cant burn DVD's, so i export from FCP in quicktime, import to iDVD, export as image file, copy image file to PC, use ISO umage burner to burn image to DVD.
so a quick tip for anyone having burning problems, use iDVD to export as image file, and use ISO image burner on another (better) computer.
Normally your RAM is most responsible for the performance of your machine. The more (or the faster) RAM you have, the better your editing performance will be. This does sound like a burner problem though. Are you creating a data disc and trying to play the video file right off the disc, or burning it so it can be played inside a consumer DVD Player?
You might consider building your own computer. I have a very basic tutorial on my web site that can get you started. On my "Resources" page, "Building a Studio from Scratch," and then "Computer(s)". It's primarily intended for film composers, but the principles are the same.
As for the RAM, if you're using a PC, you'll have to use a 64-bit operating system for your computer to recognize more than 3.5-4 GB of RAM. A "normal" 32-bit OS (XP, Vista, etc.) only recognizes about 3.5 GB of RAM, no matter how much is physically installed on the computer. A 64-bit OS (XP 64-bit, Vista 64-bit, etc.) removes this limit ... well, raises the limit to, like 128 GB or something outrageous. The plus side is that you can have tons and tons of RAM, and a 64-bit OS can fully take advantage of a 64-bit processor. Your entire computer experience will be significantly faster and more efficient. On the down side, 64-bit drivers are pretty hard to find, and programs are seldom guaranteed to run in a 64-bit OS. Most programs that will run in a "normal" 32-bit OS will work fine, if not better, in 64-bit, and it's getting more common for manufacturers to provide support for a 64-bit OS, but still, little is guaranteed.
The choice, of course, is yours.
Alex Beard, composer
www.composeralex.com
www.myspace.com/composeralex
Alex Beard, composer
www.composeralex.com
www.myspace.com/composeralex
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Originally posted by composeralex
You might consider building your own computer. I have a very basic tutorial on my web site that can get you started. On my "Resources" page, "Building a Studio from Scratch," and then "Computer(s)". It's primarily intended for film composers, but the principles are the same.As for the RAM, if you're using a PC, you'll have to use a 64-bit operating system for your computer to recognize more than 3.5-4 GB of RAM. A "normal" 32-bit OS (XP, Vista, etc.) only recognizes about 3.5 GB of RAM, no matter how much is physically installed on the computer. A 64-bit OS (XP 64-bit, Vista 64-bit, etc.) removes this limit ... well, raises the limit to, like 128 GB or something outrageous. The plus side is that you can have tons and tons of RAM, and a 64-bit OS can fully take advantage of a 64-bit processor. Your entire computer experience will be significantly faster and more efficient. On the down side, 64-bit drivers are pretty hard to find, and programs are seldom guaranteed to run in a 64-bit OS. Most programs that will run in a "normal" 32-bit OS will work fine, if not better, in 64-bit, and it's getting more common for manufacturers to provide support for a 64-bit OS, but still, little is guaranteed.
The choice, of course, is yours.
Alex Beard, composer
www.composeralex.com
www.myspace.com/composeralex
I second Alex's opinion. If you are moderately tech savvy, I suggest building your own. It will allow you to save money while increasing performance. Just make sure to buy parts from a reputable dealer like NewEgg, TigerDirect, or PCConnection. For advice on what setup to go with, check out TomsHardware or Anandtech.
Good Luck!
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