Imac i7 - Can i Run Final Cut Pro
in July im looking at getting an imac with fcp to continue my dream of film design and video editing. as of now i use Avid liquid.
i have 5 questions
#1. my imac spec so far....
2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
2TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB
8x double-layer SuperDrive
will my imac be able to run FCP and all of the side programs (colour & animation) in its intirety without too many problems in 2k or 4k res. if for example i get a job designing cinema Adds and i want to edit in 4k will i be able to do it? (even if it lags) i know its a big ask! with avid you can use all the features but more complex tasks lag terribly with my system, BUT you can still use them! its just frustrating.
can i edit 4k at all?
#2. if i somehow get more money and can afford to update something. what should i update to make FCP run smoother
#3. i have heard a rumor that the mac pros are getting 6x prossecors soon. will imacs prossecors be updated and when? i hear that they update in augest? is this true?
#4. my budget is about $3,500-$4,000 for a Mac, Imac or Pro? keep in mind im really keen on the Imac
#5. what is the superdrive? does it burn blu ray?
i wont have enough money until June-July so i have allot of time to reserch. Thankyou heap.
Imac i7, iPhone OS 3.0