[MacDV] Re: question about which G4 to buy for digital vido

[Jim Asherman]

On Sunday, June 1, 2003, at 12:04  PM, Erica Sadun wrote:

>>> From: gail weisman <gweisman2 at attbi.com>
>>>
>>> i don't think i need a superdrive, for the time being i'm not sure i 
>>> need to
>>> press DVDs; i would like to burn CDs for music though. do i need the
>>> superdrive to do that?
>>>
>> No, but if you're working in video, TRUST ME you need a Superdrive.
>
> I disagree.
>
> I don't think working in video requires a superdrive.

It doesn't. Doesn't require DP either. That second Harddrive though is 
the deal.
I'm sticking with  the Seagate 80 gig. No partitions.

>
>
>>> as far as apps, i have OLD versions of all pirated software (shhh, 
>>> don't
>>> call the software police) so i'm bummin out there.
>>
>> "If you can't afford the tools of the trade, you're not ready for the 
>> trade."
>
> Or use different tools.
>
> Photoshop Elements. iMovie. QuickTime Pro. You can get set up
> for under $100 and do nearly all the digital video work you
> need to.

And all would run in 9 on a refurb or overstock making it way easier to 
start.
Jim

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>
> -- Erica
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