The new MacBook Pro's flash performance crushes the 282.7 MBps we churned out of last year's model, though that unit had a smaller 256GB SSD. Having this kind of flash storage will make finding files amidst huge libraries a snap. Our review unit's 512GB SSD transferred 4.97GB of mixed media in a ridiculously quick 8 seconds, for a colossal transfer rate of 636 MB per second. The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens looked vibrant and detailed on the Pro's Retina Display, from Finn's debris-covered face to the shiny, silver Stormtrooper armor of Captain Phasma.Īpple promises exponentially better flash performance with the refreshed MacBook Pro's next-generation PCIe-based flash storage, and the computer delivers.
The laptop's gorgeous 15.4-inch, 2880 x 1800 screen impresses the second you pop it open, with app icons and images that burst with color, and text that practically looks handwritten.
Final cut pro reviews 2015 full#
There's a reason "Retina Display" is part of the MacBook Pro's full name. Dell's latest XPS 15 (14.6 x 10 x 0.7~0.3 inches, 4.6 pounds) is just a bit heavier and taller than the Pro, while workstations such as the MSI WS60 (15.4 x 10.5 x 0.78 inches, 4.36 pounds) and HP ZBook 15u (14.8 x 10 x 0.84 inches, 4.23 pounds) are slightly lighter but have bigger footprints than Apple's notebook. Measuring 14.13 x 9.73 x 0.71 inches and weighing 4.49 pounds, the MacBook Pro is pleasingly skinny and fairly easy to carry. The MacBook's underside sports a set of barely noticeable vents on either side, with the iconic glowing Apple logo adorning the lid.
Final cut pro reviews 2015 portable#
If you like small portable devices and don’t mind editing on something less than the size of a couple of thin paperback books, the 11 inch MacBook Air is a winner.The MacBook Pro continues to be one of the most seamless-looking notebooks in its category, with two subtle stereo speakers flanking the laptop's signature black chiclet keyboard.
Like any machine, if the MacBook Air doesn’t have the power you need, and you need to give Final Cut Pro X a boost, then transcode the media you are working with to Proxy and you will have no problems.Įven without Proxy I’ve found the MB Air to be mighty capable. However, when I want to be really portable and light on luggage, the 11 inch MacBook Air is the right tool for the job. The 11 inch comes along as the backup machine. More often than not I bring a 15 inch MacBook Pro as this is my main machine. This is not exclusive to the MacBook air. This same applies to the other Macs I edit with. I’d suggest editing from a Thunderbolt drive or even the internal SSD for speed. This little machine is certainly capable and up to the job. Even working Multicam was without trouble. I haven’t experienced any major bottlenecks or slowdowns in performance. Just for the record the most recent piece I edited was 15 minutes in duration for the final edit, had around 3 – 4 hours of content to work with, was shot XDCAM EX, and featured quite a lot of multi camera work with 2 cameras used throughout the filming, and 3 cameras for the main interview.Īside from taking longer to render and output finished movies, the 11 inch MacBook Air performs admirably. And I have cut some reasonably complex pieces with the 11 inch MacBook Air. I’m impressed with the results and performance while editing. Most of the work I’ve done has been straight cuts, audio mixing, colour correction, some compositing work. To squeeze an 11 inch MacBook Air into the bag is not difficult. Especially when travelling with several cameras and other equipment. I do realize that editing on such a small device isn’t going to be for everyone, however, many a time, I find the size and convenience of the 11 inch MacBook Air ideal. So long as I can see the images and hear the audio thats all I need. If I can edit on something that weighs almost nothing and is smaller than a magazine, then great. My answer is yes! I love working on miniature devices. Many agreed it would likely have the power, but would you really want to edit on one
I asked around and most of those I asked – these are editors I respect – seemed to think that an 11 inch MacBook Air would be too small to work with Final Cut Pro X. I took a gamble and the gamble has paid off. When I purchased the MacBook Air, a year ago, I really wasn’t sure whether or not it would be up to the task of editing. By the time I’d land perhaps the whole plane ticket would be covered. As I flew I played a game in my mind that as I’m flying I’m earning money, paying the cost of my airfare.
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