View Full Version : AnyOne?? FCP on xserve
ChrisForbes
03-17-2006, 10:33 PM
Is any one running FCP on an Apple xserve? Is it possible?
ChrisForbes
03-18-2006, 07:33 AM
Could be the mobile solution
skinnyboy
03-18-2006, 08:04 AM
Yes it's possible. An Xserve is a Mac.
Not sure why you'd want to, though.
Why are you asking?
ChrisForbes
03-19-2006, 06:59 PM
xserve / in a mobile rack mount box / with a ups / and a rackmount raid / for capturing straight from the camera.
skinnyboy
03-19-2006, 07:15 PM
The mere thought makes me giggle.
The only reason I'd be hesitant is that XServes use more power than regular Macs, I think. Depending on the model. Also, they are very loud, so you'd be introducing that issue into location sound.
If you go ahead and do it, please post pictures!
oneinfiniteloop
03-20-2006, 10:08 AM
That might be a little overkill. What are capturing from? HVX? I think a Mac mini with a FW RAID would do the trick, plus it would save you a ton of money.
ChrisForbes
03-20-2006, 02:55 PM
My original Idea was to have my whole edit system ( sans dual monitors and analog decks ) in one box so i could roll on set shoot and then plug it into my edit bay at home and then edit. I might be trying to kill an ant with a howitzer though.
a 12 in ibook with an external HD would do the same thing with dv. No extra monitor to take care of.