MacPro running Windows Premiere CS3

Michael Erlewine

Michael Erlewine

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I have decided to get a MacPro, becuase of the large amount of RAM, the quad-core processor, the many bays, etc.

But I want to run Windows XP on it and use Premiere Pro CS3.

Is anyone doing this and do you have any suggestions? I am waiting for the machine to be delivered.

Thanks,

Michael
 
You can use Premiere Pro CS3 in MacOS. Do you just prefer Windows XP, or did you not know that the entire Creative Suite 3 is now available on the Mac's own OS?
 
I second Barry's question. One of my friends runs vegas on a MBP on the windows side and it works just like a windows machine
 
I am just converting my MacPro to a Windows XP machine via Leopard / Bootcamp.

I run MAc version of CS3 but will install PC version.

I am doing it basically to standardise my NLE suites ( and I prefer Windows to Mac OS for other reasons). I also want to work between my suites without wracking my brains for the different shortcuts.

This option still remains Mac capability and flexibility - best of both worlds.

My MacPro will now run CS3 (Mac /Windows) FCP Suite (Mac only).

My clients enjoy and know the MAc environment and I wll be back in my comfort zone. (at last)

BTW - the Mac is a beautifully built machine and is as quiet and cool as a ......hmmmm..."cool thing on a cool day"
 
I have Premiere Pro CS3 on Windows. I am imagining I would have to buy it all over again for the Mac Pro I have ordered. Same for After Effects, which I use all the time.

Am I wrong in this?

Thanks.

Michael Erlewine
 
Followup question, which I should have asked.

If I run my CS3 programs on the Window's side of the Mac Pro, what is the difference as opposed to running the same applications on the Mac side?

I used to program Macs back in the Lisa days and the first Macs, but switched to Windows because it takes just as much time to program a Mac as to program on the PC, and the market went PC.

Now, I am wandering back because of pure computing power and RAM. I don't like Vista. Also, Apple has always had the best tooling on the planet.

So I am considerng my new Mac Pro as a "windows" machine. I suppose I might want to look at FCP, but Premiere Pro CS3 does ok, and it is After Effects I use a lot of the time. Also, Soundbooth and After Effects work seamlessly with Premiere.

Now I am curious. What operating system do you work in, Windows or Mac?

Thanks,
 
That is the set up I have, I run both windows and mac at the same time, using vmware fusion (I do have 16gb of ram, you will need it to do that). All my old projects were on my windows pprocs3, but now all my newprojects I do on MAC PProcs3. unless you have many windows only plugins or programs that you absolutely need to use, the PProsc3 on the mac is just as solid, plus you can use final cut files if need be.
hope that helps. You will love your work on the 8 cores, silent, fast, full res, real real time, absolutely no static video. but before you go buying pprocs3 for the mac save you money and get an external reference video monitor, very handy
 
Dont get CS3 for the Mac . I have it and its a bit "restricted" compared to the PC version.

Cross platform upgrade to a PC version that you can run on your Mac (Bootcamp)

I am interested how you get on and we can compare notes. I will do my Mac to PC changeover ( sex change) in the next ten days once I clear some existing projects.
 
Hi Danny

So, you're happy with Vmware in terms of application speed? Did you try bootcamp?

Thanks for any advice on this issue
JohnG
 
Question:

I am about to receive my Mac Pro. Want to use my Wndow's software (After Effects CS3, Preiere Ppro CS3, etc.)in the Windows part of Mac Pro.

WIndow's XP restricts RAM to something a little less than 4 gigabyes. Correct?

Will this be the same in the Intel side of Mac? I think so, because I believe the addressing is not available. In other words, it is a software restriction, and I will have the same RAM restriction as in my Windows machine in XP. Am I right?

However, if I put Window's Vista on the Mac Pro, that RAM restriction should be removed?

Thanks for any clarification on this matter.
 
XP will only see 2 of the 4 gigs in have installed - OSX will see all 4 - I believe that this has been fixed in Vista, however I'm not sure I would personally run Vista on my machine ;)

Other than that, the machine runs Windows rock solid

cheno
 
Michael Erlewine said:
Question:

I am about to receive my Mac Pro. Want to use my Wndow's software (After Effects CS3, Preiere Ppro CS3, etc.)in the Windows part of Mac Pro.

WIndow's XP restricts RAM to something a little less than 4 gigabyes. Correct?

Will this be the same in the Intel side of Mac? I think so, because I believe the addressing is not available. In other words, it is a software restriction, and I will have the same RAM restriction as in my Windows machine in XP. Am I right?

However, if I put Window's Vista on the Mac Pro, that RAM restriction should be removed?

Thanks for any clarification on this matter.
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XP allows for up to 3 GB of RAM use when the /3GB switch is added to the boot.ini file. Here's the main MS page on this issue:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/server/PAE/PAEmem.mspx

The relevent info is located in the "/3GB" text in the boot.ini example. Modifying the boot.ini file is very easy. Just do a google search for "editing XP boot.ini".

Note: I'm assuming this boot.ini mod can be done for an XP implementation on the MAC. That said, I have NO experience with XP on the MAC.

Regards
JohnG
 
Chenopup said:
XP will only see 2 of the 4 gigs in have installed - OSX will see all 4 - I believe that this has been fixed in Vista, however I'm not sure I would personally run Vista on my machine ;)

Other than that, the machine runs Windows rock solid

cheno
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Friends don't let friends run Vista. :grin:
 
@ Michael E

I am doing a cross platform upgrade for CS3 and the charge is absolutely minimal. (Less than $100). I was surprised and delighted (and amazed)
 
No Adobe Support on Mac-Windows

No Adobe Support on Mac-Windows

Here is where I am at with my switch to Mac Pro (Intel). Facts:

(1) XP on a Pc or MacPro uses 32 bit addresses, meaning: about 4 gig tops for RAM.

(2) Vista Ultimate has 64-bit, however no Adobe products are 64 bit compatitble. All are 32 bit.

(3) Adobe will give you NO support on Mac Intel. They don't recognize them as stable.

(4) However Adobe will transfer ALL your Adobe software to Mac for the cost of shipping the software! The buzz word is "Cross-Platform Transfer." However you have to agree in writing to remove your software from your Window's machine and not have it any more. In exchange they will send you all new Mac versions that will work with all the RAM and power of the Mac.

I decided to go this route, as what I need is power and speed. My MacPro arrived and it has been years since I had a Mac. I used to program them at the very beginning. Wow! what a piece of hardware. I could hardly lift it. <G> I had purchased additional (2 terabyte) drives and more RAM from Otherworld Computing, and these were instaleld in a few mintues. I must say that Apple tooling is incredible. These things are built like a tank!

I have purchased a KVM switch that will let me use one keyboard for both my Mac Pro and my Window's machine. I am using the Dell 30" monitor, which has 2560x1800 resolution, so be careful to get a switch that supports that resolution. Most only go to 1920 width.

Well, that is the state of the union on my Mac adventure
 
Have you considered running Bootcamp on your Mac and using the windows version"?

The Mac version is a little "hobbled" and you also need to consider how many more keyboard shortcuts you want to learn (or are able to) retain.

I switch between my PC Premiere and my Mac CS3 and it is a real issue for me. (slows me down a lot).

BTW- you either like Mac Finder or you like Windows Explorer. (I prefer Explorer.

Good luck and interested to see how you get on.
 
I hear hear and will find out soon. Thanks for the update. Here is a question:

I have manny large external drives with video, etc. on them. How do I get them into the Mac Pro?

How can I exchange files between the PC and Mac, as separate machines. How about as in the same machine?

What do I need to run Windows on the MacPro?

Thanks,
 
i would strongly recommend not trying to run cs3 off of windows on a mac. do what berry suggested.

i have done the whole windows bootcamp on a mac, and let me tell you, although it can run windows applications, you better bet your bottom dollar that due to the system configurations being optimized to run mac osx and not windows, your quad core or duo core will slug behind, bigtime.
 
To run windows on a MacPro just requires the latest Max OSX (Leopard) and a copy of Windows XP pro(32bit). Needs a disk config of some sort.


My NLE/IT providor assures me that they are selling Macs loaded this way to 90% of their customers ( pro editors / fx guys ).
 
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