Anybody compare the on timeline rendering times between a MacPro and a new iMac? Thinking of setting out an outputting station and if the iMac is fast enough, we'll save the money...

The iMac is a lot slower on complex stuff. You're limited RAM wise. But if you're just going to leave it overnight or on its own to render, probably just as good.

I remember when a single system with Kona card and two displays rented for $1600/wk with a DV deck and no storage included. Doubt that's happening anymore.

JoeE Wrote:
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> I remember when a single system with Kona card and
> two displays rented for $1600/wk with a DV deck
> and no storage included. Doubt that's happening
> anymore.


It's probably not much more than $500/week. Check out Visionary Forces, VER, Atlas Digital, Electric Picture Solutions, Sonic Pool, Catalyst or Key Code Media. I usually go to Visionary Forces for deck rental because I've NEVER had a problem with their decks. Shop around though.

I remember renting a turnkey system from Rule Broadcast in Boston for a thousand a week. Back then ;-)

Lots of system integrators are in business to provide this.

- Loren

Today's FCP X keytip:
Eh....standby. Still in beta.

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