Comments on: Mac Setup: The Cinematographers Desk

By: Austin

Austin — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:53:13 +0000

What program is the macbook pro on the left running? I like the setup

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:11:57 +0000

Do you any external speakers or do you just listen straight through the MBP? I’m considering getting rid of my desktop (and the extras like speakers) and using my MBP as my full-time editing machine but I feel I’ll need speakers to ensure quality audio in my movies?

By: Caleb

Caleb — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:33:20 +0000

FCPX has come a long way since release – the recent native RED controls are really handy. It certainly still has its limitations – but at the end of the day it’s only a tool, and a very fast one with some neat new editing paradigm shifts at that. XML to Resolve is what I’ve been doing alot of.

By: Occcamsgillettefusionrazor

Occcamsgillettefusionrazor — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:51:37 +0000

No one in film seriously uses FCP X. Avid Symphony, RED Cine X or the old FCP studio suite for online finishing.

By: b0bby

b0bby — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:04:26 +0000

Did you try adobe premiere pro?
Wich one was working faster in response for you?

By: Caleb

Caleb — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:19:02 +0000

In the picture I’ve got Final Cut Pro X open – latest release 10.0.7.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:09:42 +0000

Very cool clean setup! Me Likey!

Great thread and site guys!!

By: b0bby

b0bby — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:29:58 +0000

What program does he use ?

By: Robbertvdd

Robbertvdd — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:58:25 +0000

Indeed. This is an amazing Mac setup. That DeLorean is certainly a piece of awesomeness. When it arrived at that desk it thought: “Where am I? Am I back to the future?” A MacBook Pro, a Thunderbolt Display, an iPhone, an iPad, a Solar Keyboard, a Magic Mouse: It really is the future. This is Docs wet dream. I’m sure he’s enjoying the from behind the wheel of that DeLorean.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:19:38 +0000

The power of Thunderbolt is second only to the power of the flux capacitor…

By: Mr. Hilarious

Mr. Hilarious — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:10:25 +0000

he doesn’t need apples time machine – he got his own!

By: Caleb

Caleb — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:09:39 +0000

HoverBar is really great – takes a bit of installing and moulding to get the right balance of support/angle but it hasn’t budged since. I use AirDisplay with it on occasion – you can just select it as a third monitor and then position it accordingly. Retina screen is great too. Typically I leave Mail/Messages open on it while editing, so that I don’t have to navigate away from FCPX while in fullscreen mode.

Basically it’s a great way to dedicate apps/RSS readers. Get the most out of the 27″ Thunderbolt.

By: David

David — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:48:50 +0000

AMAZING set up. how do you like working with the Twelve South Hover Bar?

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:15:14 +0000

Now THAT is a great Mac setup!