The real story
So forget the official specs. Just what can you really expect from Mac Pro? One way to judge is to hear the experiences of other leading creatives who’ve already made the move themselves.
Darren Mostyn was an early adopter. As Senior Colourist at Brighton’s Online Creative, he’s been using DaVinci Resolve on Mac Pros after the company refreshed its workstations to reflect the growing demand for grading in 4K. “It’s silent, and so much faster at rendering than our last model,” says Darren.
“We have to deliver long form broadcast documentary work with tight turnarounds, so the fact that I rarely have to wait for processing time while grading saves hours over the course of a month.”
John O’Riordan, Colourist at Punderson Gardens, is also a fan. “We regularly shoot and grade on film at 4K and 2K. The live playback and render speeds on the heavy de-noising required for these projects has improved enormously since we upgraded, making our work much easier and far more efficient.”
At London-based facility The Forge, meanwhile, the pandemic put Mac Pro to different kinds of tests, as founder Jean-Michel Massey explains. “When the lockdown forced staff to work from home, many set up their Mac Pro in their bedroom – it was quiet enough for them to sleep while their machines churned out the latest renders.”
“The fact I rarely have to wait for processing time while grading saves
hours over the course of a month.” Darren Mostyn, Senior Colourist at Online Creative
A personal choice
We’ve heard nothing but positive things from those who have moved to Mac Pro. Whether it’s right for you depends, of course, on your unique circumstances.
That’s why we always recommend talking to an expert whenever possible. Our team can help you understand how Mac Pro will fit into your production and post workflows, and provide advice on what you can expect in programs like Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve.
It could be a conversation worth having.
Jigsaw24 are the media and broadcast technology specialists, having worked in the creative industries for nearly 30 years. An Apple Authorised Enterprise Reseller and Apple Premium Service Provider, they also hold top accreditations from the likes of Avid and Adobe.
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“It was quiet enough for them to sleep while their machines churned
out renders.” Jean-Michel Massey, founder at The Forge
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