Apple
Minimum System
- G4, G5, or Intel processor
- 256MB of RAM
- 5 Gigs free hard drive space
- OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.3 or later
- Correct port/cable
Recommended System
- G5, or Intel processor
- 512MB to 1GB of RAM
- 35+ Gigs free hard drive space
- OS X v10.4.4 or later
- Correct port/cable
- Headphones
Windows
Minimum System
- 900 MHz or faster processor
- 256MB of RAM
- 5 Gigs free hard drive space
- Windows XP SP2
- Correct port/cable
Recommended System
- Processor circa 2003 or later
- 512MB to 1GB of RAM
- 35+ Gigs free hard drive space
- Windows XP SP2
- Correct port/cable
- Headphones
USB and Firewire Ports
If you're using a DV camcorder, you'll need a USB 2.0 port or Firewire port (also known as "i.Link" or "IEEE 1394"). Make sure you match the camera port to the camera. Some older computers only have USB 1.0 ports, which are not fast enough to transfer video data from a DV camcorder. There are a variety of port sizes and shapes — just do your research ahead.
Digital cameras and hybrid cameras usually just require some type of USB port (1.0 or 2.0 will both work).
Collaboration and Vendor Lock-In
When you're working with others on video projects, everything is easier if everyone is using the same editing platform/program. You can always save in the same format, and be able to easily access each others' work.
This is known as Vendor Lock-in, and is one of the plagues of digital video editing. Keep this in mind before you collaborate on a project.
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