You are Alright Rob! I appreciate the yield. I owe you a beer, or a Pepsi, if you prefer. That's all I was after. I am a working professional as well and I realize time is money. But there are many people who are just trying to get something going, and cash can be hard to come by when you are starting out. I don't want to discourage the kids... Be well, my high-end computer, Porche dump-truck driving editor colleague! Doug ... View more

Bob, Yes, I understand spinning drives Vs SSD is not the only issue. But it gives me a clear indication of where you are coming. Yes, everything is easier when your system is state of the art. But if you want to cut your movie or your commercial or cat video in PP®, you don't need a state of the art rig to do that. One of the amazing things about Adobes excellent product, Premiere®, is that your hardware does not have to be the very latest and greatest to run it. It is an excellent program for both professionals and amateurs alike. And learning to cut on a consumer version is kind of silly unless you're a consumer. Lots of people do fine with a less than a state of the art CPU and upgrades their software the second it is released. Don't get hung up on the things that don't matter. They won't make you a better editor. If you can make it work, then you're good. If you are getting paid a ton of money, and people are over your shoulder, then, of course, don't be an amateur. But if you are an Amateur, no need to break the bank to learn Adobes excellent suite of fine products, including Adobe Premiere®.. Anyone reading this should know they can get a system that will work for them for under a grand. Period. Come on Bob, get back to work. Enough procrastinating... ... View more

Bob, This was, in part, the question "... I am pretty set on using PP. Surely there must be a way to edit using PP on SOME system for around $800? Again, the system doesn't have to be the best in the world." I actually stumbled upon the post because I was looking for the very fastest system for myself- to see what others are using. But I am a pro, with resources. I don't know what this guys situation is, but all I am saying is there are lots of low-end systems that will play with premiere no prob. And Premiere is hardly a "Porche". Like saying spinning drives are essentially useless. I have 40 TB of spinning drives on my film right now. It would be cool if they were SSD, but I would rather spend my cash on that new dump truck I have my eye on...: ) The point being, I don't see a need to send a newbie off to drop his kid's college fund on kit he does not really need. when the time comes- if it does- when he's making that big editor cash, he can by that new Lambo Laptop : ) Best, Doug ... View more

Reply to an old question. Because the responses posted were annoying. This guy received some stupid answers. You dont need a very powerful computer to get started on Adobe Premiere. Just try to surpass the minimum specs. An older imac with an i7 and , god forbid, a drive that spins will do just fine. If you are working in 4k then make proxy files. Keep your media on external drives. Keep your system clean. Same is true today as it was 2 years ago. I am cutting on a 2013 MacPro. My lap top is a 2011 macbook Pro- Worth less than 500- that works with Premiere 2018. As does my 2011 27inch Imac i5. If you want to cut, then cut. Dont listen to the tools trying to oversell you. Start with what you can afford, make some money, then upgrade. And no, Im not making videos of my cats. I hate cats. I have been cutting on computers for 20 years, so i know a few things about with older gear. I also know the value of state of the art. But if someone can only afford a VW, why insist they need a Porche to drive to the market? ... View more