My video editing rig - piece by piece

Hell Atlantic · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 01:50 AM

so, i decided to build my own rig. since i already saved up the money i'm gonna use to buy my wife's XMas gifts, whatever i get in my paychecks from here on out gets to go towards myself. so now, piece by piece, i'm going to build my rig. i figured i'd keep a running log of what i get. keep in mind my bro-in-law has *some* of the parts i'm gonna need, so i won't need everything. for instance, i already have 1 Gig of RAM waiting to go, a 160 Ghz HDD.

1. HP DVD740i 16X Internal Double Layer DVD Writer - I like this one, it has this thing called "LightScribe" technology where it burns the image onto the DVD itself rather than you putting paper labels on. i think that's awesome. of course, going forward i can only buy DVD-Rs that support LightScribe, but i think it's worth it.

2. Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000/Laser Mouse - ok, so i splurged here. that keyboard is unnecessary, but i kinda wanted a laser mouse so shoot me.

that's it for now, next paycheck i'm getting my MOBO.

Marc Peters · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 09:52 AM

My guess is that you'll use LighScribe one then be pissed off at how long it takes...

Hell Atlantic · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 05:17 PM

i plan on having my current PC (which will still be my "general use" rig once my video editing rig is complete) at the same station/desk, so while i'm printing DVDs or waiting for my work to save i'll just log on the internet or play a game. i lack the attention span to stare at a screen and twiddle my thumbs while something is loading.

Marc Peters · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 05:20 PM

I suppose. Just that whenever I produce a DVD, I normally do at least 5 copies.

Hell Atlantic · #5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Marc Peters

I suppose. Just that whenever I produce a DVD, I normally do at least 5 copies.

do you ever keep the finished product on your HDD, or once it's on DVD do you delete the files?

Marc Peters · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2005, 05:31 PM

I keep them for as long as I think the client will come back and ask for a copy. After that I acrchive to a Master DVD (just the finished project) and delete the source files.

If it's my own, I use the project manager to trim the Adobe Project and keep this on my HDD.

Hell Atlantic · #7 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 07:39 PM

Just ordered anther part:

3. Western Digital Raptor 74GB

Hell Atlantic · #8 (**permalink**) 01-29-2006, 03:46 PM

ok boys, bought some more parts, and i only have 2 more to go (gfx card and most importantly the cpu). i'm going to purchase the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400 at the end of this month.

Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI Socket 939

Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10,000 RPM

Western Digital Caviar SE 320GB

SeaSonic S12-600 ATX12V 600W Power Supply

HP DVD740i 16X Internal Double Layer DVD Writer

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy

Pinocchio69 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 06:05 AM

Hi, I am presently starting my own business as a videographer, would like to get your advise on the lightscribe burner.

Is it reliable? Compare to traditional sticker label which you prefer & why? Thanks!

I am still undecided whether to use label or lightscribe disc for my customer.......

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Marc Peters · #10 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 12:02 PM

Use neither. I would suggest you use whitetop printable discs, and use a direct to disc printer.