I have some advice for you.
First - There is a great magazine that comes out of the UK that reviews video
gear. The name slips my mind right now. They have reviewed almost every
manufacturer, They don't kiss ass just because software or hardware manufacture
advertises in their magazine. They recently reviewed Unity and gave it good
reviews but they are not afraid to show the warts as well. (Can you believe
someone from Avid is actually saying this?) I can't remember the name of the
magazine perhaps one of the European listers can let us know.
What you really need to do is get a DPS Velocity and any other system you may
consider purchasing and evaluate it in your own environment. Edit a real job
or at least the tough scenes on it. Use it the way you require it to work.
Some suggestions:
1. Be tough on it
(make sure every feature works the way it was advertised)
2. Check the reliability of hardware/software
(stability)
3. Make sure it works within your environment
(Does it connect, import and export everything you would require)
4 Is it fast enough for you so won't miss deadlines
5. Make sure you are perfectly comfortable
(can you see yourself working with this package for 12 - 15 hours at a stretch)
6. Check the resellers support record. Ask for reference of their customer
base.
(you will eventually need support)
7. Check the manufacturers support record. Ask for reference of their customer
base.
(you will eventually need support)
If you try it and everything works to your satisfaction... buy it. One final
note, if the reseller does not have an evaluation system. Don't buy it from
that reseller. It probably means they don't have a spares inventory either.
They are probably just looking for the quick sale and do not really have your
best interest in mind. Be skeptical.
Jeff
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