The minimum requirements are listed below. Keep in mind that if you’re going to focus on either Broadcast or Interactive, you should consider upgrading to a faster processor, larger hard drive, additional memory (RAM), dedicated graphics processor and/or a larger display.
Minimum System Requirements:
- Model – Apple MacBook Pro (Mid 2009 or Newer)
- Processor – 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
- RAM (Memory) – 4GB RAM (8GB is recommended)
- Hard Drive – 250GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
- Optical Drive – 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Ports – FireWire port/SD Card Slot
- AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
- Built-in iSight Camera
- AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro–Auto-enroll
See our Recommended System Options and visit our Apple store.
If you already own an Apple laptop it must meet the technical specifications for all software, primarily the requirements for Final Cut Pro X. If you have additional questions please email your laptop’s serial number to mylaptop@journalism.cuny.edu. The IT Help Desk team will need to determine if your laptop will meet the minimum requirements.
If you already own an Apple laptop and want to determine if it meets with the school’s minimum requirements, you can email your laptop’s serial number to mylaptop@journalism.cuny.edu. The IT Help Desk team will need to determine if the required software bundle can be installed on your laptop. You can also lookup your system specifications.
Quick links: Technical Requirements, Financing Your Laptop, Software Installation, Media Drive Recommendations, Recommended System Options
