Video System Configurator
Shared Storage

This form is to help you configure a complete shared storage editing system. If you need a standalone system, please use our Standalone Configurator. If you need to upgrade an existing system, please use our System Upgrade Configurator.

Once you have submitted your information, we will be in touch with you, typically within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

  1. How many systems or “seats” would you like to connect to the shared storage?
    Enter number, minimum is two:
     


  2. How many existing Macs would you like to be part of the system (enter zero for none)?
    Enter number, zero for none:
     

     

  3. If you plan to use your existing Macs, how many have PCIe slots (all Mac Pros and latest generation of G5's have PCIe slots):
    Enter number of Macs with PCIe slots:
     

     

  4. If you plan to use your existing Macs, how many have PCI-X slots (previous generation of G5's have PCI-X slots):
    Enter number of Macs with PCI-X slots:
     

     

  5. How many new Macs would you like - all will be configured the same. If you would like different configurations, please use the Notes section below.
    Enter number of new Macs needed:
     

     

  6. How much RAM would you like to have installed?
    Base (usually 2GB) Not recommended
    4GB (Recommended for most users)
    8GB (Recommended for heavy graphics)
    16GB (You're a power user)
    32GB (You want to rule the world)
     

  7. OS Drive/Internal Drive:
    Base
    Middle
    Largest available
     

  8. Extra (media) internal drives (in addition to OS drive):
    None
    One
    Two
    Three
     

  9. Extra (media) internal drives (in addition to OS drive) size:
    Smallest Available
    Mid-Size
    Largest Drive Available

  10. Graphics Card:
    Base card, supports dual monitors (fine for most users)
    Card with extra RAM (good for heavy graphics)
    Get me the best/fastest card available
    I will need to support more than two monitors, add graphics cards as necessary

  11. Other Mac Options (check all that apply):
    Extra DVD drive
    Built-in wireless
    Dual-channel Fibre card
    Quad-channel Fibre card         
    Wireless mouse & keyboard (wired version is included)

                

  12. Monitor(s) (select all that apply)
    None - I have my own
    One Apple 23 inch Cinema display
    Two 23 inch Apple Cinema displays
    One Apple 30” Cinema display
    Two Apple 30" Cinema displays
    One 23" other brand name widescreen display
    Two 23" other brand name widescreen displays
    One 30" other brand name widescreen display
    Two 30" other brand name widescreen displays

     

  13. Apple Warranty
    No thanks
    Yes (
    AppleCare covers both the Mac and any Apple monitors purchase at the same time for the same price)

  14. Software (select all that apply):
    None - I have everything
    Final Cut Studio (latest version)
    Avid Media Composer (latest version)
    Media 100 Suite (requires AJA hardware)
    Media 100 Producer (software only)
    Adobe Creative Suite CS3: Production Premium
    Adobe Creative Suite CS3: Production Standard
    Adobe Creative Suite CS3: Web Premium
    Adobe Creative Suite CS3: Web Standard
    Adobe Creative Suite CS3: Master Collection
    Boris RED (included with Media 100 Suite)
    I'll detail the software in the Notes section below

  15. Video Capture & Output card:
    None - I will use Firewire
    AJA Kona LHe card (internal)
    AHA Kona 3 (internal, may require additional A to D converters
    AJA I/O HD (external, connects via Firewire cable)
    Avid Mojo DX (external, connects via PCI Express)
    Black Magic - Decklink HD Extreme card (internal)
    Black Magic - Decklink HD Pro (internal)
    Black Magic - Multibridge Pro (external, connects via PCI Express)
    Black Magic - Multibridge Eclipse (external, connects via PCI Express)

  16. External Media Drive Connection
    I don't know
    Fibre Channel
    Gigabit Ethernet

  17. What type of video projects do you do (SD=Standard Definition, HD=High Definition)?
    SD, compressed (such as DV)
    SD, uncompressed
    SD and HD, compressed (such as Apple ProRes 422)
    SD and HD, uncompressed

  18. Media drives - With RAID 5 protection
    2-4TB
    4-6TB
    6-8TB
    8-12TB
    12-16TB
    24TB or larger

  19. Drive Manufacturer Preference
    None/Make the best choice for my needs
    Rorke Data
    EditShare
    G-Tech
    Ciprico (formally Huge Systems)

  20. Additional Hardware (select all that apply)
    None
    HD Video monitor
    Powered Speakers
    Mixer
    Cables
    I've included additional hardware in the Notes below
     

  21. Installation/Delivery/Setup services.
    Note: setup services are only available in the greater Los Angeles area

    None - I will come and pick everything up and do my own installation & configuration
    Sure Start Deluxe:
    Installation and test of all Software and Hardware, System build and Burn In; Client to pick up from Post-Op Video offices
    Sure Start Plus:
    Installation of all Software and Hardware, System build and Burn In, Delivery, installation, and connection of one tape deck at client location (within 30 minutes drive time from Post-Op Video offices). *Does not include installing Fibre cables in walls or ceilings

  22. Fibre Channel cabling
    None - we have an IT department that will run the cables and install/test all connections
    We will need cables run

  23. Your Budget:
    As needed - put the system together as requested and let's see
    Up to $10,000
    Up to $15,000
    Up to $20,000
    Up to $25,000
    Up to $50,000
    More than $50,000

  24. When will you need this system?

    No timeframe - I just want to see what things cost
    ASAP!
    Within two weeks
    About a month
    3-6 months

  25. Additional Notes - enter additional items, notes or questions that you have here:


    Please provide your Contact Information

    Name
    Organization
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Phone
    E-mail

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