Is the NEW Base Model Mac Mini M2 powerful enough for 4K Video Editing with Final Cut Pro?

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In this video, I'm doing an extensive testing of Final Cut Pro with the new Mac Mini M2! Are you wanting to know if it can edit 4K videos with ease?
This little $599 Mac Mini M2 is a powerhouse! The Mac Mini has been a fan favorite for years and did it get even better in 2023?
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Mac Mini M2 Specs
01:03 - Dive Into Final Cut Pro
02:30 - Scrubbing Through 4K
04:04 - Adding Texts
05:06 - Adding 3D Texts
06:16 - Adding Color Effects
08:08 - Export 4K (Faster Encode)
10:02 - Finish Time For 4K (Faster Encode)
10:52 - Export 4K (Better Quality)
11:22 - Finish Time For 4K (Better Quality)
11:50 - Export 4K in 1080p Resolution (Faster Encode)
13:40 - Finish Time For 1080p (Faster Encode)
14:13 - Multiple Tabs/Apps Open Export Test
18:56 - Finish Time For Multi Tabs/Apps 4K
20:00 - Final Thoughts/Outro
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@williamculotta7385 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, at 78 I am sure it will outlast me by many years, and I am really healthy! I will be buying it tomorrow!

@jasras5003 16 күн бұрын

How's it going a year later?

@DatBoyCheerio Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched over 20 vids on the new Mac mini and yours was the first I actually gave a like to. All I wanted was to see real world editing being done on it and every other tech channel keep repeating the same thing focusing on data and specs.

@PumaM90 Жыл бұрын

I'm going crazy watching all these videos 😮‍💨

@klownaround5464 Жыл бұрын

Me too - I’m a 62 year old IT TECH / AUDIO / VISUAL for decades … and this guy gets down to the nitty gritty … BEST MAC MINI M2 PRO CHIP explanation on YT VIDEO 2023!!!‼️‼️✅✅✅⬇️⬇️⬇️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qp-WpqtirNa6koE.html

@klownaround5464 Жыл бұрын

Disingenuous… why are u guys even doing these videos and claiming u know best?? Are u aware the M1 chips were not great and have a design flaw when they were created 7-8 years ago??? They have a bottleneck throttle issue on TDLR … Why buy yesterdays (7 year old tech) when the new chip design is better?????? Skip the STARBUCKS LATTE FOR A MONTH and spring for the MAX’d out MAC MINI 1TB - 32GB and that’s 👨‍💻 it Under 1TB u get 1/2 the bandwidth transfer speed crAPPLE THROTTLES US WITH THIS CHIP LIMIT 3,000 per sec transfer speeds or 6,000 per sec??? That’s the difference the under 1TB MODEL IS A WASTE OF $$$$ Why don’t u tech bloggers tell us the truth - and get the gigabit Ethernet too

@DatBoyCheerio Жыл бұрын

@@klownaround5464 I thought only the 256gb gets half the bandwidth transfer? I’m honestly trying to get a mid tier Mac mini for 1000 with 16gb ram and 512 gb SSD. I can’t afford a maxed out rn. I plan on getting a maxed out version in a year or so and have the old as second computer in another room.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Because it’s not all necessary for everyone. If you want to buy something just to have it fully specked out, go for it. The Mac Mini is special in the sense that it allows someone that doesn’t have the budget to spend thousands to get into a Mac. This base model $599 version can handle a lot. As far as write speeds go, it’s “slower” but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. Still quick enough for most. Sure, go spend like $400 to get a grand total of 1TB internally. If anything I would do the extra $200 for the 512GB SSD and then go buy a 1TB external SSD for $100. Now I have a grand total of 1512GB SSD and can use the external SSD wherever I want. For what I’m doing, I would t want the base model Mac Mini. I personal have a MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip. When you can afford the more powerful machine, go for it.

@nomadhedge Жыл бұрын

A true-to-life test demands running at least 7 diverse apps simultaneously, with 2 browser windows open boasting 10-15 tabs each. Unfortunately, many KZfaqrs fall short in executing this level of complexity in their tests. Kudos to you for taking this into account.

@therealcoolchris Жыл бұрын

My brother. THANK YOU for doing this! It’s been frustrating over the past few days trying to find a useful review of vid editing on the base model configuration. But every YT reviewer I came across has been focused on the M2 pro minis and macs with “base model” configurations. Most folks know that the base model is just that. 8g ram 256gb. And I appreciate your demo on how 4k editing looks and works on one. I ordered the 16g ram 512gb configuration, hoping it would be enough. Especially with the SSD slow down issue in the new macs. And your vid pretty much confirmed that I made the right decision. You are duly appreciated. 👊🏾Thank you again! #subscribed #liked

@tekkau2 Жыл бұрын

Wow , this base model is crazy powerful and more enough than what I need. Thanks for sharing this,man!

@tusachsaigon3206 Жыл бұрын

This is the most useful informative video I have seen after watching other 20+ video about the mac. Very practical and to the point. Thank you so much.

@thoufeekrahman5324 Жыл бұрын

Wow this machine handling 4k video 👌🔥🔥. Thanks Man👌

@dklima86 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you 👍

@BrianDohertyPhotos Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you Roy this is exactly what I was looking for.

@DesyDesotell Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to see

@nightstringers Жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Thanks for being so honest .need more channels like yours.

@Rudraditya Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. This is the type of video I was searching for last 2 days on KZfaq but couldn’t find 😂😂 but then I finally saw your video.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Hopefully you sub and keep on coming back for more!

@jonspoard8416 Жыл бұрын

What a great no nonsense video. Thank you

@Afonsonh Жыл бұрын

Congrats! That’s I was looking for ! I mean final cut mac mini test ! I loved your review ! Cheers from Brazil 🎉!

@roninsamurai1749 Жыл бұрын

Valuable video, Bro ! Thank you so much.

@albertoulloa22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roy, it was very helpful.

@shouldigetit Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roy!

@mr.w3805 7 ай бұрын

A really informative video. Well spoken, and I learned a lot.

@jlh90998 Жыл бұрын

I was confused with the specs you flashed in the beginning, but big thank you for clarifying the specs you're working with a few seconds later 💯. I'll echo the sentiments from the previous comments: this is exactly what I was looking for!!

@realreeb Жыл бұрын

Great video, most KZfaqrs give a lot of useless talking, you jump straight into it, so thank you!

@thebusinessfirm9862 Жыл бұрын

Well done, mate. Excellent video. You’ve presented a superb, real-life video production review. Regards from sunny South Australia.

@gergemall 9 ай бұрын

Thx Roy, liked and subscribed

@MusicJokeHere Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Very helpful to see how the Mac Mini M2 performs.

@user-jh4rt6di2p 6 ай бұрын

Very informative...

@UKBROOKLYN Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, finally someone showing real time FCP on the new Mini M2 Base model. I have a question, what monitor are you using is that a full 4K res monitor ??

@jgtbym601 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for this very helpful, straight-to-the-point, no-nonsense video. I’m on a tight budget but want to feel comfortable for the next 3-5 years. So I know I want the 16GB RAM. My question though is about storage. But I’m not asking about whether 256 is enough for files I create in the future. I know I’ll get 1 or 2 TB external SSD since I’m an amateur photographer, occasional travel blogger, language teaching podcaster, and illustrator. It’s about whether I’ll need more than 256 for programs and supporting firmwares. Thanks!

@sammy_sam_leonardo Жыл бұрын

Don’t think I’ve ever watched a KZfaq video in 4k 😂😂. Thanks for the video, this helped my decision 👍

@dreamphoenix 11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@MATIvmr Жыл бұрын

Great vid! That’s what I wanted to see, haters gonna hate 8GB

@derwako Жыл бұрын

Hey, thx a lot for this video, thats exactly what I was looking for. For me much more interesting than all this benchmark tests which don't tell me a lot about real world using. I think I am ready now to order the m2 base model 16/512, guess its better to invest the money in a better monitor

@proshooters1 Жыл бұрын

Im a heavy editor i like to edit short films (sometimes some feature films) that means heavy colour grading and all but if i get the 16gb of ram m2 mac mini do you think it will be fine?

@IgorsPlay Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks. I usually export mov 😂 I forget how small are mp4 files 😂

@AnjuliMack 7 ай бұрын

I am so excited for this video! I have a 2015 iMac and it is DYING on final cut pro these days, the screen often goes black and it drives me mad. I will be looking to get the M2 but wasn't sure if I should do 16GB or not.

@dave24-73 11 ай бұрын

Perfect for a student or hobbyist. I use the M1 base model for Uni everyday and it’s become my go to, even though I have a higher spec MacBook M1. I’ve used blender, de Vinci, Adobe premier, photoshop, all office apps, teams, and it’s been great. It’s definitely great value for those just wanting to learn the basics. Will be interesting to see how the M3 improves on the M2 when they release it.

@Underwaterhuntress Жыл бұрын

Exactly the real world demo with FCP I was looking for. Now I am thinking the 16/512 or 1T is the way to go for me BUT, would like to see a video on editing on external drive, since that is what I would need to be if I go the 516 route. Also, peripherals, with the limited number of plug ins on it, and I like using 2 monitors, what is your recommended setup/attachments. I am normally working with like 5 external drives, one of which is my backup drive. 🤔

@honestnerd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tests. I had a base model M1 mini and Final Cut ran smoothly but I got the beach ball sometimes. Seems like the M2 handles it better.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

It is until you start adding color wheels, Luts, etc. I did another test and it slows down a bit doing all of that. I was even able to make the Mac Mini freeze 3 times where I had to restart the computer to get it back on track. So if you’re doing color grading and other intensive things in the background, the base really starts to show that it’s a base. But…still can handle it technically

@ratoncitoleon Жыл бұрын

Thank you. So much now i know the 16gb m2 is the version for me

@asadallahkarimi-qm9dz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, dear, do you think mac mini m2 ram8 will work for editing 4k 60fps iphone13 videos with premiere? Or am I bothered because of the RAM? Each project is 30 to 70 gigs (about 3 hours) of raw data, which takes about 15 minutes and less than 2 gigs. Thank you for your guidance

@M3FortiZay Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the one with 16GB of memory play back better under these same stress tests. I’m debating if I should keep the 16GB one I ordered or if I should upgrade to the m2 pro. It’s just double the price so I want to know if it’s actually worth it. Please help I have 14 days 😂

@marquezjohnston Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I was thinking of getting one as a render server for my M1 Pro 16 Inch, Do you think I could use it for other stuff?

@Jessicaartjes Жыл бұрын

is de base model an upgrade when im from the macbook pro 2015? Just for hd videoediting, i dont need 4k because nobody yet has always that on on youtube. I dont need it for work. So im not an professional with multicam etc. Is then the upgrade for 512gb usefull? If you think about that the money i can save on it, when the mac mini is to slow in about two a three years, i can easy buy an new base model?

@fiskernissen4623 Жыл бұрын

Hello :) Nice video m8... A simple question... i have now a windows based gamermachine, that not could take the format from my GoPro 11, the H.265 Soo... could i edit this format directly on this machine ? so no convert-time before i could edit the video ? I make primary, 98% of the time, video from my gopro11. And it is about 25min and will be in 4K. Simple video, without effects or something... will that run smoothly on the base model Macmini M2 with 8gb and 256ssd ? I think i also need to play a little fortnite on this machine, and think the 8gb also is enough here ;)

@laurafreeland9851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I ended up getting the M2 Mac mini with the 16/512 combo. The M2 Pro Mac Mini is way more powerful than what I need…I think this config allows me to keep it for a while!

@RameshKumar-ng3nf Жыл бұрын

Woww, i too ordered same specs. How is the FCP rendering performance ? Was there any fan noise ?

@laurafreeland9851 Жыл бұрын

@@RameshKumar-ng3nf I’ll let you know when it comes in and I can test it.

@RameshKumar-ng3nf Жыл бұрын

@@laurafreeland9851 Sure, Thank you!

@proshooters1 Жыл бұрын

@@laurafreeland9851so?

@marwasa7344 2 ай бұрын

What about after effect? Do you recommend to buy it ? Please.. thanks for help

@polopi87 Жыл бұрын

I dont usually subscribe but with your review i will subscribe. Nice review. I will just buy the base model. I think it is more than enough for what i need. And maybe upgrade in m4 or m5 if i am still alive 🤣

@animegeek6118 8 ай бұрын

So basically if the base m2 Mac mini can handle this video editing it would be just fine for a beginner photographer is what I’m getting from this video. Finally some real information that was useful. Thank you.

@BurninSven1 Жыл бұрын

I am not sure about Final cut cause I use Resolve and yes the base model works great, even with a timeline with different formats. It handles the old raw format from the bmpcc and bmcc too so it works ok and it kicks my old workstation with a gtx 1080 11 gig but big time.

@crool88 Жыл бұрын

Would playback still be ok if the timeline was 30 minutes or more?

@Trusteft 11 ай бұрын

I just started watching this video, but considering I partly use my Mac Mini late 2012 for 4K video editing with FCP, I would guess the answer is yes. Though not sure about the limited RAM on this M2. OK, watching now.

@UrbexDroneView Жыл бұрын

Great video, what would you recommend upgrading the RAM or the SSD if you only had one choice would you go for the 16GB of RAM or the 512GB of SSD storage. I edit RAW photos using Lightroom and do drone footage videos. Appreciate any help and advice.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I would say the ram. You can always buy a nice external SSD storage later.

@carboncarbonx43 Жыл бұрын

Am trading in Macbook Pro 32 gb, (mid 2018 intel) with maxed out GPU that sounds like a Harley Davidson when rendering large 4K files. I will miss the loud pipes.

@railway187 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting! What is the sound in the background? Is that the fans of the Mini blowing?

@truthseeker36 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for this type of video with Premiere pro. I guess everyone is switching to FCP or Davinci Resolve. 😢can you make another video with 5k drone footage? I'm looking to get the maxed out Mac Mini M2 pro version.

@stevencarrier5060 Жыл бұрын

Maxed out mini pro?! You’re not going to have a problem with ANYTHING from the hundred videos I’ve watched.

@TheThaiLife Жыл бұрын

Cool, this is really useful to see. Can really see that this base model really can do a lot. I'm on an M1 Macbook Air with 8GB and would really recommend the 16 memory upgrade if possible. I'm picking up the 1-level up M2 16" Pro next week but it's really just for the screen (to save my aging eyes). :)

@biswajit07 Жыл бұрын

can we edit 1080 videos without issues on the macbook air m1 (and 4k once in a while) for making vlogs? I'm planning to buy the m1 macbook air because that's the only laptop my budget allows right now :(

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

What’s your budget?

@TheThaiLife Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez $2000 was what I was originally hoping to spend, but in the lovely Apple marketing way, I was stretched to $2500 for the 16" screen to help my eyes, then another $200 not to get SSD Gate going on my system. So, I was hoping to spend $2000 and I'm at $2700. However; the low $2000 budget is because I feel this M2 Pro is massively a stop-gap, overclocked M1. I feel like the mind-blowing system will be the M3 if it's on 3 nano-meter or even 4. Apple is so iterative they will probably do the 4 nano first just to give themself something else to release in 2 years. I think this laptop, although awesome, will later be considered the worst of the Apple Silicon Macbook Pro years. But I really need one because Catalyst is melting, almost literally my M1 Air and my Sony A7IV photos in raw are super slow to edit. And for my recruiting job, after about 20 tabs my system is done and I could really use more :) Sorry for the long answer. But in a nuttshell, Apple has blown my initial concepts of what I thought I would spend.

@MatijaVabec Жыл бұрын

What about live streaming with OBS, few software open, 2 webcams? I ask, but considering how it handled video editing, I believe it should not even feel it

@davidgalvez2091 Жыл бұрын

You just saved me $700. Was about to go for the pro model. THANK YOOU

@raghuabroad 10 ай бұрын

What model you purchased? Hows it going?

@JayzBeerz 9 ай бұрын

just get the base model and just upgrade the RAM to 16GB.

@PassengersUnited Жыл бұрын

Can hd movies be watched on this device as well. How long do you think this Mac mini device would last. One year or at least two years with everyday usage

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

What do you mean when you say if it can play HD? If you’re just simply asking if you can watch HD videos, then definitely yes. You can watch 4K videos on it, etc. The Max Mini M2 can last you way more then just a couple of years. Some people still have their 2017 Mac Mini so this will be much more “future proof”

@rajatsehgal7004 Жыл бұрын

I’m still using my 2009 Mac mini !!! Smooth as butter it is.

@arjundiehard Жыл бұрын

Exactly video what i was looking for i want to know what are those speakers?

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

They’re from Sanyun. Really affordable and they sound really good. Here is my link: amzn.to/3Pa4W5H

@PassengersUnited Жыл бұрын

Thank you great video. Do you think go pro videos can be edited on this low entry Mac mini

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure.

@PassengersUnited Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez thank you so much for answering my questions and this video

@robcarr8505 6 ай бұрын

I'm new to this but I bought a new insta 360 x3 the other week and now I bought the m2 mini. I had no idea what was involved in video editing as far as skill and how much it costs. Do you have any suggestions on editing software or any kind of beginner lessons for someone just getting started?

@RoyFlorez 6 ай бұрын

Honestly, I would say Final Cut Pro is pretty user friendly. You can always download the 90 day free trial to get the hang of it. You could get DaVinci Resolve for free but that’s not so beginner friendly.

@PeterMossUkulele Жыл бұрын

Hi - Thanks for making this. I have Final Cut Pro and getting my head around it and managing to do Picture in Picture, importing titles and graphics and simple editing all in 1080p. My machine is a 2015 intel MacBook Pro and seriously wanting to upgrade to the Mac mini M2 base model. Of course the process time would be way quicker - So much so, I could potentially edit in 4k faster than now. Why am I telling you this? - Well I record in 1080p because - as you said - most people watch videos on phones. So my question (finally) What is the point in doing everything in 4k then downgrading it to 1080p? - Why not do everything 1080p? - I hope this isn't a stupid question? lol.

@AnjuliMack 7 ай бұрын

I'd love to know this too.

@PeterMossUkulele 7 ай бұрын

I now have a Mac mini M2 with 16GB Ram. I can now answer my own question. The beauty of recording and editing in 4K is it allows me/you to crop into a certain area with very little/noticeable picture degradation. If I recorded in 1080p the crop in would be very noticeable. Making a final edit from 4k to 1080P will make the whole picture one quality The downside is the amount of drive space required including external drives. A 45 minute video in 4k with say Picture in Picture and editing can average 1TB before reducing the file size for sharing. @@AnjuliMack

@LuisAlberto-obi1 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! So in order to edit 4K videos do you also need a 4K monitor or FHD is ok (like the software will downscale for output)? Thx!!!

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you don't need a 4K monitor to edit 4K video. A FHD monitor will be completely fine. The 4K monitor just helps with the true detail of your 4K monitor.

@LuisAlberto-obi1 Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez Thanks a lot, mate! Thinking of getting the Mac mini M2 and pair it with 2 FHD monitors! Best regards from Brazil! 🇧🇷

@KarlLimPH Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Can you make another comparing editing off the internal storage vs. editing off a faster external SSD?

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I can try to do something like that. So you mean just keeping ask the files on the externals hard drive and edit from that? Would you want me to export to the external hard drive and then do the exact same thing using only internal hard drive and export to my internal SSD?

@KarlLimPH Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez Yes, that'd be great! Thanks. 😄

@UKBROOKLYN Жыл бұрын

Faster External ?? Surely internal is always going to be faster

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

@@UKBROOKLYN it’s technically faster from videos I’ve watched but in comparison videos, it seems like there isn’t a gain in performance using either which is surprising.

@KarlLimPH Жыл бұрын

@@UKBROOKLYN I'm not really sure but I was thinking... maybe external SSDs connected via USB4 have faster read/write speeds than the internal SSDs in these new Mac mini models?

@Lama-it6rk Жыл бұрын

If my 2017 macbook pro with a dual-core i5 and 8gb ram can edit on FCP 4k 60FPS videos, i'm sure an M1 or M2 can do it without evening thinking about it...

@IPULCOLUMBIA 10 ай бұрын

I do 2k from my Go Pro 11 so this should work INCREDIBLY!!

@PassengersUnited Жыл бұрын

I have a iMac desktop from 2017 should I upgrade to this low price Mac mini

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@rajatsehgal7004 Жыл бұрын

Can we see the memory pressure in activity monitor while this is happening. Does it swap a lot?

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I can maybe do a short on that. I didn’t think to show it. Just wanted a simple video but I can see what I can do.

@rajatsehgal7004 Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez no need to make a video. Just let me know if swap is activated at all.

@ghost-user559 Жыл бұрын

@@rajatsehgal7004 Every time he says it stutters, that’s the swap for sure. So 16GB would stop most of that.

@gregorycollins3096 Жыл бұрын

I keep wondering if boosting memory to 16GB would be the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade. Your thoughts?

@cristiabc1310 Жыл бұрын

External drive SSD 1TB and 16GB Ram is best configuration in my opinion. Even the price goes significantly higher, the bigger amount of RAM will save the health of the SSD.

@ProVisionVideo Жыл бұрын

one issue is you have the 3 video tracks "stacked" FCP is smart enough to know it only needs to render the top layer LOL - you should have scaled them so it showed all 3 tracks at the same time THEN it would be having to handle all 3 at once - or pulled the opacity down on the top 2 so it had to process all 3 - but in short the way you have it is only having to deal with 1 even though 3 on the timeline!

@JeremyJames_studio Жыл бұрын

Anyone know the monitor being used here? Someone asked below but the question wasn’t answered….

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I didn’t see this question asked. I can get the exact model but it’s a LG 27” 4K monitor. Has usb-c port as well.

@SylveonMujigaeOfficial Жыл бұрын

The reason I am planning on buying a customised M2 Pro 16" MacBook Pro is this: I need a tremendous amount of storage because I do video editing, photo editing, and music production. I need a very powerful machine to run Apple Pro apps, Minecraft, and Ableton Live. I need a bigger screen as I am used to them; I could care less about its weight. I am not exactly a pro user, but I am trying to push Macs to their limits. Even though I live in the US, I do things the UK way. Specifications (or specs) for my ideal MacBook Pro: Finish: Space Grey RAM: 32 GB Storage: 1 TB SSD SoC: 12-Core CPU, 19-Core GPU Keyboard Layout: British

@davew19904 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on using the base model with LIghtroom and a 70k photo library? I’m betting it’s way better than my l2012 i7 Mini. I’m an advanced amateur photographer. I know the M2 pro mini would be amazing, but I don’t know if it’s $700 Better

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

It would definitely be an upgrade versus what you’re currently using. I might throw out the suggestion to bump to 16GB of unified memory. It’s a little more but worth the upgrade in my opinion.

@davew19904 Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez yeah… then the “might as well ladder” kicks in and I add ten 512 SSD, then I’m $300 from the Pro and extra ports and long term use and now I’m at $1300! 🤣🤣🤣

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

@@davew19904 I would say just do the 16GB of unified memory. That puts you at $799. If you wanted to jump to 512GB SSD, which wouldn’t be a terrible idea, you’re still at $999 but I think just the bump in ram makes the most sense. Yes the 255GB SSD is slower but it’s still “fast” so I wouldn’t worry about that very much. Just have an external SSD handy since it sounds like you have a ton of photos lol.

@davew19904 Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez thanks for your time and help!

@stevewilson6211 8 ай бұрын

Please add the specs of your Mac mini in the title if possible

@nightstringers Жыл бұрын

So this isn't even the m2 pro. Cool. This is 8 gigs of ram? right. Thanks for this video my friend. I'd like to see you do a test with the m2 pro with 16 gigs. Be nice to know if I should get me a pro version. Now what would be really cool to do is set the mini on a cooling mat with fans .

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I would love to if I could somehow get one in my hands.

@caroled 5 ай бұрын

Please test Mac mini with Adobe Premiere. I’m thinking to buy one mini or studio max m2.

@RoyFlorez 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t use Premier Pro.

@caroled 5 ай бұрын

@@RoyFlorez ok thank you. it’s just Final Cut and DaVinci can edit even 8k easily but Adobe premiere is really not that good on windows. I think i will get Studio Max M2

@humancaos Жыл бұрын

isn't it only reading the top video when you stack videos like that for efficiency FCP should be program to only use resource on what it is actually need to process , if not it's bad programming.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

That I’m not sure of. I just figured having three 4K videos stacked in the timeline would slow it down. You’re probably right.

@qandamn6173 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video bro . 🙏🏻 been searching everyday on how the base model working the fcpx thankgod for your made this video Btw if you planning on making another video about the base model on fcpx would you please do the test aboutge fcpx stabilization and optical flow on 4k video 60fps if possible . With LUT also Anyways your videos is awesome keep up the good work ❤️ from Malaysia 🇲🇾

@charanjitkumar3843 Жыл бұрын

mac mini m2 pro 16 gb 1 tb mac mini m2 24 gb 1 tb which is better for final cut pro editing please suggest me asap.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

They both are fine for FCP editing. It just boils down to what type of editing you're doing. Even the base model with 8GB of ram does fine with 4K editing. The M2 Pro will give your faster export times for sure though.

@ghost-user559 Жыл бұрын

The M2 pro would be the smoothest, but the 24GB M2 will be better for doing things in the background and general multitasking.

@cristiabc1310 Жыл бұрын

What about testing free encoders and cutting software. Really said for a private person just pay 350€ for FinalCut is not the way I want go.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

Any specific that you had in mind? I use to use filmora but the free version sucked.

@tacklewarfare393 4 ай бұрын

Does the increase of SSD from the base of 256 to 512 affect performance?

@RoyFlorez 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to video editing, not really. You’ll notice that more with other type of task. The upgrade in RAM would be more helpful. Even then, your export times would be basically the same for similar videos. When it starts to become heavier color grading, 3D text, and more effects is when the extra ram will help.

@tacklewarfare393 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for prompt response, got it, definitely upgrading to 16 on ram though,--figure if I need more hd space some day I''l invest in an external. Thanks again!@@RoyFlorez

@RobsMemoryLane Жыл бұрын

I would love to see 4K60 edited. Is it just as smooth?

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I can try to do that when I get another Mac Mini M2 in my hands. I had this one in my possession for only about 20 days.

@RobsMemoryLane Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez thanks Roy! I'm looking at one of these machines for editing as a hobby for family movies and such. I've used Premier but hate the subscription model. I've never used FCP, but have used Da Vinci which seems to have a steeper learning curve. Any thoughts on editing software?

@Ricardo_Rosa 9 ай бұрын

Are those 4k files running on proxies?

@RoyFlorez 9 ай бұрын

Nope

@Ricardo_Rosa 9 ай бұрын

@@RoyFlorez that is more powerful than I expected then. I was looking to upgrade from my 2012 mbpro and I really thought the mini was not able to handle 4k this easier.

@luxurybuzz3681 Жыл бұрын

Most cinema project movies in 2k. KZfaq is also highly compressed.

@mooreav Жыл бұрын

Man, Thanks for this! We all want to see real world stuff not geek tests.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! I’m thinking about grabbing a M2 Pro version and putting it up against the base model. Would that be something you would be interested in seeing?

@mooreav Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez Yes, I would definitely watch that. Would the M2 Pro version really be a HUGE jump that could future proof you for a while? That would be interesting to know. Especially for those of us that like to buy a machine and keep it as long as possible. 😉

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

@@mooreav it’ll definitely be future proof for you. The question then becomes is it worth spending all that extra to jump up to the M2 Pro.

@EugWanker Жыл бұрын

If anything, I think the main take away from your video is that the base M2 Mac mini has annoying problems once you start stacking the video editing features or if you multitask. IOW yes, you can edit 4K video with the base model M2 Mac mini, but it's not really recommended. I suspect the 16 GB model would have fixed most the problems you encountered, but a direct 8 vs 16 GB comparison would have been nice to confirm that.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

I would love to do that if I had a 16GB model to do so. I would of really loved to do so!

@JayzBeerz 9 ай бұрын

I have the base model but i did upgrade the RAM to 16GB and it runs great. i got it for $499.99 plus the RAM upgrade.

@DeBanked Жыл бұрын

Utube tech reviewers, so i need to run 20 screens in 4k with 4 final cut pros streaming 8k into 7 logic pros running and its slows right down, better buy the top model. The rest of us, i like watching cat videos while i browse 😂

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

True lol

@Lama-it6rk Жыл бұрын

You can watch a 4k yt video on a 1080p screen and you can see more details and enjoy more the content. I did it for years. Now i have a 1440p screen and i'm still watching videos in 4K seeing every detail possibile. I can say the same with my 1440p oneplus smartphone. I can see the difference from 1080p and 4K on a 6.5 inch display... So it's not worth it uploading 1080p videos. That resolution was ok in 2015, but at leas since 2018 the 4K is the standard for channels that wants to be good and grow. (you upload 4k videos as well...)

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

This is true. I love uploading my videos in 4K if possible. For new people to video editing and KZfaq, it’s fine to do 1080p if their computer can’t edit 4K videos efficiently. Remember, even Mr. Beast uploads his videos in 1080p.

@CO8848_2 Жыл бұрын

Apple, good at marketing, telling you $599, but really you should pay for a pricy upgrade to 16gb and 512 gb.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

That’s true depending on what you’re needing to use your Mac Mini for. I think this video shows the base model is fully capable to handle some “pro” tasks.

@CO8848_2 Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez Yeah， on the original M1, at least you can just upgrade to 16gb, and use external drive as the disk speed was good; this one we should do 512gb. In the end, Apple Silicon was a great leap forward over Intel so it's a great little machine even in the base config.

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

@@CO8848_2 yeah I would say to future proof it maybe do the upgrades if you know you need it. But for the base model, they aren’t marketing it as a pro one size fits all computer. I wish I had this option when I was in high school and college. I remember back in the day, when I was aS Senior in high school, my first real desktop was a Compaq and it cost $3000 and that was one of three affordable ones lol. The Mac Mini blows that out of the water.

@JarppaGuru 10 ай бұрын

yes why not but it not be fast lol it can do it like raspberry pi lol

@liangzh Жыл бұрын

I don't buy the "future proofing thing": Why spend that extra $400 just to "future proof"? It is almost enough to buy a second machine. Why not just spend 499/599 on the base model, use it for 5 years, and buy the newest base model then?

@RoyFlorez Жыл бұрын

You’re right but some people keep there stuff for a long time.

@liangzh Жыл бұрын

@@RoyFlorez I do too. I have a 2013 15' rMBP and a late 2013 trash-can, both of which i still use from time to time. My main machines are a base model M1 Mac mini and a base model M1 MBA. A base model M2 Mac mini is on the way and may add a base model M2 MBA to the line-up. Great video btw!