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You already have windows and hacked versions of Premier are readily available. If you intend to make cutting video part of your profession.

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I'm pretty sure he said he wants to start doing HD video and his current set-up isn't powerful enough for that. Thus, he's looking at upgrading...

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Yeah, this old bear just won't handle video editing, I'm certain of it. The upgrade serves that personal purpose of wanting to upgrade for my own personal sake, but also using the machine for a business purpose in editing video. I just want to make sure whatever I purchase/custom build will be plenty enough to make the gears keep up with the hands on the clock.

My PC's memory is depleted after almost 5 years of constant use, although the only hefty programs I have are photo editing software currently, most of which I don't use other than to resize & crop, occasionally brighten. I don't do any of that fake photography shit where people monotone 90% of the photo, but leave their main focus in color.

I love photo & video, this is just taking those passions a step further, learning to efficiently edit those mediums on my own, and yes...upgrading to sufficient hardware to make it happen.

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My question to Eric: Are you gonna be doing much more than cutting parts out of video, or editing photos?

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Based on the assignments that have been asked of me, I would like to learn as many aspects of editing as I can over time - cutting, blending, transitioning - and even the applicable audio skills that come with these.

I explained to the parties who have expressed interest in me that what they want will require significant upgrades to my equipment,...but I'm up to the task. Obviously, I won't seriously consider the upgrade until A) I can afford it, and B) I have at least one gig lined up contractually.

They're willing to work with me, and hopefully I can turn what is just a hobby (amateur video) for now into a learning experience & some extra spending money - most of which I reinvest into my photo/video habit anyway.