HELP! Newbie question - Scoring a film on Mac OS 9

Rockman · 10th July 2007

Hi everyone,

I have a newbie question. If I were to get offered a gig, writing/recording music for a feature film... exactly what would I need? software-wise?

Currently, I have Pro Tools Mix Plus 5.1, running on OS 9.1 (on a G4, single processor, 400 MHz, with just over 700 MB of RAM). That's it. I have no other software.

What software would I need (compatible with OS 9) to view the actual film on my computer, while I'm composing the music? I am totally clueless about the technical aspect of creating music for film, so I would appreciate any help. Thanks

MT Groove · 10th July 2007

Digital Performer 3.1 would run under OS9. You can run it in DAE mode to use your Pro Tools Hardware.

starcrash13 · 10th July 2007

You can probably find a used Pinnacle Miro DC30 video card pretty cheap. This will allow you to display a Quicktime movie on a separate display or TV monitor. Just make sure that the picture department gives you a Quicktime movie that is compatible with your version of Quicktime. Check this: Quicktime Compato Chart

Rockman · 11th July 2007

Thanks guys, for the info. I'll look into the card.... and DP as well. Any other suggestions? Anyone?

10th July 2007	#1
Rockman Gear addict Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 346 Thread Starter	HELP! Newbie question - Scoring a film on Mac OS 9 Hi everyone, I have a newbie question. If I were to get offered a gig, writing/recording music for a feature film... exactly what would I need? software-wise? Currently, I have Pro Tools Mix Plus 5.1, running on OS 9.1 (on a G4, single processor, 400 MHz, with just over 700 MB of RAM). That's it. I have no other software. What software would I need (compatible with OS 9) to view the actual film on my computer, while I'm composing the music? I am totally clueless about the technical aspect of creating music for film, so I would appreciate any help. Thanks

10th July 2007	#3
starcrash13 Gear addict Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Marin County, CA, USA Posts: 495	You can probably find a used Pinnacle Miro DC30 video card pretty cheap. This will allow you to display a Quicktime movie on a separate display or TV monitor. Just make sure that the picture department gives you a Quicktime movie that is compatible with your version of Quicktime. Check this: Quicktime Compato Chart __________________ Pascal Garneau \| IMDb www.pascalgarneau.com

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10th July 2007	#2
MT Groove Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 180	Digital Performer 3.1 would run under OS9. You can run it in DAE mode to use your Pro Tools Hardware.

11th July 2007	#4
Rockman Gear addict Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 346 Thread Starter	Thanks guys, for the info. I'll look into the card.... and DP as well. Any other suggestions? Anyone?