iMovie requires a Mac with an Intel processor, a Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or an iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
This marks what is perhaps the first instance of Apple dropping G4 support in a consumer application.
The rest of the iLife ’08 suite will run on G4 Macs, at least as far as Apple’s official requirements state:
• Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 processor.
• iMovie requires a Mac with an Intel processor, a Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or an iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
• iDVD requires a 733MHz or faster processor.
• 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
• Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later.
• 3GB of available disk space.
• DVD drive required for installation.
• QuickTime 7.2 or later.
• Other configurations may be supported. AVCHD video and 24-bit recording have additional requirements. Visit iMovie ’08 Camcorder Support for more information on AVCHD.
• 24-bit recording in GarageBand ’08 requires a Mac OS X compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owners manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specification and compatibility.
• Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner.
• iPhoto print services are available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and select European countries. Internet access required; fees and terms apply.
• iWeb requires Internet and web server access (.Mac recommended).
Some features in iLife require .Mac. The .Mac service is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply.
More about iLife ’08 here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Ian” for the heads up.]
That’s bullshi*… I can’t run the new iMovie on my Apple IIe
Lets all blame the Apple Engineer that wrote it, DAMN HIS VACATION!!!! If he never went he would have never wanted to make a movie in under 30 min!!!
Uh oh, the viability of my machine is finally waning. If I were losing support for an app that my wife uses, I could probably order a new iMac today. She, however, does not use iMovie. Bummer.
Yes and my old “turbo 10 PC” will not run windows XP
People with a G4 it’s time to upgrade.
Out with the old and in with the new, thats what I say!
im gonna trash my G5 Power mac soon anyone want to buy it?
Its the minimum required here, i wonder if it will work here.
Notice, only Dual processor G5 power macs will work, not single.
I do love the fact that Macs are still useful even after many years.
But come on my fellow Mac enthusiasts…if you have a G4, it’s time to upgrade. The new iMac is only $1200. The Mini is way less than that. Both are much faster than your G4 tower.
It’s time to let go. Either that or don’t use the new iMovie.
I know progress is inevitable but this does kind of suck. I have a Power book G4 that has been my main home computer. Now if I want to make movies I will have to go to the office and use the Power Mac.
Oh well, guess it is time for an upgrade anyway. I’ve had the Powerbook for 3 years. Thats 2 more than I ever kept a PC.
There is more to the story. From what I read the new iMovie is supposed to be quite bad for editing, a step downwards. People compare it even to MovieMaker. Seems like a bad decision Apple made. I wouldn’t mind having an iMovie that manages movies like iTunes does with music but please don’t get rid of all the easy to use editing features!
Thorin
just curious, as a non-married person myself … do you think comments like the one you posted reflect well on your marriage?
honest question, really.
Markim:
I don’t think Apple has thrown away any editing features. Care to elaborate on what’s missing in iMovie 08?
Come on everyone – those saying you have to get rid of your G4s and upgrade. I am terrible also for buying the latest stuff I possibly can, so I won’t have any problems with this version of iMovie. But there are many many people (others in my family for example) who still use perfectly serviceable PowerBook G4s and QuickSilver G4s, etc. They should be able to edit movies too (they have been able to up till now).
So here’s what Apple should do/have done. They should include iMovie 6 and call it “iMovie Classic” or something, so that people with G4s (and even G3s) can continue to make great content with their great Macs.
/my2c
As you say, you are a non-married person. As I say…. obviously, you are a non-married person.
“just curious, as a non-married person myself … do you think comments like the one you posted reflect well on your marriage?
honest question, really.”
We have a great marriage, but she takes care of most of the money issues. A purchase that large would be collaborative. I wouldn’t just run out and buy one, that would be disrespectful. So, yes, she would need to be on board with the decision.
“Yes and my old “turbo 10 PC” will not run windows XP
People with a G4 it’s time to upgrade.”
Yes, I know it’s time to upgrade. I wasn’t complaining, just giving in to the reality of what you said. I take pride in the fact that my machine has been totally viable for 6 years with no problems. Peace.
and who said it was bad for editing? Have you used it? Is this first hand? Stop talking about things that you do not know rotry and start a rant by many people. Frigtard
Well it doesn’t support G3’s either—quit whining.
My G5 dual says it supports PCM 24 … I hope this means what I’d LIKE it to mean – a slight technical improvement in my pod casts.
Mike, sorry ’bout that, man. I didn’t even realize the old versions ran on an Apple ][e.
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I think it is stupid that I have Final Cut Studio 2 on my SP 1.8 PowerrMac G5 w/4 GB of RAM but iMovie 08 wont work on it. You can’t tell me that isn’t crazy.
M@C and everyone else,
I am sorry but this is a terrible decision by Apple. It’s not the desktops to think about but the laptops. Apple sold a G4 Powerbook up until the Macbook and Macbook Pro were released in Jan. 2006 (I believe). So, if you have a laptop older than 18 months – no iMovie for you! I guess my 1.5 GHz G4 Powerbook, which is less than 3 years old, needs to be upgraded??? That’s PeeCee thinking, folks.
“I think it is stupid that I have Final Cut Studio 2 on my SP 1.8 PowerrMac G5 w/4 GB of RAM but iMovie 08 wont work on it. You can’t tell me that isn’t crazy.”
My guess is that the skimming feature chews up a shitload of horsepower.
Believe it or not, not everyone who has a G4 can upgrade just because some snarky fanbois on MDN tell them that “it’s time”. Yeah, it’s only $1100. And you have that kind of money just hanging around, right? I’m not complaining about Apple’s prices, because they are reasonable for what you get. And I’m not complaining about iMovie (I don’t use it). I’m just saying that some of y’all need to grow up.
For what I do (graphics, web, IF, music creation), my G4 dual 800 is just fine. I imagine it’ll be fine for a good long time yet.
Ah, people, you do realise that the first gen G5 iMacs won’t work with iMovie.
They were 1.6Ghz & 1.8Ghz G5s. Only 3 years old too!!
Whatever,
Read the specs again. All G5’s are supported.
Time for those with a G4 to upgrade?????
Powerbooks were never available in a G5 version (if anyone remembers), and I’ve got a G4 Powerbook that I use for everything. It’s barely over a year old…….Why should I have to upgrade a $2000 computer that I JUST bought a year ago??
MDN MW: “things” People say stupid thing.
“Yes and my old “turbo 10 PC” will not run windows XP
People with a G4 it’s time to upgrade.”
You people don’t seem to get it. My Powerbook G4 is only about a year and half year old. This is ridiculous. Why would I buy the sweet if I can’t use the most useful program? Dumb move on Apple’s part. They just lost one sale.
Well, I have a PowerMac G4 (dual 1.42GHz) that I’ve already relagated to a server for storing video and my iTunes library, so it’s not as bad as it could be, but really, just disable skimming on the G4’s, it can still probably handle the rest.