Video Editing on M3 MacBook AIR?
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
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In this video we check out the new MacBook Air M3 and how well it's equipped for video editing professionals. The Air is a great work/office laptop and will get you through some easy short form video creation, but when it comes to larger sessions, 4K footage and long form content, it may not be the best match. Lack of ventilation definitely shows the throttling down on processing that the AIR has to do. Also a lack of SD card reader and HDMI port means you will be reaching for a dongle often. If you take video editing seriously and want to give yourself some room to grow, I would recommend a MacBook Pro. The AIR is meant for more of the everyday user and office work crushers.
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Speed Test Specs:
- 15inch MacBook AIR M3 (Base Model)
- M3 Chip 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB Unified Memory
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 14‑inch MacBook Pro
* Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
* 64GB unified memory
* 2TB SSD storage
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Chapters:
00:00 Video Editing on MacBook AIR M3?
03:33 Speed Test M3 Air vs M1 Max MBP
04:20 Quicktime 4K to 1080p Export
05:15 BlackMagic Disk Speed Test
05:50 BlackMagic RAW Speed Test
06:27 Adobe Premiere Pro
07:27 Premiere ProRes 422 Export Test
08:08 Premiere H.264 Export Test
09:29 Why Video Editors need a MacBook Pro
10:20 After Effects Playback Test
11:00 After Effects H.264 Export
12:04 After Effects ProRes 422
12:41 After Effects Animation Export
13:52 Davinci Resolve ProRes422 Quick Export
15:00 Davinci Resolve H.264 Quick Export
15:30 Blender Test
15:56 So Who Is It For? 
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Comparing basic MacBook air model vs MacBook Pro m1 MAX is crazy.
Thank you for the comprehensive video. I find the tranquil demeanor quite appealing.
Another matter of interest pertains to potential stuttering during playback in the timeline when editing 4k video files with effects and multiple tracks on the M3 Air.
The variance in export speed holds lesser significance for me, as I typically utilize that time to procure a cup of coffee.
Best regards 👍
Lol thanks so much Franky, glad you dug the chill vibe. For video folks i always try to push them towards the pros and a bump in ram if feasible. These M3s are really snappy though, the perfect all rounder. Thanks for checking out the vid and cheers with our coffeemugs. Take care
Thank for the video, it was very interesting. I was wondering how long were the timelines in Première Pro and also have you done any test in DaVinci Resolve with a timeline with editing footage with more that one clip, I am wonder if it would make it longer to export or not?
It would have been more interesting to test it against the M3 with 512 SSD and 16GB RAM...this would make more sense in video editing tests...
Will give that a shot for the M4s next year 😆 Thanks for checking out the vid👍
for you, not for me.. this was perfect thankyou!!
On another video I saw, the user compared the 8gb m3 air to the 16gb m3 air, and these crazy export times were accomplished in about half the time on the higher spec. It's also worth noting that the 8gb model just running MacOS used 6gb of the unified memory, while the 16gb version used just under 8gb.
Hi.. Can you please try exporting on Macbook Air M3 (16gb, 512) 30 minutes 4K videos on Da Vinci? I wanna see how the Air would handle it. Planning to buy one. Thanks. 😊
I have a MacBook Air 2017 and looking for an upgrade. Would the MacBook Air M3 16gb be good for photography editing and video editing as I just edit
You will probably be pretty blown away by the upgrade in speed. If you are ok with the render/export times on the 2017, I think it would be a great upgrade. Check out those base model MacBook pros also, might be nice to give yourself some wiggle room for newer apps, better speakers,ventilation. Good luck and thanks for checking out the video!
THANK YOU. Very, very, very helpful.
Awesome, thank you so much Justin! Glad it helped out! ✌️
Great review as always. I like your explanation, very on point!
Thank you so much!! So glad you liked it and thank you for the comment✌
Hi, I love the thin design on the macbook air that‘s why i don‘t want to buy an pro device. Do you think I can buy an macbook air m3 16GB ram, 512 gb for making edits and musicvideos on after effects? idc about rendering times
I was super impressed with how well it did in After Effects. I bet you could definitely make those edits and music vids on it, these M3s are really powerful. I know what you mean about the thinness, the AIRs are pretty sleek. Good luck and let us know how it goes if you decide on that configuration. Thanks for watching and the comment!
@@TheFloodLightShow What do you think about editing in a MacBook Air M3 8GB RAM and 512 SSD?
I don't see people comparing the base M3 air with m1 Max and this is exactly what I need! I currently have a m1 max macbook pro with 32g ram and am thinking about adding a secondary travel laptop, I've been wondering how they would compare just to give myself some realistic expectations. Wow. Thanks, I appreciate it...
Oh awesome! Glad this helped out. Felt the same way, would be nice to have a dedicated travel laptop but whenever I use these AIRs I realize how good my M1 is holding up. No need to get more, maybe a refurbished M1 Max that you don't mind throwing around, they are almost the same price. or even a refurbed base model m3 MacBook Pro was pretty awesome, Apple can be tricky with these things. Thanks for watching and the nice comment, good luck!
I’m after a new machine for console streaming via capture card. And then of course video editing. Would the M3 Air handle this ok? Or better off going with the M3 pro?
Go pro my man! You will need that ventilation for those long streaming sessions. The AIR might melt itself to death. Good luck, that extra money is an investment in yourself✌️
@@TheFloodLightShow top man thank you for the advice! 👍☺️☺️🙂
Hi I would like to ask if the MacBook Air M3 8 GB Ram 256 SSD will run FINAL CUT PRO? Without hassle ?
Great video! Thank you in advance 🙏
Nice review.
Much appreciated Kola! Thanks so much for watching and the nice comment ✌️
How long would a 6 hour video export on the macbook air m3? A 6 hour video with 4k footage, multiple overlays and multiple visual effects. I plan on exporting during the nights when i sleep.
Hey there Veras, sorry but I have no idea how long it would take, really depends on how much you keep adding onto the 6hr session. Maybe 1-2 hours? I am mainly working with hour long chunks of 4k, those take 10-20 min exports, faster on the max. Good luck and let us know how long it takes if you give it a go. Thanks for watching!
This was the most complete video I was looking for!!! Thank you 🔥🔥🫡
Awesome! Really glad it helped out! Thanks so much for the nice comment, very much appreciated✌️
Fantastic video, super helpful! I'm currently using a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro and considering upgrading to either an M1 MacBook Pro 16" or M3 MacBook Air 15" (16GB 512GB upgrades) - I edit tons of photos and videos (4K) and wondering if there will be a noticeable difference in performance between the two. I really like the idea of having an SD card slot and extra bump in performance, but I've read that no matter which M series chip you get, it will be a huge upgrade from Intel. Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated!
Everywhere I've looked at these m3 Macbook airs, 8gb is a tremendous bottleneck. The 16gb model works roughly 1.5-2x faster than the base 8gb model
Air 15 means air 15 inch?@@smittyvanjagermanjenson182
So if I wanted to edit a 1 hr video would this do it ?
Hey there D, you could definitely do those long form vids on here but I have been hearing about the usual heat problems with these AIRs and that will definitely be putting the brakes on exports and performance, timeline will probably start getting choppy and sluggish. Have you looked into other M chips on the MacBook Pro? I think you would like that package more for any type of editing, SD card reader is crucial to my workflow over here. Good luck and thanks for checking out the vid!
I wish there was non-video encoding / editing performance usage with the MacBook Air. I guess I'll just go with the Air since gaming doesn't really exist on Macs and I don't plan to do anything with video except watching video.
thx
Glad it helped out, thanks for watching!
I liked the way you talked...
Thank you so much! Most people say I talk too slow in these videos lol. Thanks for watching and the kind comment🥹
Great review like always, just one thing is missing timeline playback. Please include that in upcoming videos.
Thanks for checking out the new vid and kind words! Will get some better playback test on the next one, have a few ideas, thanks for the reminder :) Have a good weekend✌️
Hello... Thanks for the video. I just need some clarification.
If I'm editing videos below 4K, how does the 8GB MacBook Air with the M3 chip perform? Or should I consider the 2022 8GB MacBook Pro instead?
I am always advising video editors to go for the pro, it's definitely worth it for us, even for 1080p editing. sd card reader, cooling vents, more ports, it will definitely give you a few years of good power. If you can bump up the ram, that will give you some wiggle room for future endeavors, faster exports etc. Good luck with the decision and thanks for checking out the vid ✌️
Thanks for the great explanation.
If you can, plz tell me... Which laptop would you recommend between the M2 Pro 8GB 256 and the M3 Air 8GB 256, considering that the only difference is the cooling fan? And do you recommend the M2 Pro 8GB 256 for video editing purposes?
The problem is M2 pro is 2 years old generation.
I'll be editing podcast videos, is MBA M3 good for it? What's your suggested specs? I don't like the pro design hehe
Definitely boost that ram if your budget allows. These M3 chips are great but the ram and ventilation like Iam_monib mentioned can slow things down when it comes to exports in the AIRs. Good luck finding the right solution, the macbook pro might save you a lot of quality of life time when it comes to long podcast videos 👍
Thanks Iam_monib 🙌
The Air is a really nice machine (I have the base M1) but I came away from these tests being very impressed with the M1 Max.
Like you say, if you need the power then it is a no brainer to get the beefier brother.
I am still dreaming of a 12" machine, but everything seems to be getting bigger.
Hey there Martin! Glad to hear the M1 is still working out for you. These M chips have slowly been getting better (especially for after-effects) but I see no need to upgrade, the M1 max is still going strong 💪 for people needing a new laptop though, these are a winner. Hope your week is going well and thanks for checking out the vid!
So the air would be more than fine handling short form YT content 4-8 minutes in length? Defs won't be doing 30+ minute 4k videos.
I’m wondering this too
Yeah you should be just fine with smaller vids and not too many tracks/effects stacked up. I would still recommend the MacBook Pro base model for anyone editing video if budget is a concern. it's only a few more hundred and well worth it, speakers, ventilation, screen etc. might be nice to give yourself some wiggle room and some more minutes back to your life with all the exports. Good luck finding the right fit!
I wouldn’t mind the extra wait time to have a lighter portable machine thankfully both can do the same work just at a different rate
We are in lucky times for sure Don. Thanks for checking out the vid and the comment 👍
Is a McBook Air M3 24 GB 1 TB SSD enough for adobe premiere pro/After Effects/ Photoshop etc.. i use a Sony alpha 6700
what did you get?
Will i be able to create oneshot videos from my phone footage using 8gb m3 mac. Will be importing separate audio from my music projects
Most definitely, that would be a good workflow for the air, no sd cards, all airdop. Bump up that ram if you can to give yourself some wiggle room. Good luck David and thanks for checking out the video!
@@TheFloodLightShow what is airdrop
I'm new to macs. Can't I just plug my phone in?
I'm new to macs. Can't I just plug my phone in?
@@davidpickett3546 oh yes definitely, and there are nice hubs and dongles that you can get for it to open up more ways to plug in. For myself, i am importing lots of sd cards, looking for the sd card importer can get annoying everytime. You will get your workflow figured out easily, its a nice laptop. Good luck man!
Can you tell me the Music name the time counting time?
Hey there AM, I made that track using an ipad synth app, Audiokit Synth One. Glad you were digging it!
Thank you so much ❤
Will it be suitable for voice recording and processing? Judging by the review, it should be suitable. So far, the only embarrassing thing is that there are only 2 type-c. External audio interface, external monitor and that's it. There's no place to put a keyboard, mouse, external SSD anymore(
아직 한국에서 출시안했지만 이 영상보고 에어 15인치 16G Ram으로 결정하게 해준 영상입니다!
결정하게 해줘서 고마워요!!
Most consumers who edit their travel or home videos would probably prefer to see what the editing timeline experience feels or looks like. The export times aren't that big a deal when we're talking performance.
I definitely want to do a deeper dive on the editing performance. I can say it is very snappy and speedy, feels like the m1 max for editing a few shorts, and a 3 min promo vid with a few tracks of 4K footage. These M3 chips are pretty awesome. Thanks for watching and the comment, more coming soon 👍
Apple Macbook Air M3 8GB ram can easily edit 4K video?
Well it can do it, depending on how many tracks of 4k and then at rendering time it will get sticky. No fans make it get hot and it will throttle down its power so as not to melt itself. Kind of a bummer for the AIRS. Thanks for watching and good luck with the right laptop. I say go pro if you are editing 4k stuff, make it easy on yourself ✌️
I appreciate your hard work and generosity to share with us. The two ports are TOO CLOSE together! I use a wireless mouse with a dongle, and to bypass the Apple storage scam, I use an external storage device (while constantly fending off sales daggers to pay for cloud storage). The wireless dongle and the storage cable do not fit without using an industrial razor blade to shave off two sides of the cable to make them fit. Apples vegetarian engineers who drive expensive e-cars and whose parents were educated at UC Berkley are OUT of touch with us commoners. Even the software is micro text. PS... Editing with only 8GB ram is silly. Cant scrub with reckless abandon... Another sales scam... -Just sayin
I got the M3 Pro 16" MacBook Pro. Thing chews through videos.
Nice! These M chips are definitely beasts 💪 Thanks for watching and the comment, have a good weekend👍
@@TheFloodLightShow it has been since Apple came out with M1 back in late 2020. That 13" MacBook Pro was insanely powerful, the ports killed it though, wasn't enough of them.
What is dynamic caching? Can someone explain?
here is a good article about it on AppleInsider: appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/10/what-apples-three-gpu-enhancements-in-a17-pro-and-m3-actually-do. It makes the machine only use the memory it needs instead of a general chunk so it is like reactive memory. Whatever it is doing, it makes After Effects fly. Thanks for checking out the vid!
@@TheFloodLightShow thx
The video is awesome but it created a cnfusion for me as I spend too much time in AE rendering😂
I am just a small creator I don't see much to invest this macbook pros even 5 mins difference its ok to be honest unless very professional. This macbook air m3 16GB with 512GB fair enough for a small creator. But overall good video I would say.
Yeah for sure, you could definitely get your video editing chops down on this machine. I would say bump up that ram if you can allow it, it will come in handy as your editing sessions get larger and more complex. Good luck with your purchase and thanks for checking out the vid!
@@TheFloodLightShow hi but if the ram is bumped up a bit wont it then match maybe a 16gb pro matching a 24gb ram of an air price and function wise? i dont like the design of the pro but am torn between those 2 considerations also can you a review of the heat issue on 16gb air.
@@TheFloodLightShow Unfortunuetly, I was wrong, I sent my new Macbook M3 air 16GB with 512GB to Apple. I used few application like Final cut Pro, Adobe photoshop and chrome browsers just with few tabs. It was getting warm on the side and upper layer of the keyboard. Then I realized this Macboo Air M3 will not sustain longer period of time for content creatos . People shouldn't invest on this mac air better wait and invest on Pro ones. I order now Macbook M3 Pro with M3 Pro chip 18GB & 512GB
@@TheExplorist oh no! Glad you were able to return it and get the power you need. Thanks for letting us know how the performance went with you, good to know! Good luck with the MacBook Pro 💪
@@TheExplorist Hi, may I ask. When you said that you “used few application like Final cut pro, Adobe photoshop and few tabs on chrome”, were you using them at the same time? And what was the video resolution on FCP that you were editing at? Was it 4k? Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon. Cuz I’m considering to buy M3 Air.
M3 8gb 256gb vs M2 8gb 512
Which one is good ( in air model)
M3s are better than last years models by a little bit. the storage capacity won't effect performance other than when you run out of it. Good luck!
Air designation does not mean Pro. If you want Pro buy Pro. As a matter of fact if you’re going to up the specs just go for Pro simple.
You nailed it PeresD, definitely agree with you on that 🙌 thanks for checking out the vid!
some of us don't want the Pro because it is uglayyyy
@@verasambience lol, unfortunately we only have 2 options now :(
I can't tell you how many of these types of videos I've trawled through on YT ... I think this one is the best Ive seen. It's AE and Prem focussed, and the guy sounds genuinely bored and says things like 'shits and giggles', unlike asshole 'RUclipsr personalities'.
These are are not base models. They have 3x the memory.
Vision Pro 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Simple: Pros for a PRO ....... MBA for a Soccer Mom or Starbucks squatter
Lol, you got it goobfilmcast 😆 thanks for checking out the vid and the comment✌️
some of us don't want the Pro because it is U.G.L.Y
Yeah…. No plastic case…..no ridiculous RGB LIGHTS…..gross@@verasambience
You sounds depressed
Thanks for the concern but am happy as a clam over here
In perspective relative to everything, it's crazy to even think about how just a few short years ago, reviewers and creators wouldn't dare entertain the idea of testing out the video editing and compositing capabilities of the lowest spec'd model of Apple's entry-level laptops until Apple silicon came along. Now we have fanless devices that often times beat out even the last of the higher-end Intel Macbook Pros and can be seen as a pretty great value for the casual computer user who might want to dabble in causal creation as a gateway or a hobby. Not to mention it all scales so well that professionals can reap the benefits as well with the Pro and Max chips being powerhouses years even as they age. There's a lot to critique Apple for, especially with its egregious base model Pro and Air specs, but you have to admit, they make some screamer processors nowadays.
I am right there with you on that. It’s pretty insane the speeds we are getting and prices have stayed relatively the same. No more wasted time waiting around for the computer to do its task. Exciting times for sure. Thanks for checking out the vid and the great comment!
Subscribed cause you really deserve more subscribers for the helpful and informative videos you put out🫡
Thank you so much! Really makes my day to hear this, love helping out the community with these vids🥹. I appreciate your subscribe, little by little the bird builds its nest. Thanks again for the kind words and checking out the video✌️