A Video Editors Opinion on M4 iPad Pro

[@eddiefraticelli5327]

You may have over complicated the connection issue. If you use the dongle/expansion. You can connect power, SSD and SD card to the one dongle if you get the right dongle. So you are connecting once not back an forth as you demonstrated.

[@toyshanger8945]

This is stupid! I love Apple but after over 10 generations we still don’t have expandable sd slot while android has this under $600 bucks. Can everyone just boycott till they give us what we want?

[@notlekrut]

@@toyshanger8945 Most people don't use SD cards. Most laptops and computers don't have SD slots. Should we boycott all those? The usb c will give you the IO you want

[@adriantraczyk]

Im suprissed cuz I can use multiple ssds when connected to my monitor, including mouse and transfer files from one ssd to another and the same thing with pendrives

[@el9delcielo]

​@@toyshanger8945What is an "expandable sd slot" ??

[@leabmore]

😊 All you need is the ssd/sd dongle from apple…simple easy. The APPLE USB-C to SD Card Reader transfers high-resolution photos and videos at UHS-II speeds to your USB-C enabled Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Designed so it won’t block your other ports, it works with UHS-II SD cards and is backward compatible with other SD cards and adapters.

[@miscellania4263]

I’ve waited for this since the iPad 2 back in 2011 which at the time, I thought was utterly revolutionary compared to just the 1st gen a year prior. Stoked for the future with the M4 and that gorgeous duel-OLED screen you can actually see in the sun.

[@tfret]

You can pull the files straight from your camera thru USB-c to iPad. iPad see’s camera as a drive

[@joshmoxey.]

thanks so much for this

[@tfret]

@HoytFergus should beable to not sure since I do not have GoPro’s. But it should

[@AwwMizi]

I’ve been using the iPad Pro as my daily since 2021 for literally everything besides music making I still use my pc for fl studio and video games now with the new M4 I just bought I’m very happy with the performance and mobility I have with it! I can’t stress it enough to people you don’t realize you need and iPad Pro till you have one and use it in your daily work flow.

[@nasergh9354]

I sent this question in main comments to. I want to buy new ipad pro too but i don't know 8 gb ram is enough for luma and 4k60 long videos editing or 16 is required or totally ipad can't and mac will be needed?

[@AwwMizi]

@@nasergh9354 just buy the 1tb iPad pro m4 it comes with more ram and I can edit fine etc

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Yes, it is possible check out Christopher Lawley he run his entire channel of an iPad for years.

[@westwingaero]

Check out the Acasis 6in1 dock, it’s an SSD enclosure and dock, allows seamsless transfer of data from cards in one and charging pass through etc

[@versatilevic]

You beat me to it

[@thechrishau]

That's awesome. Will check it out.

[@thechrishau]

That's awesome!

[@ChristopherOdd]

Do you happen to the know exact model number?

[@jaimeemoses]

Yes it is a dock, but it doesn't have a sd card reader in it. I think that is what he wanted a Sd card reader, plus a ssd and dongle all in. That I think is not yet made.

[@TheFazbearEmployee]

I’ve been using the first iPad Pro since it came out, and it’s been so reliable, it’s the only apple product where I can say I’ve never had any complaints or problems that have done my head in. Finally upgrading because it won’t update anymore, and up to now this new iPad is amazing its more powerful than my MacBook Pro (most recent) and I know from 20 minutes with it I’m gonna get so many years out of it and I won’t be upgrading in the next few years. I’m loving it so far. I can’t wait to see what else I can do with it, even after 8 years with my old iPad Pro I was still learning new things with it right up to the day before I received this iPad.

[@MyNameJeff..]

Same. But I’m confused, what do you mean it won’t update anymore?

[@MyNameJeff..]

Never mind, was thinking of the 2018 ipad pro as being the 1st gen.

[@PhantasusRex]

Would love to see a full DavinciResolve workflow and Render video. Like putting content in Davinci, edit, color grade, Fusion (performance of fusion effects) and rendering.

[@joexulaje]

I'd love to see this too, my m2 iPad can take well over 1 hour to export 10min clips with simple color grading + some glamour effects so I'm trying to decide whether this is worth it or not

[@ssemion]

M4 iPad in my opinion is for computing what the iPhone was for mobile phones. 1 device that replaces multiple devices. Its only a matter of cooking up an OS that effectively balances everything the device is capable of. It is a beast of a device!!!!!!

[@SPProps]

Going from the 2018 iPad Pro to the new M4 and am stoked!

[@VideoByEkedahl]

It would be interesting to see a longtime review now how did it fit into your workflow are you able to go to iPad only?

[@SuperNicktendo]

2:59 I have one of those. Acasis makes it. It's an ssd enclosure that has an SD card and mini slot, two USB 3.1 ports, one type C 3.1 port, gigabit ethernet and HDMI out. You do have to supply your own ssd. But I have 4 TB on the go that's about the same size as your reader there.

[@CamdogSD]

The WD My Passport Wireless SSD has the SD Card reader as well.

[@BigRedJphoto]

I’m getting mine tomorrow! I can’t wait, love my old iPad Pro, still great, but 4k video make is struggle, hopefully this will help

[@MaiONerds]

Which model? 2022?

[@2slowpoke929]

@@MaiONerdsNone of the M chip iPad Pros should have issues with 4K videos.

[@davout5775]

@@2slowpoke929 To be honest A12X should also have no issues handling 4k. It is basically an M chip but using A12 cores

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Dang almost 5K for an iPad and it doesn’t even come with a sticker

[@lime-animates-2763]

Nowhere near 500K

[@parhampwrc]

5k $??

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@lime-animates-2763 if you watched this video, he said the way he wanted the iPad Pro it was almost $5000. I believe he said it was like $4400 so that’s pretty close to to 5K

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@parhampwrc did you even watch this video or are you just commenting because he said the way he wanted it it comes to almost $5000.

[@firstnamelastname2971]

5K Canadian probably

[@cgustaff4807]

Comments on the nano texture glass? Better add a third party anti-glare screen protector to regular glass iPad? Storage size? Thanks.

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

For 95% of iPad users. The Air is the “iPad Experience”. Get a refurbished M1 Air if you want the 11”. The reason I love the iPad is that I can have a vertical screen for web and documents. The addition to running iPhone exclusive apps in a floating window has been the chefs kiss.

[@thechrishau]

What do you want to see in the full review? Also *quick note is that the 13 inch is 5.1mm not 5.3mm (honest flub in the video)*

[@Oseremen01]

Seeing how far you can push FCPX, CapCut and Resolve and what it can do with it that you can’t with a desktop/laptop and vice verse 🙏🏾

[@cabellofatto]

Still looking forward to the follow-up video. Biggest thing I wonder about is how you’re managing file offboarding. I found the m1 iPad to be a little flaky…made me nervous every time. Seems like limitations of the OS, but maybe there are better/more reliable ways to handle things.

[@richardray619]

Aloha, do you think 256GB would be enough storage for storing apps, playing games, and editing DJI drone videos? I don't want to overspend for the 512GB if I don't have to. Thanks for your detailed video!

[@AtortAerials]

No. I would buy a 1TB minimum so you can relax and not have dangling ssd drives. Aloha back from NS Oahu 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@GaryAbbott]

Hi Chris, I have a gadget to solve your workflow on iPad. Get a Acasis hub with M.2 slot (get 1 or 2 TB card) and has sd card slots, usbc, usb3.1 & 3.0, hdmi, power usbc input, cat5 and headphone jack. No more need to get extra hard drive and never change the hub. I for safety reasons copy my sd cards directly onto the SSD M.2 then remove my camera card so I'm safe if something happens to the files. Hope this helps. Gary Abbott another KZbinr in a different space.

[@blacklotus4076]

I’m switching careers and getting into photography/ videography as a profession. I like the idea of the iPad being lighter but I hear some people complain about the lack of features in iOS. Should I get a MacBook Pro m3 max or the new iPad Pro m4?

[@IbrahimAhmed-om2kc]

No doubt, go for Macbook

[@LionelGeek]

Hey Chris... thanks for the video. In the past, I used my camera mainly for images. These days though, I'm being asked to shoot more video. On the SSD front, I can't say enough about the SanDisk Pro Blade enclosure. Yes, it's one more thing to bring, but man, does it make recording and transferring big files a piece of cake. The Pro Transport copies files over at 2,000 MB/sec. After one project using it, I'm never going back to SD cards. Don't know for sure, but I'm assuming you can use the M4 iPad Pro's USB-C to copy the raw video files in it for editng.

[@63MacGuy]

Great video can't wait for your second one for a full review. I wish we could still use our old Apple Pencil and the new one which just have more features that's all. Also, you can keep your dongle plugged in to your iPad and have power and SSD plugged in at the same time.

[@JunaidKureshi]

2:47 why you have to discount buy a faster USB C hub in that case u don’t have to do that, I have Anker USB C Hub 541, it works like a charm.

[@chrisbogart687]

My new M4 iPad Pro 13 arrives today. I also got the new Micro Color Panel and been familiarizing myself with it, You also have the Speed Editor - you have a complete mobile studio. Oh yes, I do a lot of my video editing on the iPad with Resolve also. One thing you might want to consider is that you can also use and Apple TV box to air cast a clean video out to any monitor/TV with a HDMI input. For a mobile video editor - I do not feel limited by the iPad and now with the new monitor and pencil Pro - new possibilities open up. Looking forward to the experience.

[@DanielKovacs]

i agree 😀

[@markmcvittie5877]

At 4:30 you show the keyboard with one USB-C port to either add an external SSD or external power. Amazon has USB-C hubs with pass through power and a USB-C input for a SSD -$12.00- it also has headphone 3.5 mm jacks - SD, Micro SD. I want to edit with no keyboard and use the game changer precision editor jog wheel.

[@DigiDriftZone]

Note there are USB-C dongles with an NVME slot built in which addresses the problem you mentioned.

[@Kotinamatkailuauto]

I use HyperDrive next 11 port USB_C on my ipad and it can connect ssd, sd and power at the same time

[@ghas4151]

Strange pricing in Canada. Here in the UK the difference with a similarly spec’d M3 MacBook Pro is only £150 (that’s with Magic Keyboard no pencil).

[@thechrishau]

Different import fees maybe?

[@joseph.cotter]

The only real difference between the entry level Ipad Pro M4 and the higher lvl ones besides storage is 16GB memory (vs 8GB) at the 1TB storage size. That is basically $600 more. Since you can add extra storage with an ssd, I don't see why it would get to +$4K. The nano texture effects color, so unless specifically trying to avoid reflections, I wouldn't recommend that, and furthermore, one can get that with relatively inexpensive Paperlike screen cover that can be removed...

[@GeorgeSoan]

Great video. I'm interested in switching from my M2 Macbook 14 to iPad only. This was helpful so I subscribed. Thank you!

[@DigiDriftZone]

I think it's quite tricky and too frustrating - as much as I love mine, I may start creative projects on the iPad, or do research on it but then switch back to the MacBook as there are too many little frustrations. Simple things like you can't minimise Final Cut while it's exporting or that stops your export, the interface is very wasteful because it's designed to be touched, not clicked, most apps are a lot more basic with many missing features, stage manager leaves a lot to be desired, the weird mouse support with it highlighting elements feels slow and obtrusive, etc, etc.

[@PedroHofmann]

did you try to use the ipad M4 as an external monitor when editing in Davinci on your Macbook? THIS would be interesting if you are travelling, because it is super light and small compared to a monitor. Especially if you have a client job somewhere running, where you have to make the edit instantly on the go. How to connect the iPad as a monitor in Davinci? need the thunderbolt port? If you edit on a SSD it could become difficult as the port is taken already

[@PedroHofmann]

ohhhh...me... OF COURSE - if I edit on my MBP, I can connect the iPad as an external monitor. Didn´t try yet. Did you?

[@LukeSchaeferFilms]

@@PedroHofmannI did it with premiere and it’s amazing!! The m4 iPad Pro screen blows my M2 Max screen away! Both are great screens though.

[@NickShaheen]

I currently have the M1 iPad pro. I love it! That being said it is NOT a replacement for a computer. The performance is limited by iOS, likely due to cooling issues (no fan on iPad). It's great for digital sculpting (NOMAD), and 2D animation (Procreate Dreams). Photoshop is ok but you'll be missing all of the neural engine features which I believe are only available with NVIDIA GPUs. The file system for iOs leaves a lot to be desired. If you need an editing station I'd recommend looking at the mac book if you're a final cut person or something with an NVidia GPU if you use Davinci or Premiere.

[@AdamDawsee]

Interesting thoughts, it does seem a bit over the top to add all these steps to your workflow just to be able to use the Apple Pencil 🤔

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

touch and pencil and ipad, thats easily worth it and "all those steps" are not needed at all, he will learn

[@AdamDawsee]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vl not worth the hassle

[@drewmilwahkee1747]

Lacie makes a hard drive that has a card reader. I dont think an ssd tho

[@silbay]

hell DJI made one 5 years ago and I have 2 of them. Not SSD but so what, SSD speed is not really needed to transfer files into an ipad

[@muleyg]

Which glass display Is better for video editing, standard or nano textured glass?

[@marmehta]

Why do we think developers were holding off bringing real pro apps en masse to the iPad in the past? The M1 and M2 were powerhouses as well with plenty of RAM.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

even before M series they where powerhouses and RAM is not needed at all. the reason is it is hard an an art. iPad is the ONLY platform in the world with touch first pro apps.

[@switchunboxing]

Need to upgrade my 2016 MacBook Pro. I’m told this is better performing. Now I just wonder if I can use Final Cut on this and replace my MacBook. I have a keyboard and trackpad already. The iPad is super versatile. So I could edit in bed. However I would need my keyboard anyway. And it’s gonna be more flimsy than a laptop. So idk if this is gonna work. Benefit is I can finance this with no interest through my phone carrier.

[@flippantfishtaco3132]

Looking for testing of compound clips on ipad, some sources indicate this is now supported. Also, could you test editing of long interviews?

[@paolabardella154]

In your experience is it better to get a wifi or a wifi + cellular for this kind of workflow? Thx

[@alebovitz91]

I’m only hung up on the 16gb ram vs 32gb I’d prefer from a MacBook Pro. I want to get into film production, and know that the IPad Pro can at least cover the photoshop, illustrator, and Logic work I’d use it for.

[@switchunboxing]

What do you use now? Even 8gb of ram on apple silicone is superrrrrrrr fast from what I’m told. If you’re not on apple silicone right now, you’re not even comparing apples to apples from what I’m told. 8gb on an apple chip is not 8gb ram on an intel chip. It’s like the equivalent to 2 or 3x. From what I’m told.

[@goodnewsekufebakumo489]

Can you use the iPad and apple pencil to edit smoothly connecting to your Macbook pro or Mac using all Mac apps via screen mirroring? if you can do a video on that

[@infernonine]

Getting mine tomorrow iPad Pro 512gb in space great as always baby.

[@infernonine]

Space grey or nothing

[@johnlo7203]

orico have lots of choice for dongle with ssd hdmi sd card reader lan 3.5 jack all in one solution. please take a look

[@stpav2698]

Do real use pro m4 vs pro m1 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BARZUKABRAND]

“ THEM JAZZ TRAKKZ GO HARD ( PAUSE ) 😂😂😂😂

[@JimmyJimmyJamJams]

Love your friends socks.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I'd love to have plugins of FCPX , Nik Collections etc to work in iPad OS. Like we get to open some link or something from one app to another app. A compositing app for iPad OS would be nice :) . Awesome video & Thanks :)

[@joelmulder]

Don’t forget you can turn on the other pages besides “cut” and “color” in DR.

[@samuelgadgets1391]

Waiting for the final thought of the iPad Pro M4

[@VynZography]

I wonder why they hid all but the cut and colour tabs?

[@Tiger-vc8ju]

Do you think the 8gb difference between the 9 core and 10 core version makes a matter? Or the basic version is just enough or even overkill for video editing?

[@kentcurrie7326]

I will be interested in your future Resolve experiences. Since I already have a calibrated monitor with my PC kit, I am curious about an iPad for scopes. M4 version may be over kill. Also, the Mini Color Panel should be coming in a few weeks so that I am in no hurry.

[@JayfkProductions876]

Considering that it's still Ipad OS doubt they'll ever bridge the Gap certainly not gonna convince a Desktop/Laptop Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Protools, Logic ect user to Crossover

[@que_dijo]

COULD YOU mentione in one of your following videos on this topic how to jump from ipad to PC and backwards without using the DR cloud services, just using a simple external drive? Please?

[@criticaltinker]

one YT guy said you can't edit directly from SSD, is he right?

[@zornanrichards]

Anyone know if the upgrade for FCP on iPad will be released at the same time as the new iPads? That is what I’m interested to see and use on the m4 Pro.

[@melgross]

It will be available in a few days.

[@ntdtv]

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[@jishnukrishnageetha3326]

Waiting for a macbook pro with a touch screen, may worth 6k$ for entry level 😅

[@mc_studios]

can I install Premiere Pro on my iPad M4? And plug Hard Drive and continue a project that I’ve worked on a MacBook lap top?

[@soumenchakraborty2450]

Hmm, is Lumafusion enough?

[@andrewcbowie]

This is the video I needed!

[@andrewcbowie]

Staying tuned for the longer video with fcp

[@intuitivefilmanalysis]

when follow up video?

[@martinXY]

If you have the time and space to poke away at an iPad, you can do so much more using a MacBook Pro. Touch on an MBP would have been better to introduce rather than FCP on an iPad.

[@tedbahas]

Love those Genelec ones.

[@StayConnectedEV]

All those plugins you cant use on FCP

[@collabartsvideo]

How much storage on the iPad do you need to have fast and smooth workflow?

[@collabartsvideo]

please test different storage on iPad on your next video please :)

[@ConcordStudios]

I want to know if you can use resolve 19 with all the new ai features on the iPad. If I can use the full might of resolve on the iPad editing files from my zve1 then this would be a game changer

[@dbloyd2]

It is basically at best with MacOS a MacBook Air with M4 with only 16 GB of Ram.

[@CasualViewer-t4f]

One thing everyone should expect is when tandem OLED comes to MacBook Pros those prices are going up!

[@philipgilligan_art]

How is it with photos buddy?

[@jozimastar95]

Like this is cool but can it stand 5+ layers ?

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you for super review

[@pepzii118]

Also what app do you use to edit videos

[@JHawk]

Thing looks sick!

[@nasergh9354]

I want to buy new ipad pro too but i don't know 8 gb ram is enough for luma and 4k60 long videos editing or 16 is required or totally ipad can't and mac will be needed?

[@thisumdilnath2639]

Can we decreae the Adobe podcast strength to 50% or 40%?

[@arrozfr6615]

Do you have a follow up to this video?

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

Do you think the 12gb ram is worth going to the tb. Or would 9gb work and just use SSDs. Photo Editing and Resolve

[@switchunboxing]

Personally as someone who has never had an iPad, but has a 2016 MacBook Pro, I think you want more ram IF you wanna keep using this thing for the next 8 years. Standards will change. Look at the first iPads. They were impressive at launch. Later down the line, the standard for specs and demand and AI will increase. I say for longevity, go for the higher option if you can afford it. If you can’t afford it, fine you just may need an upgrade sooner. That’s my take.

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

@@switchunboxing ended up with 1tb 12gb ram. I decided these thoughts basically. Haha

[@switchunboxing]

@@MaxWildlifePhotographer You using it for video editing? I'm wondering if its gonna work for me as im on a MacBook Pro currently.

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

@@switchunboxing giving it a shot anyway. I’m so used to keyboard commands on adobe premier that it’ll be a learning experience to do more of my workflow in Resolve and (finally) trying out Final Cut.

[@BenjiSelby]

I think the idea of editing on an iPad is great, but functionally it doesn't quite cut it no matter how well speced it is. I use final cut and like you said, having to switch systems to finish a video is wild with the tech we have today. That's cool that Davinci allows seamless flow through their service, why can't all editors offer that haha. It'll be cool to see what people come up with. Solid video bro!

[@silbay]

all because Apple doesn't want the iPad to be like the Microsoft Surface which runs the same OS as all the other PC's. Same programs, same interfaces, touch screen, pencil, etc. Apple would rather sell 4 different things to do what Microsoft and others do in one for a better price.

[@BenjiSelby]

@@silbay the day people stop buying all the products maybe they’ll consider it but that’ll be the day 😂

[@leabmore]

All you need is the ssd/sd dongle from apple…simple easy. You can use it iPad iPhone 14 and up😅

[@pepzii118]

So I’m thinking on getting a iPad m4 to just edit videos from a x4 360 can I was wondering if a iPad is worth it

[@BarelyAverageDude]

Without plugins it’s hard to justify the “pro” in Final Cut Pro for the iPad. I tried to use it and it’s just so limited. *Final Cut lite*

[@alexturcios8841]

Same here !!! Moving from a 2015 MacBook Pro to IPad m4 11 inch

[@sidneyblack1036]

Same here👍

[@marcocavax]

HI Chris! Do you think that iPad 12.9 +keyboard it ‘s lighter than MacBook Air m3? Ora vs MacBook m3 pro?

[@mrjamesmay3548]

I’ve had my m1 iPad Pro corrupt My external drive and read about a few people have that issue. It’s put me off trusting iPad with externals

[@LucasOfficial-N]

How is the IPad Pro M4 Edit 8k videos in Davinci? Any lag with titles and Effects?

[@nasergh9354]

I want to buy new ipad pro too but i don't know 8 gb ram is enough for luma and 4k60 long videos editing or 16 is required or totally ipad can't and mac will be needed?

[@jameschang7274]

they shoiuld just build SD car slot in the pro ipad! come on Tim apple!

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

No follow up video? Not working for you?

[@victordelacruz8440]

We just need OBS and unlimited camera and broadcast period.

[@yuriworldpilot]

6:49 bro! How to connect 2 or 3 iphones to davinci?,

[@Irresistibleirish97]

This is like a promo of the product. Not the actual experience.. didn’t mention any big cons of it.. I use iPad Pro m1 to edit videos ..

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Thanks for sharing it great video. ✌️

[@Dragonzkilerz]

Bro your shots and editing are insane

[@LouieFajardo1989]

your right i rather have a big battery than this kind of thin iPad Pro

[@shirazghafoor]

which lut are u using on this video out of your lut pack ?

[@NOURA1556]

Hey does anyone know how to zoom in/out the timeline on DaVinci resolve iPad ? No keyboard

[@yousifosama2592]

Test speed ramp . noise reduction. masking. Add effects. On davinci

[@fashopimpin]

There are hubs that have more usbc connections

[@meetspeak7796]

Guys. 11' or 13' for video editing? What do you think?

[@mchammer5592]

It’s like blizzcon but to fcpx users: do you not have iPads?!