M1 Max vs Intel Mac in Final Cut Pro with mO2 by MotionVFX

Final Cut pro user? Want to see how a spec'd out M1 MAX goes up against an Intel Mac with Motion Graphics? Well here it is. I used mO2 by MotionVFX for this example and DAMN, I was not disappointed.
Chapter moments...
0:16 Welcome
1'26 The Setup
Simple mO2 title first test
Rendering on the timeline
The Specs...
Apple M1 Max chip with 10-core CPU
32-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
64GB unified memory
4TB SSD storage
Apple Intel Mac, 15.4"
2.9GHz 6-Core Intel Corei9 processor
32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory
Radeon Pro560X 4GB graphics card
500GB storage
For transparency, my day job now is working for MotionVFX on their Help Desk, however I have had this KZbin channel since 2014 and I've only worked for MotionVFX since May of 2021. Just go through this channel if you want to proof of my life before working for them.
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[@christoforous]

Great shirt😎

[@JasonMcNamara]

HAHAHA!!! Thanks. Of course an Aussie gave me this.

[@JaniceLalla]

Great comparison!

[@EmreYazgin]

Hey Jason, nice video. I notice you are also a big fan of the MotionVFX and you own loads of plugins like me. It would be really really helpful for us if you can do a motion vfx filled project (titles, transitions, generators etc, with background rendering off) in realtime, so that we can compare how the new chips help with these tasks. I am not talking about exporting. People on yotube keep comparing exporting speeds a lot but I am more interested in the process of working on a timeline itself! It woulbe be fantastic if you could do that!

[@JasonMcNamara]

I’ve beyond a fan, I work for them now (since May 2021) as I mentioned in the video. That’s a good idea. I’ll do that. Thanks for that one. Not sure when I’ll be able to do it, but I’ll try to do it over the next few days if I can. Hope you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it.

[@EmreYazgin]

@@JasonMcNamara Wait no way, you are the Jason I talked via motionVfx’s help a few days ago 🤣🤣🎸🎸🎸 Nice to meet you once again hahah…

[@mrapter7]

I love motion VFX. Not much content out there, subbed!

[@JasonMcNamara]

NICE!!! Thanks. Although, I have to say there is A LOT of MotionVFX content on KZbin. I'm glad you found this one and Subbed. Thank you.

[@alfonta]

real world and relevant test instead of specs... specs... specs video

[@lukasbonomeo2731]

Great Video! Thanks a lot! Exactly What I wanted to see!

[@JasonMcNamara]

It's my pleasure. I will make some more comparisons between the two machines soon.

[@vvhalefccd]

I have been wading through people benchmarking the M1 max and showing off their unboxing videos being rendered in Final Cut lmao. I’m glad I found your channel because this is exactly why i would pay 4 grand for a laptop - to make motion graphics. Not trying to make Avatar! Just some intro stuff animating logos and dope effects.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you. If you read my comments below you will see you're the first one I've said this to, but please share the video because maybe your friends are also looking for the same thing. I didn't do this for the View Count, but to reach people just like YOU who were looking for this. Thanks for appreciating this. Cheers!

[@vvhalefccd]

@@JasonMcNamara I don’t have any friends but I’ll share if it helps

[@TheRoseLiesDead]

Great video Jason, a tiny bit of editing in terms of speeding up or cutting the fluff wouldn't hurt for me. But then again your audio setup/voice is very pleasing to listen to haha!

[@JasonMcNamara]

HAHA!!!! I appreciate the compliment on the end there. Cheers!

[@TheRoseLiesDead]

@@JasonMcNamara Gotta give credit where credit’s due my friend! Cheers :)

[@Andy7String]

fantastic content, thank you

[@wasp6439]

Hey Jason, great to see you healthy and well (Karl C Adelaide (Taccata 1995 )) :-)

[@JasonMcNamara]

KARL!!! Wow man. Yes sir. All good here. Hope life's treating you well. Man you were a talented MoFo in the day. If you're still playing then I'm sure you're still setting rooms on fire everywhere you play today too.

[@wasp6439]

Good to hear from you mate, all good here old friend ;-)

[@callum4551]

M1 Ultra is going to be incredible with MO3... Any update on MO3? Neeeeeed it!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Not that I've heard. You'll need to keep an eye out on the website and the @motionvfx KZbin channel.

[@fnilsson]

Great video! Looking forward to same video regards to mtracker 3d.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Indeed. I need to get to that. Thanks.

[@Brian-ss2dp]

Jason, Great video. I believe you helped me with a question a few months back. It is good to put a face to a name. I ordered the same exact M1 Max configuration that you did. Some of the more involved plugins would bring my previous machine so it’s knees. So it is great to see the new one in action. I am subscribed and am looking forward to seeing your future content. Have a wonderful day over in Tokyo!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Champion!!! Thanks Brian. I've been wanting to do more, but my time is pretty limited. I will get to more sooner or later though.

[@joshgraff2537]

I just purchased the motion 3D tracking Fx and I have a 13” MacBook Pro M1 maxed out that I purchased about 6 months ago. Anytime I try using the effect, I get the spinning ball and wait 5-10 minutes and end up just force quitting. I’m starting to think that I’ve just wasted my money. Any suggestions?

[@JasonMcNamara]

Sorry Josh. I just saw this message. I hope you got it sorted. I'm no longer working at MotionVFX, however you should watch some of the tutorials on their channel as they have A LOT if you're still in need of help. A little education on mTracker 3D goes a very long way.

[@simondalikeable9655]

Hey mate. Great see you active in media still. Might be coming to Tokyo with my oldest at the end of the year. Will you be around? Simon

[@JasonMcNamara]

If you can get in the country that would be GREAT!!!! It's been a while and I'd LOVE to catch up. Message me through FB or Instagram. If you still have the phone number with lots of 1's in it then I still have your number.

[@chrisjohnsonfilms]

Would love to see 4k vs 4k instead of 4k vs 1080

[@aerialoptionz]

I was running rosetta to use mo2 in motion and it doesn't seem to be working now. I have a M1 Max chip and my iOS is Sonoma 14.2.1 (23C71)

[@JasonMcNamara]

It doesn't anymore. It seems Apple put an end to the Rosetta workaround. However I've heard MotionVFX will have mO3 out sometime. Hopefully in 2024.

[@davewhiting9730]

I have an iMac 3.1 ghz core i5 with 4 gb graphics and 40 gb ram. When I run MO2 in FCPX, it slows down so much it's almost unusable. But it runs pretty smoothly in Motion 5

[@thevitamineffect6682]

How can I get MO2 to work in M3 Pro. I get the red screen. Thx

[@JasonMcNamara]

As I just replied to someone else, unfortunately Apple put an end to the Rosetta workaround. However I've heard MotionVFX will have mO3 out sometime. Hopefully in 2024.

[@marklholloway]

Nice test! I didn’t see mO2 on the MotionVFX Roadmap. Are there plans for a native M1 version?

[@JasonMcNamara]

Unfortunately not. However all going well mO3 should be out sometime mid 2022.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

First!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Love your work Glenn. Thanks mate 🤘

[@sfse]

You could do voice over work. Great voice!

[@JasonMcNamara]

That’s very kind of you to say. Having the Shure SM7B certainly helps.

[@eastwoodfilmz1415]

Hey Jason we talk on the phone before can I give you a call again please I finally got my m1 macbook