Editing the Hit Thriller Severance with Apple’s Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro Shows Expensive Hardware Isn’t Essential

The art of editing plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of television series, and it’s fascinating to discover that the acclaimed show Severance—which purportedly cost around $20 million per episode—relied on affordable Apple Silicon hardware for its post-production. This revelation comes from a recent article and video highlighting the use of devices like the Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, dispelling the notion that high-end, costly equipment was necessary for such a sophisticated editing process.

Streamlined Collaboration and Editing Efficiency

Geoffrey Richman, one of Severance‘s editors, emphasized how Apple’s ecosystem greatly facilitated collaboration and data sharing. The powerful M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips are not only adept at handling demanding tasks, such as editing a top-tier series, but they also come in slimmer devices that are easier to manage. Richman highlights the productivity benefits of working with Apple Silicon Macs, noting their seamless integration into his workflow.

“I can work on my laptop and I can work on my iMac, and I can work at the post facility or I can work at Ben’s office, and as long as I’m logged into my account, everything I do shows up everywhere. I could be lying in bed and I have a thought, and I’ll type it into my iPhone, and then the next day, it just shows up in the Notes app on my desktop. That aspect of Mac I find very handy — to not think about which system I’m physically at.”

Richman shared a comparison between Macs and PCs, indicating a clear preference for Apple products due to their intuitive interface. He remarked on the comfort and fluidity of navigating between applications on a Mac. While working on the episode titled “Woe’s Holloway, ” Richman particularly appreciated the performance, portability, and battery life of the MacBook Pro, especially during a visit to Ben Stiller at Minnewaska State Park Preserve in snowy upstate New York.

Behind the Mac: Editing Severance | Apple (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXNQ01Sy6Xw)

Stiller, who serves as one of the Executive Producers on Severance, also found the multiple ports on the MacBook Pro, including its HDMI port, incredibly advantageous. Richman could easily connect to a TV, allowing for immediate editing sessions. For those interested in diving deeper into the editing journey behind Severance, I encourage you to check out Apple’s detailed article or view the video linked above for a comprehensive look at how this series was masterfully crafted.

News Source: Apple

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