[scottiB]

I just purchased an Indigo iMac DV and am using an external FireWire HD (Maxtor 5400 rpm 27 GB in an ADS case) to store my iMovie projects.

When I run a project that was copied to the FW HD, the clips freeze (as well as iMovie), and I must reboot. The project runs fine from my internal HD.

Is the FW bus too slow for what I'm attempting? This is not a huge inconvienience; I'm just wondering if this is indicative of FW, generally.

BTW, I do have FireWire v. 2.5.

I have the same problems with my ADS case. I had to switch to the MacAlley case and use VST Firewire drivers. Thats solved all of my problems.

Moof

[GORDYmac]

Is iMovie installed on the external drive? Is the external drive your startup disk? If it is your startup disk: is VM truned on? Have you check for extension conflicts? Are there any background apps running?

I was literally about to buy this enclosure (ADS PYRO) when I read this topic. I have read very good reviews all over the web, so hopefully these are isolated incidents.

[scottiB]

Gordy,

iMovie is not installed on the external HD; the external drive is not by start-up disk; no background aps; VM is turned on.

I am running iMovie just off the 64 MB of RAM (I ordered 256 MB more; it should be here anytime). When it's installed, I'll turn off VM, allocate more memory, and give it another shot.

I might as well do Moof's suggestion, too. I've been shooting like a madman, and 27 GB is filling fast!!!

Other than this issue, my ADS case and drive rig has been flawless. Its original purpose was for back-up for my Pismo. I'll keep you informed...

Thanks for responding....