Which Is “Better” - Mac or PC In Video Editing?
Posted on 7:12 am by Paul ColliganMy friend Mike attempts to answer the question - “Which is better, Mac or PC?” (related to video editing at least).
Since I purchased a new MacBook Pro yesterday, I thought I’d tell you why:
There is a “secret” angle to all this that most people forget. Actually, it ain’t much of a secret at all but next to nobody is leveraging this thing. The new Macs all have Intel chips inside meaning that they can run Windows if/when needed. Now where to some “pure” Mac users, that might seem like putting lipstick on a pig, there is an element of GET OVER IT that needs to be examined.
I’ll be honest, 95% of my computer time on this thing will be in full Mac mode. But, …
If I need a “full PC” to do some “full PC” things that only “full PCs” can do (Ustream.tv via PC has higher quality options - did you know that?), I use Bootcamp and have a full PC. Nice.
If I just need some Windows action during a computing session, I can run VMware Fusion and run “Real” Windows right on my Mac. No more having to have a PC laptop around the house just in case.
So, when I need a Mac, I have a Mac.
When I need some Windows action, I got it.
When I need a “Full PC” for some serious work, I got it.
Sorry Mike, but it doesn’t sound like a “debate” to me at all.
What do you use?
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November 12, 2008
tony Tips For Dads smith said:
I personally use a pc because that’s what I grew up with and all i can afford, but tbh I would love a mac because I am into video and producing audio in a very big way and am sick of the pc in my recording studio crashing all the bloody time!
I didn’t realise it was quite so easy to run a mac as a pc, so you’ve just removed a hurdle for me.
I’m trying to win one at the moment (perhaps the only way I’m going to get one for a while!)
Oh btw Paul, if you have any tips for new dads, I would love to hear them - I just found out I’m gonna be a dad so am compiling all the tips I can get.
cheers,
Tony.
November 12, 2008
Detlev Tesch said:
Hi Paul,
I totally agree!! I am a looooong time Mac user. Still there are times, when a bit of PC is needed - some people still don’t do Mac versions of their good stuff. My iMac can handle that nicely.
Have used Parallels in the past, but it’s not working smoothly lately. So I might give Fusion a try.
Have you ever tried CrossOver? Seems interesting, too.
Bye from Germany
Detlev