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Now, this isn't to bash Mac users or start a flame war, but more to promote equality. I hear many people say that the Mac is a better editing platform without any argument other than "I like the software on the Mac more than on Windows/Linux machines", which is a totally valid reason why that person uses it. My problem is with people saying that it's a "better" platform as if it were a fact, when in reality, both platforms have software that performs the same functions with the same output quality. In my opinion, the only deciding factor is personal software preference/familiarity. That being said, why do you think many consider the Mac to be "better" for editing? |
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Mainly two reasons. First, for a while the Mac was primarily the only machines that had firewire, and many video cameras had these connections. So, windows machines played catchup until Firewire was everywhere, now with USB 3.0 really it's moot. Second, the video editing software that came free with some macs was really pretty awesome. Windows didn't have a comparable package for the price. Probably if the same software was available for Windows, people would be using it. |
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I use Windows based PCs for video editing. However I feel that the main reason people use Macs for video editing is because they have Final Cut which is a powerful video editor that many people use. However there are programs that you can use on Windows also. But the main reason I think is the software. I will say I don't believe what other members have said about how it is to avoid BSODs, I have not had a BSOD in years. The last time I had one was when I was modding Windows Vista in a VM and installed a 3rd party video driver to see if I could get Aero running, and the driver was not working and crashed. But before that I had not had one in years. Windows is just about as stable as Mac OSX. Just the other weekend I was using a MacBook Pro 17" and comparing it to my 17" Toshiba which had similar specs. They would open programs just as quickly At least what was noticeable to the eye. I wasn't using a program to time it or something. Also, during the test neither laptop crashed. |
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Macs are known for their stability. Windows...not so much. 1
In my experience, Mac programs crash just as frequently as their windows counterparts. Though the Windows system as a whole does freeze up more often. 1
I've only really had Safari crash on me, and I'm pretty sure that Flash is to blame. 5
"Macs are known for their stability. Windows...not so much" That's BS. I have never had any problems with Windows 7. I have it installed via Boot Camp on my iMac, and it works just a fluidly, and quickly as OSX. Even on my under-powered netbook, Windows 7 works flawlessly. Also, I haven't seen a BSOD since Windows 95 or 98. Don't through crap around, that isn't at all true. 1
Windows 7 is the best OS Windows has ever made. But it isn't just software which defines a good OS. The Mac hardware is optimized hardware. This means that the hardware itself makes the system more stable independent of the OS you're using. That you're under-powered netbook hasn't had any problems yet to me sounds like you're not using it that often. My Dell Vostro 3700 High end gaming PC has had a staggering 25 BSOD's. And I don't even know how much system crashes. Just that YOU haven't had any problems doesn't mean that its BS. You're just lucky! 3
I use my Netbook a lot, honestly. And only have had my Mac for less than a year, before that was just Windows. Even still, I spend a lot of time in Windows, and absolutely no problems. If you've actually had 25 BSODs, then it's probably a problem with a piece of hardware, and not Windows. I would honestly say that stability depends on the user's knowledge of safe practices and third-party programs, and that is why Windows crashes more often for non-savvy users (with exceptions). Windows gives users more power over the OS than OSX does, so naturally less-savvy users without safe practice knowledge would tend to crash the OS more often. However, I'm not saying that Mac users can't be power users. They just have to dig much more deeply. 1
@nitrocrime "Just that YOU haven't had any problems doesn't mean that its BS. You're just lucky!" No, it means you actually know how to use a computer. 25 BSOD? You should really get that fixed. @justin 15-20 or so were due to a broken RAM chip and MotherBoard rest just out of the blue. If you're looking for stability, go with Mac OS or Linux. I've never had either of them crash on me. Meanwhile, Windows has gone down on me at least 10 times since I put together a Windows rig. @nitrocrime: I had the same issue with my Dell Vostro, try updating the graphics card with the one from nVidia or AMDs site not from Dell that is what fixed my issue. just blame windows for inventing something so cool called "Blue Screen Of Death"
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I have read in Mac newspaper advertisement's for promoting Mac's video editing software, it seems to have a good impression on the people so they are using it. |
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I had used Windows for editing for more than 2 months, I used Photoshop, Vegas, SoundForge and Fraps. I never had to worry about BSOD or any other related issues. I find it inconvenient that some people don't edit media on Windows just because BSODs or related crashes. I never had a Mac at home, so I can't really answer what the reason is, I can take a guess I think it's the looking and the way makes it easier to manage editing(kind of softer). |
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OK now I just need to say this for future answers: Whoever wants to argue that programs crash less on their computer is a little dumb because that's YOUR computer and you may or may not know what you're doing... Now to answer you... I would say it's because OS X is generally faster than Windows is and usually more stable. For sound editing, there's someone named Elric Phares (hope I spelled that right) who explained in a card review WHY it can be helpful to use a Mac to edit sound... For video, it's really boils down to what program you want to use. |
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It really doesn't matter which operating system you use.. whether it be Linux, Windows, or Mac. They all will do the same thing and have same performance if you use the same application on all of them, and of course have the same equal hardware. It is really insane to spend all that money on a mac to get the same hardware of a PC, and it still not being the top & Number 1 OS. |
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There is just such a large variety of software out there for the Mac. Mac's are also really stable. Also they do not crash. They are also very functional, by this I mean that they can get as complex or simple as you need (part of that goes into the software). They are overall just a wonderful device to do media editing on, in general. |
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windows can be very stable if you limit what you run on it (especially random background processes. I have used both final cut pro on the mac and adobe aftereffects and adobe premiere and have had crashes on all of them. on all 3 it happened when I edited raw 1080P footage. luckily they do have auto save so you only lose like 5-15 minutes of work instead of 10-15 hours. Windows based systems and software have gotten a lot more stable over the years, the same goes with the mac os |
