by Nightowl » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:42 pm
Would this be considered a necropost?
Mac, because all of the software that's so trendy amongst AMV people these days is mostly for compression. I have no use for AVISynth or VirtualDub unless I'm compressing an internet release, which is what I use my PC for. Granted, I work in a completely different environment from most of the people on here, but still, when you edit uncompressed, there are just certain factors that do not matter. And there are WAY more software packages for the Mac than simply Premiere and Final Cut Pro - besides, Premiere is outdated. And none of the scary fast specs one might find in the typical .org system on a PC really matter if your video card sucks. A video card can make all the difference. Of course, once again, I'm talking about a completely different level of video editing system and this probably doesn't apply to the typical .org user.
Of course, I could go on forever, being one of the few people on here to not only use both systems but to do so professionally, but really I've realized that my comments aren't addressing the original question, as in what you want out of your system. It all depends on the circumstance. If people were a little more open-minded they'd see that both Macs and PCs are necessary for a good studio, but rarely do people offer that solution on the forum. It's always "I have a PC with blah blah blah so fuck you!" I get a little tired of being berated. System wars are so pointless, and specs are absolutely meaningless.
-N