Please advise me. I just got myself a MacBook

MaccaGal · MaccaGal #1 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 09:51 PM

Hi there, i have been on XP all my life and only decided to switch over yesterday. Im very new to mac and i know very little about them. Anyway my mac is only for multimedia design ( more towards Audio + visual interaction ) and vector graphic design. Ive been going tru the internet to find the most suitable application for me and so far i found:
1. Final Cut 2
2. Vector Design
3. Photoshop cs3
4. cinema 4 (3D)
Now please tell me what i can install and what i cant from the list.
Also.. I used to use Adobe Audition for direct plugin for recording.
ive only found a handful but none of them actually gives me the in depth function like adobe audition does.
Please advise on what recording application that i can use.
My macbook spec:

Processor 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
L2 Cache 2MB
System bus 667MHz
Memory 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
Graphics Intel GMA 950 graphics processor
Audio Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone.

Thank you,
Aiyong

iApple · iApple #2 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 09:55 PM

Well i'm not an expert like some of the guys on here, but im pretty sure they will agree with me in saying you probably cant run any of those programs well on your particular macbook

MaccaGal · MaccaGal #3 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 10:01 PM

Ok, but i am able to run them right? What can i do to make it run smoother? add extra ram?

imnothardcore · imnothardcore #4 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 10:43 PM

i know for cs3 on a mac you only need 1ghz and 1 gig of ram is recommended i think.

iApple · iApple #5 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 10:47 PM

yeah for what your doing more ram would probably be best

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #6 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 10:49 PM

Get as much as your budget can afford, that's all you really can do besides running programs like OnyX or Main Menu every now and than.

MaccaGal · MaccaGal #7 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 10:59 PM

Should i just get Macbook Pro? I still can exchange it.
hmm..

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #8 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 11:00 PM

YES, that would be so much better, the Mac you have now is hardly even sufficient for your needs.

MaccaGal · MaccaGal #9 (**permalink**)

04-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Ok. I really shud do my research before hand. Thank you very much guys. Ill come back with more q's when i get the macbook pro

Corbri · Corbri #10 (**permalink**)

04-13-2008, 04:16 AM

For photo editting, drawing, shading, anything "still" I think Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the greatest program on earth. I use it on pc, although I know it can be used on mac as well so I'm sure it would suit you fine. As for the others I've not heard of many, although I've heard amazing things about Final Cut for video stuffs.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #11 (**permalink**)

04-13-2008, 11:55 AM

From the horse's mouth:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apple on the FC website

Final Cut Studio is not compatible with integrated Intel graphics processors

http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/specs/

WolfsBane · WolfsBane #12 (**permalink**)

04-13-2008, 12:52 PM

For your type of application, a MBP with a good amount of memory is very highly recommended. There is a section in this forum for graphic design, (among other things) that could be very much of interest to you. The MB is intended for basic use, (internet browsing, music, multimedia, etc). Your level of productivity work calls for a bit more computing power than the MB can provide, IMO.

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Member Since: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 985 Mac Specs: Black MacBook- 2.2GHz, 1gb RAM, 160GB, Double-Layer Superdrive.	04-12-2008, 10:49 PM Get as much as your budget can afford, that's all you really can do besides running programs like OnyX or Main Menu every now and than. Use the Rep System!! Check out my Blog-->Malevolent Poetry-Updated as of 4/4/08 and will be weekly.
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Member Since: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 985 Mac Specs: Black MacBook- 2.2GHz, 1gb RAM, 160GB, Double-Layer Superdrive.	04-12-2008, 11:00 PM YES, that would be so much better, the Mac you have now is hardly even sufficient for your needs. Use the Rep System!! Check out my Blog-->Malevolent Poetry-Updated as of 4/4/08 and will be weekly.
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Corbri #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 113 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro: 7200 RPM 250 HD, 2 gig Ram, 2.4 Gig processor... IPHONE 3g	04-13-2008, 04:16 AM For photo editting, drawing, shading, anything "still" I think Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the greatest program on earth. I use it on pc, although I know it can be used on mac as well so I'm sure it would suit you fine. As for the others I've not heard of many, although I've heard amazing things about Final Cut for video stuffs. Feed Me!
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MaccaGal #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 8	04-12-2008, 09:51 PM Hi there, i have been on XP all my life and only decided to switch over yesterday. Im very new to mac and i know very little about them. Anyway my mac is only for multimedia design ( more towards Audio + visual interaction ) and vector graphic design. Ive been going tru the internet to find the most suitable application for me and so far i found: 1. Final Cut 2 2. Vector Design 3. Photoshop cs3 4. cinema 4 (3D) Now please tell me what i can install and what i cant from the list. Also.. I used to use Adobe Audition for direct plugin for recording. ive only found a handful but none of them actually gives me the in depth function like adobe audition does. Please advise on what recording application that i can use. My macbook spec: Processor 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo L2 Cache 2MB System bus 667MHz Memory 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) Graphics Intel GMA 950 graphics processor Audio Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omnidirectional microphone. Thank you, Aiyong
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iApple #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2008 Location: PA Posts: 204 Mac Specs: 2.66ghz Core 2 duo iMac (20in), 320gb HDD, 4gb DDR3 1066mhz, iPhone 3g (8GB), Nano 4g (16GB)	04-12-2008, 09:55 PM Well i'm not an expert like some of the guys on here, but im pretty sure they will agree with me in saying you probably cant run any of those programs well on your particular macbook
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imnothardcore #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 08, 2008 Posts: 420 Mac Specs: macbook core 2 duo 2.1ghz 4gb memory and 8GB iPhone 3G	04-12-2008, 10:43 PM i know for cs3 on a mac you only need 1ghz and 1 gig of ram is recommended i think.
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iApple #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2008 Location: PA Posts: 204 Mac Specs: 2.66ghz Core 2 duo iMac (20in), 320gb HDD, 4gb DDR3 1066mhz, iPhone 3g (8GB), Nano 4g (16GB)	04-12-2008, 10:47 PM yeah for what your doing more ram would probably be best
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MaccaGal #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 8	04-12-2008, 10:59 PM Should i just get Macbook Pro? I still can exchange it. hmm..
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MaccaGal #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 8	04-12-2008, 11:20 PM Ok. I really shud do my research before hand. Thank you very much guys. Ill come back with more q's when i get the macbook pro
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