why is it graphic designers, animators etc prefer macs over PC cant they do the same thing?

Answer 1

Hello AC,

I'm a printer and do some graphics design work every day, so I'm coming into that from a printer's angle.

The Macintosh pioneered Desktop Publishing and vector-based graphics. Adobe who has always worked closely with Apple, developed Postscript which has become essential to the printing industry. Even Steve Jobs (you've heard of him, haven't you?) had early schooling in typography and made sure that the Mac would have dealt with proper font technology.

Also, much of this early graphics software took advantage of the Mac's early chips (like Altevek) which made these same programs actually work faster and better on the Macintosh than a Windows PC. Yes you could use Photoshop in Windows, but it flew on a Mac.

I can't help you with animation, but I imagine that the same artist types appreciated what the Macintosh is able to do that Windows just isn't up to it. There is software available for Windows that it really excels at, and there are things that I think that the Macintosh is far superior at.

--Rick

Answer 2

Historically, Macs were "better at graphics" and PCs were "better at data", or so it was thought.

Over time, both machines got good at what the other one did, so yes, you can do pretty much the same thing on both machines.

Still, there are differences. Some programs that run on both machines are optimized for PCs (because of the larger market) and some are optimized for Macs, because most printing companies run on Macs.

So, if you are a graphics designer, you probably use a Mac, because of the better file compatibility with the folks who print your brochures and posters, and if you branch out into web design or animation, you stick with what you're comfortable with. If, however, you started out as a programmer or web designer who branched out into graphics and animation, you may very well still prefer a PC (or even a Unix box) for the very same reason.

I'm a PC user with a new Mac, and I'm still learning the strange new ways a Mac works (where the heck do my files GO?) (it still uses files, right?), but I have to admit, everything looks so much more beautiful. Better fonts, fabulous colors. I use Audacity on my PC, but I got Audacity because it was the best imitation I could get of the Mac's Garage Band software.

So which is "best"? I have no idea, yet, but trying to find out sure is fun.

Which should you get? Buy what the people you want to work with have - if you know a bunch of designers who do graphics and animations on Macs, and you want to do graphics and animations, get a Mac. You'll have friends who can help you learn.

But if you're looking to get a job programming or doing web development for big corporate bucks, well, get a PC.

You can be creative either way.

M
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Answer 3

Macs are MORE reliable, way more RELIABLE, KILL BILL GATES FOR MAKING THIS VISTA PIECE OF CRAP!