PC or Mac for Video Editing?

[jmFightSpam]

Hi,

Someone I know is in the market for a new computer.

If someone wanted to do video editing -- not really 100% professional video editing, but to make great home movies for herself and other people (friends, family, acquaintances) that may pay her a bit of money, would you recommend a Mac or PC?

She can get a PC fairly cheaply, but if a Mac is by far the better choice then she can go with that.

And what software is best? Is iMovie/Windows Movie Maker (Vista) good enough for just above amateur level?

Thanks.

 

[DeChache]

I'd go with the Mac and get Final Cut Express preinstalled. In my eyes Mac will always be better for the graphic/movie/music work because all that has been done on macs for years were its a fairly new thing. Specialized platforms are good for somethings.


I'd also go for something more than imovie/windows move maker might be ok at first but they will leave you wanting more were with Final Cut Express you can start real simple and work your way towards more advanced things.