I just bought a new MacBook today (2.1ghz core2duo). Its been a few years since i last used a mac. the last time i used a mac was os7 and 8 ( i wasnt kidding its been a while hehe). I have used OSX a few times but my question is What would you mac users install first?
There was a similar post about pcs a while back on this subject. But whats the best for the mac.
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Im looking for mostly freeware/sharware programs. like quicksilver or other good apps for doing alot of things, though ill be mostly doing video encoding and picture related things. Also what tools are avalible on the mac for burning and ripping DVD's
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i do most of the free/shareware stuff on my pc, so i don't really know of much mac programs. i hear most people use mac the ripper. haven't used it myself so i can't comment on it.
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You would likely get more answers to Mac specific questions in our Mac Forum. Moving you.
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I just bought a new MacBook today (2.1ghz core2duo). Its been a few years since i last used a mac. the last time i used a mac was os7 and 8 ( i wasnt kidding its been a while hehe). I have used OSX a few times but my question is What would you mac users install first?
1. You have Leopard 10.5 installed so get apps that are free/shareware/compatible. Start here : http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/leopard/
2. Best software for ripping is Mac The Ripper and DVD2oneX2 to shrink. My opinion
3. Best software for burning is Toast. My opinion
4. Best software to convert video is VisualHub. My opinion
5. But there are several other programs that will do.... I could go on and on.... It really depends on what exactly you want to do?
6. There are a ton of people here who know more than I do, so be specific. -
MPEG Streamclip
ViddyUp
ffmpegX
Jubler (for editing subtitles)
These take care of most all of my transcoding needs. Also good to have:
VLC
If you don't feel like paying for Toast, Burnz is great (and cheap).
XLD (for conversion of audio only. Max is also good but doesn't work under Leopard.) -
Go to macupdate.com and versiontracker.com to search for Mac apps and read user reviews.
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Thanks all for the suggestions. I will have OSX 10.5 on this mac, ill be mostly using it for video editing. so I will be loooking at getting final cut pro in a while. I already do alot of video editing on my windows machine so i know what to look for. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Kaugustino
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I'm a windows guy, but this site looks promising for the Apple fans.
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Originally Posted by rumplestiltskin
I deviate in using Title Lab and/or Subtitler instead of Jubler.
And of late I have been using :
VisualHub for most transcoding over ffmpegx
Quicktime Pro with Perian installed for lite flash transcoding
engumm's (Merkonk's) excellent MoKgVm2DVD for transcoding MKV's to XVID
iShowU with VLC or SWF&FLV Player to transcode "hard" stuff
Audio Hijack to re-capture audio
Amadeus II to convert audio quickly
Adobe Photoshop still kicks ass to get Menus done
And of course FCStudio with FCP, Livetype, Compressor, DVDStudio Pro, and Soundtrack.
Hadn't had much need for, but still handy to have around:
MTR
DVD2ONEX
ffmpegx
D-Vision"Everyone has to learn, so that they can one day teach."
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Originally Posted by lordsmurf
I have several commercial video-related applications on my Mac. The only video apps that are freeware are VLC, MPEG Streamclip and, if you count donationware, MyDVDEdit. -
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Originally Posted by Frobozz
for that you need the QT Mpeg-2 component ($20 US)."Everyone has to learn, so that they can one day teach."
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