iPad Possible new Apple user

[Sammael]

I have been immersed in the Windows/Android ecosystems for some time now. I recently have developed an interest in video editing. I am using a Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which isn't bad, but not quite up to the task. I purchased an Asus ProArt P16, to make up for the deficiencies in the Samsung tablet. The device itself is more than capable.

Specs:

4K touchscreen

32 GB memory

AMD Ryzen AI 9 Hx 370 processor

NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card

1TB SSD



The problem is Asus' customer service, basically, it doesn't exist.

So I am considering returning it. Most of the reviews point to Apple as the goto for serious video editing.



I am considering the new 16 GB iPad, simply for its portability and the fact that it is a touchscreen. I find with my Samsung the touchscreen and the S Pen make for more precise control as compared to a traditional mouse/trackpad setup. My only real issue is the lack of USB ports. I understand that a MacBook Pro is a far more capable device, (I am looking at the 14 inch 18GB 18 core model) I would sincerely appreciate any insight from those well versed in these matters.

Thank you.

 

[techyOS]

I like to do a lot of video editing on both the Mac and the iPad and here’s what I have to say:

If you’re choosing between a Mac and an iPad for video editing, macOS is definitely an easier operating system to do most editing on. Final Cut Pro runs like a beast on Apple Silicon chips, and it’s such a thoughtless experience.

There are a few areas where the iPad excels in for editing, like screen recording clips, Live Drawing, and Live Multicam (at least on FCP), but otherwise, the Mac version of Final Cut Pro is much less frustrating as a whole.

Hope this helped!

 

[Sammael]

Thank you so much. As I said, I get the Mac is a more capable overall device, It is just that the touchscreen allows more precise control over a mouse.

And Final Cut Pro is good on the IPad too?

I sincerely appreciate your input.

 

[Reverend Benny]

Thank you so much. As I said, I get the Mac is a more capable overall device, It is just that the touchscreen allows more precise control over a mouse.

And Final Cut Pro is good on the IPad too?

I sincerely appreciate your input.

You can always use a USB-C/Thunderbolt dock with the iPad to get more USB-ports and hook it up to a external screen if you want.

 

[Sammael]

Thank you for that.

 

[techyOS]

Thank you so much. As I said, I get the Mac is a more capable overall device, It is just that the touchscreen allows more precise control over a mouse.

And Final Cut Pro is good on the IPad too?

I sincerely appreciate your input.

Final Cut Pro’s alright on the iPad. You’ll miss out on some key things like finer color grading, a full graphic EQ, stabilization, and most importantly, batch adjustment, so you can’t adjust something like volume for all clips at once.

It’s good for some things, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a main editing suite. Your next best option is DaVinci Resolve, but it’s the same as the Mac version, so at that point just get a Mac. I know the touchscreen’s compelling, but if you can’t get work done, it becomes meaningless.

 

[muzzy996]

To me it all boils down to finding workflows that suit the user. We can agree to disagree with whether or not one gets more precise control using touch/pencil vs keyboard/mouse - the answer lies in an individual's workflow which can also rely upon the hardware being used (keyboard shortcuts, mouse shortcuts vs touch inputs).

You've got a very capable machine on your hands with that laptop, are you already having issues with it and is that why you're concerned about ASUS support?

I'm not a heavy video editor but each summer I end up doing batches of videos for an organization that I volunteer in so I do have a bunch of hours on a few different platforms - Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and recently Davinci Resolve. Workflows all vary between them but I gotta say that Resolve is very impressive given the price of entry so I'd recommend giving it a shot on your current laptop while you weigh your options - the free version of Resolve is very powerful.

No doubt one can do some great video editing on an iPad/iPad Pro albeit with a different workflow both from a hardware interaction perspective and a software workflow one. For me I edit off of dual 4k monitors in order to do file handling simultaneously with editing etc. so I prefer having a machine that can drive that kind of display output which rules out iPads or lower end MacBooks.

Edit: Check out MrAlexTech on Youtube to get an idea of the kinds of things possible on Resolve. His channel is chocked full of tips/tricks to increase productivity and quality of projects in Resolve. Great stuff, i'm sure there are others like his channel for Resolve and other software platforms.

 

[Sammael]

I appreciate all of they feedback, and information provided. I looked at the MacBook Pro yesterday, and I was quite impressed with the device, as well as Final Cut Pro.

As to muzzy996's support query, it was more of a user error, an oversight on my part that initiated the contact. The agent that handled the case didn't seem to know the device, or what they were talking about. The follow up contacts were no better. I assumed maybe it was an isolated incident, but upon searching the google, I discovered this was not the case. There were numerous accounts of, uninformed tech support, and woeful turn around times. Sometimes I make impulsive decisions, fueled by anger and irrationality, the device itself is a good machine, maybe I am being irrational.

Again, thank you all for your guidance. It in sincerely appreciated.

 

[Musubi]

Just to add... I've done video editing on multiple platforms. Software suite sometimes comes down to matter of preference (what you are doing) if it has all of the features needed. Desktop wise, Resolve is very capable for example, but my preference ended up being Final Cut Pro. Likewise, Adobe Premiere is alright for me for both Mac and Windows.

When it comes to touchscreen-based platforms/form factors, I didn't really care to video edit using a touchscreen. Part of that also extends to a laptop trackpad (prefer physical mouse and if you go back to the touchscreen device, physical keyboard <- am just an old mule in that regard). But I know people who fly with editing on iPad using Final Cut Pro for it.

ASUS customer support is hit/miss. I have several products (my current MSi Trident PC display is an ASUS MG24U and I had a ROG G20CB small form factor gaming PC nefore the MSi). No issues with the display and only had a question regarding the NVMe in the ROG (which required multiple tries to get a CSR that could answer my questions).

 

[User #07242024]

Samsung is the best of Android tablets. Have you tried using DeX with keyboard and external monitor for video editing?

 

[Sammael]

Thank you to all who replied. I do appreciate it.

I ended up getting the 16 inch 36GB memory 18 core GPU 512 SSD version.

As for the app store and its apps, is it better to use the version from the store or the actual program?

Thank you.

 

[mreg376]

Windows/Android is not an "ecosystem." It's a hodgepodge of different operating systems, running differently on different hardware, in need of high maintenance and having relatively short useful lives.

 

[User #07242024]

Thank you to all who replied. I do appreciate it.

I ended up getting the 16 inch 36GB memory 18 core GPU 512 SSD version.

As for the app store and its apps, is it better to use the version from the store or the actual program?

Thank you.

Sometimes App Store version has limitation due to permission and sandboxing. You may need to compare the features between both versions. Buying direct from developer or third party store means you need to handle any dispute or remember license keys on your own.