Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 9,500+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
Apple MacBook Pro 16
ImagineFX
|April 2025
CHAMPION CHIP The M4 powerhouse inside Apple’s latest laptop release makes it capable of taking on some staggeringly serious workloads for 3D-focused artists
-
There was a time that if you were doing more than just a little casual 3D work, you were doing it on a Windows or a Linux machine. Partly because more power was available in a more configurable way, and also down to the fact that not much 3D software ran on a Mac.
But things have changed. The move away from Intel chips to Apple silicon means serious work can now be done on a Mac; great news for creatives who have traditionally been Mac users for image editing, digital painting and design work, where Macs were already a firm favourite.
That trend continues with the 2024 MacBook Pro 16, which features the new M4 chip. When compared to previous models, this M4 Pro is significantly faster than even the M1 Ultra, itself a powerful machine.
This story is from the April 2025 edition of ImagineFX.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM ImagineFX
ImagineFX
Next-level painting at your fingertips
From bold comic panels to delicate picture books, Clip Studio Paint gives artists the tools, freedom and flair to bring any creative vision to life
2 mins
November 2025
ImagineFX
Dan dos Santos
The expert illustrator shares his story, tells us about his sketching habits, and gives an insight into his workflow for creating stunning book covers
5 mins
November 2025
ImagineFX
Alix Hillmer
We discover the secret recipe behind the illustrator's unique style and how she uses her sketchbook as a medium to test out new tools
9 mins
November 2025
ImagineFX
Greg Baldwin
The Lost Bear Studios founder on the spark behind his passion, why he keeps a secret sketchbook and his advice for budding artists
8 mins
November 2025
ImagineFX
Dell 27 Plus 4K
PLUS POINTS A top-tier screen that brings together performance and value in a great all-round monitor
1 mins
October 2025
ImagineFX
Photoshop INK CONCEPT ART WITH COMIC STYLE
Art director Matt Sanz walks through his process for speedily rendering video game concepts with a classic comic look
5 mins
October 2025
ImagineFX
First Impressions
How the painter and professor embraces traditional limits
2 mins
October 2025
ImagineFX
The path of... Katsuya Terada
Blurred lines Known for his offbeat manga, the artist shares his journey
2 mins
October 2025
ImagineFX
Complete Beginner's Guide to Anatomy and Figure Drawing Pt 1
BODY BUILDING Rich Graysonn's video course offers a thorough introduction to anatomy for any level, but may not suit everyone
1 min
October 2025
ImagineFX
What artists need to know to break into picture books
Picture this The rise of image-led books presents artists with unique opportunities – Dominic Carter discovers how to enter their world
4 mins
October 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size