These seem to have started around the same time I have started experiencing performance issues on a relatively simple timeline. Just thought I put that out, too.I am experiencing regular crashes in DaVinci Resolve. P.S.: question to you rick.lang et al, what would be the best rendering codec besides H.264? I have also been hesitant trying out H.264 mp4 because again the quality is meh. I'll try ProRes LT or Proxy I'm just a sucker for quality, but I'll live.

As I mentioned before, I have managed smoothed grading and rendering via 12.5+, so there are things I need to learn. I'll go with Optimized Media like you said. I have a slew of External Drives and about to get one in a 2TB. Does an SSD have to be installed into the computer system or can I get it external. I've heard about SSDs, but I've been hesitant to try it since My CPU is a Dell with Intel i3 (I hope to invest in a i7) with 8GB of RAM (again, I need to up it to 16 as my system allows). Hmmm, quite interesting and something to think about.

Working with media that requires much smaller data rates may keep your internal hard disk functional longer until you can upgrade the system. That may be a suitable solution for you if your edit and grading is relatively modest (as are my needs). Just use it for your Edit and Colour work, and Deliver using your original media.ĭefine your optimized media as something very modest such as ProRes LT or a half-size ProRes Proxy and see if that gets you through the edit and grading.

Optimized Media may save your day though. Rick.lang wrote:If you really have a hard disk in your machine as your system disk, I would recommend replacing it with SSD if your budget allows for it.

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