Clicking too fast

Dave212321

Member Joined: Mar 15, 2011 09:16 Messages: 125 Offline

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Mar 24, 2011 17:54

I have noticed when my project gets big and the program starts to lag that if I click too fast or too far ahead of the program, the programs comes to a freeze or I guess crash to a stop.

Can I ask is this normal and do some of the more experienced users just wait patiently for the program to respond or give a sign that the program has finished its last command before dragging or clicking.

A nice little ready status red bar or something similar would be nice if that can prevent people like me from over clicking. I would not click or execute the next command until that ready bar was red.

Just thinking loudly

Robert2 S

Senior Contributor Location: Australia Joined: Apr 22, 2009 05:57 Messages: 1461 Offline

Mar 24, 2011 18:17

I have found this often over the years at home and at work. I am a fast mouse mover and clicker and have had to slow myself down to save any problems. My youtube channel====> http://www.youtube.com/user/relate2?feature=mhsn

Dave212321

Member Joined: Mar 15, 2011 09:16 Messages: 125 Offline

Mar 24, 2011 18:42

As an ex CADD Operator, I have to admit I'm a fast mouser too.

I have a feeling PD is the program to break that habit.
Could be good could be bad.

I hope it makes me more of a relaxed computer user and in turn should be easier on the carpals.

I already use and Expert Trackball and couldn't live without it.

BarryTheCrab

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Mar 24, 2011 19:21

For video editing, I'll bet with ANY consumer NLE, maniacal mouse-clicking is a recipe for disaster. HP Envy Phoenix/4thGen i7-4770(4@3.4GHz~turbo>3.9)
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James Dotson

Senior Contributor Location: Tennessee Joined: Aug 24, 2009 20:40 Messages: 3066 Offline

Mar 24, 2011 21:15

I noticed that often in PD8. I am just now getting into my season for heavy editing and haven't had much problem with PD9. I did see it over the weekend, but narrowed it down to one particular video. I converted it to a different file type and the problem was gone. __________________________________
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Dave212321

Member Joined: Mar 15, 2011 09:16 Messages: 125 Offline

Mar 25, 2011 06:28

Thats good to know Jaime as I myself have a load of short .MTS files in the time line and to go with them Smartsound and voice overs for each clip. There is a lot os small stuff there.

Lets see what happens when I now merge these projects.

I may even produce the projects separately first and then merge them.

I may be asking too much from PD9 for what system I have.

Thinking of upgrading the 8800gt 500MB to a GTX 460 1GB if it will help.

Already have a

AMD 5600 X2
4GB RAM.

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Dave212321

Member Joined: Mar 15, 2011 09:16 Messages: 125 Offline

Mar 25, 2011 06:45

I see where I may be going wrong here.

I am producing a standard definition show but I am importing lots of AVCHD clips.

Like Jaime said, wouldn't it be better I convert these to another format first.

I have a good video converter and wonder what I should convert these clips into if I am approaching this wrong. I want to burn the best quality standard definition though.

The smartsound alone is bringing this documentary to life.

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