Editing Freezes Sporadically When Editing Big Files

VincePDuser

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Apr 27, 2017 07:49

When I try to edit a 14 GB video, It freezes when I try to do almost anything. I tried to do the same thing with different file types and the results seem to be the same, for example when I choose to split the video in Powerdirector 15, the entire software freezes for about 20-30 seconds thus making me wait until it goes back to normal. It's taking me forever to edit videos at this rate.

I have a very expensive PC with a very powerful graphics card and processor.

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BarryTheCrab

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Apr 27, 2017 08:32

Hi VMP, it would be enlightening if you could provide members with your dxdiag (as an attachment) and also tell us what kind of video files you are editing.

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websiteee

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Apr 27, 2017 08:35

You should divide 14gb video into small MBs. Then it is possible that will happen whatever you want.

VincePDuser

Newbie Joined: Dec 23, 2015 17:30 Messages: 12 Offline

Apr 27, 2017 14:55

Quote You should divide 14gb video into small MBs. Then it is possible that will happen whatever you want.

This would take too long

Longedge

Senior Contributor Joined: Apr 28, 2011 15:38 Messages: 1504 Offline

Apr 27, 2017 16:37

There must be a reason why your computer is "freezing" and providing the information requested by BarryTheCrab would be a good starting point to find out why.

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Apr 27, 2017 18:06

I agree with all the suggestions above - provide more information & the workaround of splitting the 14GB file.

14GB must be (a) lengthy, (b) high bitrate, (c) high resolution or (d) all of the above. It sounds like you would need to use shadow files or the substitution method suggested here (hate quoting myself).

"This would take too long", but is it worth it?

Cheers - Tony

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VincePDuser

Newbie Joined: Dec 23, 2015 17:30 Messages: 12 Offline

Apr 27, 2017 20:44

Quote I agree with all the suggestions above - provide more information & the workaround of splitting the 14GB file.

14GB must be (a) lengthy, (b) high bitrate, (c) high resolution or (d) all of the above. It sounds like you would need to use shadow files or the substitution method suggested here (hate quoting myself).

"This would take too long", but is it worth it?

Cheers - Tony

How do I use shadow files?

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Apr 27, 2017 22:20

To use shadow files, simple enable that option in Preferences > General. Check "Enable HD video processing".

When you import your 14GB file, PDR will automatically generate the shadow file, which is a low res .mpg. Then wait. It takes time!

e.g. I just imported a 7.76GB video clip - ~18min duration - shot at 3840x2160 @ 60Mbps. It took just under 6 min to generate the shadow file. The shadow file is MPG 720x480 @ ~8Mbps (DVD quality) - 1.2GB

It's a way of making editing easier on your PC. In final production, the original file is used based on the edits you've made.

Cheers - Tony
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VincePDuser

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Apr 28, 2017 03:19

Quote To use shadow files, simple enable that option in Preferences > General. Check "Enable HD video processing".

When you import your 14GB file, PDR will automatically generate the shadow file, which is a low res .mpg. Then wait. It takes time!

e.g. I just imported a 7.76GB video clip - ~18min duration - shot at 3840x2160 @ 60Mbps. It took just under 6 min to generate the shadow file. The shadow file is MPG 720x480 @ ~8Mbps (DVD quality) - 1.2GB

It's a way of making editing easier on your PC. In final production, the original file is used based on the edits you've made.

Cheers - Tony

My shadowfile seems to be enabled already when I checked.